Karen Rennie, MCIL

We are delighted to report that Karen Rennie, The Translation People’s in-house German to English translator has recently been accepted as a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Karen joined the company in 2005 after working for four years as a senior technical translator in Stuttgart. An honours graduate from the University of Glasgow (MA in German and Russian), Karen also has a postgraduate MA (with Distinction) in Technical and Specialised Translation from the University of Westminster.

Karen’s recognised postgraduate degree in technical translation as well as her extensive professional translation experience played a significant part in her successful application.

Founded in 1910, the Institute now has around 6,500 Fellows, Members and Associate Members. It aims to promote the learning and use of modern languages, improve the status of all professional linguists, establish and maintain high standards of work, serve the interests of all linguists, ensure professional standards amongst language practitioners through its Code of Conduct. It also acts as a forum for linguists in all areas of professional and academic life. The Institute is also actively involved in language issues at both a national and an international level.