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Additional work areas: Diplomas, CVs, Licenses, Certificates • Education/Pedagogy • Law: Contracts • Law: Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks • Linguistics

About me

I am a native French speaker who loves languages. I can translate general texts as well as business and legal documents.

Qualifications

I have got a degree in Applied Language Studies (English and Spanish), and The Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation (from English into French).

Education

Note: The qualifications listed below do not have exact equivalents in the British education system.

· 1999 – 2000   Lycée Louis Feuillade, Lunel, France  -  Baccalaureate;

·  2000 – 2001  Université Paul Valéry, Montpellier, France   -  1st year  of Applied Labguage Studies (English-Spanish)

·  2001 – 2002  As above  -  University Diploma in Applied Language Studies;

· 2002 – 2003    University of Wales, Swansea (exchange student)   - University Diploma in Applied Language Studies;

· 2004 – 2005    University of Wales, Swansea, Innovation Centre     -  10 weeks IT course;

· 2005 – 2006  City University, London- Preparatory course for the Diploma  in  Translation of The Institute of

Linguists   

. 2005-2007     University of Wales, Newport - PGCE (Further Education);       

. 2007  Diploma in translation (English into French)                                              

Experience

 

 

• 2003 - to date French language tutoring in Swansea area with professional individuals and with small groups;
• 2004 - 2005 Clerical Assistant for E. F. Medical Research, involving liaison with healthcare professionals and interviewers, office administration, order processing and data entry, necessitating a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, occasional translating and interpreting as well.
• 2005 - to date I am also doing some voluntary translation and proofreading work  for the International Alliance of Inhabitants.
• 2007 General translation work for Euro-Lang Translations Ltd
• As above   Translation of a financial brochure for professional-translation.com
• Summer 2007 French Examiner for Edexcel
• 2007 French teacher for City School of Languages (8 week course)
• 2008 Translation of a claim form for 1st Applied Translations LLP
• As above Translation of a business letter for 1st Applied Translations LLP
•                     Translation of a general document relating to healthcare
•                     Translation of a legal contract for 1st Applied Translation LLP
•                     General Translation for icanlocalize Website
•                     Translation of a user manual  for Word Perfect Translation Services Ltd

Interests

In my spare time I like reading many styles of literature but especially on classical themes. I love travelling as it gives me the opportunity to visit new places, experience new cultures and make new friends. I'm also delighted to have recently completed an advanced scuba diving qualification!

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