Purchase Orders Revisited

By The Savvy Newcomer | December 8, 2020

This post originally appeared on the blog My Words for a Changeand it is republished with permission. Way back in 2015, I asked my…

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The Power of Social Media

6 Reasons to Subtitle Your Social Media Videos for Better Engagement

By vlogCompass | December 3, 2020

By Molly Yurick Updated: January 6, 2025 I’ve been a subtitler and translator for well over a decade, working with streaming giants like Netflix…

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Meet GPT-3, the Latest Natural-Language System

By ATA | December 1, 2020

GPT-3, the latest natural-language system, generates tweets, pens poetry, summarizes email, answers trivia questions, learns language by analyzing online texts, and even writes its…

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First Native American Poet to Serve as U.S. Poet Appointed to Rare Third Term

By ATA | December 1, 2020

Joy Harjo, the first Native American poet to serve as U.S. poet laureate, has been reappointed to a rare third term by the Library…

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Oxford English Dictionary Word of the Year Expanded for “Unprecedented” 2020

By ATA | December 1, 2020

The Oxford Languages 2020 Word of the Year campaign looks a little different this time around. This year has seen so many seismic events…

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How ‘Deaf Broadway’ Is Making Musical Theater Loud and Clear

By ATA | December 1, 2020

Deaf actor and director Garrett Zuercher established the theater collective Deaf Broadway in March with the goal of providing unprecedented visual language access to…

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Australian Government Used Google Translate for COVID-19 Messaging

By ATA | December 1, 2020

Documents have revealed Australia’s Department of Home Affairs used Google Translate rather than official translators to communicate with multicultural communities at the beginning of…

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Six International Language Associations to Join

By The Savvy Newcomer | December 1, 2020

Language associations are a great way to connect with people of different backgrounds who share a similar appreciation for learning foreign languages. By joining…

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Newsbriefs: December, 1, 2020

By ATA | December 1, 2020

In This Issue: Renew for 2021, Upcoming Webinars, Free Monthly Webinar, Payment Confirmation, Division Membership, vlogin NML Broadcast, How to Contact ATA, The vlogChronicle, and more.

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Becoming a Legal Translator

By The Savvy Newcomer | November 24, 2020

This post originally appeared on Capital Translationsand it is republished with permission. Unless you have studied Law, it is rather tricky to know how…

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Should I Market My Translation or Interpreting Services on Social Media?

By The vlogChronicle | November 20, 2020

Translators and interpreters raise this question pretty frequently. But here’s the thing. If you’re planning to market your business on social media, keep in mind that it’s a long-term strategy. The more you show up and the more authentically you engage, the more you’ll get out of the social media platform(s) you choose for your business.

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Language for the Good of All: vlogMembers Make a Difference in the National Language Service Corps

By ATA | November 20, 2020

Volunteers for the National Language Service Corps (NLSC), a U.S. Department of Defense program authorized by Congress, provide linguistic expertise and cultural competencies across the entire federal government. Learn what three vlogmembers have to say about their experiences working with NLSC and why you should consider signing up.

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