Liisa Gentalen
Expert Translation Services
About Me
As a professional translator, I offer high-quality English to Estonian and French to Estonian translations, specializing in marketing and subtitling. With a Master’s degree in Translation and over five years of experience, I am committed to delivering accurate, punctual, and detail-oriented work. I continuously develop my skills to provide exceptional quality and adapt to the evolving needs of my clients. Using industry-leading CAT tools such as SDL Trados Studio 2024, Memsource, Smartcat, and Matecat, I ensure consistency and efficiency in every project. Flexible and responsive, I strive to meet the highest standards while maintaining clear communication throughout the process. Payments are accepted via bank transfer or PayPal within 14 days. Before reaching out, I encourage you to review my rates, language pairs, and areas of expertise to ensure we are the right fit for collaboration.
Education
2019 - 2023
Tallinn University
Translation (Master's degree)
– Capable of working for the various international and national institutions, can provide high quality translation services
– Proactive and capable of working independently as well as part of a team
– Knows how to plan and manage a translation project and assess the outcomes of a translation project
2016 - 2019
Tallinn University
European Modern Languages and Cultures (Bachelor's degree with a major in French Language and Culture and minor in Italian Language and Culture)
– Knows the development and characteristic features of the studied cultures and the related social issues
– Proficient in the foreign language of her major at CEFR level C1 (French) and minor B2 (Italian)
– Able to analyse cultural differences, recognises the possibilities and the problems of intercultural communication
Services
Translation
Daily: productivity 2500 words
Rate: €0.09/word
Main language pairs: English – Estonian, French – Estonian
Subtitling
Daily: productivity 25 video minutes
Rate: €8/minute (with a template), €10/minute (with timecodes), €15/minute (from scratch)
Main language: pairs English – Estonian, French – Estonian
Transcription
Daily productivity: 50 video minutes
Rate: €4/minute (text file only), €6/minute (text file and subtitles)
Languages: Estonian, English
MT Post-Editing
Daily productivity: 4500 words
Rate: €0.07/word
Main language pairs: English – Estonian, French – Estonian
Editing/Profreading
Daily productivity: 7000 words
Rate: €0.05/word
Language: Estonian (experienced and trained)
Transcreation
Daily productivity: 1500 words
Rate: €0.10/word
Languages: Estonian, English
Why Choose Me?
Editing/Profreading
As a professional, I bring expertise and experience to every project. With my knowledge of language and culture, I provide accurate and high-quality translations that meet your needs. I am committed to delivering outstanding results that exceed your expectations.
In-depth knowledge
In addition to my expertise, I have a good understanding of the market. I keep up with industry trends, which allows me to provide translations that are tailored to your needs. I am dedicated to providing a professional and reliable service that you can count on.
Attention to detail
For me, it is important to provide translations that are not only accurate but of the highest quality. I pay attention to every detail, ensuring that the final product meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. With my commitment and dedication, you can be sure that your translation needs will be well met.