Advocacy and Local Legislation: See Something, Say Something
In recent months, a few state legislatures have taken steps that could affect voluntary certification programs such as ATA’s. These are certification programs that…
Read MoreATA at the United Nations Photo Exhibit "Interpreters on Mission: Contributing to Peace"
On September 26, 2018, at the invitation of Red T, a nonprofit advocacy organization, I was honored to represent ATA and the National Association…
Read MoreJessica Sanchez Wins 2017–2018 ATA School Outreach Contest
Jessica Sanchez, a Spanish interpreter and interpreter coordinator for the Fayette County Public School District in Kentucky, won a free registration to ATA’s 59th…
Read MoreSpoken Language Education Interpreting at a Tipping Point: Let's Not Reinvent the Wheel
(The following was originally posted on the InterpretAmerica blog and is reprinted here with permission, http://bit.ly/InterpretAmerica.) Spoken language education interpreting is here. The signs…
Read MoreErgonomics for ATA's Certification Exam: Unspoken Advice with Untold Benefits
Shortly after I took the computerized version of ATA’s certification exam in 2017, I received an e-mail from one of the proctors—whom I had…
Read MoreNew Certified Members
Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Tian Huang Arlington, VA Shitong Kang Monterey, CA English into Japanese…
Read MoreATA Celebrates International Translation Day with a Blitz!
Although International Translation Day (ITD) has been around since 1953, it’s usually a quiet time when translators and interpreters reflect on their careers and…
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How to Nail the "About" Page of Your Website
The “About” page of your business website is arguably the most important page to get right. Why? This section allows potential clients to get to know you and get a sense of what you’ll be like to work with.
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Teaching Localization in the 21st Century: Six Practices That Make a Difference
As the field of localization evolves, so must the programs that prepare students for the increasing number of opportunities in this exciting field.
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Dealing with PDF Files During a Translation Project
Why do some customers send PDF files for translation? There’s certainly not just one answer to this question.
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Translation Workflow Reference Tables: Setting Job Expectations the Easy Way
Setting expectations before starting translation-related tasks is a critical step in the project lifecycle. By clarifying work requirements in advance, linguists and other language services providers can set reasonable rates, workflows, and schedules that deliver exactly what clients need and want.
Read MoreA Review of the Bilingual Law Dictionary/Diccionario Jurídico Bilingüe (Second Edition)
Publication Details Bilingual Law Dictionary/Diccionario Jurídico Bilingüe (Second Edition) Editor: Cuauhtémoc Gallegos Publisher: Merl Publications Publication Date: March 2018 Available from: www.merlpublications.com The second…
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