Guide to Buying Translation Services, Part III: ATA Certification and Legal Considerations

By ATA Compass | October 1, 2024

This is the third article in a series of articles introducing the American Translators Association’s Guide to Buying Translations Services, which was created to…

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What is transcription and why does it matter?

By ATA Compass | September 25, 2024

Why audio and video transcription are important tools for translation and beyond By Olivia Caputo What do transcription and translation have in common? (Besides…

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VRI vs VSI Interpreting: A Guide for Language Service Users

By ATA Compass | September 11, 2024

By Jennifer Nielsen Today, providing language access services, whether through document translation or interpretation services, is no longer just a luxury; they are often…

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Guide to Buying Translation Services, Part II: Working with a Translator

By ATA Compass | September 2, 2024

This is the second article in a series of articles introducing the American Translators Association’s Guide to Buying Translations Services, which was created to…

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Guide to Buying Translation Services, Part I: Finding and Choosing a Translator

By ATA Compass | August 1, 2024

This is the first article in a series of articles introducing the American Translators Association’s Guide to Buying Translations Services, which was created to…

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Inclusive Language Speaks to Everyone

By ATA Compass | July 3, 2024

By Meghan McCallum When it comes to your marketing strategy, it’s important that your content speaks to as many people as possible. A powerful…

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Demystifying the Difference Between Simplified Chinese vs. Traditional Chinese 

By ATA Compass | June 27, 2024

By: Fang Sheng Simplified Chinese vs. Traditional Chinese, Mandarin vs. Cantonese⏤there are plenty of myths and misconceptions when it comes to the Chinese language.…

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How to build digital accessibility into your products and services

By ATA Compass | May 9, 2024

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day by eliminating linguistic barriers! By Gosia Wheeler May 16, 2024, marks the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Around…

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Shohei Ohtani’s Japanese interpreter under the microscope

By ATA Compass | April 19, 2024

Interpreting, ethics, and the importance of professionalism in language access By: Ben Karl, James Kirchner, Christina Guerrero-Harmon, and Jamie Hartz Given that language professionals…

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Using AI for Translation: (When) is it Safe?

By ATA Compass | April 17, 2024

By Corinne McKay If you’re a translation buyer, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz lately about the artificial intelligence/machine translation (AI/MT) boom. No…

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Which Spanish variant should you choose for your translation?

By ATA Compass | March 27, 2024

Image generated with Adobe Firefly By Molly Yurick | Compass author The Spanish language is as beautiful as it is diverse. It’s a global…

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Transform Your Site: English-Spanish Website Translation 

By ATA Compass | February 28, 2024

By Carolin Menendez | Compass author With over 559 million Spanish speakers globally, the Spanish language offers a sizeable and fast-growing customer base for…

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