My name is Diane Van Hoof, Ph.D.,
the owner of Distinctly Dutch, Ltd.
A company that focuses on these 2 language combinations:
English ↔ Dutch
English ↔ Flemish
I was born and raised in a Dutch-speaking family in my native Belgium, pursued graduate studies in the USA and am currently based in Chicago.
Because I studied, lived and worked on both sides of the Atlantic, I am fluent in both languages and can detect the subtle and not so subtle cultural differences between Dutch and English.
As a sole proprietor, I can offer you personalized services. If an issue comes up, there is one point of contact. Me. There is no middle(wo)man. I am responsive and easy to reach and will be happy to be your designated translator for all things Dutch.
What you need to know:
- Native speaker of Dutch
- Bilingual and bicultural in Dutch and English (US)
- 20+ years of experience
- PhD Comparative Literature, University of Georgia (US)
- MA Comparative Literature, University of Georgia (US)
- MA English and Dutch Linguistics and Literature, Cum Laude, University of Antwerp (Belgium)
- Degree in Advanced French, Landelijke Bediendencentrale, Cum Laude, Belgium
Chicago Area Translators and Interpreters Association
An Independent Professional Association
Memberships
- CHICATA, Chicago Area Chapter of Translators and Interpreters
- ATA, American Translators Association
- EuroChicago
- BACC, Belgian-American Club of Chicago
You can contact me via:
Or simply use the contact form to get in touch.