Business Planning for Interpreters and Translators
Being successful requires good business management skills, some of which you may have already learned the hard way. This 90-minute webinar is here to help.
Interpreting Idioms and Cultural References
Interpreters invest a significant amount of time in learning professional terminology, such as terminology related to medical, legal, educational, or social services, as well as the ins and outs of the U.S. health care, school, and criminal justice systems—and rightly so. However, interpreting in these settings involves more than Latin-based legal terms, dense medical jargon,…
Translating in the Age of Neural Machine Translation, Part I
Artificial intelligence and neural networks are disrupting many industries, and translation is no exception. The question is not whether these technologies will impact the day-to-day work of translators and interpreters, but instead how language professionals will adapt to them over the course of their careers. Prepare for the future by attending this two-part webinar series…
MICATA Virtual Conference
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s awareness of language services. As a service to members, ATA provides information about chapter and affiliate events.
The Past and Future of Machine Translation For Translators
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s awareness of language services. As a service to members, ATA provides information about chapter and affiliate events.
Personal Branding Basics
Developing a personal brand is a classic "work smarter, not harder" technique. When done well, it will showcase your specific expertise and skill set, bringing focus to your marketing and targeting your ideal clients. Far more than a logo or a slogan, your personal brand will tell your story, from who you are and what…
NCIHC 14th Annual Membership Meeting
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by ATA.
Doing Business with Law Firms
Legal translators are expected to master both law and language in a market with its own unique, and often rigid, set of rules. This is not a field you jump into unprepared. So how do you know if this field is right for you? How do you prepare to cater to this demanding market? Should…
How to Provide Language Services from a Gender Perspective
The emergence of several guides to inclusive language in the Spanish-speaking world and the reaction that the Royal Spanish Academy has had toward them beg a controversial question: should language service providers worry about inclusive language? Many of us do not really know what inclusive language is but are curious about this linguistic phenomenon. We…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held online. All ATA members are invited to attend. Want to attend? Email your name and membership number to boardmeeting@atanet.org with the subject line Request to Attend the ATA Board Meeting. Click to view the Board meeting agenda. Don't know how a Board meeting works? Listen to…
Dynamo, Mentoring, and Rising Star Awards: Open for Submissions
ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. Learn more about these awards and how to submit a nomination. Dynamo Award Mentoring Award Rising Star Award
Choosing and Building a Specialization
Learn how to build a specialization and embark on a journey in your desired field. Free for ATA members. For some translators and interpreters, specialization comes naturally: a prior career or a lifelong interest. For others, the road to specialization has more twists and turns. This webinar will discuss the advantages (we dare say, necessity) of…
Consecutive Note-Taking Workshop
This interactive workshop will include a presentation of the main elements of a note-taking system for long consecutive interpreting, followed by one-on-one practice. It consists of two, two-hour sessions with a one-hour break in between. Special Notes This workshop is limited to 14 advanced-level interpreters. Credentialed interpreters receive priority. Confirmation of payment does not guarantee you…
NAJIT 42nd Annual Conference
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by ATA.
Back Translation: A Specialized Market for Spanish to English Medical Translators
Attend this webinar to learn when to use back translation, best practices, and the pitfalls of Spanish-English back translation. Back translation is a market all its own, with specific rules and requirements. This webinar will begin with the reasons clients request back translation, then cover the steps of the back translation process, and finally provide practical…
Accent Improvement for Asian-Language Speakers
How you speak is important because your voice is often the initial—and lasting—impression you make on people. When the listener is able to focus on your message and not your accent, you’re more likely to engage the listener and obtain results. This can be particularly challenging for speakers of Asian languages due to structural differences…
Transcreation and Multilingual Copywriting Workshop, Part I
If you've got a flair for wording, transcreation might be for you. Attend this hands-on workshop to develop this expertise. Transcreation remains a field where a talented translator's human, creative touch is highly valued. In this workshop, attendees will examine the transcreation field—also known as creative adaption—and discuss related concepts, such as localization and multilingual copywriting.…
Taking Charge of Your Style Set
Break into higher segments of the translation market by creating and defining your own style set. Instead of taking control and producing consistent translations that follow modern usage guidelines, translators too often follow inconsistent, incorrect, or outdated usage and style in source texts. Adopting a consistent style provides added value to clients, increasing the possibility of…
Transcreation and Multilingual Copywriting Workshop, Part II
If you've got a flair for wording, transcreation might be for you. Attend this hands-on workshop to develop this expertise. Transcreation remains a field where a talented translator's human, creative touch is highly valued. In this workshop, attendees will examine the transcreation field—also known as creative adaption—and discuss related concepts, such as localization and multilingual copywriting.…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no waitlists for sold-out exams, but a sold-out exam may become available if there are cancellations. Check Exam Status to see if this…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Boston, MA Boston, MA, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no waitlists for sold-out exams, but a sold-out exam may become available if there are cancellations. Check Exam Status to see if this…
Introduction to Localization
Learn about the exciting field of localization and the skills needed to be a successful localizer. Localization is the act of customizing language services and products to audiences who speak different languages. The strategies employed in localization are highly dependent on cultural, subject field, and textual/product expectations. Localization strategy is tailored to business goals in…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no waitlists for sold-out exams, but a sold-out exam may become available if there are cancellations. Check Exam Status to see if this…
Virtual Brainstorm Networking
Find solutions! Make connections! Join your colleagues for this fun, fast-paced hour of solving common business challenges in small teams. Attend this virtual event to meet new people, learn new skills, and expand your support network, while sharing your own experiences. Don't miss it! Registration is free and limited to ATA members. Register Now! Registration…