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Ph.D. Germanic Languages and Literatures (2013)
Washington University in St. Louis

Precision. Professionalism. Linguistic expertise.

Welcome to my page! I'm so glad you're here. I am a native English speaker (US), full-time German to English translator, and professional German nerd. I got my Ph.D. in Germanic Languages and Literatures in 2013 and, after teaching at several universities, decided to launch a career in translation. I have been expanding my translation portfolio ever since, working with small and mid-sized businesses and multinational corporations alike from my home base here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I look forward to collaborating with you on your next translation project.

Nancy Twilley

Areas of Expertise

Technical translations, website translations, marketing texts, corporate communications, legal texts and contracts.

Technical translations are my strongest area of expertise, and I pride myself on delivering the level of precision and attention to detail that companies in the automotive, engineering, and equipment manufacturing fields need and expect. Some recent projects I have been working on include user manuals for specialized window and door controllers, specification sheets for medical devices, and training courses for technicians working on driver assistance systems.

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Patents are another of my highly specialized work areas. While I most often translate patents for automotive manufacturers, I am happy to translate more generalized mechanical patents as well.

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Before becoming more specialized as a technical translator in recent years, I also worked as a generalist translating in a wide range of fields and disciplines. Interested in translating your website? Although my background is in literature and academia, over the last decade, I have translated for major German hotel chains, family-owned construction enterprises, major toy manufacturers, international automotive corporations, and more. I have experience translating everything from product descriptions to marketing copy and brand slogans for companies in German-speaking or DACH countries.


Does your website contain legal content as well? I pride myself on delivering precise legal translations of documents like General Terms and Conditions, employment contracts, and GDPR-compliant privacy notices. Have a unique project? Let's talk! I'm always interested in meeting new clients and taking on new challenges.

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