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My name is Talei Lakeland and I translate from German, Arabic and French to English. Click here to find out more about me.
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"Talei Lakeland’s translation maintains a poetic cadence, blending personal and urban trickery to elevate the story into an exploration of trust, identity, and the fragile illusions that tether us to hope."
- Fifi Bat-hef, Review of "The Book of Sana'a" in Arablit
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With six years' experience as a staff translator for the German Federal Office of Justice, I will give every single word in your legal text the attention it deserves in translation.
Are you currently writing a thesis or academic paper in English, even though it's not your native language? With more than 15 years' experience of proofreading in fields such as law, medicine and urban planning, I will make your text shine!
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Are you an author or publisher looking for a translator into flawless, idiomatic English? I will work painstakingly to render your German, Arabic or French literary text in a way which retains the style and spirit of the original.
Having translated speeches for politicians at the highest levels, I will ensure your text is translated in a culturally sensitive and nuanced way.
When it comes to marketing, one misplaced word can make a world of difference. Allow me to grab the attention of your target market!
With a background in classical music, I'll make sure the nuances of your musical text don't get lost in translation!
Having translated for the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, I understand the research needed to translate texts relating to all aspects of higher education.
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Need your menu to sound as luscious in English as it does in the original? Need to avoid errors in the translation of your ingredients list? Your food-related texts are in safe hands with me!

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