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MA-QUALIFIED TRANSLATOR FOR ENGLISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN
Department of Applied Languages and Translation, Germersheim (Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz), October 1996–October 2002


  • Seminar papers and dissertation on the topics of rhetorical techniques, analysis of English and French proverbs and expressions, translation of metaphors, and Afro-American English in American hip-hop music

  • 9 months at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, followed by 6 months at Université Rennes 2 in France

  • Graduation as a qualified translator for English and French to German (Diplom), specialising in medicine

  • Final mark: 1.9 (maximum possible: 1.0 on a scale from 6.0 to 1.0)


SCHOOL-LEAVING EXAMINATIONS WITH ADVANCED COURSES IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH
Graf-Münster-Gymnasium (secondary school) Bayreuth, August 1985–July 1995


  • School-leaving examinations (Abitur) with advanced courses in English and French

  • Advanced course in French: 14 points (out of 15)

  • Advanced course in English: 12 points (out of 15)

  • Biology as additional subject

  • Final mark: 2.2 (maximum possible: 1.0 on a scale from 6.0 to 1.0)

  • Numerous school exchanges with the French partner town of Annecy; countless trips all over Europe with an interrail pass


Brigitte Berner, Localisation Vendo...
We did another quality check. The result is EXCELLENT! Well done, keep up the great work. :-)
Frank Haut, Managing Director
Hi everyone! Because we all worked together so successfully last year on the translations for Far Cry 3 and Assassin’s Creed 3, I would like to use the same team again this year.
Chris Wells, Service Unit Manager, ...
The feedback was very positive. Client very happy with what we sent over. You smashed it!
Review on Computer Bild for Fallout...
Particularly the avatar dubbing is right up there with the best that the world of computer and video games currently has to offer. The developers have injected so much emotion into...
Mackenzie Martin, Project Manager a...
Today we had a couple of representatives from Apple visiting. They said that we're really good on the English and German localization front! I just wish we could clone you to have ...
Diana Díaz Montón, Project Manager...
I've known Thorsten for many years now, as in more than ten years, and it's always been a pleasure working with him. He is an excellent professional, highly reliable, on time and w...
Silvia Ferrero, Project Manager
First of all, I would like to say thank you very much for your work. The client has imported the files into the game already and they are very pleased with the results. :) They per...
Hagen Hellwig, Editor-in-Chief
Hello Thorsten, It’s good to see you find new creative solutions. In such an environment, it’s really entertaining and inspiring to play and work with words.
Jan Fitschen, book author and Europ...
Hello Thorsten, I got my hands on the first copy of Wunderläuferland Kenia two days ago and must say that I am extremely pleased with it. Thank you ever so much for your fantastic ...
Matthias Hues, Actor and Martial Ar...
Page for page, the wonderful fitness book that Thorsten translated is just as good as the English original, if not better! Greetings from Hollywood!
Review in PC Action magazine (12/20...
Other arguments in favour of the game: the first-rate dubbing and admirable German translations.
Diana Díaz Montón, Project Manager...
By the way, we recorded the German videos this morning and the voice-over actor was quite impressed with the quality of the German text. So impressed, in fact, that he could not be...
Niamh Cunningham, Senior Service Ma...
Thanks for all that you do to make us look great.
Silvia Ferrero, Project Manager
I have been working with Thorsten for over 5 years, and I'm very happy with his performance. He is very professional, reliable and always produces high-quality work.
Lizzy Untermann, Project Manager
Thanks a lot for a great job (as usual ;-) )!
Cesira C., Language Project Lead
We have received the results of the QA performed on batch 2. I am happy to say that the result is excellent :)
Matthew Devine, Social Marketing Ma...
Many thanks for completing the translation. Our German site manager was impressed with your efforts.
Brendan Tinnelly, Project Manager
Hi Thorsten, I hope all is well. I’ve attached some review feedback for your work on Batch 01. Overall, feedback was very good.
Heiko Hegewisch (Kundenbetreuung), ...
Thank you! Our client in Luxemburg was really happy!

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