English into Arabic and Arabic into English

Professional Language Services for Defence and Security Sectors.

Established by former British Army officer Jon Charman, AccessArabic comprises a small, trusted team of native Arabic and English speaker colleagues who share a similar past of military, academic and professional expertise, and experience.

This allows us to provide the highest standard of both English into Arabic and Arabic into English language services for organisations working in the Defence and Security sectors.

Our experienced team ensures the strongest mutual quality assurance process, so you can be happy in the knowledge your message is conveyed faithfully and accurately.

Jon Charman’s Profile

Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies

  • MA International Liaison and Communication (English into Arabic military doctrinal terminology translation specialisation)

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

  • UK Ministry of Defence Languages Examination Board Diploma in Arabic (Military Interpreter)

  • Chartered Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation Arabic to English

  • Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

What is more…

  • 30+ years of experience working in Arabic

  • 16+ years of service as British Army officer; Arabic linguist and training and development specialist serving across the Middle East

  • Former head of the Arabic Language Wing of Defence School of Languages, UK

  • Operational and exercise deployments across the Middle East

  • Loan service and training consultant posts in Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

Memberships


New Zealand Society for Translators and Interpreters

Message from Jon

Currently based in New Zealand, I have spent over 16+ years in Middle East and I look forward to sharing my unique insider knowledge with you for the benefit of your next project, training programme or venture.

Get in touch today and let’s discuss the details of your assignment.

Jon Charman