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- [When the Seal Disappears:  Ukrainian Digital Documents in Legal Translation and Immigration Practice](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/when-the-seal-disappears-ukrainian-digital-documents-in-legal-translation-and-immigration-practice/) - For displaced Ukrainians navigating foreign legal systems, Diia-generated records are often the only accessible proof of identity, civil status, or education. However, foreign institutions routinely reject them for lacking seals, signatures, or recognizable authentication. This article examines what these documents are, why paper alternatives are frequently unavailable, and what translators must understand to handle them professionally.
- [Medical Device Localization: When Every Word Affects Patient Safety](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/medical-device-localization-when-every-word-affects-patient-safety/) - Medical device localization extends beyond terminology and translation accuracy. This article examines how software interfaces, instructions for use, and consistency influence usability, regulatory compliance, and patient safety, and what translators must understand to mitigate these risks.
- [Before AI Touches the Target Text: A Verification Chain for ATA Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/before-ai-touches-the-target-text-a-verification-chain-for-ata-members/) - ATA members already know that fluent language can still be wrong. AI raises the stakes because an output can sound polished while missing a source-text qualification, choosing the wrong term, flattening register, exposing confidential material, or introducing a detail that never appeared in the source. The practical response is neither blanket rejection nor automatic trust. Translators and interpreters need a verification chain that defines where AI can assist, what evidence a reviewer checks, and who owns the final linguistic decision.
- [Written Sign Languages: SignWriting and Other Attempts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/written-sign-languages-signwriting-and-other-attempts/) - This article presents three different attempts to create a writing system for sign languages and discusses the challenges and the necessity of such efforts.
- [ATA Advocacy at Work: An Update from the Advocacy Committee](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-advocacy-at-work-an-update-from-the-advocacy-committee/) - For translators, interpreters, and language services providers, ATA’s Advocacy Committee has focused heavily on protecting human expertise against indiscriminate technology implementation and defending the rights of language professionals. The following are some of the initiatives at the center of our focus: Drafted letter in support of interpreters in North Carolina: ATA responded to a call
- [ATA 2026 Elections Update: Final Slate of Candidates](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-2026-elections-update-final-slate-of-candidates/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections online in October to fill the following positions: Treasurer (one position for a one-year term) Director (three positions, each for a three-year term) The final list of candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee are listed below. (Note: Article VII, Section 2, d.2, of ATA’s Bylaws
- [From the President-Elect: California Dreamin’— ATA67 Is Weeks Away](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-california-dreamin-ata67-is-weeks-away/) - Ben Karl president-elect@atanet.org As you read this message, we’ll be working to tie a bow on what’s shaping up to be one of our most exciting annual conferences in recent years. And need I mention it’ll be over Halloween weekend? So, bring your best costume (optional) and your fun and festive spirit (these are mandatory)
- [From the President: Staying the Course](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-staying-the-course/) - Andy Benzo president@atanet.org An expert sailor understands that a good voyage is about more than fair winds and calm seas. It’s about a clear destination, steady hands at the wheel, and the discipline to stay the course when the conditions change. That picture has stayed with me these past few months. As the environment around
- [Eligibility Requirements for ATA’s Certification Exam: Where Did They Come From and Where Did They Go?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/eligibility-requirements-for-atas-certification-exam-where-did-they-come-from-and-where-did-they-go/) - By Geoff Koby Today, all individual ATA members are eligible to take ATA’s certification exam in any of the available language pairs. That is, the only “eligibility requirement” is ATA membership. Those who pass must also continue to be ATA members in good standing to remain certified. Even more broadly, the recommended practice test (one
- [From Volunteer Translator to Humanitarian Language Work: Supporting Multilingual Communication at the American Red Cross](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/from-volunteer-translator-to-humanitarian-language-work-supporting-multilingual-communication-at-the-american-red-cross/) - Volunteer translators at the American Red Cross help deliver critical information—such as emergency alerts and messages about lifesaving resources and blood donations—in multiple languages. They play a vital role in strengthening multilingual communication and ensuring that lifesaving messages reach diverse communities across the United States.
- [Translation Scams Reloaded](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/translation-scams-reloaded/) - Taking steps to safeguard your identity and minimize the risk from scammers is not as difficult as it sounds, but it takes diligence.
- [Introducing the ATA Learning Hub!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/introducing-the-ata-learning-hub/) - Created by ATA’s leadership and experienced professionals, the ATA Learning Hub will offer relevant, high-quality education that gives professionals the tools they need to improve their core skills in technology, ethics, and leadership. The ATA Learning Hub will provide you with learning pathways that are easy to access and asynchronous. Participants can expect to learn
- [Standing Firm for Translation Quality in the AI Age](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/standing-firm-for-translation-quality-in-the-ai-age/) - AI isn’t going away; it’s now firmly embedded in translation workflows. Particularly in the clinical and regulatory sectors, heightened expectations for the speed and scale of our tasks are forcing us to design new workflows. Today, it’s less a question of whether to use AI, but how agencies, translators, and subject matter experts can work together to ensure that quality and fitness for purpose remain our guiding principles, particularly when we’re providing certified translations with our company’s name on them.
