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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Emoji and Emoticons and Stickers, Oh My! What’s an Interpreter to Do?
Learn how to convey the meaning of graphicons during high-stakes medical and legal interpreting assignments! There are 3.2 billion people who have regular internet access in the world, and studies…
What Do Project Managers Do?
Gain insight into a project manager's skill set to discover how it can benefit your own business! With the technological advances in translation and the impact of the pandemic on…
ATA TEKTalks: Is Wordfast the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! Wordfast is one of the best known platform-independent translation…
Understanding and Leveraging Cultural Differences in Your Personal Brand
Learn how to reflect your cultural expertise in your branding for a more successful business! Is it possible to retain your brand identity and authenticity while tailoring your marketing to…
MICATA Virtual Conference
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Overland Park, Kansas Overland Park, KS, 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…
How to Successfully Tackle Translation Tests
Learn how to ace a translation test on your way to getting the job! Translation tests are the way most companies assess a translator's work before making a decision 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…
Tailoring memoQ to Your Needs: Options, Appearance, Rules, Settings, and More
Learn memoQ customization tips that you can implement in your translation practice right away to improve your efficiency and productivity! Whether you are a translator, in-house linguist, or student, knowing…
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…
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…
Keep Your Spanish Sharp! Part II
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…
Exploring Genealogical Translation: A Roundtable Discussion
Learn about the tremendous growth of this field and what skills are needed to succeed as a genealogical translator! Too often genealogical translation is treated as an “add-on” to another…
The Ins and Outs of the ATA Certification Exam
The ATA certification exam is rigorous and demanding. So, what can you do to prepare and—more importantly—pass the test? ATA certification attests to a high level of professional competence in…
Advocacy, Impact, and Innovation Awards: Open for Submissions
ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. Learn more about these awards and how…
Working Without Pain
Learn strategies and movements that will help you break the vicious cycle of work, tension, and pain! Have you ever noticed that your posture gets worse the longer you work?…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Albuquerque, NM Alburquerque, NM, 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…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Lisbon, Portugal LisbonYou 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…
Query Sheet Management for Project Managers and Translators
Learn how to communicate efficiently as a team with query sheet management! A successful translation project often begins with good communication between the client, project manager, and translators. One method…
10th Annual CTA Conference
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
ATA TEKTalks: Is Smartcat the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! Smartcat is a powerful, intuitive, scalable, and cloud-based translation…
Become a Voice Talent
Increase your competitive advantage by adding voice recording services! As the language industry landscape continues to evolve, diversification is becoming even more relevant to a successful business. One excellent opportunity…
Successful Advocacy for Translators and Interpreters
Learn how to make yourself heard and advocate for policies that support your profession! In today’s political and legislative landscape, it is crucial for translators and interpreters to make themselves…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Washington, DC Washington, DC, 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…
Ethically Speaking … Translation Technologies, Ethics, and Translator Education
Learn about translation technologies and how they fit within the wider spectrum of cultural, social, political, and professional concerns. When translation technologies first became widespread, the focus was on learning…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Kent, Ohio , 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…
How to Plan for an Extended Leave from Your Freelance Translation Business
Learn how to ensure the sustainability of your business when you need to take an extended leave. Whether it's to assist in the care of a family member, recover from…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Oakland, California Oakland, CAYou 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…
The Well-Rounded Subtitler: Conventions Meet Technology
Learn how to produce high-quality subtitles consistently and efficiently with the latest tools and technology. To work successfully in the ever-growing subtitling market, translators must have both a solid understanding…