A Translator’s Guide to the Drug Discovery Industry
The discovery and development of new drugs is a highly technical process with its own jargon. Even an experienced translator with a scientific background can have difficulty in understanding this…
Is Machine Translation Ever the Right Tool for the Job?
Machine translation is not an easy technology to love. But it is possible to like on occasion And no matter what, translators need to be able to discuss the issue…
Revisers: Invisible But Important
Professional translators must know how to revise. Professional translators must know how to revise, both to clean up our work before delivery and to provide this service to others. We…
Working with PDF Files, Part I: Using Adobe Reader/Acrobat
Don't be stuck with all those yellow sticky notes—learn to use and manage PDF files efficiently! Edit, comment, search and view PDF files, fill electronic forms, use electronic signatures and…
Shhh … Don’t Say That! Ethical Dilemmas for Interpreters in Health Care
Medical interpreter training often focuses on terminology and medical background knowledge, but often there is a lot more going on than words in a cross-cultural patient-provider encounter. This webinar examines…
Working with PDF Files, Part II: Tools, Tips and Techniques for Converting and Translating PDF Files
Portable Document Format (PDF) has become the de facto standard around the world. Knowing the right tools and methods to use with these files can save translators hours of tedious…
Healthcare Interpreter Certification: Just the Facts
National certification for healthcare interpreters is finally a reality. What are the benefits of becoming certified? Are you eligible to take the exam? What can you do to prepare? It's…
Careers in Translation and Interpreting
The increasing diversity of the U.S. population, the growth in international trade, and even the booming Internet have created a strong demand for professional translators and interpreters. In fact, a…
How to Blog for 1 Million Visitors: Advanced Blogging Techniques for Language Professionals
Attend this ATA webinar and become a power blogger! Learn to how to use your blog to market services, network with colleagues, and establish successful online reputation. What You Will…
Freelancing as a Remote and Distant Interpreter: Over-the-Phone and Webcast Interpreting
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 experience in distance interpreting as she…
How to Make Translators Rave About Your Company
This presentation will discuss common-sense business practices that improve the working relationship between the freelance translator and the agency. The presenter is an experienced translator who enjoys working for other…
Pricing Strategies for Translators and Interpreters
Pricing is a controversial and complex subject. It's one that all linguists need to think about very seriously. In order to make a good living in the profession that we…
Com a mão na massa: Recursos online para pesquisa e tradução inglês-português
Em uma sessão prática, vou traduzir, em tempo real, alguns trechos variados, almejando a fidelidade, a correção e a naturalidade. Os trechos serão amostras típicas de artigos de jornalismo financeiro…
Searching Primary Sources for Patent Terminology
Only new inventions can be patented, and that often leaves patent translators looking for terminology that is not yet in common use. How do you find the right words? How…
The World of Conference Interpreting
Is Conference Interpreting Right for You? Are you thinking about becoming a conference interpreter? Or are you considering getting back in the field after being away for a while? Then,…
Translating Civil Procedure from Spanish into English, Part 1
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 with the terms used in the…
Machine Translation for Translators
Translators frequently overlook the potential for machine translation to improve productivity, increase revenue, and maintain quality. It can be done, but the trick is in knowing how to do it.…
What’s in Your Kit? The Medical Translator’s Guide to Navigating Clinical Trials and Investigational Documentation
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 correspondence, CRFs, or marketing and packaging…
Translating Civil Procedure from Spanish into English, Part 2
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 (pruebas), types of judgments (sentencias), and appeals (recursos).…
Documenting Terms, Once and For All
Technical communication requires translators to find the right words for standardized terms and names of respective fields. If you've done the work once, do you really want to do it…
Tips for Navigating Your First ATA Conference
What do I do with my résumé and business cards? Why do I want to sit at the back of the room? How do I network when I don't know…
Working with Direct Clients
So you've been translating for a few years and you've decided to make this the year you up your game-move into the direct-client market, reputed to be more satisfying than…
Putting Face-to-Face Networking to Work for Your Business
Are you looking for ways to expand your translation business? Are you reluctant to spend money on strategies like online or print advertising? Does the thought of cold calling leave…
Financial Planning for Translators, Interpreters, and Owners
It's never too early or too late to start planning your financial future. Whether you are 25 or 55, setting goals for retirement is what you should be doing now.…