Interpreter & translator of English, Russian, Portuguese & Spanish

I am a trained interpreter and translator based in Colchester, UK. I mostly cover Essex, Suffolk and London but I am willing to travel elsewhere if required.

I offer face-to-face and telephone interpreting in the following language combinations:

English ⇄ Russian, Spanish, Portuguese

Russian ⇄ Spanish, Portuguese

I also have a good knowledge of Italian and can translate from Italian into my other languages.

I am always ready to discuss your requirements and negotiate an acceptable fee.

Background
I come from St. Petersburg, Russia where I worked as a lecturer in Russian, Spanish and Portuguese and as a translator and interpreter. I live in Colchester, UK, where I first worked at Essex University on a linguistics project. I have over 20 years experience as an interpreter and translator in the UK.
Phone

Mobile: 0776 229 6684

International: +44 776 229 6684

Expertise

Legal

I hold specialist qualifications as a legal interpreter and translator. I have extensive experience working for HM Courts & Tribunals, the Police Service, the Home Office, HM Revenue & Customs and solicitors specialised in criminal law, family law, employment law, civil litigation, conveyancing, etc. I have worked with insurance investigators taking statements for insurance and compensation purposes.

Qualifications

I hold a degree in Modern Languages as well as four specialist diplomas from the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL):

  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (law option)
    Russian ⇄ English
    Portuguese ⇄ English
  • Metropolitan Police Test
    Spanish ⇄ English
  • Diploma in Translation
    English → Russian

Membership of professional organizations

I am registered on the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI), Reg. No. 12652.

Medical, counselling, mediation

I have experience in medical interpreting, including health assessments for insurance or benefits purposes, mental health assessments, counselling and mediation.

Local authorities

I have worked with local authorities dealing with housing, education, child protection, benefits, disability and work-related issues.

Social engagements and events

Wedding ceremonies, informal meetings, accompanying foreign visitors and their families.

Other

Having been a professional interpreter and translator over many years I have dealt with a wide range of subjects, including business and commerce, market research, technology, tourism, etc. I always ask for as much information as possible about the project before I undertake an assignment. This enables me to research the subject in depth to ensure I can offer you a high standard of service.

Services

Written translation

Translation of documents will be endorsed with a translator’s certification.

Short document £35 per document up to 300 words

Larger document from £85 per 1,000 words

Interpreting

Hourly rate from £35 per hour

Minimum fee from £70 per assignment

Half-day fee from £120 per assignment

Full day fee from £250 per assignment

Travel expenses at cost

Telephone interpreting

First 5 minutes £5

Over 5 minutes £10 per every 15 minutes

* If you require my services at a weekend or after hours, please call to discuss.

Payment method

Payment can be made by bank transfer or via PayPal.

I am always ready to discuss your requirements and negotiate an acceptable fee.

Discounts available to charities.

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Location

I am based in Colchester, UK. I mostly cover Essex, Suffolk and London but I am willing to travel elsewhere if required.