- [Accept No Imitations! How to Get the Most Out of AI Language Tools](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/accept-no-imitations-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-ai-language-tools/) - It’s like a dream—artificial intelligence can produce a text or translation within seconds. But this text is produced by statistics, not semantics. And as in dreams, there’s no guarantee that it’s true or even makes sense. Recognize the limitations and use the technology wisely.
- [California Court Interpreters: When Certification Gaps Put Justice at Risk](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/california-court-interpreters-when-certification-gaps-put-justice-at-risk/) - California’s judicial data shows court interpreter shortages disrupting operations, straining certified interpreter pipelines, and increasing reliance on provisional coverage and agency-placed professional interpreters.
- [“I Almost Passed!”: ATA Exam Reviews](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/i-almost-passed-ata-exam-reviews/) - By Geoff Koby So, you took ATA’s certification exam. You did pretty well, you think, and then you got your results—Failed. Darn! Even though you knew the overall pass rate was under 20%, you thought you nailed it. But wait! You almost passed—19 points on one passage and 20 points on another, which is close
- [ATA Advocacy Hard at Work: Update on Wisconsin Assembly Bill 377](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-advocacy-hard-at-work-update-on-wisconsin-assembly-bill-377/) - In July 2025, ATA and other organizations wrote letters to Wisconsin state lawmakers in response to Assembly Bill 377, which sought to establish English as the official state language and allow the use of AI-powered tools in lieu of human interpreters in the courtroom. The letters warned that proposing to use AI in place of
- [ATA 2026 Elections: Slate of Candidates Announced](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-2026-elections-slate-of-candidates-announced/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections online in October to fill the following positions: Treasurer (one position for a one-year term) Director (three positions, each for a three-year term) The candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee are listed on the right. (Note: Article VII, Section 2, d.2) of ATA’s Bylaws states
- [From the President-Elect: Working to Make ATA67 Our Best Conference Yet](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-working-to-make-ata67-our-best-conference-yet/) - Ben Karl president-elect@atanet.org In my last column, I said that hundreds of hours had already been spent planning ATA67. I’m not exaggerating when I say that as of the publication of this column, hundreds more have been spent coordinating and planning to make ATA67 an amazing, educational, and fun conference for everyone. More than just
- [From the President: Winds of Change](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-winds-of-change/) - Andy Benzo president@atanet.org There’s a phrase I carry with me, one my father used to say whenever life felt uncertain: We cannot stop the wind, but we can adjust our sails. I find myself returning to those words often these days, because if there’s one thing that defines this moment in our profession, it’s change.
- [Process-Oriented Human-Centric AI-Enabled Translation (PHAT): Empowering Translation Professionals with ChatGPT](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/process-oriented-human-centric-ai-enabled-translation-phat-empowering-translation-professionals-with-chatgpt/) - This article discusses Process-oriented Human-centric AI-enabled Translation (PHAT), a practical framework for using ChatGPT under professional human control. It explains how ChatGPT can create and apply project-specific resources, including bilingual termbases, translation style guides, translation memories, and quality assurance reports. It also shows how these resources, after expert validation by a human translation professional, can support human “from-scratch” translation, customized machine translation, editing, post-editing, and quality assurance. PHAT offers a way for translation professionals to use ChatGPT not as a replacement but as a tool that can elevate translation work.
- [What Dragon Con Taught Me about Conference Networking](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/what-dragon-con-taught-me-about-conference-networking/) - I didn’t fully grasp how fun and infectious ribbon trading could be until I attended the Dragon Con convention and experienced it for myself. I decided then and there that I would start this tradition at ATA’s Annual Conference. And I did. However, a tradition requires everyone to participate. I’m not going to become the lone ribbon girl. We ALL need to bring ribbons and trade with each other. Let’s turn this into a sustainable activity that becomes a tradition that lasts for years to come!
- [Building Bridges: Working in Mixed Sign and Spoken Language Interpreter Teams](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/building-bridges-working-in-mixed-sign-and-spoken-language-interpreter-teams/) - The landscape of conference interpreting is evolving, and one of the most significant developments in recent years has been the growing collaboration between sign language and spoken language interpreters. As our profession becomes more inclusive and the Deaf community gains greater visibility in international forums, understanding how to work effectively in mixed teams is no longer optional—it’s essential.
