Zuzana Krinková
Prague
Summary
Focused Linguist and Translator with highly developed understanding of several languages (together with literature and culture). Skilled in accurately translating written documents and audio recordings. Skilled in linguistic analysis (grammar, syntax, lexicology and phonetics).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator and Language Specialist
Self-employed
07.2020 - Current
- Translated documents from Spanish and Italian to Czech.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Translated books from Spanish to Czech in collaboration with the Barcelona publishing house Bonalletra Alcompas
- Translation of movie subtitles (Spanish): Yo soy la Juani, 2010, screening at the Forum 50% in Prague.
Professor of Linguistics, Department of Spanish
Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague
10.2009 - Current
- Conducting professional lectures and seminars in linguistics and Spanish.
- Writing and publishing scientific articles, chapters and books.
- Specialization: language contact, Old Spanish, Spanish language evolution, Spanish dialects, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, phonetics and phonology, phraseology, Caló language.
- Supervision and opposition of bachelor and master theses.
Creation of teaching materials and tests. - Presentation skills.
- Skilled at working independently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Lecturer of Spanish
Czech Technical University. Department of Languages and Social Sciences.
10.2009 - 01.2017
- Teacher and guarantor of Spanish and Italian language courses.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Ph.D. - Romance Linguistics
Charles University, Faculty of Arts
Prague, Czech Republic05.2013
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Charles University, Faculty of Arts
Prague, Czech Republic09.2007
Master of Arts - Italian Philology - Hungarian Philology
Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic05.2005
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Research
- Literary Translation
- Machine Translation
- Spell Checking
- Regional Dialects
- Advanced Language Knowledge
- Audio Editing
- Information Sourcing
- Cultural Understanding
- Teacher Education
- Grammatical Skills
Languages
Czech
Native language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Italian
Proficient
C2
Hungarian
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
French
Beginner
A1
Russian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Translator and Language Specialist
Self-employed
07.2020 - Current
Professor of Linguistics, Department of Spanish
Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague
10.2009 - Current
Lecturer of Spanish
Czech Technical University. Department of Languages and Social Sciences.
10.2009 - 01.2017
Ph.D. - Romance Linguistics
Charles University, Faculty of Arts
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Charles University, Faculty of Arts
Master of Arts - Italian Philology - Hungarian Philology
Charles University
Similar Profiles
Benjamin BrownBenjamin Brown
Independent Lawn Care and Snow Removal Service Provider at Self-employedIndependent Lawn Care and Snow Removal Service Provider at Self-employed
Abdul HaleemAbdul Haleem
Freelance Designer at Self-EmployedFreelance Designer at Self-Employed
Maria SebastianMaria Sebastian
Housekeeper at Self-employedHousekeeper at Self-employed