American Translators Association
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 Board of Directors Meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. All ATA members are invited to attend. View the Board meeting agenda.…
Ethics in Remote Simultaneous Interpreting
Join this webinar to learn about the emerging ethical dilemmas in RSI, how to avoid the pitfalls involved, and how to capitalize on the new opportunities! The rise of Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI) and other forms of video remote interpreting has transformed the interpreting landscape, creating new opportunities and ethical dilemmas for practitioners. In fact,…
Translating & Interpreting the Future: Empowering Professionals to Innovate and Thrive
OnlineThis ATA 2023 virtual conference features presentations from four industry- and thought-leading presenters who will share their experience, knowledge, and insight into the present landscape and future horizons for translation and interpreting. Here are the sessions you will view: Keynote Presentation: AI, NMT, ChatGPT, and Little ol' Me: How AI Will Continue to Change Our…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Kent, Ohio , United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All 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…
Questions Before Accepting an Interpreting Project
Ensure a smooth communication with the client before the event and let them help you sound your best in the languages of your audience! Well begun is half done as the saying goes. And what better way to begin an interpreting project than to be well-informed about the project parameters and what’s expected of you?…
Whisper Interpreting: Skills, Strategies and Pitfalls
Want to improve your whispering and tour guide interpreting skills? Look no further than this upcoming webinar to take your craft to the next level! Mastering whisper and tour-guide ('bidule') interpreting, in the absence of a booth and in situations where time is of the essence, are key skills for a professional interpreter. Attendees will…
Machine Translation Post-Editing
What does machine translation post-editing involve? Come and learn what skills you need to develop to make MTPE work for you. During this workshop, we'll delve into important definitions such as the difference between full post-editing and light post-editing. You'll also gain insights into the specific skills that a post-editor should possess, which overlap but…
Taking Control of Your Business
Learn the basic metrics that you, as a freelance translator, should be monitoring in your business on (at least) a weekly basis. If you don't measure, you can't manage. As owners of a translation business, even a one-person business, we cannot afford not to monitor key areas. Even if we get bored with the numbers…
Health Care Equity and Language Access in Indigenous Populations
Join this webinar to explore the particularities of working with the most widely spoken Indigenous Central American languages in the Bay Area. We'll also discuss the current realities speakers of these languages face regarding equity in language access to health care. Navigating the American medical system is, to say the least, a headache - and…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Washington, DC Washington, DC, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All 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…
Integrate ChatGPT in Your Workflow to Boost Productivity
Discover how ChatGPT can revolutionize your language business. Stay ahead of the game by learning about efficient prompt engineering and other crucial considerations. Generative AI has captivated the world in record time. Are you curious about its impact on your language business? Attend this webinar to stay ahead of the disruption and harness its potential.…
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Come get a refresher on all the benefits of your ATA membership! ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even longtime members might not be aware of everything ATA has to offer! Find out what you've been missing! During this FREE, fun, and informative session,…
Preparation for the Spanish>English Certification Exam
Are you looking to elevate your career and stand out in the competitive translation market? Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to boost your career! Join our workshop and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel on ATA’s certification exam. Take the first step toward becoming an ATA-certified translator by enrolling today!…
Professional Partnerships for Interpreters
Discover how forging professional partnerships can advance your business. Interpreters are communicators. However, we could find ourselves limiting our communication to our clients and colleagues. In this webinar, we’ll look at the benefits of expanding our professional network and forging partnerships with professionals from other domains. You will learn: How to see when partnering needs…
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…
Certification Exam: In-Person
San Diego, CAYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All 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…
After Translation, Before Delivery: Editing and Proofreading for Translators
Would you like to improve your proofreading skills? Get ready to gain valuable insights and practical tips that can be implemented immediately. Unlock the power of editing and proofreading and take your skills to new heights. Join this virtual workshop designed exclusively for translators seeking to elevate their editing and proofreading skills. This language-neutral session…
Essential Steps for Starting and Staying in the Translation Business
Discover the most useful tips and tricks to help you get through your first year as a freelance translator and beyond. Being a translator is a long-distance race, and getting started is quite an undertaking. Your expectations can take you to heaven or hell. Knowing the market, the client's needs, and how to meet them…
Board of Directors Meeting
The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 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. The location of this Board of Directors Meeting is at The Westin Seattle. View the August 2023 Board meeting agenda. Want to attend? All ATA members are invited…
Church Interpreting: The Who, What, How, and Why
Attend this webinar to learn about the growing field of church interpreting. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the opportunities and skill requirements and whether it’s a specialty you want to pursue! Church interpreting is a strange and unknown practice to many professional interpreters. In fact, the most common question asked of church interpreters…
ATA TEKTalks: Is LSP.expert the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! LSP.expert is a tool for translators, small language services companies, and interpreters that helps you manage jobs, clients, invoices, expenses, vendors, time spent, and more. Attend our third quarterly ATA TEKTalks webinar for an…
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Come get a refresher on all the benefits of your ATA membership! ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even longtime members might not be aware of everything ATA has to offer! Find out what you've been missing! During this FREE, fun, and informative session,…
The Ins and Outs of Machine Translation in Trados Studio
Ready to make machine translation work for you in Trados Studio? Machine translation (MT) has been around for several years and computer-assisted translation tools like Trados Studio have evolved and adapted to integrate MT offerings. This is why it’s essential for users to clearly understand the MT features offered in their tools to make the…
LGBTQIA+ Terminology and the Law for Translators and Interpreters
Join this webinar to expand your linguistic and cultural proficiency and contribute to your professional growth as a translator or interpreter in the ever-evolving landscape of LGBTQIA+ legal and health care matters. Whether it's in a court of law or a child custody, divorce, child support, or discrimination case, or in a health care setting…