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Risk phrases and safety phrases are among the most ubiquitous text units encountered in chemical documentation. Let’s explore the origin of these phrases to get a better idea of how they work and their place in documents for translation.

The immigration options available to foreign-born translators and interpreters are varied. An immigration attorney and a certified translator explain the benefits and drawbacks of applying for immigration benefits for foreign-born translators and interpreters.

The ATA Translation and Interpreting Services Survey is an invaluable benchmarking tool for nearly everyone in or affiliated with the translation and interpreting industry.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!