Working languages:
English to Arabic
Arabic to English
Portuguese to English

Ahmed Elswify
Ahmed Elswify

Egypt

Native in: Arabic Native in Arabic
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling, MT post-editing, Transcription, Training, Desktop publishing, Project management, Vendor management, Sales, Operations management, Copywriting
Expertise
Specializes in:
Advertising / Public Relations

Rates
English to Arabic - Rates: 25 - 28 USD per hour
Arabic to English - Rates: 25 - 28 USD per hour
Portuguese to English - Rates: 25 - 28 USD per hour
Arabic to Portuguese - Rates: 25 - 28 USD per hour
English to Portuguese - Rates: 25 - 28 USD per hour

Payment methods accepted Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Wire transfer
Experience Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2016.
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Software Across, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Easyling, FrameMaker, Frontpage, Indesign, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, QuarkXPress, SDLX, STAR Transit, TransSuite2000, Wordbee
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Bio
Arabic Teacher, Linguist & Translator MD
teaching Arabic online /translation/interpretation / teaching/website localization / content /graphics/ web programming /researches /Cross-Cultural Trainer
Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature
Cairo University Arabic Language department Literature
Diploma From Cairo University in Arabic Syntax skills and Linguistics
languages ( Arabic "fluent"- English "fluent"- Portuguese
Diploma in Educational qualification and Methods of teaching
Diploma in Islamic studies
Highly experienced and qualified Arabic Teacher with exceptional knowledge of Arabic language.
Ability to transcribe, translate, and interpret Arabic language
TOEFL certificate from Cairo University& upper intermediate in English from Britain institute in Cairo
Graphics courses

Founder Of Lighthouse Arabic Center
& Il Translation network

Founder Of Lighthouse Arabic Center
& Il Translation network
https://www.facebook.com/ahmedelswifyOfficial
www.ilarabicacademy.com
www.translation.ilarabicacademy.com

Skills:
• Highly experienced and qualified Arabic Teacher & Translator with exceptional knowledge of Arabic language.
• Ability to transcribe, translate, and interpret Arabic language
• Patience and efficiency in teaching students Arabic language
• Good written and oral communications skills and fluency in many languages i.e. English and Portuguese
• Ability to establish strong relationship with adults, parents and staff members
• Considerable knowledge about the learning and development of activities for adults & young children
• Excellent knowledge of the practice of Islam religion

Experience
https://www.facebook.com/ahmedelswifyOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/connectarabic
Manager of Lighthouse Arabic Center www.ilarabicacademy.com
I have experience working in this field for 10 years, translating & teaching Arabic language for non-native speakers online &offline. :
my website www.ilarabicacademy.com
I am a certified Tester and Chairman of Teaching Arabic for non native speakers and translation department for the National youth association of Arabic Language Conference Yalla
I provide Arabic on all level of subjects which is needed for Trainees/Volunteers ; as well as grade their level of oral proficiency in Colloquial and Standard Arabic based on a scale.
Advanced project management skills gained through employment and freelance work.
Experienced at delivering work of excellent quality, with attention to detail, extensive subject
area knowledge and a high level of personal commitment.
Languages : Arabic (mother tongue), English (second language) Portuguese (third Language ).
SPECIALISMS : Law, literature, business, politics, environment, health, education and local government.
services : Translation, interpreting (consecutive and simultaneous), proofreading and transcription.
TECHNOLOGY : graphics ( photoshop /Adobe Flash/Wordpress /website Design ) Typing Software & operating Systems: Mac ,Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat 5.0, SDL Trados Studio
Video Editing Programs ( camstudio -sony vegas pro - Video edit magic -etc)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists
• Member of the National Register of Public Service Interpreters
Translation projects undertaken include:
• Certificates • Passports
• Contracts • Tenancy agreements
• Court papers • Witness statements
• Court summons
• Newsletters • Press releases
• Travel guideAdvertising material • Websites
• Bank statements • Presentations
• Business cards • Surveys
• Competency based leadership
assessments • Company policy
• Private equity investment • African affairs • TV interviews for voice over
• Middle eastern affairs • NHS literature
• Occupational therapist
• Consultation papers
• Dietician guidelines
• Housing strategies
• Child protection conference reports
• Social services reports
• Special educational needs
statutory assessment process
• School admission policie

Other Professions besides Teaching & Translation
Cross-Cultural Trainer
Planned, implemented, and evaluated the cross-cultural training which forms an integrated aspect of the Pre-Service Training (PST). Facilitated trainee discussions of cross-cultural issues relating to host families, Egyptian cultural values and beliefs, country information, social etiquette, and practical matters related to living and working in Egypt. Worked with the Home-stay Coordinator to liaison with home-stay families and, along with other appropriate staff developed and implemented solutions to home-stay issues and questions. Submitted weekly and final report to PST training director.


Profile last updated
Sep 5, 2022