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Bianca Jacobsohn
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I'm Bianca Jacobsohn

Interpreter | Translator | Copy-editor | French & English

I am a seasoned English-mother-tongue bilingual-communications specialist with extensive experience in energy, finance, diplomacy and publications.

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What I do

My services include:

French & English
interpreting

Putting people at ease
My training and experience cover both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, whether on site or online (RSI). I am comfortable working with people of all backgrounds, nationalities and profiles, and thrive in challenging and high-pressure environments.
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French-into-English translation

"Better than the original!"
I view the translation process as a partnership between translator and client, and have a successful track record working with large corporations, SMEs, NGOs, communication agencies, production houses and consulting firms.
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Proofreading, copy-editing and quality enhancement

Bringing the spark back into your content
Need a fresh eye and a sharp mind? Send me your English-language content for a healthy boost by bringing your key points to the fore, tightening the "nuts and bolts", and suggesting minor re-wording and structural improvements to help your ideas flow and sing.
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Published works

The Rare Metals War by Guillaume Pitron (Scribe, 2020)

“The green-tech revolution has been lauded as the silver bullet to a new world. This book cuts across conventional green thinking to probe the hidden, dark side of green technology.”

Shortlisted for the 2022 Business Book Awards in the Smart Thinking category.

The Dark Cloud
by Guillaume Pitron (Scribe, 2023)

“It turns out that the ‘dematerialised’ digital world, essential for communicating, working, and consuming, is much more tangible than we would like to believe.”

Communication is in my blood

A little bit about me...

From my family of writers, journalists, artists, musicians and language teachers, I have inherited an insatiable curiosity for knowledge, an incurable love for words, a dogged perseverance for precision, and a knack for quality and aesthetics. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and two Master of Arts degrees in Translation & Interpreting (Johannesburg & Strasbourg), and worked as an in-house translator, then consultant, for six years in Paris before flying solo in 2014.

Forum Afrique de Sud
Forum Afrique de Sud de Business France Johannesburg
Dorothy ("Dot") Jacobsohn and Cyril Jacobsohn
What's in a name?

My grandmother Dorothy Jacobsohn was a decorated morse transcoder in South Africa under General Jan Smuts during the Second World War. The company name On The Dot Comm is in her honour.

testimonials

You're in good company!

Your work was impeccable and hugely appreciated.
Thank you again, and bravo!
Clément Fichot
Clément FichotHead of Production
tech&fest
Bianca Jacobsohn's excellent translation perfectly captures the urgency of the alarm that Pitron sounds.
The Inquisitive Biologist book review of The Rare Metals War
I had the pleasure of working with Bianca for many years for the translation of regulatory documents. I particularly appreciated her total commitment to the work, her professionalism, and search for perfection by seeking to understand the most complex of financial terms. And above all, her kindness and good nature!”
Sonia Sbalbi
Sonia SbalbiInvestor Relations – Communications Financières Natixis
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bianca on a variety of communication projects. She very quickly identified the company spirit. Other than accurate and on-time translations, Bianca’s best quality is her ability to go beyond the words to give the texts their full impact. Bonus points: she is responsive, adaptable, professional and kind. I can only recommend working with Bianca.
Laura Inard
Laura InardCommunication and Onboarding Manager
“Bianca and I have worked together on the English-language adaptations of my communication illustrations. Bianca has a real knack for transcreating humour, and especially the extremely tricky art of wordplay! This is on top of her thoroughness and professionalism.”
Capucine Dupuy
Capucine Dupuy
“We regularly entrust our translation projects to Bianca. Regardless of the subject matter and how complex/technical our texts are, we have always been very satisfied with her work. Professional, punctual, detail-oriented, and careful to source the best possible translations for the most specialised terms, Bianca is partner we can truly rely on. Our interactions are also always very pleasant.”
Sonia Almeida<br>and Victoire Monceaux
Sonia Almeida
and Victoire MonceauxCorporate Communication
Société Générale Private Banking
"During my time with the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) I was incredibly fortunate to have Bianca interpreting for me. Highly effective, speedy and accurate in what is both a technical and people related subject. A true professional, dedicated and great to work with... 5 star review from me every time."
Chris Williams
Chris WilliamsHead of Pre Operations Sellafield Ltd
Of the eight professionals who translated my book, Bianca Jacobsohn was the most demanding and the most enthusiastic. Finding exactly the right word, constantly seeking out the style that best fits the narrative, her availability to accommodate my expectations while scrupulously sticking to the deadlines are her great qualities. I could take on that six-month period of work with confidence and peace of mind. I can only recommend Bianca’s work.”
Guillaume Pitron
Guillaume PitronJournalist & Filmmaker
“Thank you for this superb translation. It’s really enjoyable to read, which is so important.”
Bertrand de Lesquen
Bertrand de LesquenPublication Director
Marine & Océans quarterly review
WANO Peer Review
WANO Peer Review
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Baixa Wind Farm
Baixa Wind Farm
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Baixa Wind Farm
Baixa Wind Farm
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Power Systems Transients
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Meeting of French Finance Minister and South African Minister of Small Business Development
Meeting of French Finance Minister and South African Minister of Small Business Development
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French Finance Minister and South African business leaders
Meeting of French Finance Minister and South African business leaders
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