Ali Yildirim. Certified English to Turkish translator

With over 18 years of proven track record in the language services industry, Bosphorus Translation is your one-stop shop for all your English to Turkish translation service requirements. I also provide Turkish to English translation services for certain domains and formats such as media and subtitle translation. Please get in touch with your specific request.

With memberships to internationally recognised professional industry bodies CIOL and ITI, you can have peace of mind that I adhere to the standards set by these professional organisations. I am also a Chartered Linguist and ISO 17100:2015 Qualified Translator. ISO 17100:2015 was created as a response to the market need for a universally accepted benchmark. It is the international standard for translation services and the highest level of recognised standard for translation services and freelance translators (from ITI.org). With my linguistic training going back to university years when I studied ancient Greek, having studied to MA level and consequently lived in the UK for over 20 years, as well as my knowledge of metalanguage and interest for linguistics in general, I will strive to offer you the most comprehensive linguistic solutions based on your needs.
As a language professional, my aim is to help you communicate flawlessly with your target audiences by providing you with a suitable service to meet your needs. Whether you need a website translation, localisation of services, digital or tangible products; marketing translation or transcreation for products aimed at Turkish speaking audiences, I am ready to collaborate or partner with you to achieve the best possible solutions for your requirements. Visit the About page to learn more about my background, qualifications and experience.
Get the Turkish translation service you need to make your content accessible in vibrant Turkish language. I provide professional translation and localisation services, designed to bring your message home to all Turkish-speaking audiences. I have experience translating websites, apps, software packages, subtitles, marketing content – among many other formats and contents. With me on board, you’ll be able to offer services or products tailored specifically for the ever growing Turkish market. With a clear focus on marketing and creative translations I can help you accurately convey tone and intent in target language, reach global Turkish audiences clearly, preserve branding consistency throughout all forms of communication.
How to Choose the Right English to Turkish Translator?
When choosing an English to Turkish translator, it is important to find someone who is experienced and knowledgeable in both languages, as well as an understanding of the culture. A qualified professional should have a thorough understanding of both cultures’ customs, dialects and idioms, as they can be essential for accurate communication. Additionally, a translator needs to have patience and be able to interpret complex sentences and multiple contexts at any given time. A good translator will also have excellent research skills in order to provide in-depth knowledge on a wide range of topics. Finally, customer service is paramount when selecting a suitable English to Turkish translator – make sure that you choose one who communicates quickly and professionally.
Features:
- Qualified, certified native Turkish translator with experience and proven track record
- Membership to professional bodies for peace of mind
- Extensive portfolio
- Multiple file format support
- Quality assurance mechanism
- Reasonable turnaround times
- Affordable and competitive rates
Benefits:
- Reach new audiences and grow your market presence in Turkey with customer orientated translations aimed at your specific audience
- Accurately convey tone and intent in target language
- Preserve branding consistency throughout all forms of communication
- Offer seamless customer experiences

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Bosphorus Translation is here to help you communicate accurately and effectively with your audiences. Get in touch today to discuss your English to Turkish or Turkish to English translation service requirements.

I provide English to Turkish and Turkish to English translations, transcription in various formats, subtitling services for video and audio, proofreading, website localisation solutions and much more. Features: Native Turkish translator. Multiple file format support (Audio/Video Transcription). Quality assurance mechanism. Reasonable turnaround times. Benefits: Accurately convey tone and intent in target language. Reach global Turkish audiences clearly. Preserve branding consistency throughout all forms of communication.

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