Make all your words Very Good Words

Language expertise to help you connect with UK audiences, build trust and sell more.

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Projects completed for:

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Why do you need a language services professional?

What about AI?

AI doesn’t care about your business reputation. It can’t grasp cultural differences or deliver the genuine creativity needed to make an impact.

If you value quality, and your business depends on it, trusting a professional gives you peace of mind that your words won’t come back to bite.

I do this by:

✔  Creating flawless content without any faux pas

✔  Tailoring content to your specific target audience

✔  Matching your tone of voice and style perfectly

✔ Making informed decisions on cultural nuances

I help you:

✔  Enhance your reputation and brand with perfect English

✔  Communicate your message exactly as you intended

✔  Increase sales in English-speaking countries

✔  Gain new customers and build loyalty

Who’s behind Very Good Words?

Hi there!

I’m Leighton – the language services professional behind Very Good Words.

So, what makes me qualified? Well, I have a BA in French & German and an MA in Translation Studies. I’m also a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) and the German Association of Translators and Interpreters (BDÜ).

In short, I’m passionate about languages and pride myself on clear communication and top-notch content. I provide a range of languages services, including German-to-English translation, English (UK) copywriting, English (UK) content writing, cultural consultation (UK) and more.

I love helping my clients send exactly the right messages to help them stand out from the crowd and achieve their goals – whether it’s translating a German website into English or creating new email copy for a marketing campaign.

If you have a project, you need help with, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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Why Very Good Words?

Here’s what makes me different

Attention to detail

I take the time to properly understand your business, needs and target audience so that I can deliver flawless content to help you reach your goals.

Quality you can trust

I’m a qualified (BA & MA) language professional with 10 years of experience and a proven track record. Just see my client testimonials (below).

Professionalism

I never miss a deadline, handle all projects confidentially and love feedback. Plus, I’m always learning new skills and adhere to CIOL’s Code of Conduct.

Clear communication

I make projects easy by discussing any issues before starting, keeping you up to date throughout and always responding to emails within max 24 hours.

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What do my clients say?

  • “Working with Leighton to provide our brands with top-quality French- and German-to-English translations and English copywriting has been a breeze. His eye for detail and dedication to deliver content that resonates well with a British audience, and more importantly, content that is in line with brand guidelines and reference material, makes our jobs so much easier. Leighton has produced engaging copy for many of our top-tier clients, including most recently for global payment providers and luxury cosmetics brands. It’s always been so easy and pleasant communicating with Leighton, and I hope we’ll work together for many years still!”

    Ross Arroyo Wheeldon
    Senior Transcreation Manager at Oliver

  • “I have had the pleasure of working with Leighton on several copywriting and transcreation projects, and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional professional. With his creativity, extensive experience, and attention to detail, he consistently delivers outstanding results. He is reliable, always meets deadlines, and brings a high level of professionalism to every task. Having Leighton on board for our projects is always a great decision, and his contribution significantly elevates the quality of our work.”

    Serena Brighelli
    Transcreation Project Manager at Jellyfish

  • “Working with Leighton has been an absolute pleasure. He has great communication skills, is highly responsive, and approaches every task with diligence. His linguistic expertise and attention to detail ensure top-quality results, always delivered on time. I truly appreciate his professionalism and commitment, and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a reliable and skilled freelancer.”

    Anna Kosmala
    Content Coordinator at Publicis Le Pont

  • “At Textera, we have outsourced translation and copywriting work to Leighton for quite a while now, and we are very happy with his work. He is a pleasure to communicate with, always replies professionally, promptly, and pleasantly. He goes about his work in a very professional and diligent manner and the quality he produces is immaculate. I give Leighton my warmest recommendation. Here's to a long and pleasant working relationship in the future.”

