My journey

Bonjour, my name is Rachel. I am a native French speaker, originally from Central France, where I grew up, before moving to the UK over 30 years ago.

I am a Chartered Linguist and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) London.

Following a 20-year career in international relations, marketing and telecommunications regulation, I decided to devote the rest of my professional life to using and sharing my knowledge of the French and English languages, and since 2019, I have worked both:

as a professional, fully qualified chartered translator, accredited by CIOL to provide certified translations, and registered with the Consulate General of France in London
as a qualified teacher of French as a foreign language.

My credentials and work ethics

Profile

Freelance translator and language tutor since 2019
Professional with over 30 years' work experience in the UK
French and British national
French mother tongue
Other languages: English (fluent), German (intermediate), Italian (Intermediate)
Translator registered with the French General Consulate in London
Covered by a professional indemnity insurance
All work undertaken according to CIOL's professional Code of Conduct
Freelance professional registered with the ICO (personal data processing)

Qualifications

CIOL Diploma in Translation (English/French)
Cambridge CELTA and Alliance Française DAEFLE teaching qualifications
University Master's degree in Applied Foreign Languages (English, German, International Relations)

Memberships/Accreditations

Member of CIOL since 2019
Officially accredited by CIOL to provide certified translations (recognised by official bodies and courts)
Member of the CIOL Translation Committee from September 2019 to April 2023