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Stephanie Rogl
Stephanie Rogl
Austria
Local time: 02:51
English to German
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Oct 17, 2018

Hello fellow language-friends ! I am a German native from Austria living in Vienna. I have a Master's degree in law and a Bachelor's degree in political science. However, a lawyer's typical work is not for me and - adoring the English (and French) language - I would like to start a career as a translator. I have a CAE degree (Cambrigde Advanced English, Grade A, Feb. 2018) and I'm going to do a similar degree in French in January. Any kind of tip, hint or advice would be GREATLY appreciated. All... See more
Hello fellow language-friends ! I am a German native from Austria living in Vienna. I have a Master's degree in law and a Bachelor's degree in political science. However, a lawyer's typical work is not for me and - adoring the English (and French) language - I would like to start a career as a translator. I have a CAE degree (Cambrigde Advanced English, Grade A, Feb. 2018) and I'm going to do a similar degree in French in January. Any kind of tip, hint or advice would be GREATLY appreciated. All the best ! SteffiCollapse


 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Portugal
Local time: 01:51
Member (2007)
English to Portuguese
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@Stephanie Oct 18, 2018

As half of our life is spent working, if translation is really what you love doing just go ahead because there is no activity more lucrative than doing what pleases us.

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