BEYOND TRANSLATION
Proofreading, Editing & Transcription
An independently verified or corrected text, or an accurate written transcript — billed hourly.
Who this is for
Who this is for
Second opinion on an existing translation
Someone else's translation, checked by an independent linguist before you rely on it.
Post-editing of machine-translated text
Reviewed and corrected against your source, not just a light polish.
Audio & video transcription
Interviews, meetings, and recordings turned into a clean written record.
What's included
- Review by a second, independent linguist against your source text
- A clear record of what was changed and why, where useful
- Transcription delivered as a clean written record, timestamped on request
- Confidentiality as standard; a signed NDA on request
- Delivery in Word (tracked changes) or your preferred format
Word, PDF for text review · MP3, WAV, MP4 for transcription · delivered as Word
How it works
How it works for this service
- 01
Send it.
Upload your document or describe the job through the contact form.
- 02
Get a fixed price.
We reply within 1 business hour, Monday to Friday, with the price and turnaround — before any work begins.
- 03
We translate and review.
One linguist translates; an independent second linguist checks it against your source.
- 04
It’s delivered.
Your translation arrives by email, certified where that applies.
Step 2 is a direct comparison against your source text, not just a read-through of the translation on its own.
Pricing
From
€40 per hour
One-hour minimum. Typical reviews run 1–3 hours depending on document length; transcription is billed at the same hourly rate.
Minimum charge: €40 (1-hr minimum)
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2–3 business days
No rush fee.
Rush
Next business day (+30%)
Confirmed at quote stage.
Document types we handle
A genuinely independent second opinion
A second opinion is only useful if it's genuinely independent — the review is carried out by a linguist who did not produce the original text.
- Confidentiality as standard; a signed NDA on request
- Correction at no charge if something's wrong
- Files handled under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
Frequently asked questions
Can you review a translation someone else did?
Do you edit machine-translated text?
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Can I get timestamps in my transcript?
How long does a typical review take?
Will you tell me what was wrong with the original translation?
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