Angie Dröber - My Profile

MY PROFILE

Translating and interpreting is taught at the university level – and here is why: Translating is not about single words, it is what words are about! This means that translators and interpreters must understand 100% of what they are going to transfer into another language.

And it means that they need comprehensive and solid training, know-how in the relevant area and the ability to phrase facts, concepts, ideas, etc. clearly, precisely and geared to the target group. Continuous education – literally speaking »life-long learning« – is therefore essential.

I can look back on 16 years of experience in translating and interpreting as a freelancer. I obtained my basic qualifications at Heidelberg University.

QUALIFICATIONS

1995

Certificate of Proficiency in English

University of Cambridge Examination

1997

Degree in Translating

Degree in »Translating and Interpreting« at Heidelberg University; Institute for Translating and Interpreting;
1st Foreign Language: English
2nd Foreign Language: Spanish
Secondary Subject: Law

1998

Officially authorized and sworn-in for the English language

2010

EUROLTA First Certificate

Certificate of the Bavarian Adult Education Association.
After completing a teacher training course comprising 60 units, I obtained a certificate confirming the theory and methodology of teaching foreign languages to adults in a diversified and effective way.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1994 – 1995

Teaching assignment at a Comprehensive School in Bromley (Greater London)

since 1998

Technical translations for business, industry, trade, courts, law firms, public authorities, publishers and private customers

since 1998

Numerous interpreting assignments at trainings, factory tours, trade fairs, business meetings, public authorities, court, etc.

since 2006

In addition, assignments teaching foreign languages in adult education