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Dzień dobry, mam na imię Gosia.

I am a professional, reliable and friendly translator and writer who offers translation, interpretation, proofreading and editing services.

I provide translations of different texts from English into Polish (my mother tongue) and occasionally from Polish into English; proofreading of Polish texts; localisation of English language products (i.e. websites, PR materials etc.) on the Polish market, writing articles both in Polish and English and complex editorial projects in Polish language.
I have an extensive experience both in freelance translation and community interpreting, as well as in working in a corporate environment (I spent almost 4 years as an audiovisual translator, promo producer and voice-over director in international channels of BBC Worldwide in London, UK).

I hold Masters degree in Applied Social Sciences from University of Warsaw, Poland and Masters degree in Translation Studies from University of Portsmouth, UK (dissertation on literary translation), as well as a certificate in professional book editing issued by Polish Society of Book Publishers, a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English passed at grade A, a Certificate of Special Study in Translation Skills from University of Westminster, London, a CPD course in English>Polish translation completed at the same university and Unit 3 (Social Sciences) of Diploma in Translation (Institute of Linguists). I am also a qualified community interpreter with NVQ Level 3 in Community Interpreting, accredited by Open College Network London Region. I have 5 years experience in press and magazine journalism, feature writing, proofreading and editing as well as in running independent editorial projects.

I am particularly interested in literary translation. My work in this field includes translation of Hattie Naylor's play 'Ivan and the Dogs' into Polish (accessible through ADiT Agency) and co-translation of Aleksander Lesiak's short story 'And Now I Am From Here' into English (accessible via Amazon).

I come from Warsaw, Poland but I live in London, UK and I love it here.

Looking forward to working with you,
Gosia

Where I live

I live in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, one of most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. Every day I come across people from different cultures and background, including my fellow Poles from all walks of life.

Living in London can be challenging (think crowds, think long commutes, think culture clashes) but also thrilling. Sometimes I miss my hometown of Warsaw (Warszawa), the capital of Poland - so much quieter, so much smaller but also, to be perfectly honest, not so surprising.

Accreditations

Masters

Areas of Specialization

Audiovisual

Apps/Software

Literature/Poetry

Social Science

Journalism

Healthcare/Clinical Trials

Localization

Transcreation

Education

University of Portsmouth

Faculty/Department: School of Languages and Area Studies

Years Attended: 2013 to 2015

Degree Obtained: MA Translations Studies

The Mary Ward Centre

Faculty/Department: Department of Humanities

Years Attended: 2010 to 2011

Degree Obtained: NVQ Level 3 Community Interpreting

University of Westminster

Faculty/Department: Westminster Professional Language Centre

Years Attended: 2008 to 2010

Degree Obtained: Certificate of Special Study Introduction to Translation Skills

University of Warsaw

Faculty/Department: Institute of Applied Social Sciences

Years Attended: 1999 to 2004

Degree Obtained: BA/MA Applied Social Sciences