Choosing and Building a Specialization
Learn how to build a specialization and embark on a journey in your desired field. Free for ATA members. For some translators and interpreters, specialization comes naturally: a prior career or a lifelong interest. For others, the road to specialization has more twists and turns. This webinar will discuss the advantages (we dare say, necessity) of…
Consecutive Note-Taking Workshop
This interactive workshop will include a presentation of the main elements of a note-taking system for long consecutive interpreting, followed by one-on-one practice. It consists of two, two-hour sessions with a one-hour break in between. Special Notes This workshop is limited to 14 advanced-level interpreters. Credentialed interpreters receive priority. Confirmation of payment does not guarantee you…
NAJIT 42nd Annual Conference
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by ATA.
Back Translation: A Specialized Market for Spanish to English Medical Translators
Attend this webinar to learn when to use back translation, best practices, and the pitfalls of Spanish-English back translation. Back translation is a market all its own, with specific rules and requirements. This webinar will begin with the reasons clients request back translation, then cover the steps of the back translation process, and finally provide practical…
Accent Improvement for Asian-Language Speakers
How you speak is important because your voice is often the initial—and lasting—impression you make on people. When the listener is able to focus on your message and not your accent, you’re more likely to engage the listener and obtain results. This can be particularly challenging for speakers of Asian languages due to structural differences…
Transcreation and Multilingual Copywriting Workshop, Part I
If you've got a flair for wording, transcreation might be for you. Attend this hands-on workshop to develop this expertise. Transcreation remains a field where a talented translator's human, creative touch is highly valued. In this workshop, attendees will examine the transcreation field—also known as creative adaption—and discuss related concepts, such as localization and multilingual copywriting.…
Taking Charge of Your Style Set
Break into higher segments of the translation market by creating and defining your own style set. Instead of taking control and producing consistent translations that follow modern usage guidelines, translators too often follow inconsistent, incorrect, or outdated usage and style in source texts. Adopting a consistent style provides added value to clients, increasing the possibility of…
Transcreation and Multilingual Copywriting Workshop, Part II
If you've got a flair for wording, transcreation might be for you. Attend this hands-on workshop to develop this expertise. Transcreation remains a field where a talented translator's human, creative touch is highly valued. In this workshop, attendees will examine the transcreation field—also known as creative adaption—and discuss related concepts, such as localization and multilingual copywriting.…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou 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…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Boston, MA Boston, MA, United StatesYou 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…
Introduction to Localization
Learn about the exciting field of localization and the skills needed to be a successful localizer. Localization is the act of customizing language services and products to audiences who speak different languages. The strategies employed in localization are highly dependent on cultural, subject field, and textual/product expectations. Localization strategy is tailored to business goals in…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou 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…
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! Registration…
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…
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…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou 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…
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…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Aurora, CO Aurora, CO, United StatesYou 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…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou 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…
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.…
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…
Does Your English Match Your Suit? How to Reflect a More Professional Image
Learn to say what you mean with precision to reflect a more professional image to your clients. Interpreters and translators strive to become balanced bilinguals but often fall short in one language or the other due to common errors in written and oral expression and pronunciation. English is the language of business in the United…
Sight for Simul
Learn key techniques for using your sight translation skills in the simultaneous interpreting mode! We have all been there: an attorney or a conference delegate walks in, comes over, hands us a document (a speech, a proffer), and says, "I tend to read very quickly so I brought you a copy." We thank the speaker,…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou 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…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Nashville, Tennessee. All ATA members are invited to attend. View the Board meeting agenda Don't know how a Board meeting works? The Board of Directors meets four times a year to establish policy, develop goals and objectives, and oversee ATA finances. Listen to The ATA…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Novi, MI Novi, MI, United StatesYou 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…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Austin, TXYou 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…
MT Summit 2021
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by ATA.
