Hi, I’m Alex. I’ve been translating German texts into English for over 15 years now and I still love the variety, the research and the satisfaction of finding the right word. Whether you’re looking for creative marketing translations or technical details, I will work with you to make sure you get what you need. For more information about the next step, please click here.
I studied German at school and university, during which time I made plenty of trips to German-speaking countries to practise my language skills. Pre-covid, I was an avid conference-goer, attending ELIA Together in Berlin in February 2017, the ITI Conference in nearby Cardiff in May 2017, BP18 in Vienna in April 2018, the London Book Fair in March 2019 and BP19 in Bologna in May 2019. Since the pandemic, I’ve been part of a team facilitating the Cardiff Translation Unconferences – the second took place in April 2023. I maintain my German comprehension and English writing skills through chat groups and online CPD.
A recent workshop encouraged me to identify my translation niche. I found that the work I’ve enjoyed most is for the spoken word: an audiobook, voiceovers scripts and most recently a 6-part screenplay. These are closely followed by blog posts, website texts and journal articles, where the the aim is a light, easy but informative read for the customer. If this is what you need, please get in touch!