I am a language professional with roots in Canada and Scandinavia, but currently based in the Netherlands. I have 20+ years of translation and writing experience offering translation services from Japanese to English, and between Swedish and English. I specialize in translations for museums and publishers on art, culture, and humanities topics.
I also have a background in library & information science, and international development.
My goal as a translator and writer is transcreation. Simply put, I help clients communicate effectively by translating and creating texts that match the local preferences of the target audience.
Whether identifying the exact terminology, or finding an elusive quote, research is a major part of the translation process. As a qualified information professional and former librarian, I am skilled at managing, verifying and organizing information.
Are you buying translation services for yourself, for your institution, or for your company? Large or small, get in touch for a no-obligations quote.
Translation from Start to Finish
When you contact me about a project, I will ask you some questions to make sure I understand the purpose of your project, your target audience, and your specific needs. Of course, you can also ask me anything you need to know. The work starts once we are both happy and have agreed the terms.
I will always ask if you have any style sheets or reference materials for your project. As part of the research, I might read materials on your website, or consult publications, photographs, and online resources.
Once completed, the text goes through a process of checks and revisions before I deliver the project in the agreed format. If you have any queries about the completed work, I’m happy to discuss.
Testimonials
I would be happy to recommend Ms. Dalkarl as a highly competent Japanese-to-English translator who combines a deep knowledge of Japanese with a powerful appetite for research and the ability to write graceful English in subject-matter-appropriate styles.
素晴らしいリサーチに基づいたご配慮と的確なご判断、時には原文を補うような説明も加えていただき、本当に有難く思いました。翻訳者の方、チェッカーの方にも、改めてお礼をお伝えいただければ幸いです。
先日は英訳原稿のご納品、誠にありがとうございました。今回も展覧会の趣旨を汲んだ素晴らしい英訳を頂戴し、大変感激いたしました。いつも本当にありがとうございます。
The English translations by Lis-Britt Dalkarl were as precise as they were fluid in expression.