Inside Specialization Legal Translation

E73: Inside Specialization – Legal Translation

By ATA | May 3, 2022

Hear about the role passion plays in the decision to become a legal translator and learn the key to becoming one of the best.

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Interpreting in Rural Communities

By The ATA Chronicle | March 22, 2022

Language access services that provide community interpreting remain concentrated in urban centers. As such, rural communities must rely upon remote access, a model that fails to account for the cultural specificity of rural life and livelihood. How are interpreters in rural communities adapting to meet the increased need for language access?

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Literary Translation: Finding Focus in Its Fuzzy Borders

By The ATA Chronicle | March 22, 2022

What makes literary translation challenging is also what makes it interesting. A good translation should respect and reflect the author’s style and vocabulary, but this doesn’t mean that every single word or phrase you choose has to perfectly resemble the author in style and effect. Let’s explore some of the frequent challenges faced by literary translators, such as making the voice of a character sound authentic and translating names and places with intentional meanings or symbolism.

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Dynamic Duos: How Interpreters and Speech-Language Pathologists Collaborate to Serve Children with Disabilities

By The ATA Chronicle | March 22, 2022

Interpreting and speech-language pathology are professions centered in language and communication. So, what happens when these worlds meet? Learn how speech-language pathologists and interpreters in Minnesota have collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Education to develop dynamic training workshops to help language professionals serve linguistically diverse school districts.

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Becoming a Mentor: Giving Back and Leveling Up

By The ATA Chronicle | March 22, 2022

Mentoring someone isn’t just about sharing wisdom, passing along expertise, or supporting the development of (future) colleagues. Mentoring is also expected to benefit the mentor. Whether you’re working with a student, a new professional, or a colleague, the interactions you have as a mentor will lead you to reflect more critically and deeply on your professional practice.

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Volume Discounts: Should I or Should I Not?

Volume Discounts: Should I or Should I Not?

By Next Level | March 9, 2022

When was the last time you were asked to provide a volume discount? My guess is not too long ago. Did you say “yes”…

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International Trade Translation

E72: Inside Specialization – International Trade Translation

By ATA | February 1, 2022

It’s the knowledge beyond the words on the page that will take you places in the specialization of International Trade Translation.

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Audiovisual Translation

E71: Inside Specialization – Audiovisual Translation

By ATA | December 30, 2021

Get the insight and advice you need to specialize in audiovisual translation.

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transcreation in video game localization

E69: Inside Specialization – Video Game Localization

By ATA | December 30, 2021

Find out how to gain enough experience to break into the world of video game localization.

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Member Opinion: Promoting Inclusion in Translation and Interpreting

By The ATA Chronicle | November 21, 2021

The translation and interpreting industry, like all industries, is not immune to bias based on the deep-seated, preconceived ideas we all carry, many subconsciously. The tense social climate we’re living in today forces us to reassess how inclusive our industry really is and what we can do to change.

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Getting the Most from Your ATA Language Services Directory Profile

By The ATA Chronicle | November 21, 2021

To enable potential clients to make the most effective use of the Language Services Directory, ATA members should strive to keep their profiles up to date. Members should also take advantage of all the directory options that allow an individual to highlight their services.

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Cognitive Debriefing: A Challenging but Rewarding Project

By The ATA Chronicle | November 21, 2021

What is cognitive debriefing and does this area have potential for translators? What skills are required to take advantage of this market niche? A translator shares his experiences working on cognitive debriefing projects, both as a recruiter and interviewer, including tips for success.

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