Going Institutional: A Primer on Translation for International Organizations
Translating for international organizations involves a steep learning curve, but it also offers an environment of steady work and predictable income, as well as daily opportunities to be on top of world affairs and to work on assignments that make a difference.
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Heritage Speakers in Health Care Interpreting: A Case Study in Virtual Training
Two experienced trainers share some lessons learned from the efforts of a three-month training program at Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe, California, to prepare bilingual employees who are Spanish heritage speakers to enter the field of health care interpreting.
Read MoreThe Secret Sauce for Building Cohesive Teams
Though it may seem paradoxical since many of us work independently, teamwork is a critical component of a freelance translator or interpreter鈥檚 professional life.…
Read MoreFreelance Beginner Tips: The Pitfalls to Avoid
Reblogged from Hongkiat, with permission If you鈥檙e still unsure whether or not to pursue freelancing, chances are you鈥檝e contemplated what life is like as…
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Validating Translation Skills 鈥 The Oregon Example
As many states and entities seek to define standards for the translation and interpreting profession, the State of Oregon serves as a great example…
Read MoreATA Sends Open Letter to the California Assembly and Senate
California AB 2257 will be heard by California鈥檚 influential Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday, August 17. This is the last chance for the bill…
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Can You Answer these Questions about Your Translation Project? (FAQ)
This post was originally published on the听dba Plan B blog. It is reposted with permission. When you have a translation project ready to go,…
Read MoreATA Members and the CARES Act
Last week, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which is intended to mitigate…
Read MoreCommon Errors Found in the English>Spanish Certification Exam
Reblogged from The ATA Chronicle, with permission ATA certification continues to be a sought-after credential. As a way to prepare for this demanding exam,…
Read MoreFreelance Translator Survey 2020
鈥淚nteresting & fun to complete鈥, 鈥淢ost comprehensive and interesting survey so far”, 鈥淟oved it!鈥, 鈥淰ery thorough and thought-provoking鈥 are just a few of the…
Read MoreFree Training: Getting Started as a Freelance Translator
A four-week online course for beginning translators in any language combination, who want to launch and run a successful freelance business. Also for 鈥渆xperienced…
Read MoreFreelance Translators and Interpreters Need Relief
As Congress and the executive branch consider relief measures to combat the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, they must remember to include freelance…
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