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SUMMARY:Building a Network
DESCRIPTION: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.\nWe 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 many of us find networking so hard? \nThis webinar will highlight networking best practices and good places to start to find and build a professional network. Presenters Karen Tkaczyk and Ben Karl will share advice on networking both within the confines of the current pandemic and beyond\, so you can prepare for the return to in-person events. \nWhat will you learn?\n\nWhy a network is so important\nWhere you might start building a network\nWhom to target when networking\nHow to approach people appropriately\nWhat makes online networking during a pandemic different\n\nAbout the Presenters\nBen Karl\, CT is a French> and Mandarin>English translator and copywriter based in Los Angeles. He specializes in commercial\, financial\, and marketing texts. Ben is ATA-certified (French>English). He currently serves on ATA’s Membership Committee and chairs the Translatio Standing Committee for the International Federation of Translators. \nKaren Tkaczyk\, CT is a chemist-turned freelance translator specializing in editing and scientific translation. She is ATA-certified (French>English). Early in her career\, Karen worked as a research and development chemist in Europe and a quality assurance manager for a cosmetic and medical device manufacturer in the U.S. She established McMillan Translation in 2005 and now works from her home in the Denver\, Colorado\, area. She serves as ATA secretary (2017-2021).
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CATEGORIES:Business Strategies
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SUMMARY:Does Your English Match Your Suit? How to Reflect a More Professional Image
DESCRIPTION:Learn to say what you mean with precision to reflect a more professional image to your clients.\nInterpreters 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. \nEnglish is the language of business in the United States\, and clear and concise communication is crucial for successful relationships with clients. \nJoin this webinar to learn how to overcome common pitfalls in the Spanish<>English language pair. You will tackle exercises designed to improve both written and spoken English by removing unnecessary words and confusing verbal clutter. \nYou will also learn easy techniques to overcome problematic pronunciation in English through a series of drills\, focusing on proper vocal expression\, pronunciation\, and articulation. \nIn this fast-paced\, high-energy webinar\, the presenter will help you speak and write more clearly. You will feel more professional and confident the next time you put on your business suit for a client meeting or interpreting assignment. \nWhat will you learn?\n\nHow to eliminate word waste and verbal clutter\nHow to minimize common errors for better communication skills\nHow to apply tried-and-true tricks to overcome pesky pronunciation in English\nHow to polish vocal expression\, intonation\, and articulation\nHow to stand out as a true language professional\n\nThis webinar was organized in collaboration with ATA’s Spanish Language Division. \nAbout the Presenter\nKaren Borgenheimer\, MFA\, is a classically trained\, certified interpreter and translator. She is regarded as a skilled\, insightful\, and versatile professional who is equally comfortable in the classroom\, courtroom\, or international conference. Karen obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree in Translation Studies from the University of Arkansas\, Fayetteville. She also completed doctoral coursework in Spanish Language and Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison. For nearly a decade\, Karen lived in San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Madrid)\, Spain where she taught at the Real Centro Universitario (RCU) “Maria Cristina.” During this time\, she attended the prestigious Sampere Escuela de Traductores e Intérpretes in Madrid. Upon return to the U.S.\, she studied Court and Conference Interpreting at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami.
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CATEGORIES:Interpreting
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SUMMARY:Sight for Simul
DESCRIPTION:Learn key techniques for using your sight translation skills in the simultaneous interpreting mode!\nWe 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.” \nWe thank the speaker\, skim through it\, and make some notes. What happens next is key. Do you put it aside\, close your eyes\, and just focus on the spoken words? Or do you read along\, interpreting as you go\, and adjusting to additions and deletions on the fly? \nIf you are in the former group\, this session is for you! Attend and learn key techniques to translate your sight-reading skills into the simultaneous mode. Come prepared to practice! \nSpecial Notes\n\nThis webinar is language-neutral. Some exercises will focus on Spanish\, but the majority of practice elements will work for all languages.\nThe presenter will lead mini practice sessions. Having the ability to record yourself will be beneficial but is not required.\n\nWhat will you learn?\n\nHow to skim a document to identify key elements in advance\nHow to listen and read at the same time\nHow to listen\, read\, and interpret at the same time\nHow to adjust to changes in the text\nHow to help your interpreting partner when working from a prepared text\n\nThis webinar was organized in collaboration with ATA’s Spanish Language Division. \nAbout the Presenter\nKatty Kauffman is a seasoned conference and court interpreter\, a member of both the International Association of Conference Interpreters and the American Association of Language Specialists\, and an instructor at York University’s Graduate School (Glendon MCI). \nTrained in Chile and the United States\, her extensive conference experience includes presidential summits\, general assemblies of international organizations\, and countless events for the private sector. Katty regularly provides services in person and\, more recently\, online to the U.S. Department of State\, the Organization of American States\, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean\, among others. \nIn the judicial field\, in addition to her work as a freelancer in New York\, Miami\, and the Washington\, DC metro area\, she has served on staff at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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CATEGORIES:Interpreting
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SUMMARY:Certification Exam: Online
