ESL Editing and Proofreading

ESL Editing and Proofreading

❝ One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. ❞

Frank Smith, Psycholinguist

Be judged on your merits. Get the outcome you deserve.
For ESL students, writing an academic or jobseeking document in a language which is not your native one can be challenging. To succeed in research and academia at a high level, it is, however, essential to be able to communicate effectively in English. Your work needs to be understood, respected and judged on the quality of its content, not on the quality of the English.

Why is English so important for students and jobseekers?

  • ✓English is the world’s most universal language. Worldwide, there are more than 1.2 billion English speakers and English is an official language in 67 countries, as well as 27 non-sovereign entities. This makes English the most widely spoken language in the world.
  • ✓English is a major international business language. Many international businesses conduct meetings in English. Using English will enhance your chances of getting a job in an international company.
  • ✓English is the universal language of science. If you want to succeed in science at a high level, particularly in research and academia, you need to know English.
  • ✓English is the international language of civil aviation: all international pilots, flight crew and air traffic controllers must be proficient in English.
This map shows the percentage of English speakers by country.
The darker the green, the higher number of English speakers that country has.
World Map
  • 81–100%
  • 61–80%
  • 41–60%
  • 21–40%
  • 0.1–20%
  • Not available

Image by: “EF English Proficiency Index – A comprehensive ranking of countries by English skills”, World Factbook CIA,

How will our ESL and Proofreading Service help you?

ESL editing is a craft that requires academic expertise, technical skills and experience. Our ESL editors understand how academic language functions and will help to ensure your document is ‘fit for purpose’ by examining the quality and appropriateness of your writing. We will remove spelling and grammatical errors that distract the reader and discredit the author, and make sure your document meets the submission requirements.

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What will you receive?

We will track all the edits and comments using the ‘Track Changes’ feature in Microsoft Word (or PowerPoint, if you select this service). This lets you easily review them. With our Editing Service, we will also provide a summary of the edits and highlight any concerns and/or suggestions to improve the writing and content if necessary.

Why choose Champion Editing for your ESL Editing requirements?
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NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS

English is the first language of all our editors.
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ESL SPECIALISTS

Our editors have experience with foreign students and living and working in non-English speaking countries. This provides us with a unique appreciation and insight into the challenges faced by ESL writers.
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HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Our editors are postgraduate qualified.
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CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED

Your work will remain strictly confidential.
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PERSONAL SERVICE

You deal directly with the editor who has worked on your document. This saves time and money and ensures that you get the best possible feedback and service.

We will support you

Questions? Comments? Great, let’s talk. It is important to us that you can contact the editor before, during and after the editing process. If you’re happy, we’re happy.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Your document will be reviewed to the highest quality. If you have any concerns following the return of your edited document, we will happily provide free revisions to the area of concern for as long as it takes for you to be 100% happy.

FAQ

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO EDIT MY DOCUMENT?
We will edit your document as quickly as possible. We understand that you have a deadline and we will do our best to work with you to meet it. Ultimately, the turnaround time depends on the length of your document. Contact us for a no obligation chat about your deadline requirements.
WILL YOU KEEP MY DOCUMENT CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes. Confidentiality is very important to us and your document will be kept confidential. Unless otherwise requested, we will destroy our copy of your document seven days after completion.
WHAT FORMAT DOES MY DOCUMENT NEED TO BE IN?
Your document needs to be in Microsoft Word. We will use the ‘Track Changes’ feature in Microsoft Word when editing/proofreading your document. If you don’t know how to use Track Changes, don’t worry. It’s simple and we’ll talk you through it.
CAN I CONTACT THE EDITOR BEFORE/DURING/AFTER THE EDITING PROCESS?
Yes, absolutely. This is one aspect that sets Champion Editing apart from many other online editing providers. You will have unlimited direct contact with the editor who is working on your document. However, it is important that you give us as much information as possible before we start editing. Once you receive the edited copy, we welcome any questions or comments you may have about the suggested edits.
WHAT STYLE GUIDE DO YOU USE?
We can use any style guide you require. This may be a journal/university-specific style guide, or a guide such as APA style or The Chicago Manual of Style. If your style guide is not publicly available, please provide this when submitting your document.
WHAT COUNTRIES DO YOU EDIT DOCUMENTS FROM?
Anywhere! Our service is available to anyone anywhere in the world. We are based in New Zealand and can work on your document while you sleep, depending on your time zone.
HOW DO I PAY?
We accept credit card and PayPal. Our New Zealand clients can also deposit payment directly into our bank account. Please see our payment page for more details.
WHEN DO I PAY?

You pay once the job is complete. Unlike many other online editing providers, we do not require an upfront payment.

We will edit your document within the agreed timeframe and then email you a preview of the edited version. At this point, you will pay us, and once payment is received, we will release the entire edited document to you. Champion Editing believes this is the fairest way to operate as it protects both you as the client, and us as the editing provider.

For large documents, such as theses, we may require a deposit before we begin editing. We will discuss this with you when your document is submitted.

DO YOU CHECK FOR PLAGIARISM?
No. We do not check for plagiarism. That responsibly is yours.
DO YOU CHECK FOR COPYRIGHT REQUIREMENTS?
No. We do not check for any copyright requirements. That responsibly is yours.
DO YOU FACT CHECK?
No, we are not responsible for the accuracy of the content of the document.
CAN YOU WRITE OR REWRITE MY DOCUMENT?
No. We do not write or rewrite portions of text; however, new approaches and/or ideas that we consider may enhance the document may be suggested.

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