Demystifying the Difference Between Simplified Chinese vs. Traditional Chinese听
Simplified Chinese vs. Traditional Chinese, Mandarin vs. Cantonese鈴here are plenty of myths and misconceptions when it comes to the Chinese language. Many such misconceptions…
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Newsbriefs: June 27, 2024
ATA members keep current with this monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.
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Getting Your Freelance Business Ready for a Summer Slowdown
This post is a reblog, originally published in the听Slator Tool Box. It is reprinted here with permission of the author. My translation clients are…
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Interpreting and Translating for Families of Children with Multiple or Low-Incidence Disabilities: Terms to Know
There are special concerns that interpreters and translators should keep in mind when collaborating with educators and families of students with multiple or low-incidence disabilities. Preparation is key in every school meeting, so here鈥檚 an overview of some definitions and characteristics of multiple or low-incidence disabilities to help you stay prepared when working with families.
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Breaking Into Book Translation
Recently, a colleague with ample translation experience contacted me with some questions about breaking into book translations. For freelance translators, fiction and non-fiction books…
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Newsbriefs: May 30, 2024
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Narrowing Down, When You Want to Do Everything
This post is a reblog, originally published on the Training for Translators blog. It is republished here with permission of the author. How to…
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How to Build Digital Accessibility into Your Products and Services
Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day by eliminating linguistic barriers! May 16, 2024, marks the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Around the world, legal,…
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Newsbriefs: May 1, 2024
ATA members keep current with this monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.
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Adding New Services and Admitting I Was Wrong
From the Next Level team: At some point in their professional lives, many linguists consider adding a new service to their portfolio. A major…
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Resources for You: ATA鈥檚 New Model Contract for Translators
The revised ATA Model Job Contract is available online! This template-style form was developed from best practices in the industry and includes standard conditions and terms that should be defined for every job. Translators who don鈥檛 have their own contract or want to amend their current agreements can now use ATA鈥檚 version and adapt it to their own situations.
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How to Help Everyone Cross the Linguistic Bridge: Tips for Accessible Digital Translation and Interpreting
Your work as a T&I professional touches many, including individuals with disabilities. By adding accessibility checks to your process, you鈥檒l be helping everyone cross the linguistic bridge.
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