FAQ Bilinguals

Can I start translating as a bilingual, even if I don't have a professional certificate?

We do accept bilinguals for certain projects.

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What to do if I need more time?

You can ask for more time within reason

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Can I use Google Translate or another type of machine translation?

Our translations are done by humans only

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How important is quality?

Top quality translations by native speakers

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How do I get paid?

You can choose from 3 payment options

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How do I get a badge?

As a bilingual, you do not need to worry about badges in the system

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How can I earn points to improve my rank and get to the next level?

This is not relevant to bilinguals

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Can I have several accounts on the site?

You can only have one account

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Do we have to finish a project within the given time or can we start in the morning and finish later during the day?

Speed and quality are what clients get

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Can I use some translation tools, like SDL Trados, TransSuite 2000?

Use of translation tools

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Are most projects 200 words or so? Can you tell us the typical project word count?

Typical project word count

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Will we sign a contract with OHT?

Bilinguals do not sign a contract with OHT

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Can I translate from more than one language?

It's possible if you are fluent in more than one language

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Where do I pay taxes for the money that you pay me?

Pay as required by law in your country

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Does the project pay rate increase with time?

Pay may increase with quality

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How do I start to work? Do you email and assign us projects?

The quicker you respond, the more work you'll get.

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I don't see any projects

Get real time alerts about new projects

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Do I have to translate 2000 words a day? I have a full-time job so would only be able to work evenings and on my days off. Would that be alright?

Work as much as you want

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Can I move from being Bilingual to a translator?

In certain conditions, bilinguals may become translators

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What are credits? What is the credit to $ convertion rate?

The monetary units used by OHT

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How much do you pay?

This depends on a variety of factors

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