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You can’t afford NOT to. Poor translation and interpreting services can be disastrous for your business. See what’s at stake.

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What's the difference?

Translators do the writing. Interpreters do the talking. ATA helps you find the right language professional.

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Can't a computer do all this?

There are times when machine translation is useful, and times when it's not. Learn when to use Google Translate, and when to hire a professional.

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The ATA Compass is your guide to translation and interpreting in the global market.

What is Machine Translation?

Technology is moving at a faster pace today than ever before, and many people are left feeling confused. How will new technologies affect creative fields like translation? The American Translators Association has issued a position paper on machine translation (MT) to cut through the hype and explain the uses and…

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Subtitle Translation and Captioning: the Key Ingredients to Successful Social Media Video Marketing

Learn how you can leverage subtitle translation and captioning to expand reach, boost engagement, ensure accessibility, and more – from a professional subtitler and captioner.  You’ve created the perfect video for social media, but it’s not getting the views, shares and likes you expected. Everything seems just right, so what’s…

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How to Hire a Translator: A Quick and Easy Guide

This article was originally published on www.katedeimling.com. It is reposted with permission. Perhaps you have never purchased translation services before and suddenly find yourself needing to hire a translator or interpreter. There are lots of reasons you may need to hire a translator. Maybe your company is expanding abroad. Maybe…

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Getting it Right

Download our free mini guides that help you navigate the process of hiring and working with a language professional. They are available in multiple languages.

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Guide to agreements and contracts

ATA provides guidance for standard terms, conditions, and clauses. Adaptable samples of agreements and contracts are available.

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Need a certified translation?

In the U.S. anyone can certify a translation. A translator does not need to be certified in order to provide a certified translation.

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