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.…
The ATA Mentoring Program
Get the Support You Need ATA’s Mentoring Program offers matching services to members at different stages in their career. Mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program. Learn more.…
Translating Financial Statements from Around the Spanish-Speaking World into English
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 countries is included. What Will You…
CAT Tools: Friend or Foe-The Business Aspects of Owning a CAT Tool
A Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tool may seem like a logical purchase for your business, but will the return on the investment really be worth the expense? Watch this webinar…
Customizing Texts in Russian to English Translation
Have you ever translated a text from Russian to English that you could never get to "sound right"? No matter how many hours you spent on editing and revising, the…
Smoking Guns: Looking for Evidence and Overcoming Hurdles in Legal Document Review and Translation
Working as a translator in the field of intellectual property can be both daunting and rewarding all in the same day. The sheer volume of documents that require review, and…
The Use of Customized Corpora to Improve Translation Accuracy
There are numerous collections of corpora online, many available as free downloads. Yet, nothing beats developing your own and making it part of your translation routine. The result? More precise…
Translating for the Pharmaceutical Industry: Resources and Translation Strategies for Translators
When translating for clinical trials in the drug research industry, it is essential to understand the linguistic style and types of documentation in addition to the terminology. Watch this webinar…