- [From Regional Dialogue to Global Alignment: Standards as a Strategic Tool for the T&I Professions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/from-regional-dialogue-to-global-alignment-standards-as-a-strategic-tool-for-the-ti-professions/) - For countries, associations, and professionals alike, the challenge is no longer whether standards matter, but how to integrate them meaningfully into professional practice. By initiating thoughtful national conversations and embracing incremental alignment with standards principles, the T&I professions can build a future defined by trust, credibility, and shared excellence, regardless of geography.
- [Did You Know that ATA Offers Language Access Cards for LEP Individuals?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/did-you-know-that-ata-offers-language-access-cards-for-lep-individuals/) - ATA’s Public Relations Committee has created Language Access Cards for limited-English-proficient (LEP) individuals to exercise their right to a translator or interpreter. The committee felt that with the many challenges to language access, it was important for ATA to speak up and speak out, not only for its members but for the communities we serve!
- [From the President-Elect: Heading Back to the City by the Bay](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-heading-back-to-the-city-by-the-bay/) - Ben Karl president-elect@atanet.org Ten years ago, I attended my very first ATA conference in beautiful San Francisco, at the very same hotel we’ll be in this year. It was a very different time for me then: I had been freelancing for three years but wasn’t yet sold on this group I’d heard about called the
- [From the President: Plotting the Course in Uncharted Waters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-plotting-the-course-in-uncharted-waters/) - Andy Benzo president@atanet.org We’re not drifting with change; we’re setting direction, grounded in the human expertise that defines our profession. Taking Our Bearings We’re experiencing a pivotal moment in our profession, one that calls for adaptation, clarity, responsibility, and proactive shaping of the future. The changes happening in our field are real. You can see
- [T&I News Clips from the Latest ATA Newsbriefs](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ti-news-clips-from-the-latest-ata-newsbriefs/) - Every month, ATA members keep current with ATA Newsbriefs, an e-newsletter providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world. Members will also find important announcements related to ATA activities and events. The following articles appeared in the most recent issue: China Approves “Ethnic Unity” Law Requiring Minorities to Learn Mandarin BBC (3/12/26)
- [How Are Practice Tests Graded?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-are-practice-tests-graded/) - By Holly Mikkelson If you’ve taken a practice test, or are planning to, you’ve probably wondered how they’re graded. In this column, I’ll provide a step-by-step description of how graders approach practice tests. It’s based on my own experience over the past decades, plus that of other graders who have discussed their methods. We’re all
- [ATA Elections 2026: Call for Nominations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-elections-2026-call-for-nominations/) - The 2026 Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is pleased to announce the call for nominations from ATA’s membership to fill the following positions: Treasurer (one position for a one-year term). Director (three positions, each for a three-year term). The elections will be held online. Voting members will be sent their proxy voting information in early
- [ATA67 Call for Speakers Deadline Extended to March 20th!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata67-call-for-speakers-now-open/) - We’re excited to announce the call for session proposals for ATA’s 67th Annual Conference, October 28-31, 2026, in San Francisco, California! Speaking at an ATA Annual Conference is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. You’ll gain recognition as an industry leader by sharing your expertise with your T&I colleagues. Submit Your Proposal by March 20, 2026!
- [Thank You Sponsors and Exhibitors!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/thank-you-sponsors-and-exhibitors-5/) - ATA wishes to thank all our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make ATA66 such a success! ATA66 Sponsors Gold Wordfast www.wordfast.com Wordfast is the world’s leading provider of translation memory software for any platform. We offer: Wordfast Classic, an MS Word-based desktop TM tool; Wordfast Pro, a standalone desktop TM tool; Wordfast Anywhere, a
- [In Memoriam: Leticia Molinero](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/in-memoriam-leticia-molinero/) - Leticia Molinero, a longtime ATA member, died on January 7, 2026. Leticia worked as a professional translator for over four decades. An ATA-certified English>Spanish translator, she also worked in French>Spanish and Spanish>English. Born in Argentina, she earned an MA in philosophy from the University of Buenos Aires. After moving to the U.S., she studied communications
- [From the President: Charting the Course Ahead](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-charting-the-course-ahead/) - Andy Benzo president@atanet.org The seismic impact of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed how we work and how we see our own value. As AI reshapes language services and raises real questions about our role, having a clear sense of direction feels more important than ever. Leadership in this moment means reinforcing what truly matters: our
- [Utopia vs. Reality: A Win-Win Approach to Vendor Management](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/__trashed/) - An experienced translator shares insights on how effective vendor management practices are crucial to ensuring a positive partnership environment and promoting real changes in the language industry.
- [Profile of ATA’s 2025 School Outreach Contest Winner: Diana Lara](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/profile-of-atas-2025-school-outreach-contest-winner-diana-lara/) - Diana Lara, this year’s ATA School Outreach Contest winner, gave an interactive presentation on translation and interpreting to the “Spanish 6—Translation” students at El Paso High School in El Paso, Texas.
