The SMART Approach: How Interpreters Can Prepare for an Oral Certification Exam
Certification exams are as much about good interpreting skills as about strategies. If you鈥檙e an interpreter preparing for the oral certification exam, here鈥檚 how the 鈥淪MART鈥 approach can help!
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Vetting Potential Clients
Even the best of us have been tempted by a scam. Technology has given scammers an unprecedented level of sophistication and access, making it easier than ever to be fooled. Here are some tips for fellow translators, interpreters, and language professionals to help them vet potential clients and avoid being scammed or left with unpaid invoices.
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ATA Advocacy Updates: Leading Language Organizations Oppose Executive Order 14224, Warn of Potential Consequences
ATA鈥檚 Advocacy Committee and Public Relations Committee recently worked on two major initiatives: joining other organizations to oppose Executive Order 14224, and urging President Trump, his cabinet, and members of Congress to reinstate safe pathways for interpreters who worked alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
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Read MoreFrom the President-Elect: From the Pacific to the Atlantic!
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Read MoreGetting to Know ATA鈥檚 Association Management System: Frequently Asked Questions
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Read MoreATA Advocacy Updates: ATA Urges U.S. Government to Reinstate Safe Pathways for Afghan Allies Who Served Alongside U.S. Troops as Interpreters and Translators
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Read MoreEmbracing the Part-Time Paradigm: Empowering Part-Time Professionals to Adopt the Small-Business-Owner Mentality
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Read MoreNuts and Bolts of the Online Exam
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Translator Profile: Lucy Gunderson, CT
Many of you may know Russian-into-English translator Lucy Gunderson from her leadership with the ATA Divisions Committee and the Slavic Languages Division. I had…
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Newsbriefs: March 27, 2025
ATA members keep current with this monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.
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The High Stakes of Legal Interpretation: Why You Need a Certified Court Interpreter in Colorado
Why accurate legal interpretation matters In the legal system, language accuracy is a matter of justice. Court proceedings rely on precise communication to ensure…
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