Working languages:
German to Polish
English to Polish
Portuguese to Polish

Monika Gołaska
Law, Engineering, Marketing & Literature

Albufeira, Faro, Portugal
Local time: 17:47 WET (GMT+0)

Native in: Polish (Variants: Standard-Poland, Old Polish) Native in Polish, German (Variants: Austrian, Swiss) Native in German
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Jul 21, 2021 (posted via ProZ.com):  Working on a big project for a German fashion and beauty marketplace, German-Polish, ca. 65.000 words for the beginning. ...more, + 94 other entries »
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Member of The Polish Society of Sworn and Specialized Translators TEPIS; Member of Translators without Borders
Account type Freelancer and outsourcer, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Voiceover (dubbing), Project management, Transcription, AI + Human review (MT post-editing) , Subtitling, Transcreation, Vendor management, Training
Expertise
Specializes in:
Government / PoliticsLaw (general)
Internet, e-CommerceEnergy / Power Generation
Automotive / Cars & TrucksTextiles / Clothing / Fashion
Poetry & LiteratureEnvironment & Ecology
Engineering: IndustrialJournalism

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 63, Questions answered: 40, Questions asked: 7
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 7
Translation education Master's degree - 1st class MA in German Studies, UAM Poznań; Portuguese as a Foreign Language, Universidade de Lisboa
Experience Years of experience: 26. Registered at ProZ.com: Mar 2015.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
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Memberships Translators Without Borders, The Polish Society of Sworn and Specialized Translators TEPIS, TEPIS
Software Adobe Acrobat, MemSource Cloud, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Pagemaker, Powerpoint, QuarkXPress, Trados Studio
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Professional practices Monika Gołaska endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Bio

Thank you for visiting my page!

Personal development is always at the top of my priorities, which is why I am strongly motivated to explore diverse fields and continually enrich my knowledge. I am passionate about communication and enjoy engaging with different cultures.

I am an award-winning translator working from German, English, and Portuguese into Polish, with over 20 years of experience. A Polish native speaker and Master of German Philology, I provide translation services across a wide range of specialized fields, drawing on my academic background, professional experience, and long-standing career as a translator.

Areas of Expertise

Poetry & Literature · History · Journalism

• 2025 – Distinction for translation of Austrian literature, Puls Literatury Literary Festival, Łódź
• 2010 – Award for translation of British literature, Puls Literatury Literary Festival, Łódź
• 2010 – Award for translation of German literature, International Short Story Festival, Wrocław

Children’s Literature
Author of children’s poetry and Bajki kołyszące do snu (Bedtime Tales), published by Zielona Sowa (2026).
Second Prize winner in the 9th Wanda Chotomska National Children’s Poetry Competition (2026).
Translator of children’s books for one of Poland’s leading children’s publishers.

Law / Criminology

Experienced in translating for state and public-sector entities via agency clients.

Music Theory & Song Lyrics

Diploma in Music Theory and Classical Guitar, Royal Schools of Music, London (ABRSM)

Social Sciences

Special interest in Positive Psychology and Motivational Coaching.

Energy / Power Generation · Automotive · Environment & Ecology · Marketing

Translator for a leading German wind turbine manufacturer.

Former marketing department coordinator and translator/interpreter (4 years) at a German company, a leading manufacturer of automotive and industrial dedusting systems.

Textiles / Clothing / Fashion · Cosmetics & Beauty

Secondary education in fashion product development (graduated with distinction).

Sports


Passionate about sailing and skiing

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Oct 16