I am a qualified Indonesian-English and Chinese-English translator and pride myself on completing projects with speed, accuracy and professionalism. I possess several academic qualifications related to translation and linguistics that have allowed me to explore the theory and linguistic nuances of my languages in greater detail. However, having lived in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore for 10 years, I also have a valuable understanding of cultural practices and local colloquialisms. I am now a permanent resident of Australia.




Education and Qualifications:

Master of Arts (Chinese)- University of New England, CURRENT

Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)- Murdoch University

Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies)- Griffith University/UNE
(High Distinction grades awarded for Indonesian Language 2A and 2B, Advanced Chinese Writing and Advanced Chinese Reading, overall Distinction average)

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) -ELC London

Certificate in Freelance Journalism (ACS)





Experience:

- 9 Years experience teaching ESL/LOTE including Business English, Academic Writing, Conversation classes, etc

- Worked as ESL/ Indonesian Tutor at EPC Jakarta from 2002-2003

- Assigned to the role in-house English Language Instructor for judicial staff at MAHKAHMAH AGUNG INDONESIA (Indonesian Supreme Court) in Jakarta (2003-2004)

- Regular contributor to bilingual magazine 'Djakarta' (2001-2004)

- 5 years experience as a part-time freelance translator


Rates:

Rates are negotiable depending on the quantity and nature of the work, please feel free to send me a copy of the document and ask for a quote. Otherwise, state the price you are willing to pay and I will get back to you.



INDONESIAN: 'Colloquialisms Vs. Formal Language'

Informal Indonesian language (often known as 'Bahasa Gaul') is the form of language predominantly spoken in urban areas and also serves as the language medium for modern Indonesian film, popular magazines, song lyrics and many television programs. Although 'Bahasa Gaul' is technically only a manipulated form of Bahasa Indonesia, the fact that it varies significantly from standard Indonesian has caused many a headache among some translators/ editors. However, after gaining a thorough understanding and fluency in this form of Indonesian, I now specialize in texts and subtitling work featuring 'Bahasa Gaul' or language deviating from Standard Bahasa Indonesia.