Firas Slim

My name is Firas Slim, currently working as an Arabic, English and French copywriter at WebBoxed.

Earlier, I taught Arabic Language and Literature at Montessori School of Beirut. Prior to that I was also teaching at the German International School of Beirut since I am a holder of a bachelor in Arabic Language and Literature from the American University of Beirut. Besides teaching I am the main research assistant for Professor Lyall Armstrong at AUB, where we both work on translating ancient Arabic texts to English and interpreting their Arabic poetry. We successfully translated:

• Kitab al talaq for Ibn Taymiya
• Zikr al mawt for Ibn Abi al Dounia

And are currently working on:

• Kitab al ta’azi for Mada’ini

On the other hand, I have been also translating texts and transcribing videos from Arabic to English and vice versa for NGO here in Lebanon the like of which Nusaned Oraganization.

In Addition to that, I have taken the responsibility of copywriter for ‘Wires Communication’, writing and editing online English material for the company.

I am fluent in both English and French and I have a deep understanding and knowledge of the Arabic Language and Literature that would allow me to excel in any related field and I would be honored to have a chance to work with you. I am driven by excellence of work and I make sure to do my task to the utmost standard.