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Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 2

ATA — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

This two-part webinar series is designed to support translators preparing for ATA’s English-into-Spanish certification exam. Across both sessions, experienced professionals and exam graders will share practical strategies, insights, and real-world examples to help you succeed.

This event is organized by ATA’s Spanish Language Division (SPD) and the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA).

Session 1

Exam Structure & General Preparation Strategies
Diego Mansilla
April 23

Learn about the structure of the ATA certification exam, common interference errors, and key preparation strategies—including technical aspects of the current exam format.

Session 2

Technical Strategies for the Exam
Izaskun Orkwis
April 30

Gain practical insights into how exams are graded, what errors are penalized, and how to avoid the most frequent pitfalls.

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Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 1

ATA — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

This event is organized by ATA’s Spanish Language Division (SPD) and the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA).

Session 1

Exam Structure & General Preparation Strategies
Diego Mansilla
April 23

Learn about the structure of the ATA certification exam, common interference errors, and key preparation strategies—including technical aspects of the current exam format.

Session 2

Technical Strategies for the Exam
Izaskun Orkwis
April 30

Gain practical insights into how exams are graded, what errors are penalized, and how to avoid the most frequent pitfalls.

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CLD Café: Translating “Tongzhi” – Language and Identity in Contemporary Chinese Gay Fiction

ATA — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This webinar examines the challenges of translating terms related to “tongzhi” (gay) fiction in contemporary Sinophone literature. Drawing on the presenter’s experience translating three book-length works, the session focuses on the defining characteristics of “gay” fiction—whether determined by content, authorship, or readership—and how specific translation choices shape the work’s reception in English-language contexts.

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ALD Coffee Break: Let’s Get Together

ATA — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Let’s take a break together!

Sometimes the world feels a little heavy and, in moments like these, community matters even more. Whether you’re a longtime member or simply curious to meet fellow Arabic language professionals, you are warmly welcome.

Join us for a relaxed ALD Coffee Break to connect, chat, and enjoy a moment together. Your presence will make the gathering even more meaningful.

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Educators Division Virtual Social Hour

ATA — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

This is the ATA’s Educators Division bimonthly virtual social hour. Division members are invited to attend and network with other division members, and to explore the latest developments in T&I pedagogy.

A Zoom link to join will be provided roughly 24 hours before the event.

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Post-Pandemic Sworn Translations in Italy: Challenges and Best Practices

ATA — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Participants will learn about the sworn translation process in Italy, which has become much more complicated post-pandemic.

The presentation will be in Italian.

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GovD March Networking Event

ATA — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Join the Government Division’s leadership council and division members for an informal networking session. The GovD is open to all linguists and administrators in government, at all levels—federal, state, and local. Bring your questions and experiences to share and discuss!

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Medical Division MEDTalk

ATA — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Acronyms are everywhere in medicine, and pediatrics is no exception. In fact, there are many acronyms that are unique to pediatrics because they represent conditions that children grow out of (like RDS) or issues that must be resolved in childhood (like HLHS or CDH). Join the Medical Division to learn 20+ acronyms that are used almost exclusively in pediatrics and review the concepts they represent.

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SLD March Networking Event

ATA — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The Slavic Languages Division invites you to the upcoming quarterly gathering on Zoom. Come chat with SLD colleagues about what’s going on in life and in business. The past meetups have offered members a valuable chance to catch up with each other. We hope that this one will give attendees a sense of connection and motivation going forward.

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GLD Rosenmontag Social

ATA — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Let’s get together for a Digital Social on Rosenmontag! This is meant to be a relaxed networking event. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to come prepared to share:

1. What the Karneval season is called in the place you’re most connected to, and what people traditionally call out at parades in that location.

2. Your favorite paper-based translation/interpreting resource that you keep in your office.

3. Your favorite online translation/interpreting resource.

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SciTech Division Networking Hour

ATA — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Join the Science & Technology Division for an hour of networking. This will be an informal meetup with non-recorded, small-group conversations where we share experiences and ideas based on an optional prompt. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, both introverts and extroverts, learn from each other, share stories, make new connections, or just say hello.

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CLD Café: Chinese-to-English Translation Slam

ATA — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The CLD Translation Slam is back!

Now an annual CLD tradition, we celebrate the art of translation with this year’s translation slam by showcasing three brilliant translators and CLD members going head-to-head as they each translate the same text from Chinese into English and compare notes on their processes and techniques. Hear them comment on each other’s work, and discover how each translator brings their unique skill set to the table.

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Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 2

Session 1

Session 2

Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 1

Session 1

Session 2

CLD Café: Translating “Tongzhi” – Language and Identity in Contemporary Chinese Gay Fiction

ALD Coffee Break: Let’s Get Together

Let’s take a break together!

Educators Division Virtual Social Hour

Post-Pandemic Sworn Translations in Italy: Challenges and Best Practices

GovD March Networking Event

Medical Division MEDTalk

SLD March Networking Event

GLD Rosenmontag Social

SciTech Division Networking Hour

CLD Café: Chinese-to-English Translation Slam

Division Event Calendar - �� (ATA)