German Language Services

I can help you with all things German – and more! I am an experienced German localisation expert and project manager, and I offer the following services:
  • German tutoring – from confidently ordering a cup of coffee in German to brushing up your conversation skills or learning specialist business-related terminology
  • Creative translations – Would you like to have the peace of mind of knowing that your creative translations make sense, have an impact and stand out in a sea of AI-generated mediocrity?
  • Glider adverts – Are you selling your glider or related equipment and would like to post an advert on a German website? For less than the price of an aerotow I can translate your advert from English to German for you!
  • Knowledge management & taxonomy – I corral your scattered information into clearly structured, accessible knowledge your teams can actually use
  • Project management – I have extensive project management experience in both commercial (localisation) and public sector (education) environments
My background I am an English to German translator and project manager and I have lived in the UK for many years. I feel at home in both countries and regularly spend time in Germany. 
  • Translation degree (University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, Germany)
  • Cambridge CELTA certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL)
  • 14 years of in-house translation and localisation experience
  • Self-employed since 2012
  My professional experience ranges from managing complex projects in the public and private sector to translating marketing content, non-fiction books, software strings, subtitles, etc., as well as creating and maintaining terminology lists and style guides.
  • German lead translator on a variety of projects, responsible for style guide, terminology, proofreading, team coaching
  • Senior Project Manager at the Open University, coordinating the creation of degree modules in various faculties (STEM, languages, social sciences)
  • Localisation Project Manager, coordinating the creation of clinical trial patient materials in up to 60 languages 
  • Translation Manager, responsible for a team of up to 19 translators covering 6 languages
  And when I’m not translating… Originally from the far north of Germany, I now live and work in Oxfordshire, UK. When I am not busy translating I can usually be found in a glider – either as an instructor and cross-country coach at my gliding club or competing as a member of the British Gliding Team. I have so far represented the UK in six international gliding competitions, culminating in winning a silver medal in a World Championship. Please e-mail me or send me a LinkedIn message if you would like to discuss your translation needs. Claudia Buengen Hill Dipl.-Übers. English > German / German > English