Proofreading and AI Review for African Languages
Have an existing translation or AI-generated content? Our native-speaking reviewers check it for accuracy, fluency, and cultural appropriateness, so you can publish with confidence.
Get a Proofreading QuoteWhat Is Proofreading?
Proofreading is not full translation. It is the review and correction of text that has already been translated, whether by a human translator, an internal team, or an AI tool. The goal is to catch errors, improve fluency, and ensure the final text reads naturally to a native speaker. For African languages this is especially important: dialects, tonal nuance, and culturally specific expressions are areas where even skilled translators (and especially AI tools) can fall short. A second pair of expert eyes makes the difference between text that is technically correct and text that truly resonates with your audience.
Light Review
Focused on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic consistency. Best for translations you already trust but want a final polish before delivery or publication.
Deep Review
Goes beyond surface errors to evaluate meaning, fluency, cultural appropriateness, and terminology accuracy. Recommended when the source quality is uncertain or the content is high-stakes.
AI Output Review
Specifically designed for correcting machine-translated or AI-generated content. We fix the unnatural phrasing, hallucinated terms, and cultural blind spots that automated tools consistently produce.
When to Choose Proofreading
Four common scenarios where review is the right service
You Already Have a Translation
Another provider or your internal team produced the translation, and you want an independent expert to verify quality before you use it.
You Used AI Translation
Output from ChatGPT, Google Translate, DeepL, or similar tools needs human review to catch errors, awkward phrasing, and cultural missteps before it reaches your audience.
You Need a Second Opinion
High-visibility content (marketing, legal, medical) deserves a quality check from a second native-speaking expert before you publish or submit.
Brand Consistency
You have a style guide or glossary that all translations must follow. Proofreading ensures terminology, tone, and formatting stay consistent across every document.
How It Works
Four steps from submission to corrected document
1. Submit Your Text
Share the translated document along with the source text (if available), any style guides, and your specific concerns or focus areas.
2. Assessment
We review the scope, language pair, and source quality, then provide a quote with timeline. We recommend light or deep review based on what we see.
3. Expert Review
A native-speaking reviewer goes through your document, correcting errors and improving fluency with tracked changes so you can see every edit.
4. Deliver Corrections
You receive the corrected document with a summary of changes. A free revision round is included if you need any adjustments.
Light vs Deep Review
Choose the level of review that matches your needs and budget
Light Review
A surface-level pass that focuses on mechanical correctness. Best for texts you are fairly confident about and want polished before delivery.
- Spelling and typographical errors
- Grammar and punctuation corrections
- Formatting and layout consistency
- Basic terminology consistency
- Number, date, and unit verification
Deep Review
A comprehensive evaluation that covers everything in the light review plus meaning, fluency, and cultural fit. Recommended for high-stakes content or AI-generated translations.
- Everything included in the light review
- Meaning verification against the source text
- Cultural appropriateness and sensitivity
- Terminology accuracy and domain-specific language
- Readability and natural flow improvements
- Style guide compliance and brand voice alignment
What Affects Pricing
Every project is quoted individually based on these factors
Word Count
The length of the document is the primary pricing factor. Longer documents require more review time and are priced accordingly.
Review Depth
Light review costs less than deep review. The level of scrutiny you need determines the amount of time and expertise required.
Source Quality
AI-generated translations typically require more corrections than human translations. The initial quality of the text affects how much work is needed.
Language Pair
Some African languages have fewer available reviewers, which may affect pricing and turnaround time for certain language combinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Clients Trust Us
Concrete guarantees, not just badges
Native Speakers Only
Every reviewer is a native speaker of the target language, matched to your subject area for precise, culturally aware corrections.
Revision Included
Not satisfied with the corrections? We revise at no extra cost. Every project includes at least one round of free revisions.
NDA and Confidentiality
We sign NDAs on request. Your documents are handled securely and never shared with third parties.
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