ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒat the New York Rights Fair and Book Expo
As chair of ATA’s Public Relations Committee, I’m always on the lookout for ways ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒcan promote its members and educate potential client industries…
Read MoreOf Translators and Librarians
This was the title of a short article I wrote a little more than 10 years ago, in 2008. The point of the article…
Read MoreMy Takeaways from Translating a Chinese Dictionary from English
Five years ago, I discovered a tragic shortage of free online Chinese>Hungarian dictionaries. I soon decided that it was my mission to fill this…
Read MoreCommon Errors Found in the English>Spanish Certification Exam
ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒcertification continues to be a sought-after credential. As a way to prepare for this demanding exam, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒhas been offering practice tests for…
Read MoreGot Assumptions? Proceed with Caution!
(The following was originally published on the blog of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators, https://najit.org/#blog.) We humans are biologically programmed to…
Read MoreGlossaries for Translators: Why You Need Them
If you haven’t made your own translation glossaries yet, you need to create one right now. You’re not just missing out, you’re doing yourself…
Read MoreNew Certified Members
Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Arabic Ahmed Elhuseiny Bedeir Kent, OH English into Chinese Chaofeng (Joseph) Li…
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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Future-Proofed Translator: What I Learned from TAUS
As language specialists, we tend to think of machine translation and artificial intelligence as the monsters under the bed. But if we’re willing to embrace these monsters, we can use them to our advantage.
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How to Successfully Tackle Translation Tests
Translation tests don’t have to be a burden. Approached the right way, they’re just great practice. When it comes to a translation test, there is a lot more being judged than your translation ability.
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Are You Getting the Most from Your ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒDirectory Profile?
To enable potential clients to make the most effective use of the Directory of Translators and Interpreters, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒmembers should strive to keep their profiles up to date. Members should also take advantage of all the Directory options that allow an individual to highlight their services.
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ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ2019 Elections: Candidate Statements
Calling all Voting members! Participating in ATA’s annual elections is your opportunity to help shape the future of the Association. Learn what this year’s candidates for ATA’s Board of Directors have to say, and remember to vote in October!
Read MoreBoard Meeting Highlights
From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ’s Board of Directors met August 3–4, 2019, in Denver, Colorado. Here are…
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