About
A Life Built on Language
Gabriela Ivanova-Kirilova is a multilingual educator, published author, sworn translator, and business language consultant whose career bridges the fields of linguistics, pedagogy, and international communication.
Born and educated in Bulgaria, Gabriela pursued her passion for languages across two of Italy's finest universities — earning her Bachelor's degree at the renowned Ca' Foscari University of Venice and her Master's degree at Università Guglielmo Marconi in Rome. These years immersed her in the linguistic and cultural richness of Italy, shaping a scholarly identity that continues to define her professional life.
Today, Gabriela works across three interconnected domains: as an English, Italian, and Spanish language teacher — serving university students, corporate teams, and private learners at all levels — as a certified sworn translator working across Bulgarian, Italian, English, Serbian, and Croatian, and as a published author of The Language Journey book series.
Gabriela also leads a translation and legalisation agency offering business consultations, cross-cultural communication support, and tailored documentation solutions for both corporate and individual clients across Europe. Whether navigating complex legal translations, coordinating apostille procedures, or advising on international business correspondence, her agency provides reliable, professional solutions from Sofia to Brussels.
Her corporate teaching portfolio includes leading language programmes for major organisations such as A1 Bulgaria and Rapid Bulgaria, as well as delivering Cambridge FCE exam preparation courses. Her academic writing appears on Academia.edu and Medium, exploring applied linguistics, pedagogy, and cross-linguistic terminology.
Gabriela's guiding conviction is that language competency is not a cultural luxury — it is an economic asset, a bridge between worlds, and a key to unlocking human potential.
Publications
Books & Written Works
Vol. 01
How to Boost Your Language Learning
An accessible, motivating guide for self-directed learners seeking to break through plateaus and accelerate their language acquisition journey.
The Language Journey SeriesVol. 02
Effective Language Teaching
Written for educators, this volume bridges linguistic theory and classroom practice, equipping teachers with tools to inspire and empower their students.
The Language Journey SeriesVol. 03
Effective Language Learning
A practical, research-informed guide offering proven strategies to learn faster, retain more, and communicate with confidence at any level.
The Language Journey SeriesAll titles are published under The Language Journey imprint and available on Amazon KDP.
Academic Background
Education & Formation
Università Guglielmo Marconi — Rome, Italy
Master's Degree in linguistics and language education, completed through one of Italy's leading universities — combining rigorous academic scholarship with a modern, international outlook.
Ca' Foscari University of Venice — Venice, Italy
Bachelor's Degree from one of Europe's most prestigious linguistic faculties, situated in the heart of Venice — a city that has embodied cultural and linguistic exchange for centuries.
Languages
Spoken & Translated
Gabriela operates professionally across six languages — teaching, translating, publishing, and consulting in each.
Contact & Links
Get in Touch
Gabriela welcomes enquiries about language teaching, translation and legalisation services, academic collaboration, and her published works.