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Guttannen, Switzerland

Deutsch

About Astrid Freuler

Hello,
I am a qualified German to English translator, based in Gloucestershire. I grew up in Switzerland in an English-speaking family and moved to the UK in 1991 to attend university. Having British/Swiss dual nationality – and with family in both countries –
I consider myself bicultural as well as bilingual.

Qualifications

2003 Chartered Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation
2014 ITI Qualified Membership Examination

Continuing Professional Development

Keeping in touch with other professionals through live events and online groups is invaluable for a freelance translator. Through my involvement with three ITI networks as well as the Society of Authors Translators Association I benefit from a lively exchange of knowledge and ideas, despite working from home.

As a qualified member of the ITI, I also complete at least 30 hours of continuing professional development each year. My CPD typically consists of a broad range of activities, from translation software tutorials and webinars through to workshops, conferences and literary fairs.

Professional Membership

Client feedback

I work with a number of publishers, direct clients and agencies based in the UK, US, Germany and Switzerland. Here’s what some of them have said:

“Astrid is a highly professional and reliable translator who produces first-rate creative translations of in-depth articles on scientific and cultural topics for our university magazine.”

Caitlin Stephens English Language Services, Zurich University

“Wir arbeiten immer wieder mit Übersetzern. Die Zusammenarbeit mit Frau Astrid Freuler hat alle unsere bisherigen Erfahrungen übertroffen.”

Esther Hürlimann Orell Füssli Verlag, Zurich, Switzerland

“Astrid, I really enjoyed your translation. I thought the language was sophisticated and stylish – something you have clearly managed to capture well from the German original. Also, our copyeditor really loved your translation, she said: Astrid’s done an amazing job – one of the most fluid translations I’ve worked on. Thanks so much.”

Madeleine O'Shea Commissioning Editor, Head of Zeus Ltd

“Liebe Frau Freuler,

Kürzlich habe ich den Ex-Besitzer von der englisch-sprachigen John-F.-Kennedy-Schule in Saanen getroffen. Er hat ein riesiges Kompliment gemacht für das Englisch in unserem Journal. Auch ich muss gestehen, ich finde Ihren Stil super.”

Andrea Scherz General Manager, Gstaad Palace

"Liebe Astrid,

Danke Dir für deine wie immer sehr gute Arbeit, deine Flexibilität und den tollen Service. Das macht Spass so."

Reto Wilhelm Managing Owner, panta rhei pr gmbh

"Hi Astrid

Just wanted to pass the good feedback on to you. The subsidiary revisor was really happy. Thanks for your great work, research and high standards."

Christiane Schaeffler Project Manager, Balthasar Ltd

For further information on my background and range of experience, simply get in touch.

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