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English translation or proofreading

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25 per unit - Virtual OK - Posted Feb 27, 2017

I can translate a variety of documents from French to English, and I also proofread English. I'm familiar with Canadian English, US English and UK English.

Training & Qualifications


I have studied languages and linguistics at Dawson College, Concordia University, Newcastle University and University of Ottawa. I work full-time as a Translations Project Manager and I'm a native speaker of French and English.

Availability & Preferences


I'm flexible!

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

Reviews of Laurie


Aug 05, 2017
Laurie gave us some great tips and ideas for our upcoming visit to Quebec City.
Jul 11, 2017
She knows her stuff! I'm excited to check out her recommendations!
Mar 29, 2017
Very friendly and very helpful!
Amanda received Help with Looking for Recipes! from Laurie
Mar 21, 2017
Laurie was super kind and provided me a huge variety of recipes to try that I'd normally not try! Thanks!
Mar 21, 2017
Laurie was very fast at delivering us a wide variety of activities and sights to see as well as restaurant locations. She's been wonderful to work wit...h and I definitely recommend that you check out her services her out if you will be traveling to Montreal anytime soon!show more
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Inactive User received unit of Ask me about going vegan! from Laurie
Mar 11, 2017
Knows some great vegan recipes! A pleasure to talk with.
Mar 03, 2017
Laurie had a few good tips for someone looking at switching to veganism. Thanks for the help!
Sara provided Help with Need advice on life in Toronto for Laurie
Mar 01, 2017
Laurie had great questions! I'm glad I could help by sharing my experience :)
Feb 28, 2017
Thorough and very thoughtful with the recommendations, providing not only short commentary on each but also including a Google maps guide to assist in... our adventures. Truly appreciated!show more
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Inactive User provided Help with Need advice on life in Toronto for Laurie
Feb 28, 2017
Laurie was awesome! Great Simbian.

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Ask me about going vegan!
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Ask me about going vegan!

French proofreading and editing
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French proofreading and editing

Ask me about Quebec, Canada
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Ask me about Quebec, Canada

Laurie's requests


Laurie is requesting
Need advice on life in Toronto
Considering moving to Toronto in the near future, would love to hear from a real person about what it's like to live there (apartments, transport, night-life, restaurants, shows, etc).

This is a great way to pass it forward! I like the principle of exchanging services rather than spending money on them. It's a great way to connecting with people too!
Laurie is requesting
Talk w/ freelance Englishtranslator
I'd like to talk to someone who does freelance translation from French to English. I'd like to know more about how you set up your business, if you outsource anything, volumes, types of clients, et...

This is a great way to pass it forward! I like the principle of exchanging services rather than spending money on them. It's a great way to connecting with people too!

About Laurie Defoy

I work full-time as a Translations Account Executive and I'm a native speaker of French and English. I have studied languages and linguistics at Dawson College, Concordia University, Newcastle Univer...sity and University of Ottawa. I grew up across Canada and have lived in the UK and am an avid traveller. I'm really into music, food, cinema, cultures, among other things. I hope I can find a way to help people by doing this!show more

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