Your Italian Language and Culture Specialist

Translator (Italian to English) • Writer • Business English Coach • Marketing Consultant

Working with the TV and film, arts and culture, travel and tourism and food and drink sectors

A white woman with red hair wearing a blue denim shirt and dress with stripes is sat on an orange sofa, leaning on a pile of books on her lap.

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I’m Lauren, a UK-based Italian language and culture specialist with a passion for all Italy has to offer.

With a Masters in Italian to English translation, a CELTA qualification in English language teaching, and two decades of professional experience in writing, PR and marketing, I work at the intersection of Italian culture and English language communication, in all its forms.

My specialist knowledge fields include:

  • TV and film

  • Arts and culture

  • Travel and tourism

  • Food and drink

Whether you need a skilled translator to bring your Italian content to life in English, a writer who truly understands Italy to tell your story, an experienced marketing consultant to help get your message across, or a supportive business English coach – you’re in the right place.

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Translation

Find out more about my language services as a trained professional translator from Italian to English, which include translation, transcreation, subtitling, editing and revision.

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Writing

Writing in a professional capacity for more than 20 years - from features to press releases, blogs to social copy - let me convey your message through compelling copy that packs a powerful punch.

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Business English

CELTA qualified to teach English as a second or foreign language, I use my understanding of the Italian language and business experience to support Italian professionals with their English.

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Marketing

With years of experience working in global PR and marketing, I can help businesses, galleries, museums and more to truly stand out from the crowd with strategic, creative comms support.

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TV and film

Arts and culture

Travel and tourism

Food and drink

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Hear from people I’ve worked with.

  • 'Lauren's La Civetta pieces were valuable additions to our publication. Her articles demonstrated a high-level of knowledge on Italian culture and food, adept at delving into the nuances of the topics she covered on 'cucina povera' and promoting Italian arts in the UK. Lauren worked well with our editorial team to pitch her article ideas, taking on feedback to produce the final versions and always delivering her work to a deadline. Her writing skills, along with her strong grasp of Italian language and culture, make her a real asset.'

    Bruno Quinney, Editor, La Civetta magazine (Writing)

  • 'It is an absolute pleasure to work with Lauren, she approaches projects with an unwavering professional and positive attitude. She brings an extensive skillset, providing great experience, valuable guidance, and high quality copywriting, always delivered to brief, and on time. If you’re looking for someone you can trust to bring 110% to the table, Lauren is your first port of call.'

    Carolyn Fursse, PR Manager, international media company Viasat World (PR)

  • ‘I have worked with Lauren for years and cannot recommend her enough. Lauren is an extremely gifted professional, with outstanding writing skills. She is particularly well equipped to turn complex subjects into understandable, engaging and relevant copy.'

    Alexis Lipoff, Founder & Director, pro audiovisual PR agency 3WM Communications (PR)
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Why choose me?

I’m a qualified, committed professional living by my values of authenticity, creativity and artistry in every translation, writing or marketing project.

A qualified professional

  • CELTA (Pass B), 2026

  • MA Translation (Pass with Distinction), University of Bristol, 2025

  • Summer School in Media Accessibility, Sapienza Università di Roma, 2023

  • Postgraduate Certificate Journalism, Falmouth University, 2021

  • BA (Hons) Italian Studies & Politics, Lancaster University and Università degli Studi di Parma, 2004

Committed to continued development

  • Member, Mediterranean Editors & Translators

  • Associate (ACIL), Chartered Institute of Linguists

  • Junior Associate, Institute of Translation and Interpreting

  • Member, ITI Italian Network

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Get a feel for my writing and specialist knowledge by checking out my blog posts on everything from translation and language topics to book and film reviews and favourite coffee shop haunts!

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