Best Translation Apps: A Translator Puts Four to the Test

By ATA Compass | July 23, 2025

The best apps for translating language? It depends… I’m talking about the kind of apps that can take a sentence- or even document-level input…

ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence

By ATA | May 20, 2025

The following statement on artificial intelligence was drafted by ATA’s AI Task Force and approved by ATA’s Board of Directors on May 3, 2025.…

E110: ATA’s New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services

By ATA | May 15, 2025

Learn how these invaluable reference tools can help clients and language services providers alike understand which factors to consider in order to create a successful partnership.

The High Stakes of Legal Interpretation: Why You Need a Certified Court Interpreter in Colorado

By ATA Compass | March 31, 2025

Why accurate legal interpretation matters In the legal system, language accuracy is a matter of justice. Court proceedings rely on precise communication to ensure…

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and Language Access: Who, What, How

By ATA Compass | February 18, 2025

What is Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act? The goal of the Affordable Care Act is to expand access to healthcare, especially to…

Video Game Localization: Q&A with Expert Marina Ilari (Part 2)

By ATA Compass | February 11, 2025

Expert game localizer Marina Ilari joins us again to answer more questions about the video game localization process. Read on to learn: What to…

Video Game Localization: Q&A with Expert Marina Ilari (Part 1)

By ATA Compass | February 4, 2025

You’d like gamers around the world to play your video game… but how do you attract international players who speak different languages? Welcome to…

Why Translators & Interpreters with Disabilities Can Make a Difference

By ATA Compass | November 21, 2024

In case you missed it, October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year’s official theme was “Access to Good Jobs for…

Want Your Children’s Book Translated into Another Language? Answer These 7 Questions First!

By ATA Compass | November 19, 2024

Whether you’re an author or a publisher, you’ve likely grappled with lots of questions before publishing your book. For the translated edition(s), there are…

Guide to Buying Translation Services, Part IV: Terms to Know

By ATA Compass | November 1, 2024

Terms to Know When you Hire a Translation Provider Translation: converting written text from one language into another  Interpreting: converting speech from one language…

Guide to Buying Translation Services, Part III: ATA Certification and Legal Considerations

By ATA Compass | October 1, 2024

ATA Certification Respected Credential ATA certification is one of the global translation industry’s most respected and recognized credentials. It is also the only widely…

What is Transcription and Why Does it Matter?

By ATA Compass | September 25, 2024

Why audio and video transcription are important tools for translation and beyond What do transcription and translation have in common? (Besides starting with the…