German English Interpreting & Translation Services
Silke Aichele
Professional German–English Translator and Interpreter | Publicly appointed and generally sworn in Germany | NAATI Certified in Australia
Translation and Interpreting Services You Can Rely On
I provide professional German–English and English–German translation and interpreting services to individuals, businesses and organisations as well as government agencies, police and courts in Australia and internationally.
Whether you require an accurate translation of an important document or an experienced interpreter to help you communicate clearly in a meeting, negotiation or legal proceeding, I offer tailored language services backed by decades of experience.
Based in Fremantle, Western Australia, I specialise in legal, business and personal matters, providing a direct, reliable and confidential service.
My Services
Interpreting Services
Clear communication is essential when important matters are being discussed. I provide German–English and English–German interpreting for legal proceedings, business meetings, negotiations and private matters.
Interpreting services are available in person and online, depending on your requirements.
Translation Services
I translate German and English documents with accuracy, attention to detail and an understanding of the context in which they will be used. My services include personal, business and legal documents, as well as certified translations where required.
I can also assist with proofreading and strategic communication advice.
Translating Experience
Since 1994, I have provided sole-trading legal translator services in Australia and Germany.
Publicly Commissioned & Sworn in Germany
I am the only NAATI-certified publicly commissioned and sworn German translator in Australia.
NAATI Accredited
Accredited as a translator in Australia by NAATI since 2001.
Certified Intepreter (CI).
Silke Aichele
National Accreditation Authority for Transalators and Interpreters
Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators Ltd
Professionals Australia Union Member
Experience You Can Trust
- Over 30 years of experience providing professional language services in Australia and Germany.
- Legal and business expertise, including experience working with law firms and assisting with contract negotiations.
- NAATI-certified interpreter and translator, with extensive professional experience in German and English.
- Direct, personalised service, so you work with the qualified professional responsible for your language needs.
- Confidentiality, quality and reliability at every stage of the process.
About
After completing my degree as a translator at the University Erlangen-Nuremberg, specialised in law, I was publicly commissioned and sworn as a translator by the President of the Regional Court in 1994. I have been working as a German–English language professional supporting courts, government agencies, police, law firms, businesses and private clients in Australia and Germany and internationally,
My background includes legal translations, document translations, court interpreting, business negotiations, proofreading and general, legal and medical interpreting in many contexts.
Alongside my professional language work, I have experience in education and quality management and I bring this combination of expertise, precision and practical understanding to every assignment.
I am based in Fremantle, Western Australia, and work directly with clients to provide language services suited to their individual needs.
Qualifications
- Degree in German–English and English–German Translation, specialising in legal translation, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg (1993).
- Publicly commissioned and sworn translator in Germany since 1994.
- NAATI-accredited/certified translator in Australia since 2001.
- NAATI-Certified interpreter (NAATI no. CPN6XK36J).
- CELTA qualification in Teaching English as a Second Language.
- Quality Management qualification, including internal auditing, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualitätsmanagement (German Association for Quality Management).
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place" - George Bernard Shaw
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place" - George Bernard Shaw
Fees
Interpreting services are charged by the hour, with rates depending on the nature of the assignment and whether the service is provided in person or online.
Translation fees depend on the number of words, the type of document and the requirements of the assignment.
Confidentiality, quality and punctuality are paramount.
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and receive the current fee schedule.
Get in touch
Phone
Within Australia: 0438 240 239
International: (+61) 438 240 239
silke.aichele@gmx.de
Postal Address
P.O. Box 1787
Fremantle W.A. 6959