Katrina Barnes

Arlan Hamilton - Backstage Capital

"Katrina did a wonderful job of getting me an English translation of a 200-line article within hours--and over a weekend, no less."

Sinéad Armitage - Raleigh Nicaragua

"Katrina co-led a multi-cultural team of Nicaraguans, Costa Ricans and Brits whilst working on a Water and Sanitation Project in rural Nicaragua. Being the only bilingual leader and one of the few bilingual team members, Katrina live-translated training sessions, activity days, blogs and informal conversations to an exceptionally high standard throughout. Her nuanced understanding of the Spanish language enabled her to fully ingratiate herself with the community in which she was living. Her cheerful, relaxed character and positive outlook made her a pleasure to be around."

Matrix Communications

"Well translated especially considering the difficulty of the French text."

Dr. José María Castellano Martínez - Loyola School of Languages

"Estamos muy satisfechos con tu profesionalidad. No dudes de que seguiremos en contacto."

Katharine Talbot - Global Justice Now

“Katrina spent a day in our office translating for two Mexican artists. She was a pleasure to work with, flexible and accommodating and willing to adapt to changing circumstances on the day which was greatly appreciated. Katrina’s language skills are second to none. She has a relaxed approach and was equally happy to translate during interviews and discussions about our work, as well as during informal times such as a shared lunch.”

Leïla Hocianat-Costigan - E-Voyages Ltd

“Katrina has always been very helpful and motivated when we have needed her. The respect of deadline while producing a translation of high level allowed us to have complete confidence in her... She is very professional and always responded on time.”

James Savage - Amnesty International

"Katrina provided professional and high quality support to human rights activists from Latin America at a seminar organised by Amnesty International and other NGOs on preventing sexual violence in conflict. This enabled the activists to participate fully in plenaries, discussions and informal networking, and was greatly appreciated."

Inmaculada Baixauli Fortea - Catholic University of Valencia

"As University professors, we are normally asked to send articles in English and we need translations to be done fast and accurately. Katrina was very professional and she did an excellent job in a short period of time. I will definitely ask again for her services and I strongly recommend her."

Orlanda G. - English and French student

"Even the most complicated areas in the lessons are always covered with great care to such an extent that it’s easy to understand difficult concepts. Activities are well prepared, moulded to the student’s way of thinking and understanding. I think I have learnt more from Katrina in a short space of time than I have learnt over the past few years!"

Antonio Zaraus Sancho - University of Murcia

“Katrina has worked for me translating from Spanish to English some research articles with scientific language, and I am very satisfied with the result. Her work is impeccable."

Ana B. English student

"I really loved having Katrina as my English teacher. She kept all of us motivated and interested... I always looked forward for the next class. She was great at managing the class and we all left with more knowledge and with the desire to learn more."

Harley A. - Spanish student

"Katrina gave me Spanish lessons which I very much enjoyed. I am a quiet and shy person and did not feel at all confident with speaking Spanish in front of people. The first time I met Katrina she made me feel welcome and proud of my ability in Spanish. I would like to say that I have just got the results of my GCSE Spanish Oral exam and I got an A grade. I would happily recommend Katrina as a tutor and confidence booster!"