I am a French national who studied languages at Lyon university.  I live in the UK and am fully bilingual. After qualifying as a teacher, I taught French, my mother tongue, both in the secondary and adult sectors for 20 years.  I, therefore, have an excellent command of both languages as well as a full understanding of both cultures – essential requirements for a serious translator.

Bonjour!  Je suis française et j’ai étudié les langues vivantes à l’université de Lyon.  Je vis en Grande-Bretagne où j’ai enseigné le Français, ma langue maternelle, pendant plus de vingt ans.  J’ai donc une excellente maîtrise de ces deux langues.  Ma situation m’a aussi permis d’acquérir une appréciation totale des différences culturelles de ces deux pays, ce qui est essentiel en traduction.

After completing my PGCE at Keele University, I enjoyed working as a Language Teacher for 14 years in the secondary sector.   I found teaching in the Adult Education sector extremely rewarding too.  I also worked as a private tutor, both to students and adults.  I have acquired a great deal of knowledge and expertise with regards to examinations, ie GCSE, AS and A2 with AQA and WJEC examination boards.  The examination results and personal achievements of my students have always been extremely rewarding.