Chicago Translators

Authoritative Translation Services

by Native Speaking Linguists

for Business and Professional Organizations

(312) 283-1611

To request translation quote email files to: quote@affinitytranslation.com

Affinity Translation provides expert translation services for all types of written material in most major languages. Translation accuracy, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing are among the main criteria by which each Affinity Translation translation project is measured.

Translation Accuracy

Translation accuracy is critical to the success of every project no matter the size. All projects undergo initial translation followed by editing review(s) to ensure the highest quality (see translation process description below).

Affinity Translation translators rank among the most skilled and experienced native speaking linguists in the translation and localization industries. Despite some advancements in automated translation technologies, native speaking human translators remain the best approach for producing high quality translations.

Affinity Translation Standard Translation Process

L1. Review and Preparation: Source material is reviewed to identify any special terminology; research is conducted and glossaries are created as needed.

L2. Initial Translation: Translation from the source to target language is conducted.

L3. Editing and Review: Text is reviewed and edited following initial translation.

L4. Final Proofing : A final proofreading is done to ensure the highest quality translation.

L5. Delivery and Approval: Translated text is provided to the client for approval.

Translation Pricing

Translation pricing is based on a per word rate determined by factoring in multiple project specific criteria including: 1) the nature (relative complexity) of the source material, 2) the scope of the project (measured in word-count), and 3) turnaround time (i.e., rush vs. standard turnaround time).

Translation Process Schedule/Turnaround Time

We recognize that translation project schedules can be critical considerations. Actual project durations vary depending on the scope and complexity of each project. We work closely with our clients to determine project schedules that allow sufficient time for high quality translation processes and project delivery in a timely manner.

Areas of Specialization

Most professional translators have areas of specialization according to their backgrounds, education, personal interests, etc. Our pledge is to assign translators, editors and reviewers that specialize in and are qualified to support the specific requirements of a given translation project. Assuring the optimal match between translator(s) and projects not only ensures high quality translations but also promotes efficiency, thereby keeping costs as low as possible. Affinity Translation has translation specialists available to support projects across a broad spectrum of subject areas and topics.

Request a Quote

Affinity Translation staff members are available to discuss your translation project and provide an approximate per word rate by telephone. To obtain a written fixed price quote for translation projects we request that clients email their document(s) for review. Please email text documents (ideally in MS Word format) to info@affinitytranslation.com to obtain a firm fixed-price quote and estimate on turnaround time.

Contact Affinity Translation

Using the right words at the right time matters to us. If it matters to you, call us now at (312) 283-1611 or send us a note at info@affinitytranslation.com to discuss translation services.

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About Translation

Translation can be thought of as the interpreting of the meaning of text and the subsequent production of equivalent text, commonly known as a "translation," that communicates the same message in another language. The text to be translated is typically referred to as the source text, and the language that it is translated into is called the target language.

Translation must take into account constraints that include context, the rules of grammar of the language pairs, their writing conventions, and their idioms. A common misconception is that there exists a simple word-for-word correspondence between any two languages, and that translation is a straightforward mechanical process resulting in a word-for-word translation. In practice, however, the translation process as practiced by Affinity Translation professional translators is a blend of art and science performed by highly skilled linguists.

While attempts have been made to computerize or otherwise automate the translation of natural-language texts (machine translation) or to use computers as an aid to translation (computer-assisted translation), the highest quality translations still require the attention of people. All translation projects conducted by Affinity Translation are performed by skilled human translators that are native speaking in the target language.

If it’s important for you to connect and communicate with a foreign language audience … we can help. The language and business professionals of Affinity Translation are carefully selected for each project we perform. The skills and strengths of each specialist translator precisely match each project we perform.

Regardless of the language, using the right words at the right time matters to us. If it matters to you, call us now at (312) 283-1611 or email us at info@affinitytranslation.com. We look forward to getting acquainted, learning more about your language requirements, and discussing your interests.

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About Chicago

Chicago is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and with more than 2.8 million people, the 3rd largest city in the United States. Located on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the third-most densely populated major city in the U.S., and anchor to the world's 26th largest metropolitan area with over 9.5 million people across three states.

After a series of wars with the local Native Americans, Chicago was founded in 1833, near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed. The city became a major transportation and telecommunications hub in North America. Today, the city retains its status as a major hub, both for industry and infrastructure, with its O'Hare International Airport as the second busiest airport in the world. In modern times, the city has taken on an additional dimension as a center for business and finance, and is listed as one of the world's top ten Global Financial Centers. Chicago is a stronghold of the Democratic Party, and has been home to influential politicians, including the current President of the United States, Barack Obama. The World Cities Study Group at Loughborough University rated Chicago as an alpha world city.

In 2007, the city attracted 32.8 million domestic visitors and about 1.15 million foreign visitors. Making use of its abundant resources, Chicago has a heritage for hosting major international, national, regional, and local events that include commerce, culture, entertainment, politics, and sports.

Globally recognized, Chicago has numerous nicknames, which reflect the impressions and opinions about historical and contemporary Chicago. The best known include: "Chi-town"; "Chi-city"; the "Windy City" with reference to Chicago politicians and residents boasting about their city; "Second City," due to the city generally being the second most prestigious in the nation in terms of culture, entertainment, and finance; and because for much of the twentieth century Chicago's population was the second largest of any city in the United States, and the "City of Big Shoulders", referring to its numerous skyscrapers (whose steel frame designs were largely pioneered in Chicago), described as being husky and brawling. Chicago has also been called "the most American of big cities". City information source: Wikipedia.org

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