Nathalie Lawson

Profile

I am originally from Belgium and was educated mainly there and the Netherlands. I graduated in English and German Philology from the University of Brussels and completed an MA in Interpreting and Translation at the University of Bradford. Following this, I worked as a translator and interpreter for the World Customs Organisation in Brussels, then as a freelance translator and interpreter, working for various British and European organisations. I joined the University of Leeds in 2015 and currently teach French language modules.

Research interests

  • teaching French to native speakers of non-European languages
  • foreign-language vocabulary teaching and learning
  • translation and interpreting studies
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Qualifications

  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law), Chartered Institute of Linguists
  • MA in Interpreting and Translation (French and German), University of Bradford
  • BA in English and German Philology, University of Brussels, Belgium

Student education

I currently teach French language modules from Beginners to Upper-Intermediate (CEFR: A1 to B2).