About me
General
I'm a German translator who lived and worked in London, UK, for 19 years. I translate from English, French and Dutch into German. I recently moved back to Cologne, Germany. During my studies I spent long periods in France. I studied Spanish for several years and I speak Dutch as well. I travel a lot for business, for leisure and to keep up with developments in the countries where my working languages are spoken. I have a keen interest in the arts, cooking and current affairs, nature, horticulture and the environment.
Networking
I have a network of hand-picked professionals in the fields of translation, writing, web design, advertisement, illustration and photography.
Education
Diploma in Translation (DipTrans IoLET)
Institute of Linguists
PG Course in Bilingual Translation, English - German
University of Westminster
Studies of Fine Arts, Painting
Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Diplôme approfondi de langue française
Ministère de l'Éducation de la République française
Certificate of Proficiency in English, Grade A
Cambridge University
Diploma of Competence in French
University of Westminster
„Olaf inherited a very difficult assignment when asked to translate my period-piece novel KALEIDOSCOPE for German readers. It was a real pleasure to get Olaf's questions and insights in the course of a very productive, and fast, collaboration. He combines technical craft with a writer's instincts. I was lucky to have Olaf on my side.“
- Darryl Wimberley
Text & Design: © Olaf Knechten 2017