- [A Terminology-Based Approach to Mastering Medical Translation and Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/a-terminology-based-approach-to-mastering-medical-translation-and-interpreting/) - Understanding medical terminology through etymology and word formation empowers translators and interpreters to work with precision, reduce errors, and enhance confidence when navigating English-to-Spanish medical texts. This article builds on the principles discussed during the author’s ATA65 session, enriched with deeper linguistic context and further examples based on classical morphology, register discordance, and the evolutionary paths of Latin and Greek terms across English and Spanish.
- [Safeguarding the Three C’s of the Human Mind: Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Consciousness](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/safeguarding-the-three-cs-of-the-human-mind-critical-thinking-creativity-and-consciousness/) - AI is fascinating. It’s astonishingly convenient. And it’s this very convenience that should make us stop and think. AI is not the enemy of humanity; it’s our mirror. It reflects what we value, what we automate, and what we are willing to surrender. Let’s use it wisely, with humility and purpose, and not in pursuit of mere convenience but in defense of what makes us human.
- [2025 Honors and Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/2025-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft.
- [Why Isn’t My Language Tested?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/why-isnt-my-language-tested/) - By Holly Mikkelson and Larry Bogoslaw You may have read the list of language pairs available for ATA certification and wondered why your language isn’t included. ATA’s Language Services Directory lists translators in dozens of languages, but it’s not possible to become certified in all of them. We on the Certification Committee often receive inquiries
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-certified-members-25/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! English into Polish Emil Iracki German into English Shaydon Ramey Italian into English Sharon Sideris
- [Language as Living Energy: Why Machines Cannot Truly Understand](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/language-as-living-energy-why-machines-cannot-truly-understand/) - With all the buzz about AI replacing translators, interpreters, and writers, people are still turning to people for nuanced communication. Why? A client who recently contacted me for interpreting services explained it perfectly in their email: “I need someone who can understand, not just interpret words.”
- [The Value of Human Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-value-of-human-translation/) - The usefulness of AI in language services has been vastly oversold—driven by ignorance or profit motive. Customers who are told that free or cheap AI solutions can duplicate time-consuming human language services will discover that the old adage always applies: You get what you pay for.
- [Turn AI into Your Ally: Practical Insights for Medical Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/turn-ai-into-your-ally-practical-insights-for-medical-translators/) - Medical translators can strategically leverage AI tools to enhance workflows while maintaining professional authority. Success requires understanding AI capabilities, implementing human-in-the-loop approaches, and prioritizing ethical considerations in sensitive healthcare contexts.
- [Simultaneous Interpreting: From Nuremberg to AI with a Stopover in RSI](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/simultaneous-interpreting-from-nuremberg-to-ai-with-a-stopover-in-rsi/) - The milestones that have shaped our profession—Nuremberg, the institutionalization of simultaneous interpreting, RSI, the advent of AI (and whatever lies ahead)—form a narrative of constant challenge and adaptation.
- [From the President: An Incredible Journey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-an-incredible-journey/) - Andy Benzo president@atanet.org Twenty-six years ago, when I arrived in the United States as a newlywed, I could never have imagined what life had in store for me. My goals were modest: to build a life in a new country and establish myself professionally. Those early experiences not only shaped my career but also introduced
- [Translator Profile: Lucy Gunderson](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/translator-profile-lucy-gunderson/) - By Tricia Perry The following was originally published on Next Level: The ATA Business Practices Blog. This initiative by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee provides information for both freelancers and company owners to use in all aspects of their careers, from improving their privacy protections to planning for retirement. Many of you may know Russian>English
- [How I Passed the Spanish>English Online Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-i-passed-the-spanishenglish-online-exam/) - (Note from the Certification Committee: Some conditions discussed below will have changed by next year, as ExamRoom AI, our vendor, has made some changes in the platform.) Around 2015, I received 45+ errors on my in-person Spanish>English certification exam. I was determined to try again after getting more experience under my belt so I could
- [Getting to Know ATA’s Association Management System: Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/getting-to-know-atas-association-management-system-frequently-asked-questions-3/) - ATA’s association management system (AMS) offers a range of features and improvements that will streamline your interactions with ATA and simplify managing your account. In each issue, we’ll be answering some frequently asked questions regarding the AMS. How Do I View My Certification Information? Log into your account by going to the Member Center tab
- [ATA’s Public Relations Committee Unveils Language Access Cards for LEP Individuals](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/atas-public-relations-committee-unveils-language-access-cards-for-lep-individuals/) - A major effort ATA’s PR Committee has undertaken this year is the creation of a Language Access Card for limited-English-proficient (LEP) individuals to exercise their right to a translator or interpreter. The committee felt that with the many challenges to language access this year in particular, it was important for ATA to speak up and