    Hanne Swatland Gunnarsson
    CEO Textera AS

  • "Working with Leighton is very pleasant and absolutely helpful for our projects. Leighton translates complex sentence frameworks for us. German - English UK or German - English US. The sentence structures cover a wide variety of subject areas: Nutritional supplements, clothing industry, services, our own homepage, content automation, etc. The understanding behind such a sentence framework is not self-evident. Leighton has dug in on his own and is developing his own ideas to bring the sentence structure to the highest quality. He is also involved in the Quality Assurance rounds and also assists us in proofreading the projects. In addition, Leighton often provides us with very helpful feedback beyond the agreed scope of the project, for which we are so grateful. We really enjoy working with him. On-time delivery, flawless communication, friendliness - thanks for the great collaboration!"

    Nina Möller
    Team Leader Production at uNaice

  • “Leighton is an extremely reliable translator who we are always happy to work with. He has handled a wide variety of projects for some of our most important customers in the fields of energy, science and economy. Leighton’s professional approach, excellent style and friendly communication are always a delight.”

    Steffen Beilich
    Sprachwerkstatt Berlin

  • “Leighton is a reliable translator and proofreader who is quick to respond and produces high-quality work. He is a pleasure to work with, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”

    Fiona Money
    English Language Manager at Supertext

  • “Leighton offers a very professional service with a keen eye for detail. His responsiveness, reliability and consistency in delivering high quality work makes our job easier. These along with his friendliness, makes working with him a true pleasure. I would highly recommend his services.”

    Myrto Mitillou
    Transcreation Manager at OLIVER

  • “Leighton is a professional translator, very reliable, accurate and a pleasure to work with.”

    Klaus Dierolf
    Founder of the Tao-Zen Mindfulness Course

  • “Leighton has handled several projects for our key customers, predominantly from German into English. His professional work and friendly demeanour make collaborating with him incredibly easy and efficient. Adhering to deadlines is just as self-evident for him as clear and quick communication, and openness to clarification and/or changes to translations.”

    Ulrike Stratmann
    Senior Project Manager at Intrawelt

  • "Reliable, accurate and friendly. He provided very useful comments and came up with good ideas. I definitely recommend him.”

    B&B FinTrans
    Translator at B&B FinTrans

  • “We have been collaborating with Mr Leighton Jacobs successfully for several years. His marketing translations are precise, impactful and always tailored to the relevant target group. We can unreservedly recommend Mr Jacobs for translations into English.”

    Lisa Lutz
    Project Manger at Translation Engineering

  • “We are so glad to have found Leighton a few years ago - we have been working with him ever since. He pays great attention to detail, is very friendly and his translations are of very high quality.”

    Anne Addicks
    Project Manager at Kolibri Online

What can I do for you?

Here are my services.

Translation & Transcreation

Corporate
Translation

German to English translation for corporate comms – from press releases to internal guidelines and employee magazines.

Sustainability
Translation

German to English translation for sustainability reports, cleantech products and environmental disclosures.

Marketing
Transcreation

A blend of translation and copywriting to turn your German marketing messages into impactful English content.

UK Copywriting & Editing

Digital copywriting

Persuasive sales copy for websites, landing pages and email marketing campaigns to help your business sell more.

UK localisation

Fine-tuning existing English content, optimising Amazon/e-commerce listings and tailoring your words for your UK audience.

UK consulting

Reviewing your content, messaging and concepts before launch to ensure they align with British values and avoid cultural missteps.

Article writing

Well researched B2B/B2C articles and blog posts to help improve visibility, convince customers and drive sales.

Who do I help?

Client industries

Technology

Retail

Government

Software

Travel/tourism

Manufacturing

Finance/banking

Food/drink

Media/entertainment

Transport/vehicles

My areas of expertise:

  • E-commerce & tech

  • Sustainability & cleantech

  • Corporate comms & HR

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How do I work?

Six simple steps for smooth sailing

1.  Brief (your aim, your audience, your market, your SEO goals)

2.  Brand (your style, your preferred words, your terminology, your voice)

3.  Concept (first draft, copy, translation, AI-generated, MT)

4.  Feedback (comments, concerns, issues, questions, queries)

5.  Edit (revision, proofreading, editing, copyediting)

6.  Delivery (finalisation, handover, delivery, deadline)

Get in touch

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Send me an email: leighton@verygoodwords.co.uk

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