Ouch! That Translation Hurts! Challenges that English-into-Arabic Medical Translators Face Daily

April 9, 2014

Not only is medical content challenging for Arabic translators, but also the difference in clinical settings that might not have a relevant equivalent in…

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Technical Writing for ‘Into English’ Translators

January 28, 2014

Superb writing skills are not the first thing that comes to mind when talking about a technical translator’s skill set. The focus is usually…

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Translating Contracts to and from French

September 18, 2013

All translators are called upon to translate a contract at some point in their careers, but what appears at first glance to be an…

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Translating for the Pharmaceutical Industry: Resources and Translation Strategies for Translators

August 15, 2013

When translating for clinical trials in the drug research industry, it is essential to understand the linguistic style and types of documentation in addition…

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Smoking Guns: Looking for Evidence and Overcoming Hurdles in Legal Document Review and Translation

June 18, 2013

Working as a translator in the field of intellectual property can be both daunting and rewarding all in the same day. The sheer volume…

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Translating Financial Statements from Around the Spanish-Speaking World into English

February 20, 2013

This webinar provides strategies for translating financial statements and auditors’ opinions. A discussion of key terms found in financial statements produced in several Spanish-speaking…

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Translating Civil Procedure from Spanish into English (Part 2)

July 31, 2012

In Part 2 of this two-part presentation, attorney Tom West continues his examination and comparison of terminology used in Mexican civil lawsuits, including evidence…

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What‘s in Your Kit? The Medical Translator‘s Guide to Navigating Clinical Trials and Investigational Documentation

July 19, 2012

It’s easy to lose sight of the “big picture.” Medical translators often focus on technical and scientific jargon when translating medical/instrumental reports, ICFs, regulatory…

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Translating Civil Procedure from Spanish into English (Part 1)

May 24, 2012

In Part 1 of this two-part presentation, attorney and translator Tom West examines the terminology of a civil lawsuit in Mexico and compares it…

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The World of Conference Interpreting

April 17, 2012

Is Conference Interpreting Right for You? Are you thinking about becoming a conference interpreter? Or are you considering getting back in the field after…

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Searching Primary Sources for Patent Terminology

March 22, 2012

Only new inventions can be patented, and that often leaves patent translators looking for terminology that is not yet in common use. How do…

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Freelancing as a Remote and Distant Interpreter: Over-the-Phone and Webcast Interpreting

January 25, 2012

Lights, camera, action! Do you have what it takes to go “live” for over-the-phone interpreting assignments and webcasts? Presenter Cristina Silva will share her…

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