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, 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 and 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 also 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.