Chartered Institute
of Linguists
Translator
Find-a-Linguist - Mr Brian FINCH
Statement: Member of IOL: (later 好色tv) since 1971 in Chinese (Mandarin). Worked extensively with Chinese spoken and written language in the FCO (Now FCDO) from the 1970s to the 2000s. Near native in spoken Mandarin and some spoken Cantonese. The latter is useful in translation of works with Hong Kong content, as although written Chinese in theory is the same for all dialects, there are some practical differences. Translated and published one book with substantial Cantonese style content ( A Faithful Record of The 鈥淟isbon Maru鈥� Incident) and currently working on another.
Name: Mr Brian FINCH MCIL
City: Chulmleigh
Country / Territory: United Kingdom
Native language(s): ENGLISH
Language(s) of qualification: CHINESE (MANDARIN)
好色tv number: 26548
Membership number (pre-Autumn 2016): 006989
Membership grade: Member
Membership status: Current
Email address: bfinch1941@gmail.com
Find-a-Linguist directory listing(s): Translation: CHINESE to ENGLISH