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June 2021
Certification Exam: Online
You must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no waitlists for sold-out exams, but a sold-out exam may become available if there are cancellations. Check Exam Status to see if this exam is sold out or open. Registration Deadline: June 16, 2021 Important Requirements There are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and…
Find out more »Virtual Brainstorm Networking
Find solutions! Make connections! Join your colleagues for this fun, fast-paced hour of solving common business challenges in small teams. Attend this virtual event to meet new people, learn new skills, and expand your support network, while sharing your own experiences. Don't miss it! Registration is free and limited to ATA members. Register Now! This event is hosted by ATA's Business Practices Education Committee.
Find out more »Practical Strategies to Capture Notes Virtually When Providing Remote Interpreting
Discover free technology resources to improve your remote interpreting services. The pandemic has forced us to adapt to interpreting from home. In this webinar we will review basic and advanced pointers on how to use low-cost or free programs and applications you may already have to capture information, bypassing the traditional approach of handwritten note-taking strategies. What will you learn? How to coordinate the support of devices for capturing information without taking notes by hand How to set up the…
Find out more »Interpreting Insults from Spanish into Your Target Language
Learn how to handle expletives during an interpreting encounter to convey the message more accurately. Even seasoned interpreters have a hard time making the right choice when dealing with big words and colloquial expressions when content is more emotional than technical. In some cultures, expletives might be used as a form of flattery and expressions of closeness, even if authoritative dictionaries list those big words as taboo. When you do not know how to interpret insults, you may use a…
Find out more »July 2021
Certification Exam: Online
You must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no waitlists for sold-out exams, but a sold-out exam may become available if there are cancellations. Check Exam Status to see if this exam is sold out or open. Registration Deadline: June 30, 2021 Important Requirements There are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and…
Find out more »Getting and Incorporating Feedback
Yes, you can ask for feedback—and you should! Discover the benefits of this powerful tool. All too often, translators work in a bubble. Many are not used to soliciting feedback or are afraid to ask. The rare times they do get feedback, it might be perceived only as negative. However, feedback is a powerful tool for ensuring you do your best work, improve your translation skills, attract better clients, and have a more fulfilling practice. This webinar will delve into…
Find out more »Certification Exam: In-Person
You must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no waitlists for sold-out exams, but a sold-out exam may become available if there are cancellations. Check Exam Status to see if this exam is sold out or open. Registration Deadline: June 26, 2021 Important Requirements There are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and…
Find out more »Certification Exam: Online
You must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no waitlists for sold-out exams, but a sold-out exam may become available if there are cancellations. Check Exam Status to see if this exam is sold out or open. Registration Deadline: July 14, 2021 Important Requirements There are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and…
Find out more »ATA Member Orientation
Start your membership off on the right foot by learning how to take advantage of all the benefits ATA has to offer! Attend this free one-hour member orientation session for a roadmap to the “what, why, and how” of member benefits. What will you learn? How to set up your online ATA Directory listing How to join and participate in ATA Divisions Where to find ATA social media Where to look for ATA professional development What ATA publications are available…
Find out more »Student Translation Award Submission Deadline
ATA awards a grant-in-aid to a student for a literary or sci-tech translation or translation-related project. The project, which may be derived from any facet of translation studies, should result in a project with post-grant applicability, such as a publication, a conference presentation, or teaching materials. Computerized materials are ineligible, as are dissertations and theses. Translations must be from a foreign language INTO ENGLISH. Previously untranslated works are preferred.
Find out more »August 2021
Building a Network
Networking is an essential skill for doing business. Find out how to build and grow your network from two of the best in the T&I community. We all know networks are invaluable. Meaningful, lasting relationships with colleagues help translators and interpreters create partnerships, share advice and resources, and grow their referral network. So why do many of us find networking so hard? This webinar will highlight networking best practices and good places to start to find and build a professional…
Find out more »Certification Exam: Online
You must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no waitlists for sold-out exams, but a sold-out exam may become available if there are cancellations. Check Exam Status to see if this exam is sold out or open. Registration Deadline: July 28, 2021 Important Requirements There are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and…
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