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou 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…
Transcreation in Video Game Localization
Learn how to adapt creative content when localizing video games. For gamers, a video game is not just a pastime—it is an immersive experience that connects them to the story and the characters. The primary goal in video game localization is not to be rigidly faithful to the original content but to entertain the players.…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou 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…
Consecutive Note-Taking Workshop
Be ready to actively participate in practice sessions designed to enhance your consecutive interpreting techniques. This interactive workshop will include a presentation of the main elements of a note-taking system for long consecutive interpreting, followed by one-on-one practice. It consists of two, two-hour sessions with a one-hour break in between. Special Notes This workshop is limited…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Guadalajara, Mexico Guadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoYou 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…
The Magic of Automation: AutoHotkey for Non-Programmers, Part I
Learn how automation can give you more time to focus on what you love most about your translation and interpreting business. So much of our day is spent on repetitive tasks—copying terms from a PDF document to an Excel worksheet, finding repetitions in your translation environment tool, changing capitalization, and much more. If only there…
Identifying Your Target Audience: Why Niche Markets Can Boost Your Interpreting Business
Learn how to define your ideal interpreting client and create a laser-focused strategy to stand out in today's saturated market. If you could define your ideal interpreting client, what would they be like? What type of customer are they? What do they specialize in? With whom do they do business? Questions like these will help…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Salt Lake City UTYou 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…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou 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…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Houston, TX Houston, TX, United StatesYou 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…
Introduction to Website Localization
Learn the ins and outs of website localization! As the demand for website localization grows, there is a need for qualified translators who are up to the task. But many translators feel that they need more than just linguistic skills and have many questions: “Do I need to learn how to code? Do I need…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Charlotte, NC Charlotte, ND, United StatesYou 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…
Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou 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…
ATA62 Early Registration Deadline
Whether attending in person or virtually, you will get everything you need to thrive as a professional translator or interpreter. Register by October 1 for discounted rates.
Beginner Tips and Tricks for Trados Studio
Learn how to maximize the basic functionality of Trados Studio and boost your efficiency! Trados Studio is the most powerful and popular CAT (computer-assisted translation) tool on the market. Learning how to use it efficiently can help you save time and allow you to focus on the creative part of your translation workflow. In this…
Maximizing Your ATA Directory Profile to Attract Your Ideal Clients
Learn how to stand out to your ideal translation and interpreting clients through your ATA Directory profile! ATA’s Language Services Directory is used by potential clients worldwide to find just the right translator or interpreter for their particular projects. Having a profile listing in this Directory—and the exposure it provides—are key benefits of being an…
Getting Started with memoQ
Learn how to get started with memoQ translator pro! Knowing how to use your translation environment tool efficiently will help you boost your productivity and leave more time for the creative part of your translation work. As a new user, you might have many questions, and what can be better than learning from an expert…
ALTA44 Annual Conference: Inflection Points
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by ATA.
ATA 62nd Annual Conference
Whether attending in person or virtually, you will get everything you need to thrive as a professional translator or interpreter. Get a glimpse of ATA62!
Certification Exam: In-Person
Minneapolis, MNYou 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…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Minneapolis, MN. All ATA members are invited to attend. View the Board meeting agenda Don't know how a Board meeting works? Listen to The ATA Podcast: Inside the ATA Board Room for a look at what happens.
Certification Exam: In-Person
Minneapolis, MNYou 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…
Ethics in Conference Interpreting
Learn how to approach ethical dilemmas during onsite and remote conference interpreting assignments. Both budding and experienced conference interpreters face unique ethical challenges, especially today. Best practices in conference interpreting evolve as a result of the extensive use of remote meeting technologies in the wake of COVID 19. Both onsite and online events can pose…
The Power of Social Media: Key Strategies for Marketing Your Interpreting and Translation Services
Learn how to engage your audience and successfully leverage the power of social media as a marketing tool! Social media platforms are more than just spaces where you share your favorite places, foods, and experiences with friends and family; they are also powerful marketing agents that can boost the visibility of your translation and interpreting…
Introduction to Mobile App Localization
Learn the ins and outs of mobile app localization! Mobile applications have changed the way we live, work, and communicate. Their growing popularity increases the demand for mobile app localization—a opens up a world of opportunities for translators and localizers. But how can you tap into that world and make sure that you help deliver…
ALTA44 Annual Conference: Inflection Points
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by ATA.