DESCRIPTION:You must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. \nAll 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 exam is sold out or open. \nRegistration Deadline: July 28\, 2021 \n  \nImportant Requirements\nThere are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and online exams. Before you register\, make sure you have everything you need and you know what to expect. See all requirements and restrictions. \n  \nATA Members\nThe exam registration fee is $525. You can register online\, by mail\, or by fax.\nRegister Now \n  \nNon-Members\nYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee exam space will be available by the time your membership is processed. ATA membership is not refundable.\nJoin ATA
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/certification-exam-online-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Certification Exam
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210809
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Nashville\, Tennessee. All ATA members are invited to attend. \nView the Board meeting agenda \nDon’t know how a Board meeting works?\nThe Board of Directors meets four times a year to establish policy\, develop goals and objectives\, and oversee ATA finances. Listen to The ATA Podcast: Inside the ATA Board Room for a look at what happens.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership
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SUMMARY:Certification Exam: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:You must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. \nAll 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 exam is sold out or open. \nRegistration Deadline: July 23\, 2021 \n  \nImportant Requirements\nThere are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and online exams. Before you register\, make sure you have everything you need and you know what to expect. See all requirements and restrictions. \n  \nATA Members\nThe exam registration fee is $525. You can register online\, by mail\, or by fax.\nRegister Now \n  \nNon-Members\nYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee exam space will be available by the time your membership is processed. ATA membership is not refundable.\nJoin ATA
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/certification-exam-4/
LOCATION:Novi\, MI\, Novi\, MI\, 48375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification Exam
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SUMMARY:Certification Exam: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:You must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. \nAll 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 exam is sold out or open. \nRegistration Deadline: July 31\, 2021 \n  \nImportant Requirements\nThere are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and online exams. Before you register\, make sure you have everything you need and you know what to expect. See all requirements and restrictions. \n  \nATA Members\nThe exam registration fee is $525. You can register online\, by mail\, or by fax.\nRegister Now \n  \nNon-Members\nYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee exam space will be available by the time your membership is processed. ATA membership is not refundable.\nJoin ATA
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/certification-exam-5/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX
CATEGORIES:Certification Exam
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210816
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SUMMARY:MT Summit 2021
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/mt-summit-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T120000
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SUMMARY:Certification Exam: Online
DESCRIPTION:You must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. \nAll 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 exam is sold out or open. \nRegistration Deadline: August 11\, 2021 \n  \nImportant Requirements\nThere are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and online exams. Before you register\, make sure you have everything you need and you know what to expect. See all requirements and restrictions. \n  \nATA Members\nThe exam registration fee is $525. You can register online\, by mail\, or by fax.\nRegister Now \n  \nNon-Members\nYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee exam space will be available by the time your membership is processed. ATA membership is not refundable.\nJoin ATA
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/certification-exam-online-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Certification Exam
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210826
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SUMMARY:Transcreation in Video Game Localization
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to adapt creative content when localizing video games.\nFor 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. \nIn video game localization\, the player is the priority. Therefore\, translators often modify or even remove components that interfere with the player’s experience. These linguistic and non-linguistic adaptations sometimes require us to transcreate content entirely. \nJust as in other uses of transcreation\, video games aim to have the same effect on the player\, considering their culture and the language to which they are localized. \nJoin this webinar to explore how transcreation is applied to the diverse\, multilingual content of video games and how to tackle these fun but challenging projects. \nWhat will you learn?\n\nThe difference between translation\, localization\, and transcreation\nThe evolution of video game localization\nWhere transcreation might be needed in video games\nExamples of transcreation in a variety of video game content\nStrategies to use when working on projects that require transcreation\n\nAbout the Presenters\nLucio Alcaide is an Argentinian professional video game localizer. He has been in the video game industry for 7 years and helped localize several AAA games. Lucio is a Student Assistant at Introduction to Spanish Language\, English Language II\, and Commercial Translation at the School of Languages of the National University of Córdoba\, Argentina. He was a spokesperson in several college conferences and academic events related to translation. He is a project manager at Terra Localizations and is taking his first steps as a game designer and narrative writer. \nMarina Ilari\, CT is an ATA certified English>Spanish translator with over 15 years of experience in the translation profession. She has worked as a translator\, editor\, and quality assurance specialist for many companies around the world with a special focus on creative translations and video game localization. She is the chief executive officer of Terra Translations and co-host of the podcast about translation\, En Pantuflas.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/transcreation-in-video-game-localization/
CATEGORIES:Translation
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