Thandi and Birgit

Evident Language was established in 2013 by two language professionals: Birgit Piegeler and Thandi Allen. Working with a small network of like-minded colleagues, we offer a range of language services, primarily for academic institutions, in the UK and Germany.

Birgit Piegeler, UK

Birgit is a native German speaker based in England. She has a degree and teaching qualification from the FU Berlin, a Diploma in Translation (DipTrans from the CIoL), and a Master’s in Interpreting and Translation from the University of Bath, UK. During her studies, she spent time researching bilingual education in Canada. Living in the UK for over 25 years, Birgit has been involved in numerous governmental European projects and has taught German, French, and English to individuals and groups at all levels. She has a keen interest in politics, psychology, and sociology of religion.

Thandi Allen, Germany

Thandi is a native British English speaker based in Germany. In addition to her work for Evident Language, she teaches academic writing and translation at the University of Leipzig. She has a First Class Honours degree in French and German from the University of Exeter, and a Master’s in Interpreting and Translation from the University of Bath. She has a keen interest in politics, sociology, and sociology of religion, and regularly attends courses to further her knowledge in these fields.