Frequently Asked Questions
Here are clear, concise answers to all your most important questions about working with me – as a translator, interpreter, or in general.
Courts, government offices, universities, health insurance providers and other official organisations require certified translations of numerous official documents such as ID cards, certificates or school transcripts. For a certified translation, I confirm in writing that the translation is correct, complete, and consistent with the original. After I complete the translation, you may need to submit both the translation and the original document, which will be permanently attached to each other. Please note that I can provide certified translations only for German to Italian or Italian to German translations.
Wenn Sie die Übersetzung in Deutschland abgeben müssen, reicht meine Apostille mit Unterschrift und Stempel. If you need to submit the document in Germany, it is sufficient for me to provide my apostille along with my signature and stamp. This means that I, in my capacity as a translator for the Italian language, sworn and authorised by the President of the Regional Court in Berlin for the Berlin courts and notaries, confirm the accuracy and completeness of the translation of the copy/original document provided to me. For certified translations that must be submitted to an Italian government office, you will typically need a “legalisation” (supplementary attestation). This confirms the authenticity of the signature and the authority of the document issuer. This is completed by the consulate of the country in which the document should be submitted – in my case, this would be the Italian consulate in Berlin.
It’s sufficient for you to scan the document and email it to me at first. When the certified translation is finished, we’ll make an appointment for you to pick it up. If the original needs to be attached to the translation, you can bring it with you then.
Before you pick up your translated document, I will send you an invoice that contains my bank details. You will need to transfer payment to my account before picking up the translation. I cannot accept cash payments.
Yes. However, please note that certified translations that will be submitted to an Italian government office will need to be legalised (supplementary attestation) by the Italian consulate. I will be happy to give you more information on this if required. Should you be unable to pick up the translation in person, I would be happy to send it to you in the post. This will result in additional shipping charges.
Not always – but many government offices do require exactly that. It’s best if you check directly with the office where you will be submitting the translation. I’m happy to discuss this with you if you need more information.
That always depends on the length of the document and your desired delivery date. I base my prices on the
As a simultaneous interpreter for Italian, I translate what the speaker is saying in real time – nearly simultaneously. This is what you’ll see at conferences, for example. In consecutive interpreting, I translate what is said in blocks. You’ll see this kind of interpreting in small meetings, short speeches or interviews.
While I do have excellent command of both English and German, I would never want to offer a service that I don’t feel fully comfortable with. It is essential to me to guarantee the highest quality standards in everything I do – and that means offering interpreting services only to and from my native language of Italian.
That’s up to you. If you’ve never worked with an interpreter before and would like to let a professional handle things, I would be happy to discuss your needs with you in more detail. I work regularly with reliable conference and interpreting technology suppliers and would be happy to select the right equipment for you and provide you with a quote.
Confidentiality takes absolute priority. Your data and documents are handled with the greatest care according to the terms of a non-disclosure agreement – and it goes without saying that they will not be shared with third parties or AI programmes.
Simple: Just get in touch with your inquiry. I’ll advise you as to which of my services will best suit your needs and create a clear quote for you. Once you’ve accepted the quote, I get to work – with professional, personalised service you can rely on.
Every project is different. No two texts are quite the same, and each event has a different setup and requirements. All these details factor into my project rates. When possible, I base my pricing on recommendations from official sources such as the German Judicial Remuneration and Compensation Act (JVEG) as well as the Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ) and the Association of Conference Interpreters (VKD). If you have any questions about how I calculate my prices, please feel free to ask.
Remote interpreting (RSI, Remote Simultaneous Interpreting) is when an interpreter provides their services via digital tools such as Zoom or specialised platforms.
As an interpreter for negotiations, I am present in what are often important meetings, interpreting in both directions in small blocks of speech. This service is used for things like contract negotiations, business visits or delegation trips.
Whispered interpretation is also known as “chuchotage”. It is a very intimate form of interpreting suitable for a single person. I whisper directly into your ear in real time, without any equipment.
I can help you with your visit to government offices, etc. by interpreting between German and Italian. The rates for sworn interpreters in Germany are regulated by the German Judicial Remuneration and Compensation Act (JVEG). However, the minimum flat rate depends on the type and length of the assignment as well as the required preparation. Let’s discuss your project or your appointment and I’ll be happy to prepare a quote for you.
Normally, I will calculate a flat rate which includes the following services: Consultation, contract preparation, travel time, duration of appointment and any follow-up work.
Simultaneous interpreting at conferences, tradeshows and events requires detailed preparation as well as absolute concentration. For this reason, I charge a flat day rate that also includes preparation and travel.
Concentration, sound quality and intelligibility are essential for precise interpreting work. Interpreting booths block outside noises and allow the interpreter to give the speaker their full attention – which benefits you and your guests.
Yes, for simultaneous interpreting, this is standard – conference interpreters always work in a team to ensure that they can maintain their concentration and quality. I would be happy to advise you as to how many colleagues from my network would make sense for your event.
For mobile assignments, tours or smaller venues where there is no built-in interpreting technology and no space for an interpreting booth, I would recommend the use of a wireless tour guide system. They are also suitable for smaller budgets.
Italian is my native language, and I’ve been living in Germany since 2010. I use English, German, and Italian in my daily communication. For interpreting work, I can offer English and German into Italian as well as Italian into English or German. In addition, I can interpret from French into Italian. I offer translations from English into Italian, as well as certified translations from Italian into German and German into Italian. For other language combinations, I’m happy to offer guidance and recommend a suitable colleague from my extensive network of translators and interpreters.
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