Revisiting the “Poverty Cult” 20 Years On

By The ATA Chronicle | May 18, 2016

A fork in the road for the translation and interpreting profession in 1996 led to a change in the dynamics in the translation world. Its effects are felt to this day.

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Roads Less Taken: Beyond the “UN6”

By The ATA Chronicle | May 18, 2016

I’m a firm believer that any language can rise to any occasion—it only takes the genius of an author, or a translator, to make this magic occur.

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The Mother-Tongue Principle: Hit or Myth?

By The ATA Chronicle | May 18, 2016

It’s difficult to espouse the “mother-tongue principle” if it’s not at all clear what a “native speaker” or a “mother tongue” actually is.

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How to Spice Up Your Translation

By The ATA Chronicle | May 18, 2016

It’s our job to find a balance between using the source text and still producing an original, well-written translation.

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The Art of Speaking Boldly

By The ATA Chronicle | March 21, 2016

Learning to be a bold speaker can help you develop your business, whether you are talking to a fellow volunteer at a local event, presenting to your local chamber of commerce, or meeting with a potential client.

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Adventures in Remote Interpreting at a Rural Hospital

By The ATA Chronicle | March 21, 2016

This is the story of how a hospital in the rural area of South Lake Tahoe, California, is improving the range of its services by implementing an innovative remote interpreting system.

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How to Find and Approach Your Ideal Clients through LinkedIn

By The ATA Chronicle | March 21, 2016

LinkedIn is one of the handiest tools to identify and research prospects before contacting them. The success you have with finding new contacts and prospects will depend on your ability to truly understand your target market and to use the search filters LinkedIn provides to your advantage.

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The International Human Rights Arena as an Area of Opportunity 
for Language Professionals

By The ATA Chronicle | March 21, 2016

The international human rights arena is desperate for qualified specialist translators and interpreters.

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Call for Nominations: ATA Directors

By The ATA Chronicle | January 15, 2016

Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!

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2015 ATA Honors and Awards Recipients

By The ATA Chronicle | January 14, 2016

And the winners are…

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Do You Have an Emergency Business Plan?

By The ATA Chronicle | January 14, 2016

The first step in developing a plan is admitting that there’s eventually going to be a problem.

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Client Satisfaction Surveys for Freelance Translators

By The ATA Chronicle | January 14, 2016

Satisfied clients typically become loyal clients. Finding out what satisfies them can help your business succeed.

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