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RafaLee
RafaLee
Australia
Local time: 16:57
Bahasa Sepanyol hingga Bahasa Inggeris
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Jun 2, 2003

I am doing double degree in math and finance and International studies and currently studying in Spain as a part of my International Studies degree.

I just found out my passion of translating after I studied here and I would love to pursue a career as a translator.

I grew up in Indonesia and I moved to Australia six years ago. So my native language is Indonesian and I am very fluent in English, as I do not need bilingual English Indonesian dictionary anymore.
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I am doing double degree in math and finance and International studies and currently studying in Spain as a part of my International Studies degree.

I just found out my passion of translating after I studied here and I would love to pursue a career as a translator.

I grew up in Indonesia and I moved to Australia six years ago. So my native language is Indonesian and I am very fluent in English, as I do not need bilingual English Indonesian dictionary anymore.
My third language is Spanish. I can understand spoken Mandarin, as my parents speak Mandarin. I also understand basic Russian. I have also got a familiarity with slavic, greek and turkish grammar.

Which language should I focus on ??
I also would love to know the market situation for translators in Australia.

Thanks a lot.

Rafa Lee
ps. I will come back to Australia next year. ▲ Collapse
 
Kemal Mustajbegovic
Kemal Mustajbegovic  Identity Verified
Local time: 14:57
Bahasa Inggeris hingga Bahasa Croatia
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Indonesian - English Jun 2, 2003

With your language combinations Indonesian - English and having Spanish as a source language as well I would say You'll have a lot of opportunities Down Under. Stick to it.

And with double degree in maths and finances - Bob's Your Uncle.

Cheers!
 
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert  Identity Verified
Amerika Syarikat
Local time: 23:57
Bahasa Perancis hingga Bahasa Inggeris
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I agree Jun 2, 2003

If it had been a case of Europe or the States, then Spanish would be the option to go for, but the Australian markets are heavily involved with the Far East. Also, working with Indonesian and English (in both of which you are fluent), means that you still have time to keep up your Spanish, opening even more doors for you! Good luck!

Paul
 


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