Featured Articles
The ATA Chronicle offers current and relevant articles for growing your career.
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and the Interpreter
For my first column of 2021, I would like to share something that may sound strange but helped me get through 2020: autonomous sensory meridian…
Read More
How to Maintain Your Working Languages as a Translator
“Learning is like rowing upstream. If you stop rowing, you’ll start floating backwards.” —Chinese proverb Every translator knows that continuous study is key to remaining…
Read More
Translating Humor Is A Serious Business
Puns, regionalisms, wordplay, and cultural references can make the literal translation of humor a joke in itself, not to mention a seemingly impossible challenge for the translator!
Read MoreFeatured Webinars and Workshops
ATA's Webinar Series and Virtual Workshops provide affordable and effective online education for growing your career.
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…
Read More
Back Translation: A Specialized Market for Spanish to English Medical Translators
Back translation is a market all its own, with specific rules and requirements. This webinar will begin with the reasons clients request back translation,…
Read MoreAccent Improvement for Asian-Language Speakers
Webinar description will be added soon.
Read MoreMore resources to help you grow your career
Get Noticed by Clients
ATA’s Language Services Directory is a leading resource for clients looking for you. As a member of ATA, your services are advertised online 24/7!
Become an ATA-Certified Translator
Earn the distinction that can open doors to career advancement and higher compensation.
Get Involved
Volunteering with ATA helps you build a community and contribute to the advancement of the profession as a whole. ATA offers many ways to get involved, get connected, and give back.
Annual Conference
Build partnerships, promote yourself and your services, and get involved by attending events that offer specialized networking opportunities.
Divisions
Connect with members that share your unique interests and challenges. ATA’s specialty- and language-specific divisions offer essential resources to stay on top of emerging trends and industry news.
Local Resources
ATA Chapters and Affiliates serve translators and interpreters at the local level by providing events, workshops, and support in your community.