- [From the Past President: Looking Back, Looking Forward](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-past-president-looking-back-looking-forward/) - Geoff Koby geoff@kobytranslation.com “A. You never know, and B. How things turn out.” This creative translation1 of the German idiom Erstens kommt es anders und zweitens als man denkt is a good summary of my (not quite) two years as president of our beloved Association. If things had gone as I expected, I would be
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-certified-members-24/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! English into Japanese Jun Shoji English into Spanish Geraldine Zafra Bustos Néstor Zumaya Cárdenas Erika Castro M. Celeste Espina Criolani Virginia Díaz Rosa María Domínguez Magalí Daniela Hachur Daiana Kaczuba German Londoño Juan Loyola Carlos Pardo Ignacio Vidal–Cerra Spanish into English Mary Lee Behar Danielle
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-certified-members-23/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! Chinese into English Nathan Stoltzfus English into Chinese Shuqi Guo Ben Min English into German Christian George English into Japanese Hanako Iimura English into Russian Liubov Hadaway Natalya Karimova Yulia Khalfina English into Spanish Juan De Urda Anguita Katiuska Gamez Canizalez Florencia Rodriguez Valeria Vitale
- [ATA 2025 Elections: Candidate Statements and Proposed Bylaws Amendment](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-2025-elections-candidate-statements-and-proposed-bylaws-amendment/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections in conjunction with ATA’s 66th Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, October 22–25, 2025, to fill the following positions: President-Elect (two-year term) Secretary (two-year term) Treasurer (two-year term) Director (three positions, each for a three-year term) In addition, Voting members will vote on one proposed amendment to ATA’s Bylaws.
- [Why Should I Take a Practice Test?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/why-should-i-take-a-practice-test/) - (Note: Many thanks to Elias Shakkour, Larry Bogoslaw, and Caron Bailey for their invaluable help in drafting this article.) Over the many years I’ve been a grader, I’ve seen how incredibly useful exam preparation workshops and practice tests can be. I’ve also seen an unfortunately high number of exams with dozens of errors that might
- [Adding a New Language Pair: How to Handle Your Launch](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/adding-a-new-language-pair-how-to-handle-your-launch/) - Here is some practical information for translators and interpreters planning to add a new language pair. Drawing on the author’s experiences with adding the Hungarian to English language pair to his translation business a little more than a year prior to this writing, the article informs readers of easy-to-overlook challenges in marketing their new service and ensuring hassle-free payment. Readers will also be guided on what to expect from their existing client network regarding the launch.
- [Wedding Interpreting: Not Just a Fancy Assignment](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/wedding-interpreting-not-just-a-fancy-assignment/) - Wedding interpreting isn’t all champagne and confetti—it’s high-stakes, high-context work that demands precision, empathy, and adaptability in one of life’s most emotionally charged and legally binding settings.
- [Voices and Noises in AI-Enabled Literary Translation: Fidelity against Falsehood](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/voices-and-noises-in-ai-enabled-literary-translation-fidelity-against-falsehood/) - Despite the risks associated with AI, literary translators should embrace its appealing advantages and leverage this technology to overcome their own limitations. At the same time, translators must navigate inherent risks, particularly the challenges of distinguishing the “noises” produced by AI from the carefully crafted voices that emerge from the complex narrative structures found in most literary works. Adopting a synergistic U+I approach—combining human wisdom with AI capabilities—can prove invaluable.
- [Treasurer’s Report FY2024–2025 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/treasurers-report-fy2024-2025-july-1-2024-to-june-30-2025/) - Robin Bonthrone treasurer@atanet.org This is the report by ATA’s Treasurer to ATA members on ATA’s fiscal year (FY) 2024–2025 (i.e., the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025). It’s based in part on the report by the Treasurer presented to ATA’s Board of Directors on FY 2024–2025 in August 2025, as well as
- [From the President-Elect: Charting New Waters: ATA66 Sets Sail in Boston](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-charting-new-waters-ata66-sets-sail-in-boston/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org As I write my final column as president-elect, I’m grateful for every moment I’ve spent planning our vibrant gatherings. Putting these conferences together has been a labor of love, and I’ve cherished the opportunity to shape experiences that unite, educate, and inspire our incredible community. Today, I’m happy to
- [From the President: ATA Working for You: Adrian and Advocacy](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-ata-working-for-you-adrian-and-advocacy/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org ATA works. And it works for you. In this, my last column as president, I’m going to highlight two aspects of ATA that contribute significantly to how our Association works and presents itself to the public: 1) our executive director and team at ATA Headquarters, and 2) our Advocacy
- [When an Accessibility Tool Becomes a Tool for Amusement: Brief Insights into the Unconventional Techniques of Audio Description](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/when-an-accessibility-tool-becomes-a-tool-for-amusement-brief-insights-into-the-unconventional-techniques-of-audio-description/) - This article describes enhanced, creative audio description (AD) tailored to the varied needs and preferences of diverse audiences, emphasizing artistic, customized approaches that allow AD to go beyond its purely informational function.
