So let's discuss how you can become a highly paid translator!

ESSENTIAL: you must be able to speak and write English and at least one other language. The other language is normally your native tongue (e.g. Indonesian, Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai, Tamil, Hindi etc.). If you are multi-lingual, speaking and writing three or more languages, including English, your value as a translator will be further enhanced.

Why English? Because it's the international language of business.

How much will I get paid? 

• Translate emails - up to US$30
• Translate simple documents - up to US$250 per page
• Translate short books - up to US$2000 per book
• Translate movie scripts - up to US$1000 per script
• Translate audio conversations - up to US$1000 per recording

These are indicative examples of what is possible as you develop your skills and contacts.

What training do I need?

• This guide is written in English because we want to be sure that you can communicate in English. So if you can read this guide you have passed the first test!
• Don't worry if your English is less than perfect. There are sophisticated tools available to ensure your translations are as accurate as possible (see below) 
• Translators tend to be most successful in a field of study in which they are most familiar. So for example, someone with an engineering background will have more success with engineering related work.
• Translators would normally have completed high school as a minimum. Tertiary studies are a further advantage.
• We can provide you with all the additional training you may need. We will tell you how to get that training later in this guide.

What tools do I need?

• a laptop, tablet or PC. You can work from a smartphone, it is just not as easy as working with the larger devices.
• internet access.
• a bank account and/or Paypal. However, you could choose to use Western Union.
• C.A.T. tools (computer assisted translation). These tools will greatly assist your productivity. Don't worry, we will show you how to access these tools.

So how do I find these freelance translation jobs?

Well, here is the bad news! It is very difficult for individuals to find consistent high paying translation work. Consider this:

• Companies don't know you so won't trust you
• It is difficult to know what companies are looking to outsource translation work
• It is difficult to know who in a company to contact for this type of work
• If you do find a company with translation work available you can't be sure if and when you will get paid

However, we have the perfect solution for Freelance Translators!

Read on to discover how to start earning real money as freelance translator in as little as 30 minutes...