Stephen Booth
Mobile: 07929491152
Email: arabtrans@btinternet.com
Personal Profile
A professional, enthusiastic and highly motivated Arabic linguist with 28 years practical experience
in translation and interpreting in the United Kingdom and the Arab world. An experienced
administrator with proven communication skills.
Skills
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A fluent Arabic speaker with excellent reading and writing ability.
An in depth working knowledge of most Arabic dialect including the Levant, Iraqi, Gulf and
some North African dialects.
An adept computer operator with experience in computer security, fully competent in the use
of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and Frontpage in both
languages.
Capable of providing quick accurate translations of written material together with the
transcription and translation of audio and video material.
Experienced in the use of modern communications equipment.
An expert in Military and security related translations.
Experience in translating in a number of fields including political, medical, sport and news
broadcasting.
Adept at summarising the salient points from a document where a full translation is not
required.
Good understanding of the Arabic and Islamic culture.
Career History
1982- Present
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Worked as a translator and interpreter for various organisations including UK military in
several countries, including Egypt, Oman, Jordan Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Worked for several translation agencies in the UK, Europe and USA.
Worked for the Metropolitan Police and other UK government agencies.
Provided language instruction and training for the UK military.
Provided language training on behalf of Bristol University.
Training and Qualifications
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Civil Services Interpreter (Arabic) 1st Class
GCE and GCSE Arabic
GCE English, Maths
Current UK security Clearance
Linguistic Achievements
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Translated a pamphlet on Down’s syndrome into Arabic for use by the Australian Down’s
Syndrome Association.
Translated letters and documents into Arabic for onward submission to the Iraqi Armed
Forces.
Translated Audio and written material using specialised computer software.
Interpreted on a number of joint military exercises.
Personal Interests
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Undertake charity work on behalf of the Down’s syndrome Association.
Provide football training for disabled children
Developing my knowledge of the Arabic language and culture
Personal Details
Married, 2 Children