- [Unveiling Systemic Differences in Translation: Exploring the Power of Language and Ableism](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/unveiling-systemic-differences-in-translation-exploring-the-power-of-language-and-ableism/) - Ableism influences both language and policy. This article urges language professionals to choose inclusive strategies that promote accurate, respectful representation across legal, medical, and cross-cultural contexts.
- [Save Your Sources with Web Page Archiving Tools](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/save-your-sources-with-web-page-archiving-tools/) - It’s important for translators to save a copy of their source document in case of questions or disputes about a translation’s accuracy. But if the source document is online, there are many reasons it might not stay up forever, including website redesign, corporate merger or bankruptcy, or censorship. Fortunately, there are several user-friendly online tools available to create an enduring backup version of a web page that anyone can access.
- [“You Want Me to Interpret? But I’m a Translator!” How to Use Your Translator Skills to Successfully Pivot into a Career in Community Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/you-want-me-to-interpret-but-im-a-translator-how-to-use-your-translator-skills-to-successfully-pivot-into-a-career-in-community-interpreting/) - Translation skills provide a strong foundation for working as a community interpreter. This article explores key differences between the professions and offers practical guidance for translators looking to pivot into community interpreting work.
- [From the President: Elections Matter: The Diverse Mosaic That Is ATA](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elections-matter-the-diverse-mosaic-that-is-ata/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org Do you want to vote in ATA’s upcoming election in October? Let’s start with the basics. You’re already eligible to vote in the election if you hold an ATA certification or an ATA Credentialed Interpreter Designation, or have previously been approved through Active Membership Review. If not, Active Membership
- [ATA Election Update: Changes to Candidate Slate](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-election-update-changes-to-candidate-slate/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled election at the 66th Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, October 22–25, 2025, to fill the following positions: President-Elect (two-year term) Secretary (two-year term) Treasurer (two-year term) Director (three positions, each for a three-year term) The updated slate of candidates appears below. (Note: The individuals listed in red notified ATA’s
- [From the President-Elect: Anchored in Boston: Where ATA66 Sets Sail for Learning and Connection](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-anchored-in-boston-where-ata66-sets-sail-for-learning-and-connection/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org The countdown to ATA66 has begun! This year’s ATA Annual Conference will take place in the beautiful, historic city of Boston, Massachusetts, from October 22 to 25, 2025, and I couldn’t be more excited to welcome you there. Our venue? The stunning Westin Boston Seaport District is a modern,
- [Advocacy Update: ATA Letter on Wisconsin SB 357](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/advocacy-update-ata-letter-on-wisconsin-sb-357/) - In response to Wisconsin Senate Bill 357, ATA and other organizations have written letters to lawmakers warning that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in lieu of qualified professional human interpreters in Wisconsin’s courts poses a serious threat to the fair and efficient administration of justice, which is fundamental to our judicial system, due to
- [How to Use Google During the Online Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-to-use-google-during-the-online-exam/) - (Note: Many thanks to Elias Shakkour, Larry Bogoslaw, and Caron Bailey for their invaluable help in drafting this article.) In the March/April column, “Nuts and Bolts of the Online Exam,” I discussed some basic procedures that apply to registering for and taking ATA’s online certification exam. This column will delve deeper into the dos and
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-certified-members-22/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! English into Chinese Han Yi Xialian Bian English into Spanish Martha Araujo Palma Spanish into English William Giller Jesse Kates–Chinoy Elisabeth Hinton Eden Bravo Montenegro
- [2025 ATA Election Update: Changes to Candidate Slate](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-2025-elections-slate-of-candidates-announced/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled election at the 66th Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, October 22–25, 2025, to fill the following positions: President-Elect (two-year term) Secretary (two-year term) Treasurer (two-year term) Director (three positions, each for a three-year term) The updated slate of candidates appears below. (Note: The individuals listed in red notified ATA’s
- [Post-Reduction in Force: The World Is Moving On— I'm Still in Limbo](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/post-reduction-in-force-the-world-is-moving-on-im-still-in-limbo/) - Layoffs are never easy—nor are they simple. They may stem from financial realities or strategic decisions handed down from leadership. Some come with warning; others arrive in a simple, impersonal email. However they unfold, they impact people’s lives and livelihoods—and nearly always stir fear, uncertainty, and grief. In this reflective essay, the author explores how to navigate these liminal spaces with presence, purpose, and compassion. What does it mean to rebuild after loss? And how do we, collectively, create a future that still feels worth getting up for in the morning?
