Your story
+Each language has a world of its own, and translation introduces your product, your service, your message – your story – to a whole new market and audience.
My love of the
written word
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Translation is where I found my calling. It is a profession where I can combine the two different strands of my training – first in music, then in finance – with my life-long love of the written word.
For translations that read
like an original
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After 13 years as a translator, I am still fascinated by the mix of discipline and creativity required to transform German texts into natural English – by the challenge of making your translation read like an original.
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Translation
Precision and flair
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Translation is a delicate balancing act between precision and flair – translating as closely and as naturally as possible.
It is a fine line that combines an eagle eye for terminology and detail with a perfect ear for the target language, its rhythms and cadence, its idioms and idiosyncrasies.
Whether the purpose of your text is to inform, instruct, persuade or inspire, I find translation solutions that respect the content and the tone of your writing while communicating your message in smooth and natural English.
Areas of specialty and interest
- Business and finance
- Music, culture and the arts
- Economics, politics and society
- Education and public administration
- Regulations and contracts
- Research and science
- Websites and advertising
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Editing and proofreading
Substance and style
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Quality writing guides readers through your text with clarity and ease.
Let me free your writing from avoidable errors and muddied prose. From checking punctuation and spelling to honing grammar and syntax, I can help you shape sentences that are clear in substance and sound in style – to ensure your message makes its mark.
Editing services
Checking texts for spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and style.
Proofreading services
Checking final proofs for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and line breaks.
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Language training
Your way with words
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Are you looking to lift your English to the next level? Do you want to communicate confidently in conversation and negotiations?
Over the years, I’ve helped diverse professionals polish their pronunciation, hone their writing skills and prepare for presentations and speeches. I also taught translation for seven years at HDS in St. Gallen and for two years at SAL in Zurich.
Services
- Personalised language training for individuals
- Conversation
training groups for companies
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Prices
My fees
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Prices
My fees are based on market rates in Switzerland that allow me to offer high-end services and uphold the industry code of conduct. Prices vary based on level of specialisation and client requirements.
Translation: CHF 3.50 to CHF 4.50 per line of source text (one line = 55 characters including spaces)
Editing and proofreading: CHF 100.00 to 120.00 per hour
Language training: CHF 80.00 to 130.00 per hour
Minimum price per assignment: CHF 50.00
Surcharge for express or out-of-hours work (evenings, weekends, public holidays): 50%.
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Clients
Proud to work for
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Anneliese Looser, J. S. Bach Foundation
"Alice Noger-Gradon has been our English translation partner for over ten years. Thanks to her exceptional expertise and interest in our topic area of music, our translation needs are clearly understood and the working relationship is efficient. We rest assured knowing that our assignments will be translated with meticulous care and delivered on time. Through her work, Alice has contributed greatly to raising the global profile of our foundation and its activities. In short: we highly recommend her!"
Selected clients
- University of Zurich
- Simap.ch
- Werner Siemens Foundation
- J. S. Bach Foundation of St. Gallen
- M1 AG
- Stadler
- Exploma Group
- FORB Kommunikation AG
- Studio Silvio Seiler
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About
Alice Noger-Gradon
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My path to translation
Born in Australia to English parents, I grew up in the sunny plains of rural New South Wales before studying French horn at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney.
After relocating to Switzerland in 2000, I found a new footing in the financial sector and completed further education in finance in 2006 and in translation in 2009. I then worked for six years as an in-house translator at a Swiss private bank, the last two as head of language services.
After a further two years as a staff translator at the University of Zurich, I opened my freelance translation business. Today, I enjoy working for a mix of businesses as well as public, educational and cultural institutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Music, Australia
Federally Certified Financial Expert, Switzerland
Certified translator HDS, Switzerland
