Andreea Ghita, PhD
Humans teach. Humans learn. Humans research. Humans innovate. AI is just the tool. Let's keep it that way!
PhD cognitive linguist with over 10 years of professional experience in language coaching, instructional design, and translation and interpreting. Doctoral research specialised in the semantic evaluation of AI-driven machine translation - awarded Summa Cum Laude, the highest academic distinction, in a joint programme at the University of Bucharest and Transilvania University of Brasov.
Combines deep expertise in technology-enhanced learning with applied knowledge of AI language technologies (NMT, LLMs, EdTech) to design and deliver innovative, learner-centred digital education.
Based in Trier, Germany, and working internationally through Wordetica - bridging rigorous linguistic science with hands-on expertise in multilingual communication and AI-driven language evaluation.
Work Experience
Over a decade of professional practice at the intersection of language, education, and technology.
Founder@Wordetica, a human-centered language services and AI literacy training platform serving individuals, businesses, and academic institutions internationally, combining linguistic expertise with AI-driven tools.
- Development of language learning programmes for a variety of audiences (children, adults, businesses), incorporating EdTech tools and approaches tailored to neurodivergent learners in order to maximise engagement and retention;
- Creation and use of interactive teaching resources (mind mapping, flashcards, infographics, videos, gamification, multisensory materials, etc.) to promote the adoption of technology and educational accessibility via digital and videoconferencing platforms;
- Design of online, hybrid and customised human-centered training modules in digital literacy and competency, academic writing and research communication, Multilingual AI, adapted for various learner age groups, focused on learner autonomy and the development of critical thinking skills;
- Research dissemination through conference participation and article writing on cognitive linguistics, language acquisition, translation and interpreting AI technologies, neurodiversity and inclusion, and teaching and learning in the age of AI;
- Proactive identification of digital skills gaps in complex environments (businesses and universities) to develop training programmes adapted to changes in the job market;
- Deployment of an innovative translation ecosystem (CAT, AI, post-editing) ensuring the conceptual integrity and semantic quality of content;
- Proficiency in the business administrative and financial cycle, including strategic planning, contract management and process optimisation.
- Management of a team of in-house translators and networks of external service providers;
- Optimisation of project schedules to ensure compliance with critical deadlines and institutional requirements;
- Implementation and optimisation of production pipelines incorporating CAT tools;
- Development and maintenance of terminology databases and structured glossaries;
- Expertise in terminology standardisation and semantic verification to prevent translation errors in safety-critical contexts (aviation, defence, legal);
- Implementation of rigorous revision and quality control protocols in accordance with international standards (ISO 9001, 17100, 18587 and NATO AQAP 2131);
- Mentoring and ongoing training of the team in new working methodologies;
- Secure management of confidential documents.
- Developing and delivering language training courses to prepare students for international language qualifications (Cambridge, BEC, IELTS, DELF/DALF), incorporating blended learning methodologies and fostering learner autonomy;
- Designing and facilitating presentations and workshops on preparation for language exams and language learning strategies for English and French certifications (IELTS, DELF-DALF, ECL), as well as on various topics related to language acquisition;
- Administration and standardised marking of ECL exams (RO-FR-EN), ensuring pedagogical consistency and the validity of results;
- Design of assessment frameworks for operational communication in technical contexts in English (ECL Aviation B1-B2 exams), focusing on terminological accuracy;
- Expert translation and interpreting services in English and French for industry leaders and judicial bodies, ensuring conceptual integrity in highly technical environments and regulated sectors (e.g. aviation, defence, justice).
Education & Training
- Critical analysis of Google's Transformer architecture in the construction, interpretation and transfer of meaning, through the lens of embodied cognition;
- Corpus-based evaluation of NMT processing of specialised language units (lexemes, collocations, idiomatic expressions), drawing on cognitive semantics, neology, terminology and phraseology;
- Identification and analysis of conceptual metaphors and analogical schemas structuring human discourse, and assessment of their processing by neural translation systems;
- Evaluation of conceptual blending mechanisms and AI computational creativity in generating semantically coherent content;
- Investigation of interference phenomena linked to English as the primary training language for neural networks;
- Application of textometric methods for multimodal corpus analysis and specialised language evaluation.
- French terminology, specialised vocabulary, and corpus-based analysis;
- Written translation and consecutive / simultaneous interpreting for meetings and conferences;
- CAT tools and digital resources to enhance translation quality and consistency;
- Knowledge of translation / interpreting theory, professional standards, ethics, and legal frameworks;
- Adapting messages across cultures and managing complex translation projects.
- Translation theory & practice; contemporary French and English linguistics;
- Textual linguistics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, semantics, phonetics;
- French and English civilisation, European integration, intercultural understanding;
- Multimedia and digital tools for translation, textual analysis, project management.
- Educational psychology, pedagogy fundamentals, curriculum theory and methodology;
- Assessment methodology and classroom management techniques;
- Integration of digital tools in teaching and learning;
- Teaching internship - General School No. 23, Brasov, May 2011.
Publications & Conferences
Peer-reviewed research and international conference presentations advancing the field of AI-driven language technology and cognitive linguistics.
Conference Presentations & Invited Talks
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Certifications & Licences
Language Proficiency
Communication is at the core of everything I do - across five European languages and a range of professional registers.
Skills & Tools
Interests & Activities
Staying active, curious, and connected outside of language and research.
Personal Interests
Community
Let's Work Together
Whether you need training, translation, research collaboration, or a guest speaker - I'd love to hear from you.
All services delivered in French · English · Romanian
Andreea Ghita, PhD
Based in Trier, Germany · Available internationally for online and in-person engagements. Open to language training, translation, interpreting, academic collaboration, and invited talks.