- [Getting to Know ATA’s Association Management System: Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/getting-to-know-atas-association-management-system-frequently-asked-questions-2/) - As a member, you have access to an array of valuable resources, networking opportunities, and professional development tools that can help further your career in translation and interpreting. ATA’s association management system (AMS) offers a range of features and improvements that will streamline your interactions with ATA and simplify managing your account. In each issue,
- [Why ATA Certification? Benefits of the Credential](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/why-ata-certification-benefits-of-the-credential/) - By Elias Shakkour In an age of ever-advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine translation (MT), coupled with ever-increasing downward pressure on translators’ pay rates, it’s only natural to wonder whether ATA certification is a worthwhile pursuit. Many a translator may question the value of the credential when AI and MT are taking away jobs and
- [From the President-Elect: ATA66 Boston Bound: A Trail Connecting Our Past to Our Future](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata66-boston-bound-a-trail-connecting-our-past-to-our-future/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org In this year of upskilling and reskilling, ATA’s 66th Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, October 22-25, 2025, invites you to one of the nation’s most vibrant cities to celebrate language, learning, and networking like never before. The Conference Experience: We’ve curated a powerful lineup of thought leaders, changemakers, and
- [From the President: Strategic Planning: Positioning ATA](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-strategic-planning-positioning-ata/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” —Benjamin Franklin In February 2024, I attended a “Symposium for Chief Staff Executives and Chief Elected Officers” provided by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). One of the key takeaways from this symposium for me as a new
- [The Chain of Responsibility: AI in the World of Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-chain-of-responsibility-ai-in-the-world-of-interpreting/) - There are those who say that something is better than nothing. AI interpreting is better than no language access at all, they argue. But if that something has the same result as nothing, then there was no language access provided.
- [Advocacy Update: ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/advocacy-update-ata-statement-on-artificial-intelligence/) - As one of the world’s largest professional associations for language experts, ATA remains a key voice in shaping the future of language technology, advancing its advocacy efforts to champion the indispensable role of human linguists and actively participating in ongoing discussions.
- [ATA and Sister Associations Publish Guidance for Interpreters During Unexpected Law Enforcement Encounters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/ata-and-sister-associations-publish-guidance-for-interpreters-during-unexpected-law-enforcement-encounters/) - As interpreters, we are generally aware that the situations in which we serve may change in an instant. The power may go out, equipment may fail, a boothmate may fall ill. So we prepare. We consider those scenarios in advance and identify how we might address them. In today’s world, those unexpected things for which
- [Elevate Your Client Outreach with ATA’s Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/elevate-your-client-outreach-with-atas-guides-to-buying-translation-and-interpreting-services/) - Translators and interpreters help power the global economy, working with businesses, governments, nonprofits, and individuals. ATA’s guides to buying translation and interpreting services are resources created to help clients identify, select, and work with language professionals. Members can share these guides with existing and potential clients and others to educate them about the T&I professions.
- [Teaching Translation in the AI Era: Insights from a Professional Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/teaching-translation-in-the-ai-era-insights-from-a-professional-translator/) - Teaching translation in the AI era is deemed challenging, but it also opens exciting possibilities. Tools like ChatGPT and DeepL may disrupt traditional practices, yet they can serve as powerful catalysts for rethinking and revitalizing translation pedagogy. Rather than resisting these technologies, educators can harness them to promote innovative forms of learning and skill development. Here are several approaches and practical strategies that translation educators can implement in the AI-driven era.
- [Board Meeting Highlights: May 2025](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-may-2025/) - ATA Board meetings are held quarterly, generally about five weeks after the end of the quarter (e.g., the first quarter was January 1st to March 31st, and the Board met on May 3rd and 4th). Reports submitted to each meeting cover the previous calendar quarter. The gap between the end of the quarter and the
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-21/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! English into Italian Paola Slajmer English into Russian Igor Isaev Chinese into English Becky Bi Spanish into English Jennifer Baldwin
- [Vetting Potential Clients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/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.
- [Secure File Transfer for HIPAA Compliance and Peace of Mind](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/secure-file-transfer-for-hipaa-compliance-and-peace-of-mind/) - When you’re working with electronic patient health information, it pays to be overly careful. Learning how to encrypt files when you send and receive them will help you protect your clients’ health information and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act when applicable. You’ll also have the tools to protect your own information when you need to send personal files anywhere.
- [How Literal or Free Should a Translation Be? Concepts for Producing Natural and Appropriate Translations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-literal-or-free-should-a-translation-be-concepts-for-producing-natural-and-appropriate-translations/) - Using examples from English>Japanese translations, this article discusses concepts for moving away from too much literalness and creating more natural and appropriate translations. Although the examples used are language-specific, the ideas discussed can be applied to any language.
- [The SMART Approach: How Interpreters Can Prepare for an Oral Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/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’re an interpreter preparing for the oral certification exam, here’s how the “SMART” approach can help!
- [ATA Advocacy Updates: Leading Language Organizations Oppose Executive Order 14224, Warn of Potential Consequences](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/ata-advocacy-updates-leading-language-organizations-oppose-executive-order-14224-warn-of-potential-consequences/) - ATA’s 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.
