ATA Certification Online Exams Open Early – Limited Spaces Available!
We’re excited to offer a limited early launch of some of our most popular online exams to give ATA members more flexibility when scheduling.…
Submit Your Session Proposal for ATA67 by March 20
Call for Speakers ATA is still accepting session proposals for ATA67. We seek advanced, specialized, relevant, and original content that will give attendees an…
See What’s Possible at the ATA 67th Annual Conference!
Call for Speakers ATA is now accepting session proposals for ATA67. We seek advanced, specialized, relevant, and original content that will give attendees an…
Why Should I Take a Practice Test?
Over the many years I’ve been a grader, I’ve seen how incredibly useful exam preparation workshops and practice tests can be. I’ve also seen…
E113: The Ins and Outs of ATA Certification
Gain insight into one of the industry’s most respected credentials that can open doors to career advancement.
Guide to Starting Out as an Interpreter
Interpreting is an endeavor that bridges people and cultures. It’s a very rewarding profession that allows you to connect people through the spoken word.…
Teaching Translation in the AI Era: Insights from a Professional Translator
Teaching translation in the AI era is deemed challenging, but it also opens exciting possibilities. Tools like ChatGPT and DeepL may disrupt traditional practices, yet they can serve as powerful catalysts for rethinking and revitalizing translation pedagogy. Rather than resisting these technologies, educators can harness them to promote innovative forms of learning and skill development. Here are several approaches and practical strategies that translation educators can implement in the AI-driven era.
Secure File Transfer for HIPAA Compliance and Peace of Mind
When you’re working with electronic patient health information, it pays to be overly careful. Learning how to encrypt files when you send and receive them will help you protect your clients’ health information and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act when applicable. You’ll also have the tools to protect your own information when you need to send personal files anywhere.
How Literal or Free Should a Translation Be? Concepts for Producing Natural and Appropriate Translations
Using examples from English>Japanese translations, this article discusses concepts for moving away from too much literalness and creating more natural and appropriate translations. Although the examples used are language-specific, the ideas discussed can be applied to any language.
NMT and GenAI: What Are You Afraid Of?
Amid the sea of change we’re starting to observe today with GenAI, it’s worth taking a moment to consider where we stand as a profession, what has (and has not) changed with neural machine translation and GenAI, and how we might look to the future with some assurance and—dare I say—even optimism.
From the President: Is the Iron Triangle Broken? Thoughts about Quality, Speed, Price, and Automation
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Letter to the Editor: I got out just in time.
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