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P A L I M P S E S T C.



MEETING ALL YOUR CHINESE LANGUAGE NEEDS






INTERPRETING . TRANSLATION . CONSULTING


Belgium-based Chinese language consulting services

specializing in Business Interpreting






"What you focus on grows."





Starve the distractions. Feed the focus.



Hi. My name is Qing Chen.

As a professional interpreter | translator with the native tongue of Mandarin Chinese, whether you are a business, governmental institution, non-profit, NGO, or an individual,

I'd be glad to help you connect with your Mandarin-speaking audience
&
achieve success in Chinese market .




Your vision, my words. Let me be your Mandarin pathway to China.





Yours sincerely,

Qing Chen, Founder of Palimpsest C.



Me in a Nutshell.




Skills kept up-to-date through Continued Professional Development (webinars, courses, workshops, conferences)


get to know me better...



MA in Business Interpreting

University of Surrey, UK


BA in Linguistics&Literature: English and German

Ghent University, Belgium





Specialized in Business Interpreting, broad industry experience in commerce, trade&invest, finance/banking, education, management/HR,fashion, sustainability etc.





Native Chinese Mandarin speaker (born and bred in China), resident in Europe since 2006, currently based in Ghent, Belgium.





Also a sworn translator (Dutch into Chinese), with oath taken at the Court of First Instance Ghent.





Members of:

  • International Association of Professional Translators & Interpreters | IAPTI
  • Belgian Chamber of Translators & Interpreters | CBTI/BKVT

Here's what I can help you with.


SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING



'All AT THE SAME TIME.'


The speaker speaks into a microphone, while the interpreter receives the sound through a headset (usually in a soundproof booth) and renders what is being said to the audience at the same time.


Mostly used in international conferences and large meetings, or workshops, seminars and group tours that convey a lot of info.

  • Larger audience
  • When speed and message flow is of the essence
  • International settings where more than 1 language pair is needed




CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING



'LISTEN, PAUSE, TALK.'


The speaker speaks while the interpreter processes the message (taking notes when needed), and the speaker takes regular pauses so that the interpreter steps in to render what has been said to the audience.


Ideal for small business meetings, gatherings, community settings, one-to-one conversation or where a personal touch is needed.


  • Only 2 languages need to be spoken and understood
  • Small audience




TRANSLATION



Language combination:

  • English to Chinese
  • Dutch to Chinese
  • German to Chinese


As you see, I endorse translating solely into one's native language. Why? On the linguistic level, translator has an intuitive knowledge of the morphology, semantics, syntax and lexicology of his/her native tongue. On the cultural level, they handle elements as proverbs, idioms, metaphors etc. with more success. Of course, you may find translators who translate into a second or foreign language, yet it's quite rare. And if those deliver excellent works like a native, I applaud them.





SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING



Have you heard of Sina Weibo or WeChat? These are the two leaders among all social marketing tools in China. I can help you register, build your profile, manage your account, and create/translate content on the Chinese version of Twitter or Facebook.


Your business will not only have a strong online presence on the two most influential yet cost-effective social media platforms in China, a door to the Chinese market with countless opportunities and possibilities will also be open to you then, ever since.





LINGUISTIC SOLUTIONS



- Terminology research

- Transcription & subtitling

- Chinese language training | tutoring

- ... you name it.


Upon your request, I'll work something out to meet your needs.




Communication - the human connection - is the key to personal and career success.
Paul J. Meyer

So, let's talk.



Tell me more about your project
and request a non-obligatory quote.

It's totally free!










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Why hiring me.




WHAT YOU GET AT A GLANCE:



Flair for projecting the speaker.



To a certain extent, an outstanding interpreter plays the role of a speaker. My ability to project the speaker is valued by senior colleauges and clients over the years. By means of mimicking the speaker's register, prosody, pace, pitch and volume, I endeavor not only to impart the meaning which is the root of the message, but also to deliver the speaker's intention and convey their impact.



Lifelong learning.



The profession of interpreting | translation requires lifelong learning, and I am prepared for that. My adept analytical and research skills are continually applied to strengthening my general knowledge and obtaining new knowledge in specialized fields.



Cultural awareness.



As a native Chinese and having lived in Germany, Belgium and the UK for over 10 years, my understanding of cultural implications on East-West both sides enables me to adapt your content when necessary so as to successfully engage the target audience.



Solid linguistic background.



My solid linguistic background allows you to focus on your expertise and drop the hard work into preparing the conversation with your foreign-speaking counterpart. I will make sure to completely, faithfully and precisely convey your messages at all levels.



Confidentiality.



I endorse confidentiality as a professional code of ethics. All information considered sensitive in your potential project are safe with me. Palimpsest C. will not disclose, prior to any agreement, any info that may have relevance.



Notable for direct clients:



You would be offered direct service from a freelancer. In other words, there is no involvement of project manager from an agency or any in-between. Here, you will have an open and straightforward conversation with me to discuss your concerns and needs. Ultimately, it's just you, me and cutting-edge results. Less points lost, less time spent, and above all, lower cost of your bill.



Ready to make an impact
on your Chinese audience?


GET IN TOUCH TODAY.

Let your vision speak Chinese.
Let's make it happen. Together.





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