About Me

Story and background

I was born in Buenos Aires into an Italian family and grew up between Argentina and Italy. Living between languages and cultures has shaped the way I see the world — and the way I work. I am now based in Oslo, Norway, but my sense of home has always been plural.

My interest in languages and cultures grew naturally from this in-between life. Over time, it became a profession: helping people understand one another when language might otherwise stand in the way. For me, translation and interpretation are not only about words, but about context, tone, and the unspoken rules that shape how we communicate.

Alongside my work as a language professional, teaching has always been a central part of my life. I am deeply passionate about education and about creating learning spaces that are thoughtful, demanding, and human. Teaching allows me to share not only a language, but the cultural awareness and curiosity that come with it.

What matters most to me is working carefully and attentively. I believe that good language support — whether in teaching, translation, or interpretation — requires presence, curiosity, and a deep understanding of the people and the situations involved. I am naturally drawn to mediation and to creating clarity where things feel complex or fragile.

Since 2010, I have held a managerial role at Creating Connections, where I work in language education, interpreting, and translation. I am a Delta-certified teacher of Italian, English, and Spanish, and I also work as an education consultant.

In September 2023, I moved to Norway with my family. Since then, I have been teaching diplomatic Spanish at the Foreign Service Language Centre of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — a role that brings together language, culture, and communication in a way that feels deeply aligned with my path.

Alongside language, illustration is an essential part of how I think and observe the world. It is a quiet, ongoing practice rooted in sensitivity and curiosity.

You can see some of my work at melinanestore.gallery

Professional Training

Linguistics and Interpreting Training:

Bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistic Communication (Spanish, Italian, and English) at Università di Trieste.
Master's degree in Translation and Conference Interpreting (Spanish, Italian, and English) at Università di Trieste.
European Master's in Conference Interpreting (Spanish, Italian, and English) at EMCI Consortium, in collaboration with DG-SCIC (European Commission) and DG-INTE (European Parliament).

Pedagogical Training:

Cambridge CELTA – Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults at International House London.
Cambridge DELTA Module 1 – Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults – Language Awareness, Methodology, and Teaching Resources at International House London.
Cambridge DELTA Module 2 – Developing Professional Practice at Norwich Institute for Language Education.
Cambridge DELTA Module 3 – Extended Practice and Specialization at International House London.
Continuous professional development: Oracy and Communication Skills in the Language Classroom, Legal Spanish, Spanish for Diplomacy, Creating Engaging Learning Material, From Teacher to Trainer.

Other Foreign Language Skills:

German B1
Norwegian B2
French C1
English C2
Italian (mother tongue)
Spanish (mother tongue)

Professional Memberships:

Member of ASSOINTERPRETI in Italy and AIIC in Norway, both known for acting as a directory for high-quality simultaneous, consecutive, and whispered interpreters.

Why me?

Language is a human craft. In an increasingly automated world, I offer thoughtful, tailored language solutions grounded in quality, context, and relationships. I combine professional expertise with close, personal collaboration, shaping every project around your goals.

Each collaboration is handled with care and clarity from start to finish, so working together feels smooth, effective, and genuinely pleasant.

Ready to work together? Drop me a line.