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How can I find out if English Exactly offers the service I need?
Simply contact the Editor at editor@english-exactly.com and explain what you need. The listed services include:
- Editing (Lektorieren)
- Translations from German or Czech to English
- Proofreading
- Correction of early drafts
- Language instruction for professionals
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What does each service provide?
- Final Editingprovides a detailed review of the entire text, its internal logic as well as its choice of words and grammatical formulations. All proposed changes are clearly marked, and the author can choose to accept or reject them individually.
- Proofreading provides a detailed review of consistency in punctuation, spelling, and format.
- Correction of Early Drafts uses editing symbols to suggest finding alternative words, checking grammatical forms, or re-phrasing to ensure that the meaning is clear. This would be appropriate for texts that will later be submitted in an academic context.
- Translating from German to English is the translation and preparation of technical, academic, and personal texts, a process that includes Final Editing and Proofreading.
- Language Instruction provides English lessons for professional and/or private use. This can include lessons in business English, as well as medical, legal, or technical English. See the list of current clients.
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How are costs determined for your services?
For Editing:
One of two pricing patterns can be used: either 5 € per page or 18€ per hour. This will be determined after discussion with the client and a review of a section of text.
For Translations:
The fee is 0,80€ per line / pro Zeile (55 characters including spaces / 55 Anschläge mit Leerzeichen)
For Proofreading:
The usual price for this service is 12 € per 3 pages of text, assuming a usual number of characters and spaces per page.
For Correction of Initial Drafts:
The usual price for this service is 10 € per 5 pages of text, assuming a usual number of characters and spaces per page.
For Language Instruction:
The pricing begins at 16 € per hour, and then is adjusted depending on factors such as teacher transit time, individual or group instruction, grammar review or conversation practice, etc.
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How are the translations produced?
The translations are done by native speakers of English who have completed an academic degree at a university
in Germany or Austria. At no time is any translation software employed.
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What English standards are used for the editing?
Texts can be edited using with UK or US English grammar and spelling. The editors use, as well, a small library of current grammatical reference materials for determining how best to handle special constructions. |
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How long does a service take and do you do rush jobs?
Obviously each text is unique and the current work load of the editors is a factor, but here are some examples of normal projects:
Final Editing: 15 pages — 4 days
Proofreading: 15 pages — 3 days
Initial Drafts: 15 pages — 1 days
Translations: 12 pages — 7 days
Rush jobs are possible, with the pricing adjusted accordingly.
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Can you provide website translation services?
Yes, and if it requires alteration of the website itself, Krucible Solutions
is available for consulting.
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Can you provide press ready copy?
Yes, English Exactly can do this, and does so in consultation with Krucible Solutions.
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What kind of assurances can you provide for the handling of sensitive documents?
English Exactly abides by a strict rule of confidentiality concerning all texts it receives. The
client will provide a single e-mail address and English Exactly's guarantee is that any and all
communications about the text will only be conducted with that address.
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