Can I afford to hire a professional?

You can’t afford NOT to. Poor translation and interpreting services can be disastrous for your business. See what’s at stake.

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What's the difference?

Translators do the writing. Interpreters do the talking. ATA helps you find the right language professional.

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Can't a computer do all this?

There are times when machine translation is useful, and times when it's not. Learn when to use Google Translate, and when to hire a professional.

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Find a Professional Translator or Interpreter

When you are committed to quality, the language professional you need is an ATA member.

Follow the ATA Compass

The ATA Compass is your guide to translation and interpreting in the global market.

Transform Your Site: English-Spanish Website Translation 

By Carolin Menendez | Compass author With over 559 million Spanish speakers globally, the Spanish language offers a sizeable and fast-growing customer base for businesses looking to expand their market reach. For example, about 1,900 people search Google every month for the very competitive English term “divorce lawyer in Miami.”…

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Video Translation and Subtitling: The Ins and Outs of “Subs and Dubs”

By Olivia Caputo | Compass author Thanks to the success of international blockbusters like Parasite and Squid Game (both originally in Korean), video translation and subtitling have now become hot topics. Lots of people are asking whether “subs or dubs” make for a better or worse viewing experience.  There are…

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The Spanish to English Translation Process: A Translator’s View

As an ATA certified Spanish-to-English translator specializing in medical and marketing translation as well as official documents, my job is not just to change words from one language to another; it’s about bridging cultures and connecting worlds. I have been a translator since 2006, and in this blog, I want…

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Getting it Right

Download our free mini guides that help you navigate the process of hiring and working with a language professional. They are available in multiple languages.

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Guide to agreements and contracts

ATA provides guidance for standard terms, conditions, and clauses. Adaptable samples of agreements and contracts are available.

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Need a certified translation?

In the U.S. anyone can certify a translation. A translator does not need to be certified in order to provide a certified translation.

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