Native English proofreading for English as a second language

No matter how well you know your subject, if English is not your first language (ESOL) you have the added challenge of getting your message across to your reader in a clear and succinct way. Things don't always translate perfectly from one language to another, and explaining things in another language can be very difficult. By having your work checked by a native English proofreader, you will eliminate any major obstacles to understanding and allow your reader to focus on the quality of your work rather than on your English.

 

I am a specialist in proofreading for English as a second language, including translated texts, with over 10 years' experience working with clients in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

 

ESOL rates:

 

£18 per 1000 words read for all academic proofreading, including ESOL.

 

What to expect:

 

I will return your work to you with tracked changes and comments in the margin. My service includes:

 

• Native English proofreader

• Full spelling and grammar check

• Sense check with sentence restructure where necessary

• Check for repetition and inconsistencies

• Where things don't make sense or are unclear, I will query these with you and help you to rewrite them in a more succinct way

• Reference check

• Helpful comments in the margin where things could be improved

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Turnaround:

 

I will always aim to work to your deadlines, however, for larger pieces of work I do require at least two week's notice. Typically, a 50,000 word thesis will be returned to you within three weeks.

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Certificate of proofreading:

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Many universities now have a proofreading policy that professionals must adhere to when proofreading students' work. To confirm that I have followed your university's policy, as standard, I provide a certificate of proofreading that can be submitted with your work.