Member since Feb '23

Working languages:
English to German
German (monolingual)
German to English
English (monolingual)

Simon Thomas
Translations you can trust ✔

Germany
Local time: 21:03 CEST (GMT+2)

Native in: German Native in German
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20 years of experience | Native German speaker with full proficiency in English ✔
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Interpreting, Terminology management, Linguistic validation, Translation, Editing/proofreading, MT post-editing, Copywriting, Website localization, Transcreation, Desktop publishing, Language instruction, Subtitling, Native speaker conversation, Training
Expertise
Specializes in:
MarketingPoetry & Literature
MusicEducation / Pedagogy
Environment & EcologyArt, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Tourism & TravelSocial Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Electronics / Elect EngGeneral / Conversation / Greetings / Letters

Payment methods accepted PayPal, Bank transfer
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 7
Experience Years of experience: 20. Registered at ProZ.com: May 2020. Became a member: Feb 2023.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to German (International English Language Testing System)
English to German (Educational Testing Service - TOEFL)
Memberships ProZ Professional
Software Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Crowdin, Dreamweaver, LibreOffice, LocStudio, Lokalise, MateCat, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Cubase, DeepDub, Prismic, Pro Tools, Slack, Wordpress, Powerpoint, Smartcat, Smartling, Trados Online Editor, Trados Studio, Wordbee, Wordfast
Website Website
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Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
Bio

Welcome to my profile! 


As a native German speaker and skilled English to German translator, I offer a broad range of language services to meet the diverse needs of my clients.

I take pride in delivering translations that preserve the original meaning while sounding natural and fluent in German. My ability to adapt and inject creativity into translations, when appropriate, allows me to produce content that resonates with the audience. I also have extensive experience in technical translations, where accuracy and a more literal approach are paramount. 

I understand the importance of deadlines and always deliver on time without compromising quality. I ensure each project is executed with precision and attention to detail.

Whether you need a creative, localized copy, a technical document, or a literary work translated with the utmost care, I am dedicated to providing high-quality translations tailored to your specific needs.

Let's collaborate and bring your message to life in German! 
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Services: Translation | Proofreading | Copywriting | Localization | Transcreation | Reviewing | Editing

ISO 17100:2016-05 compliant translation and proofreading services



Latest book translations (2026):
Elizabeth Chater: Die Gefolgsfrau (The Liegewoman)
Bruce Ramsay: Ein Chat mit einem Gorilla (Texting with a Gorilla)

Latest book copy-editing work (2026):
Walt Disney's Susi und Strolch (Lady and the Tramp)
Walt Disney's Hercules (Hercules)
Disney/Pixar Oben (Up)


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