Chengxin L.
Chinese English Translation/Tutoring/Interpretation/Transcription
🎓 MSc Graduate of the University of Edinburgh — ranked among the Top 15 Universities. A multilingual language specialist with extensive international experience in Chinese tutoring, translation, interpretation, and education, dedicated to delivering precise and culturally informed communication across Chinese, English, and Japanese contexts. ⸻ 💬 Language ✅ Chinese: Native Mandarin speaker ✅ English: Advanced proficiency with over 8 years of overseas study and residence in the UK, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Australia, and Thailand ✅ Japanese: NSS Level 8 (National Japanese Test for Japanese Majors) ⸻ 🏆 Professional Highlights • Extensive experience in Chinese–English translation and interpretation, specializing in areas such as App localization, politics & education, tourism & history, business & commerce. • Master’s Degree in Language Teaching – The University of Edinburgh (Top 15 Globally) • Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese Language and Literature – Yunnan University (Leading University in China) • Contributed as a researcher to a UK-based academic project for my master’s dissertation (2017), which was awarded Distinction and archived in the Moray House Master’s Thesis Collection. • Recipient of the British Council Dissertation Award (2018) for outstanding academic contribution. ⸻ 💡 What I Offer • Mandarin Chinese tutoring and coaching for all levels • Chinese–English translation & interpretation • Mandarin Chinese and English transcription • Product sourcing and business negotiation • Cross-cultural communication consulting ⸻ 🤝 Why Work With Me I combine academic excellence, linguistic precision, and cross-cultural insight to ensure every project meets the highest professional standards. With a strong commitment to quality, timeliness, and clear communication, I strive to help clients succeed in both language, culture and beyond. ⸻ "Translation is more than just a personal passion for me; it's a word game I thoroughly enjoy. It involves building bridges between different cultures and even different times. I see myself as a small but dedicated linguist, meticulously constructing these bridges, brick by brick, word by word, using the knowledge acquired through my education, extensive reading, and insights into various cultures." ⸻Chengxin 📩 Let’s connect!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $6.1k
Billed in all: $29,487$29k
$612 in the last 6 months
Across 11 contracts
Across 52 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 5% in Essay Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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