ABOUT
Translator behind Russian Linguistics
My name is Tatyana Johnson. Being a native Russian who grew up in Central Asia among a great variety of cultures and languages, I realized early in my life how important it is to be able to understand each other.
I am a professional English to Russian translator, based in the US. I specialize in the areas of international relations, environment, international development, tourism, and food industry. With my deep knowledge of linguistics and over 20 years of translation experience, I am well equipped to manage projects in diverse fields of social sciences and humanities.
Translation is not just rendering the intended meaning into the language of your target audience. It should be adapted through authentic knowledge of the cultural subtleties, which only a native speaker can provide. For the most part of my life, I lived, studied, and worked in Central Asia and Russia. I know local lifestyle, traditions, and customs. This background helps me to craft naturally sounding translations.
As a professional translator, I have been providing language services since 1994 for businesses, federal and state government agencies, NGOs, industries, and private clients. Commitment, quality, and reliability are the three pillars of my work ethic.
When working with me, you will enjoy peace of mind because you are working with an expert, who is committed to the success of your venture.
- Specialist Degree in English Studies and Education from Foreign Language Teachers Training Institute, Kazakhstan
- Specialist Degree in Patent Research and Expertise from Patent and License Institute, Russian Federation
- Associate member of the American Translators Association (ATA)
- Member of the Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society (NOTIS)
- Volunteer translator for The Rosetta Foundation and Translators Without Borders
Published English<>Russian translations
- Monograph on Kazakh ethnic pedagogy, 2006
- All Kazakhstan. Album, 2003
- Series of books on the history of railroads of Kazakhstan, 1995–1998
- Book on the history of the Silk Road in Kazakhstan, 1996
- Guidebooks to Almaty City, Kazakhstan
READINGS
- Business School for Translators. Marta Stelmaszak
- How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator. Corinne McCay
- Marketing Tips for Translators. Tess Whitty
- Building a Website for Your Translation Business. Dmitry Kornyukhov
COURSES, WEBINARS, AND EVENTS
- ProZ.com webinar course “Translating for the Food Industry” by Anneta Vysotskaya, 2016
- SDL virtual conference “Translation Technology Insights“, 2016
- The Secret Sauce of Great Writing. On-line course by Shani Raja, UDEMY, 2016
- Renewable Energy and Climate Change. On-line course by Marianne N. Michaels, UDEMY, 2015
- ProZ.com course on translation and terminology in the environmental field by Anneta Vysotskaya, 2015