American Translators Association
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ATA TEKTalks: Human-Inspired Term Extraction with Sketch Engine
Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help! This webinar offers a practical introduction to Sketch Engine and explores how it can support freelance translators, in-house linguists, language services providers, and students alike—whether you’re looking to streamline your workflow, sharpen your linguistic insights, or expand your client base. Sketch Engine is an online text…
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How AI Search Is Reshaping User Behavior and SEO: Key Insights for Translators
Discover how AI-powered search engines are changing user behavior and SEO strategies, and what it means for translators and agencies navigating this evolving digital landscape. The growing popularity of AI-powered search engines like SearchGPT, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot is fundamentally changing user behavior. At the same time, more and more website owners are reporting a…
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Digital Marketing for Translators, Part 3: SEO Essentials To Get Found Online
Learn how you can organically position your freelance business online. Would you like clients to find you online when they search for translation, localization, and interpreting services in your language pairs and specialties? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can help you achieve that — and no, it’s not a kind of magic. It’s a combination of…
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Preparing Effectively for ATA’s Russian-to-English Certification Exam
Get a clear roadmap to ATA certification success in this practical webinar focused on the Russian>English exam, featuring real test examples, grading criteria, and expert strategies to help you pass on the first try. Interested in ATA certification but don't know where to start? This webinar will help you prepare for the exam, using examples…
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Student Translation Award: Submission Deadline
ATA awards a grant-in-aid to a student for a literary or sci-tech translation or translation-related project. The project, which may be derived from any facet of translation studies, should result in a project with post-grant applicability, such as a publication, a conference presentation, or teaching materials. Computerized materials are ineligible, as are dissertations and theses.…
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School Outreach Contest Deadline
Share your passion with the next generation and you could win a free registration to the ATA Annual Conference. ATA's School Outreach Program encourages professional translators and interpreters to visit classrooms—in person or virtually, anywhere in the world, to any age group—and share their passion for language with students. We make it easy by offering…
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Writing Translation Content Posts – The Why and How
Discover how to turn translation content writing into a strategic, rewarding routine that boosts your visibility, engages your audience, and keeps your ideas flowing. In this webinar, the speaker will explore the marketing advantages of producing content articles and provide tips for writing and publishing informational posts. He will discuss the process of finding topics,…
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Board of Directors Meeting
The 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 meeting will be held online and is closed. Minutes will be made available to members once they are approved. View the Agenda. Learn how a Board meeting…
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Certification Exam: In-Person
Albuquerque, NM Alburquerque, NM, United StatesATA Membership Required You must be an ATA member to register for the ATA Certification exam. ATA membership is not refundable. Join ATA Note: Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee space will be available by the time your membership is processed. Registration Deadline: The deadline to register for this exam is…
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From Securitization to Tokenization: What FinTech Translators Need to Know
Gain the knowledge you need to confidently translate and interpret the language of tokenization, a fast-growing area reshaping financial markets and redefining key concepts in structured finance. As financial systems embrace blockchain technology, translators and interpreters are increasingly expected to navigate the evolving language of fintech. This webinar is designed to give you a practical…
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Virtual Brainstorm Networking
Find solutions and make connections during this networking event for translators and interpreters. Join your colleagues for this fun, fast-paced hour of solving common business challenges in small teams. Attend this virtual networking event to meet new people, learn new skills, and expand your support network, while sharing your own experiences. Don’t miss it! Registration…
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Land the Job: Strategies for Interpreters and Translators (Part 1)
Gain practical tools and expert guidance tailored to help language professionals succeed in today’s competitive job market. This three-part webinar series is designed to equip interpreters and translators with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to navigate the modern job market. Each part will provide practical, industry-specific guidance on résumé writing, job searching, and personal…
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ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Learn all about the benefits of ATA membership! Whether you are considering joining ATA as a new member or are a longtime member needing a refresher on all the benefits ATA has to offer, this free event is for you. ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. There are so many…
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Planning a Book Translation
Are you a literary translator, or are you hoping to break into literary translation? Learn how to look out for yourself and impress your client. For freelancers taking on book-length translations, good planning is critical. By setting up a detailed timeline and clear expectations from the start, you can look out for future you and…
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Basics of Immunology for Translators and Interpreters
Looking to boost your confidence in immunology-related translation and interpreting? This webinar is your shortcut to mastering the essentials. This webinar is designed to help you clearly understand the core concepts of immunology—knowledge that is crucial for accurate and confident translation and interpreting. In 2025, immunology has become one of the most in-demand fields in…
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Meet the Candidates for the ATA Election
Shape the future of your association and your profession by taking part in this year's election! ATA will hold its regularly scheduled election at the upcoming ATA 66th Annual Conference in Boston, October 22–25, 2025. If you are unable to attend, here's your opportunity to get to know the candidates before you cast your vote.…
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Freelancer Retirement Planning: U.S. Accounts and Exit Tips
Wondering how to retire as a self-employed freelancer with a global life? This webinar gives you a clear roadmap to U.S. retirement planning, savings strategies, and exit tax considerations tailored to translators, interpreters, and digital nomads. Many freelance translators and interpreters in the U.S. face a daunting question: how to prepare for retirement when your…
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Deep Dive Networking: Personal Branding for Language Professionals
Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic! We will discuss personal branding to show who you are as a language professional. Bring your questions, ideas, and insights to share. Registration is free and open to ATA members only. Due to the interactive nature of…
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Land the Job: Strategies for Interpreters and Translators (Part 2)
Gain practical tools and expert guidance tailored to help language professionals succeed in today’s competitive job market. This three-part webinar series is designed to equip interpreters and translators with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to navigate the modern job market. Each part will provide practical, industry-specific guidance on résumé writing, job searching, and personal…
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ATA 66th Annual Conference
Westin Boston Seaport Hotel 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, United StatesCelebrate your passion and profession at ATA66! Dedicated translators and interpreters come from all over the world to share their unique experiences while building relationships in a supportive and generous community. They come to invest in themselves and their future as professional language services providers. Celebrate with 1,200 translators and interpreters from over 60 countries…
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Certification Exam: In-Person
Boston, MA Boston, MA, United StatesATA Membership Required You must be an ATA member to register for the ATA Certification exam. ATA membership is not refundable. Join ATA Note: Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee space will be available by the time your membership is processed. Registration Deadline: The deadline to register for this exam was…
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Board of Directors Meeting
Westin Boston Seaport Hotel 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, United StatesThe 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. Want to attend this meeting? This Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Boston, Massachusetts. All ATA members are invited to attend. Email your name and membership…
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From Blah to Beautiful: How to Make Social Media Graphics that Pop with Canva
Learn how to transform dull social media posts into eye-catching, on-brand content in this fun, hands-on webinar. Is your social media presence looking a little… blah? Join us for a fun, interactive webinar where you’ll discover how to transform your social media content from ordinary to wow using Canva. We’ll walk through practical techniques, share…
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Business Questions We All Have
There are some business questions we all keep asking. Learn how to get answers. As freelance language professionals, we often feel highly confident in our language skills but less comfortable with the business side of a language career. ATA’s Business Practices Online Community exists so we can share questions, concerns, answers, and support. Find out…
