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Client Spotlight: Alex Maxwell

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Introducing our first star…

Alex Maxwell is up in our new Client Spotlight Series. This series was inspired by the many amazing people our team has had the privilege of working with over the years – it is my absolute pleasure to have Dr. Alex Maxwell as the first!

Wow, where do I even start sharing this amazing human with you? Though her accent will fool you into thinking she’s from the U.S. (yes, I am a U.S. native and saying this with absolutely no pause), Alex is from Russia. After doing some cultural exchange programs in the states, Alex decided at around 20 that she wanted to emigrate.

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From the excavator cabin to the office: introducing our intern Hannah

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What attracted you to the English language?

What attracts me to the English language is that the majority of the people on earth speak (at least a little bit of) English. Also, I love Great Britain and Canada, where English is spoken.

What made you decide to pursue a career in languages?

I knew that I wanted to work in an office one day so I googled specializations and found the office jobs specializing in languages to be the most interesting.

What are you hoping to get out of your 6-week internship?

I am hoping to gain insight into the role of a translator, practice my English and develop my technical competencies.

What’s your favourite quote in your native language? Explain it to us and tell us why you like it.

My favourite quote is “Übung macht den Meister” because it reminds me to keep practising and not to give up if something doesn’t work the first time around.

What kind of translating do you enjoy the most? Why?

I enjoy all kinds of translations, I don’t have a preference, I love the variety.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years I see myself working part-time in France, living on a houseboat and having a few cats.

Name an interesting fact about yourself that you’d like to share with our readers?

An interesting fact about me is that I know how to use an excavator.

 

 

Updates to our payment system

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What a boring blog post to have to write! Still, you might have noticed that things look a bit different. We’ve updated our payment system. When you book a service, you’ll now get sent an invoice by email straight away that you can pay immediately with bank transfer, credit card or PayPal.

Naturally, there might be some teething problems. We did a lot of testing, but you just never know. If you run into problems paying for services, you can chat to us online, email info@redtapetranslation.com or call us on 030 2089 6634.

Kind regards

Kathleen Parker

Today we’re celebrating parents… and kids… and milk

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Parents deserve some appreciation. Especially right now. Parents’ Day draws attention to the importance of parents and their role in society. Since most of us at Red Tape Translation are parents juggling our work projects with school pickups, we’re taking a moment to give ourselves – and all of our clients who are parents – a serious pat on the back.

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What does Take a Translator look like post-Corona?

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The on-site services we’re accustomed to offering at public offices around Germany have changed for the foreseeable future. Read on to find out what it looks like to take a translator to an appointment with you during the Corona pandemic.

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Certified copies vs. certified translations

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If you’re ever presenting documents to an official in Germany (and chances are, you will find yourself doing so), you might need to provide certified translations. If it’s your lucky day, your case worker might also request a certified copy of something. Wait… what? What’s a certified translation? How does it differ from a certified copy? Where can I get my hands on one? These are the burning questions we’ll be discussing today.

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