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Expertise
I specialize in Chinese technical translation and conference interpretation, and terminology. I can answer questions about these topics, Chinese language pedagogy and learning issues, Chinese grammar for learners, and general issue related to Taiwan.
Experience in the area
Full-time translator and conference interpreter since 1987; long-time resident of Taiwan. Qualified State Dept. language contractor (interpreter and translator) with extensive government and private sector experience.
Organizations
American Translators Association; The Translators' and Interpreters' Guild; ATA Interpreters' Division; ATA Chinese Division.
Publications
AIIC (International Association of Conference Interpreters) website
Education/Credentials
Ph.D., Chinese; MA, Conference Interpreting
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Tony | 06/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lynette | 03/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the advice to give ..... |
| Wade | 02/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. Very helpful. |
| Phil | 01/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great. Thank you. Now I know what ..... |
| azaria | 12/19/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow. I wish all help / service ..... |
Recent Answers from Terry Thatcher Waltz
2011-12-11 Radical pronunciation:
Well, first let me say -- what a useless assignment! You're clearly in a very traditionally taught program. What does this have to do with YOUR language learning goals? Has anyone asked you about your
2011-04-27 Please Translate This Photo.:
启动成功进入游戏仓库按ctl+shift键呼出外挂！如果无法呼出请
2011-04-24 Chinese Names and Naming Conventions:
Sorry, I didn't get notified that your follow-up was waiting at allexperts... :-( The University entrance exam list is only useful if you can read Chinese characters. I'm assuming you can't, or you'd
2011-04-23 Chinese Names and Naming Conventions:
Chinese names consist of the surname, which comes first, and a given name. There is actually a list of surnames -- a little over 100 of them. That's why so many Chinese people have the same name -- there
2011-03-17 Gift for a baby:
I am sure that would be most appreciated. Traditionally, red would be the best color. If the person is very traditional (fairly unlikely) it would be better to give the gift when the child is a month
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