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About me

I am a qualified and experienced translator and teacher offering translation and other language services in 6 European languages.

My source languages are French, German, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian. My target language is English.

I translate and proofread texts from French, German, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian.  

I revise, edit and improve existing English language texts in a style that is attractive to English speaking markets and cultures.

I write summaries that condense lengthy and time-consuming texts into clear, concise and time-saving resumes that focus on the key points.

I write reviews of foreign language books.

I write reviews of foreign language software.

I write and deliver bespoke English language and foreign language courses.

I also make foreign language telephone calls and voiceover recordings.

I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Qualifications

Member of The Chartered Institute of Linguists.
Final Diploma (MCIL) - French
MA (Ed) - with French - University of Bath, UK
PGCE in Modern Languages, University of Durham
BA Hons Scandinavian Languages, UCL, University of London
BA Sub French, UCL, London University
OCR Teacher Trainer Diploma in IT 

Education

Chartered Institute of Linguists, 1998
University of Bath, 1993-1994
University of Durham, 1990-1991
University of London, 1982- 1986
University of London, 1984
Wyggeston & QE College - 3 GCE A levels (A, A, B), 1982
 

Experience

I have 9 years experience as a translator. My experience covers biography, history, culture, art, design, fashion, journalism, politics, current affairs, EU, medicine, pharmacology, tourism, music, marketing, business, dentistry, education, environment, ICT, sport, sports science and transport.

References are available on request.

Interests

Sport, music (guitar), cartoon drawing, psychology, comedy acting, literature.
I have written a book on sports development in children.
I am preparing a French language text book for publication. 
I write and deliver workshops on current affairs in sixth form colleges in the UK.

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