Profile

 PointOne Language Services specialises in translation from French and German into English. We also offer a range of other language services.

PointOne is run by Nicola Bottrell Hayward, a prize-winning translator known for her high standards. Her childhood love of travel and foreign languages prompted Nicola to study French and German to degree level. Excelling at translation, Nicola went on to complete an MA in Translation. Nicola gained experience as both a translator and project manager in translation departments in Hamburg, Brussels and the UK. Combining her translation and management skills, Nicola set up PointOne Language Services to offer an exceptional customer-focused service to business and the translation industry.

Quality

As a native English speaker based in the UK, Nicola is ideally placed to produce up-to-date written English. You can trust that your translation will be stylish, smooth and entirely fit for purpose. Nicola is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists an Associate of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, the UK’s leading bodies in the field, so you can be assured of professionalism. To find out more about Nicola’s qualifications and experience, you can download her CV.

Publications

As a keen musician and linguist, Nicola has written on the subject of her two passions. In 2007, her article on music and languages was published by the journal of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting: 'Hitting the right notes' - ITI Bulletin, September-October 2007, pp 22-23, ISSN-0954-1799

You can also read Nicola's insights on the world of language and translation on her blog The Language Trail.