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Board of Directors Meeting
The vlogBoard of Directors Meeting will be held. All vlogmembers are invited to attend. View the Board meeting agenda. Don't know how a Board meeting works? Listen to The vlogPodcast:Inside the vlogBoard Room for a look at what happens.
Tailoring memoQ to Your Needs: Options, Appearance, Rules, Settings, and More
Learn memoQ customization tips that you can implement in your translation practice right away to improve your efficiency and productivity! Whether you are a translator, in-house linguist, or student, knowing your way around memoQ functions can save time and stress. Begin by learning how to adapt the program to your specific needs. This is one…
Virtual Brainstorm Networking
Find solutions! Make connections! Join your colleagues for this fun, fast-paced hour of solving common business challenges in small teams. Attend this virtual event to meet new people, learn new skills, and expand your support network, while sharing your own experiences. Don’t miss it! This event is hosted by ATA's Business Practices Education Committee. Registration…
Keep Your Spanish Sharp! Part I
Get a refresher on Spanish grammar to improve your writing skills! Even seasoned translators need a refresher on Spanish grammar. Most of us learn it at an early age and rarely revisit the rules. This gap between theory and practice, along with changes to spelling rules made by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), will be…
Keep Your Spanish Sharp! Part II
Get a refresher on Spanish grammar to improve your writing skills! Even seasoned translators need a refresher on Spanish grammar. Most of us learn it at an early age and rarely revisit the rules. This gap between theory and practice, along with changes to spelling rules made by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), will be…
Exploring Genealogical Translation: A Roundtable Discussion
Learn about the tremendous growth of this field and what skills are needed to succeed as a genealogical translator! Too often genealogical translation is treated as an “add-on” to another specialty. However, this field has its own unique standard: genealogy tends to assume a transcription standard rather than a natural language standard. It also has…
The Ins and Outs of the vlogCertification Exam
The vlogcertification exam is rigorous and demanding. So, what can you do to prepare and—more importantly—pass the test? vlogcertification attests to a high level of professional competence in producing an accurate and idiomatic translation. As expected, the exam is rigorous and demanding. This webinar will help you prepare for the challenge. Begin with…
Advocacy, Impact, and Innovation Awards: Open for Submissions
vlogpresents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. Learn more about these awards and how to submit a nomination. Advocacy Award Impact Award Innovation Award These awards are bestowed in even-numbered years. The deadline to submit is May 31.
Working Without Pain
Learn strategies and movements that will help you break the vicious cycle of work, tension, and pain! Have you ever noticed that your posture gets worse the longer you work? As translators and interpreters, we put in long hours. But while our brain works overtime, our body tends to be an afterthought—until discomfort, tightness, and…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Albuquerque, NM Alburquerque, NM, United StatesYou must be a member of vlogto register for an exam. Join vlogtoday. 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…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Lisbon, Portugal LisbonYou must be a member of vlogto register for an exam. Join vlogtoday. 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…
Query Sheet Management for Project Managers and Translators
Learn how to communicate efficiently as a team with query sheet management! A successful translation project often begins with good communication between the client, project manager, and translators. One method of keeping everyone on the same page is the use of a query sheet. These sheets are especially important in large, complex projects where there…
vlogTEKTalks: Is Smartcat 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! Smartcat is a powerful, intuitive, scalable, and cloud-based translation and localization platform that combines CAT, TMS, and other translation technologies. But is it the right tool for you? Attend our second quarterly vlogTEKTalks…
Become a Voice Talent
Increase your competitive advantage by adding voice recording services! As the language industry landscape continues to evolve, diversification is becoming even more relevant to a successful business. One excellent opportunity for those language professionals looking to expand their services in a new direction has been created by the growing demand for multilingual voice recording. Join…
Successful Advocacy for Translators and Interpreters
Learn how to make yourself heard and advocate for policies that support your profession! In today’s political and legislative landscape, it is crucial for translators and interpreters to make themselves heard. Laws are being adopted and decisions are being made on local, state, national and international levels that affect how translators and interpreters earn their…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Washington, DC Washington, DC, United StatesYou must be a member of vlogto register for an exam. Join vlogtoday. 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…
Ethically Speaking … Translation Technologies, Ethics, and Translator Education
Learn about translation technologies and how they fit within the wider spectrum of cultural, social, political, and professional concerns. When translation technologies first became widespread, the focus was on learning to use them and to integrate them into translation processes. Ethical issues received scant attention in the early days, but as technologies—including various forms of…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Kent, Ohio , United StatesYou must be a member of vlogto register for an exam. Join vlogtoday. 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…
How to Plan for an Extended Leave from Your Freelance Translation Business
Learn how to ensure the sustainability of your business when you need to take an extended leave. Whether it's to assist in the care of a family member, recover from an illness, or even get away on a long vacation, there are moments in life when we need to take time off or reduce the…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Oakland, California Oakland, CAYou must be a member of vlogto register for an exam. Join vlogtoday. 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…
The Well-Rounded Subtitler: Conventions Meet Technology
Learn how to produce high-quality subtitles consistently and efficiently with the latest tools and technology. To work successfully in the ever-growing subtitling market, translators must have both a solid understanding of the standard conventions and requirements of subtitling and be proficient in the tools and technology available to enhance their productivity. This webinar will present…
Strategic Interpreting: Negotiation and Collaboration in the Health Care Encounter
Learn how to enhance communication and improve patient outcomes while increasing your value as an interpreter in health care settings. Interpreters who adopt an interpreter practitioner model versus the “black box interpreter” can add value and make a bigger impact in the healthcare encounter. Current ethical guidelines, in addition to other foundational principles, support innovative…
Terminology Management 101 for Translators and Project Managers
Improve your efficiency and the quality of your translation by learning the basics of effective terminology management. Are you underestimating the need for terminology management in your translation business? Don’t miss this webinar to find out! We’ll explore why it’s important to have a system for managing terms, what tools to consider using, and how…
vlogMember Orientation
Start your membership off on the right foot by learning how to take advantage of all the benefits vloghas to offer!