I'm Olivia, English/Slovak translator & interpreter based in Edinburgh UK. I'm passionate about writing, editing, literature & culture.
I've been working as an interpreter for several UK agencies for over 7 years, conducting face-to-face consecutive and simultaneous interpreting from English to Slovak and Czech (and vice versa) in a
wide range of situations (public service, non profit, construction, legal, medical, business)
I have a background in teaching English, in Russia and France and have completed several translations, including subtitles & QA (proofreading) for several foreign documentaries and several TV show episodes.
Education:
2014 - 2015 University of Edinburgh - MSc Creative Writing
2009 – 2013 University of Glasgow - MA English Literature and Russian, plus courses in Spanish, Philosophy, Slavonic Studies
2007- 2009 - British International School Bratislava
Subjects - English literature, French, Biology, Geography, Art, Math Studies. Was awarded the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Languages:
Bilingual in English and Slovak, fluent in Russian & Czech, intermediate level of French.
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