Where Does Language Fit in with Big Data?
What is “big data” and how did it become part of the language sector? How should translators and interpreters approach it?
Read MoreHow to Read and Translate R and S Phrases in Technical Texts
Risk phrases and safety phrases are among the most ubiquitous text units encountered in chemical documentation. Let’s explore the origin of these phrases to get a better idea of how they work and their place in documents for translation.
Read MoreU.S. Immigration Benefits for Professional Translators and Interpreters
The immigration options available to foreign-born translators and interpreters are varied. An immigration attorney and a certified translator explain the benefits and drawbacks of applying for immigration benefits for foreign-born translators and interpreters.
Read MoreReview of the ALC 2015 Industry Survey©
By Helen Eby Reblogged from the ATA Interpreters Division blog with permission from the author (incl. the image) Founded in 2002, the Association of Language…
Read MoreHow to Have a Super First Year in the ATA: Small Resources that Add Up to Big Benefits
Welcome to the third article in the series How to Have a Super First Year in the ATA. This time, I’ll be talking about…
Read MoreTool Name, Version: MateCat 0.6.6 (February 18, 2016)
Could a free CAT tool like MateCat really be of use to translators? Naomi Sutcliffe de Moraes, chair of ATA’s Translation and Interpreting Resources…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of an Opportunity
The story of how one translator taught himself what he needed to know to be able to take advantage of an opportunity. Let me…
Read MoreAn Hourly Fee for Translation?
Before dismissing the idea of charging an hourly rate, it’s important to examine a few underlying assumptions associated with this practice. Freelance language services…
Read MoreAn Interview with Barbara Inge Karsch, Terminologist & ATA’s Terminology Committee Chair
Men ever had, and ever will have leave, To coin new words well suited to the age, Words are like leaves, some wither every…
Read MoreOutreach to the Paralegal Community about Translation and Interpreting
Giving presentations to professionals in other fields helps create greater awareness about the importance of using bona fide professional translators and interpreters versus bilinguals…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor Comment on Tony Beckwith’s Interview with Cressida Stolp Before I share my comments regarding Tony Beckwith’s interview in the January-February…
Read MoreMaking Ourselves Heard
From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey Living in the Pacific Northwest, fog and ferries are an everyday part of life. There is no…
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