About

Who I am

I’m Teresa Wigglesworth-Baker and I’m a translator, tutor, and certified copywriter.

I’m an expert in intercultural communications, so I have a good idea how to get intended messages across to different audiences!

Where I’m from

I’m based in Sheffield, and I’ve lived and worked in many countries including Russia, Egypt, Poland and Czechia, teaching English as a foreign language. I’m multilingual and my specialist languages are Russian and French. I’ve also learned many other languages along the way, such as German, Czech, Polish, and Arabic.

My Professional Experience

I first graduated with a BA Hons in Applied Language Studies with translation and interpreting (French and Russian).

I have a PhD in Russian and Slavonic Studies. My research was multidisciplinary and included research fields in language and education policy, multilingualism, migration, geopolitics, sociolinguistics, conflict management, to name but a few! My thesis was entitled, “Language Policy and Russian-Titular Bilingualism in the Post-Soviet Space.”

My research additionally led me to carry out consulting with governments and international organisations across the post-Soviet space including the Republic of Tatarstan and Georgia. For more details of my research please visit this website: www.languagepolicytwb.wordpress.com.

As well as my above research specialisms, I love travel writing, and I’m writing a travel book at the moment about all the misadventures I had while working and researching in the post-Soviet space!

I really enjoy working with words and being able to create an impact, which is why I decided to use my languages as a translator, and become a copywriter.

As well as being a professional linguist and writer, I have approximately 30 years of teaching and training across the whole education system in the UK and I have worked abroad in the Russian Federation, Egypt, Poland and the Czech Republic teaching English as a foreign language.

I have taught in many institutions in higher education and have taught a range of subjects to adult learners. Some of the courses I have taught have included Russian, French, English for Academic Purposes, Academic Study Skills, Research Methods and Social Sciences, Intercultural Communications.

I have also helped many clients to fulfil their projects, write reports and literature reviews. I have helped clients in the fields of education, linguistics, psychology, medicine and business management, to name but a few.

My Hobbies

My hobbies include playing the saxophone, painting, knitting, reading and watching films in foreign languages, and sports.