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About me

Education

Master of Arts
Literary Translation

English to German
2019-2020, University of Munich (LMU)

Bachelor of Arts
German language and literature

Arts, Music, and Theater
2014-2018, University of Munich (LMU)

Workshop "Sie, Er, Dey – genderinklusives Übersetzen"

"She, He, They – gender-inclusive translation"
with Lisa Wegener, Wolfenbüttel 2023

Congress "Lyrics & Crafts"

1. International Congress on Song Dubbing & Translation for Musical Theatre
Escuela de Doblaje de Canciones, online 2024

Masterclass "Die Suche nach dem Sound"

"Searching for the sound"
with Isabel Bogdan, Nürnberg 2024

Eat. Translate. Play. Repeat.

The start of a journey

When I was little, I used to sit on my mum's lap and watch her play adventure games like “Myst” on our old PC. Later, I played my first educational games on that same PC to start practicing my English. Video games became a way for me to explore, learn, and connect with people and made me fall in love with well-crafted stories and language. 

Years later, here I am, with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in language and translation in hand and a lot more experience and skills in my repertoire. I started my freelance journey in 2022 and have since been involved in many exciting projects. Most importantly I found a profession that I am passionate about: combining games and the creative craft of translation. 

photo of Johanna Czerny holding a gaming controller

Areas of Expertise

If you have a text or game that focuses on specific topics, you might want to hire someone who specializes in the areas you need. Over the years, I have gained special expertise in certain fields which I maintain through study, workshops, and masterclasses. 

Medieval Studies

My bachelor’s degree focused on Medieval Language and Literature. I am intimately familiar with different forms of medieval German and have a special interest in heroic epics. My favorite games about the Middle Ages: Pentiment and Inkulinati

LGBTQIA+

Gender-inclusive language and making queer voices heard is important to me. I regularly attend workshops to stay up-to-date on developments in inclusive language and can offer my own queer perspective. My favorite LGBTQIA+ games: Hades and Desta

Music 

I have an extensive background in music and am well-versed in vocal and instrumental practices as well as musical theory. I am a skilled singer and play the hurdy-gurdy. My favorite games about music: Opera Fatal and Stray Gods

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