Sarah Ali – Editor

I grew up surrounded by language (English teacher as a parent!) and went on to study languages at university (French and German) and went onto live in Austria for 8 years. From then on I've been involved in working with language either through translating, teaching , teaching materials design, editing or proofreading. My main area of expertise is English as a Foreign Language teaching, in the fields of English for Academic Purposes, Young Learners (from 3 upwards), English for Speakers of Other Languages and Business English, as well as course and materials design. I have also worked extensively in editing and proofreading materials for publication both for commercial and academic purposes.

Writing can be a very personal affair, especially in terms of time invested to find the right words. That's where I come in: I can help you find those elusive words, whether it be in an academic paper, creating the best atmosphere and characters, or dotting the i's and crossing the t's adding the final polish to your work. I view writing, editing and proofreading as a conversation with the client. I start any new work with a call or meeting to establish the vision of the work (i.e. genre and register). I can work electronically or with paper, using Track Changes or directly marking on the copy. Where appropriate I offer a selection of alternatives, to ensure the best possible option. After working on a piece, I arrange a follow-up call to address any queries.