Translation

Angela Lai

German to English Medical Translator

The learning of languages played a role early on.

I bring a thirst for knowledge and a passion for languages to my work.

I continue to discover how language works.

Translation
Copy-Editing
Qualification

German was my mother tongue. Latin formed the basis of my language studies at school which also included English and French. From an early age I had the benefit of native speakers learning both modern languages. Moving to the UK to train as a designer, I switched to English and while I comfortably move between languages, I now consider English to be my first language.
While living and working in Hong Kong as export marketing officer to a carpet manufacturer,
I liaised with German distributors and represented the company at trade fairs in Paris and Frankfurt.
As a qualified instructor, I taught German language classes at beginners’ and intermediate level in Community Adult Education in Australia before turning to freelance translation and writing articles on the subject of language.
I use memoQ software.

I am a contributor of translations of medical texts for a medical research library and assist with the proof-reading of randomised controlled trial results. Many of these are written by scientists whose first language is not English. I also copy-edit educational medical texts.
I continually update my writing and editing skills.

National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters (NAATI): Certification German > English (NAATI Translator No CPN6FL84B)

2007

Did you know?

In a previous life I was…

a carpet designer. I hold an Advanced Diploma in Carpet Design and have designed carpets for restaurants, banks, hotels, yachts and nightclubs, and I would like nothing better than to combine my passion for language with my love of art and design in a translation.

I once translated

an article on colour theory
an article on Chinese carpets

Testimonials

Angela Lai did an excellent job in the translation of my German driving licence into English. The same day I emailed her my initial request she sent me an electronic copy of the translation and the original translation arrived two days later via post. The communication via email was extraordinarily quick and the pricing of her translation very affordable.
I can highly recommend her for translation services and I’m very pleased with her work.

Alexandra Mueller

Der Übersetzungsservice von Frau Lai für meine Arbeitszeugnisse hat mir äußert gut gefallen. Gefunden habe ich Sie über die NAATI Homepage, in Kontakt getreten bin ich mit Ihr über das Kontaktformular auf Ihrer Homepage. Nicht einmal eine Stunde später hatte ich einen Kostenvoranschlag als Mail. Auch die weitere Abwicklung ging schnell, unkompliziert und ohne Missverständnisse. Die zu übersetzenden Dokumente habe ich pünktlich und in sehr guter Qualität erhalten. Ich kann Frau Lai nur weiterempfehlen.

Katharina Putzig

Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Angela und mir war sehr angenehm. Das Angebot für meine zu übersetzenden Dokumente kam innerhalb eines halben Tages, und auch die Übersetzung wurde schnell fertig gestellt und per Postweg innerhalb von einem Tag zugestellt.
Dankeschön für die schnelle unkomplizierte und professionelle Übersetzung meiner Dokumente!

Michaela Jocher

Dispensing Optician

Michaela Jocher

I chose Angela to translate my documents, because her rates were considerably lower than her competitors’. Whenever I send her an email or a request for another translation, she replies and finishes the work astonishingly quickly! She also gives me the opportunity to double check her work, or even discuss finer meanings of words. My latest translation contained terms of a specific field, that she must have researched properly, giving me a precise and easy-to-read document at the end.
My original motive may have been pricing, but I am really glad, I found such a reliable, quick and thorough translator!
Hanna Tögel

Hanna Tögel

In August 2014 I migrated from Germany to Australia to live here together with my Australian husband and stepson. Everyone who has migrated to another country knows how much work this step involves, including applications for visa, work, insurances, documents etc. Since some of my documents were only in German, I needed some English translations from a NAATI accredited translator such as Angela Lai. She did the translation of my driver’s license and later on also the translation of my doctoral certificate from German into English. I was very happy with her work and service. Angela is a professional translator who is reliable and a very friendly person. I also appreciated that she did the translations for me within a day. For each future translation required I would contact her again.

Antje Isernhagen

I have used Angela Lai’s translating services for a client who required their documents to be translated from German to English.

Angela worked in a professional and timely manner. The documents we required for translation were done so within one day and we were given the opportunity to comment before finalisation was made. Angela’s fees are also extremely reasonable and affordable.

I would have no hesitation in using her translation services again and will surely do so if required. I will recommend her highly for anyone who is looking for German translating services.

Rofia Mavaddat – Solicitor and Registered Migration Agent MARN 1467678 ROSTRON CARLYLE SOLICITORS

Angela Lai has been providing German into English translations for Australian Multi Lingual Services for over eight years. During this time, Angela has proven her ability as an accurate, responsive and overall highly professional German translator. We look forward to working with Angela into the future.