Translation Reviewing & Editing
Reviewing and refining Japanese and English translations for accuracy, clarity, natural expression and consistency. Services include proofreading, editing and linguistic quality assurance for a range of materials.
Language, localisation and cross-cultural communication
MLA Professional
Japanese-English language services, combining linguistic expertise with an understanding of cultural context, creative industries and digital media.
Our Services
Led by Mimi Yoshii-Podger, MLA Professional supports individuals, businesses and organisations in communicating effectively across languages and cultures.
Localisation & Transcreation
Adapting content for different linguistic and cultural audiences, with attention to context, tone and intended use. Areas of experience include websites, mobile games, entertainment publications and creative content.
Cultural Advisory
Providing Japanese and Australian cultural perspectives to support cross-cultural communication, creative projects and international collaborations.
Prompt Engineering & Linguistic Quality Assurance
Developing and evaluating multilingual AI prompts and outputs, with a focus on linguistic accuracy, contextual appropriateness and effective communication.
Language Tutoring
Individual and small-group Japanese and English tutoring tailored to each learner's goals, proficiency and practical needs.
Sessions may focus on everyday communication, academic learning, professional language use or preparation for specific language examinations.
Online Language Classes
Flexible language instruction for individuals and groups, with lessons adapted to different learning goals and levels of experience.
Bilingual MC & Event Support
Japanese-English bilingual presentation, event communication and language support for cultural events, performances and international artistic collaborations.
About
Mimi Yoshii-Podger is a Japanese-English localisation specialist, translator and language consultant based in Adelaide, South Australia. Since 2016, she has worked internationally as a freelance language professional across education, digital media and entertainment. Her teaching experience ranges from an international school to TOEIC classes for corporate learners.
She provides localisation, translation reviewing, editing and cultural advisory services, with experience in mobile games, websites and entertainment publications. She has also worked as a translator and bilingual MC for an arts festival in Japan. Mimi specialises in prompt engineering and linguistic quality assurance, combining technology with professional language expertise to produce accurate, culturally appropriate and publication-ready content. She also offers Japanese and English tutoring and online language classes for individuals and organisations.
Mimi holds a BA in Applied Linguistics and a Certificate in TESOL.
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