memoQ for Intermediate and Advanced Users
Master advanced memoQ features to make your translation work easier. Learning how to use your translation environment tool efficiently will help you boost your productivity and leave more time for the creative part of your translation work. And what can be better that learning from an expert trainer? Join this webinar to take your knowledge…
Intermediate Tips and Tricks for Trados Studio
Take your knowledge of Trados Studio to the next level and boost your efficiency. Learning how to use your computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool efficiently can help you save time and focus on the creative part of your translation workflow. After you've learned the basics of Trados Studio, it's time to delve deeper into the program…
Working with Termbases in Trados Studio
Master working with termbases in Trados Studio to use terminology consistently over time and across projects! Proper terminology management is an important element in your translation workflow. Are you using the terminology management features of Trados Studio to their full potential? In this webinar we will explore how termbases are created, used, and maintained in…
Maintain Your Professional Language Skills
Learn strategies to continually strengthen your expertise in your working languages. Professional-level language expertise is what translators and interpreters sell. We cannot neglect to tend to the linguistic expertise that we offer as a service—our skills must be top notch and continually improving. But it is all too easy to prioritize other aspects of your…
Accounting and Taxes for Freelance Translators and Interpreters in the US
Get expert advice on organizing your bookkeeping and taxes. Being a freelance translator or interpreter means that you wear many hats to keep your company running, including money matters. Have you ever wondered how to organize your taxes and accounts? How do you keep your receipts, invoices, and payments straight? And what about your tax…
Listening and Communication: Keys to Resolving Conflict
Learn about conflict, its sources, and the strategies for managing it in your translation or interpreting work. We have all been there at one point: a client is unhappy with your work, you are having a disagreement with a colleague, or, perhaps, you must deliver feedback that is far from positive. What is the best…
How to Submit a Successful ATA Annual Conference Proposal
How do you develop, write, and submit a presentation proposal for ATA's Annual Conference? In this webinar, ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo and ATA President-Elect Veronika Demichelis reviews the proposal form, discusses how to select a topic, track, and level for your presentation, and examines ways to write an engaging description that will appeal to…
Lewis Galantière Award: Open for Submissions
The Lewis Galantière Award is bestowed biennially in even-numbered years for a distinguished book-length literary translation from any language, except German, into English.
Business Entity Planning for Freelance Translators and Interpreters in the US
Get expert advice on setting up your business structure. There are several options for starting your own business in the U.S., and whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you may have questions on what would be suitable for your translation or interpreting business. Join this webinar to hear from experts who will…
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 open to both ATA members and non-members…
Translator and Interpreter Branding Through Storytelling: Optimizing Client Testimonials
Learn how brand storytelling can promote your language services business! Brand storytelling is all around us. We're inundated with words, images, ideas, facts, opinions, and different types of information that help us create a story about a business, product, or person in our minds. When done strategically and with a target audience in mind, brand…
Working with Terminology in memoQ
Learn how to build and manage powerful termbases in memoQ! Terminology is one of the core resources of a translator. Its accuracy and consistency are important elements of quality in translation. memoQ, a leading collaborative translation environment and translation management system, will help you manage this process efficiently. Join this webinar to learn how to…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held. All ATA members are invited to attend. View the Board meeting agenda Don't know how a Board meeting works? Listen to The ATA Podcast: Inside the ATA Board Room for a look at what happens.
How to Prepare Top-Notch Translation Project Quotes
Learn how to create quotes that will help ensure project success and protect both you and your client! A properly prepared quote is a valuable tool. It establishes a translator as a professional and offers protection to both you and your client by clearly communicating expectations. It can also help you market additional services. Join…
Vicarious Trauma and Language Professionals
Learn how to prevent and mitigate the effects of the vicarious trauma you experience during your everyday work. Language professionals working in healthcare, in court, in jail, with refugees, with child protective services, with victims of torture, human trafficking and abuse, or in war zones have most likely experienced high levels of stress, suffered vicarious…
Keep Your Spanish Sharp! Part I
Get a refresher on Spanish grammar to improve your writing skills! Even seasoned translators need a refresher on Spanish grammar. Most of us learn it at an early age and rarely revisit the rules. This gap between theory and practice, along with changes to spelling rules made by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), will be…
Call for Speakers Deadline
By contributing to the advancement of your profession, you will build your reputation and résumé, widen your networking circle, and position yourself as a key player to help shape the future of the T&I industry. The proposal submission deadline is March 1. Proposal submission is open to everyone. ATA membership is not required.
Call for Nominations Deadline
The elected Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the development of ATA. By submitting a nomination, ATA members help shape the future of their association and their profession. Find out which positions are open, who is eligible to be nominated, and how to submit your nominations.
From Written to Spoken: How to Break into Interpreting
Learn how a translator can become an interpreter! While it's not for everyone, interpreting is often a welcome addition to a language career. Many successful interpreters started as translators. So how can you add interpreting to the services you already offer? Join this webinar to learn how to get into this rewarding line of work.…