Jonathan Buxey , Thatcham, United Kingdom

I am a native English speaker and able to speak Norwegian. I completed an MA Translation at the University of Surrey, primarily translating from Norwegian to English. Through my masters I gained experience using CAT tools, subtitling and working with a translation company, gaining a great overall understanding of the translation industry which has given me the capacity to produce translations at a professional standard

I also hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance which helped develop my good logical thought processing and analytical skills as well as giving me a wide range of knowledge of the industry. I am a fast learner and am able to grasp new concepts and ideas quickly, adapting quickly to new challenges and working well in high pressure environments.

I love language learning in general and I am in the early stages of learning Japanese with the intention of learning more languages beyond that. I believe learning a language opens up many opportunities to better connect with different cultures and help you better understand the world. I actively encourage others to learn and enjoy helping others who are in the process of doing so, hence why I have enjoyed my time tutoring.

Translation for me offers a great opportunity for cultures to connect. Language translation isn't as simple as A to B, it requires a good understanding of both the language and the culture to bring that concept across. Translation exposes people to other cultures and helps them to gain a better understanding of them. It is a bridge that connects people and I wish to be a part of that.