The Importance of Biblical References for Translators and Interpreters
What is it about? The Bible is a seminal text in the Christian culture, whose language, concepts, and imagery are inextricably woven into the fabric of many modern languages, including English and Russian. Biblical quotes and allusions are frequent in a wide variety of non-religious texts ranging from fiction to journalism and political speeches. What makes this situation…
Messenger Marketing for Freelance Translators: How to Leverage It Effectively
Harness the potential of messenger marketing to expand your client base and grow your translation business! In today's digital age, conventional marketing approaches are evolving, and mobile messenger apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, and more are becoming indispensable tools for freelance translators. In this webinar, we'll explore inbound and outbound strategies and practical techniques…
MD Networking Event
The ATA Medical Division is pleased to invite you to the first networking series event of the new year. This will be a relaxed/informal meet-up, to interact with your coworkers, make new connections, and catch up with old ones. Optionally, you can discuss any translation related topic/questions with other Medical Division members. We can share…
Q1 Leadership Summit – January 24th
Members of ATA Division Leadership Councils, Division Officers, and ATA Chapter/Affiliate Boards are invited to attend this interactive quarterly leadership summit for volunteer leaders. The quarterly summit meetings, are designed to bring ATA volunteer leaders together for sharing best practices, share updates about association business, and to grow and develop their leadership skills. The goal…
ATA TEKTalks: Translating with ChatGPT inside Trados and memoQ
Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help! Explore the pros and cons of leading language localization tools to determine which one aligns best with your needs and goals! Timed to coincide with the two-year anniversary of ATA TEKTalks, this special webinar is scheduled and designed as a hands-on micro-workshop. Participants will learn how…
SciTech Division Networking Hour
Join the Science & Technology Division (S&TD) for an hour of networking. This will be an informal meetup with non-recorded, small-group conversations where we share experiences and ideas based on an optional prompt. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, both introverts and extroverts, learn from each other, share stories, make new connections, or…
MD MED Talk with María Baker
This is part of our free webinar series. Topic: Communicative Autonomy and the Healthcare Interpreter What is communicative autonomy? As a healthcare interpreter and part of the healthcare team, what does communicative autonomy have to do with you? How does it relate to ethical principles? We will discuss these and other important questions in our…
Board of Directors Meeting February 2024
OnlineThe ATA Board of Directors meets four times a year to establish policy, develop goals and objectives, and oversee ATA's finances. Get to know ATA’s Board of Directors. This Board of Directors Meeting will be held online. View the agenda. Want to attend? All ATA members are invited to attend. Email your name and membership number…
Translating and Reviewing Medical Texts Based on Specialized Terminology
Embark on a journey into the intricacies of specializing in life sciences! Specializing in life sciences demands an in-depth grasp of crucial medical terminology, enabling the creation of content with the right precision and technical nuances for the scientific community, yet maintaining simplicity and relevance for the general audience. Linguistic intricacies, such as polysemy, animal…
Advanced Simultaneous Interpreting Strategies for Interpreters (Part 1)
Unlock your full potential in the world of conference interpreting by gaining the tools and knowledge necessary to overcome its challenges and become a highly sought-after interpreter! Are you a professional interpreter looking to take your conference interpreting skills to the next level? Look no further than this workshop on advanced simultaneous interpreting strategies from…
Preserving Interpreter Neutrality: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Advocacy
Uncover the essence of interpreter neutrality and learn to navigate the challenges of advocacy in this webinar, equipping language professionals with the insights and practical strategies needed to preserve the crucial tenets of impartiality and neutrality in interpreting. The urge to help is natural for interpreters drawn to the profession by a desire to facilitate…
GLD co-working session
Please join fellow GLD members for a Zoom co-working session dedicated to working on YOUR business. Share your objective for the session with the other participants, work on your project for an hour or so, and report back to the others at the end of the session. Please note: this event will be conducted in…
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