Best Translation Apps: A Translator Puts Four to the Test
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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!
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
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
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?
Why audio and video transcription are important tools for translation and beyond What do transcription and translation have in common? (Besides starting with the…