- [From the President: ATA’s Association Management System: Making Nimble Nimble](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-atas-association-management-system-making-nimble-nimble/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org (I want to thank Stacy Fowler, manager of information systems at ATA Headquarters, for her valuable expertise that contributed a great deal of specialized information to this column.) Nimble, ATA’s association management system (AMS) has affected every person in ATA. Some of you may not have noticed it, but
- [From the President-Elect: From the Pacific to the Atlantic!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-from-the-pacific-to-the-atlantic/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org It’s time to set our sights on Boston for ATA66! We can’t wait to see you from October 22–25, 2025. Join us for an amazing time filled with learning, networking, and fun in one of America’s most historic and lively cities. This is your chance to connect with fellow
- [Getting to Know ATA’s Association Management System: Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/getting-to-know-atas-association-management-system-frequently-asked-questions/) - As a member, you have access to an array of valuable resources, networking opportunities, and professional development tools that can help further your career in translation and interpreting. ATA’s association management system (AMS) offers a range of features and improvements that will streamline your interactions with ATA and make managing your account simpler. In each
- [ATA Advocacy Updates: ATA Urges U.S. Government to Reinstate Safe Pathways for Afghan Allies Who Served Alongside U.S. Troops as Interpreters and Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-advocacy-updates-ata-urges-u-s-government-to-reinstate-safe-pathways-for-afghan-allies-who-served-alongside-u-s-troops-as-interpreters-and-translators/) - In response to recent executive actions impacting our fellow interpreters and translators who were allies of the United States in Afghanistan, ATA issued a statement urging President Trump, his cabinet, and members of Congress to reinstate pathways for these colleagues to seek safety in the U.S., emphasizing the important role translators and interpreters play in
- [Embracing the Part-Time Paradigm: Empowering Part-Time Professionals to Adopt the Small-Business-Owner Mentality](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/embracing-the-part-time-paradigm-empowering-part-time-professionals-to-adopt-the-small-business-owner-mentality/) - By Marybeth Timmermann The following was originally published on The Savvy Newcomer blog, designed to serve newcomers to the translation and interpreting professions by offering high-quality, peer-reviewed content. It strives to provide answers to the many questions faced by new or aspiring translators or interpreters. Many language professionals start out doing their work “on the
- [Nuts and Bolts of the Online Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/nuts-and-bolts-of-the-online-exam/) - By Holly Mikkelson Are you thinking about taking the online exam but worried about possible technical glitches or complicated software? The certification pages on ATA’s website contain a wealth of information about all aspects of the exam, and once you register for the exam you’ll receive further details to guide you through the process. All
- [Establishing the English>Arabic Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/establishing-the-englisharabic-certification-exam/) - I’m sure many people wonder what the procedure is for establishing new language pairs for testing within ATA’s Certification Program. As far back as five years ago, when I took the Arabic>English certification exam, I wondered why English>Arabic was not offered and what it would take to make it happen. Now, five years later, having
- [Thank You](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/thank-you-3/) - ATA wishes to thank all our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make ATA65 such a success! ATA65 Sponsors GOLD Maya Bridge Language Services www.mayabridge.org Maya Bridge was created with a singular purpose: to increase access to Mayan-language interpreting services. Maya Bridge specializes in finding qualified speakers of these rare languages and training them to
- [ATA Elections 2025: Call for Nominations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-elections-2025-call-for-nominations/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [The Ideal Candidate](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/the-ideal-candidate/) - As certification exam graders, we’re often asked by prospective candidates how they can tell if they’re ready to take the exam, or how they can prepare for it. The truth is, there isn’t a whole lot you can do to prepare specifically for the exam. The exam tests fundamental translation skills any proficient translator should
- [From the President-Elect: From Oregon to Massachusetts: Professional Prowess Goes to Boston ATA66](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-from-oregon-to-massachusetts-professional-prowess-goes-to-boston-ata66/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org ATA’s 66th Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, October 22-25, will take place in a vibrant and historic city, providing an excellent backdrop for both professional development and social engagement. Here are a few updates on our preparations for this year’s conference. Registration Options that Work for You: ATA65 provided
- [From the President: Is the Iron Triangle Broken? Thoughts about Quality, Speed, Price, and Automation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-is-the-iron-triangle-broken-thoughts-about-quality-speed-price-and-automation/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org I’ve never thought that the iron triangle of project parameters—Good, Fast, Cheap, choose any two—was a good metaphor for translation (a service providing a physical product carrying meaning) or interpreting (a service providing the oral communication of meaning). In my professional practice, I’ve always aimed to provide a high
- [2024 Honors and Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/2024-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft.
- [Why AI Can’t Teach Language: The Difference between a Model and True Communication](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/why-ai-cant-teach-language-the-difference-between-a-model-and-true-communication/) - Language is inherently embodied, requiring human presence to convey meaning. True language emerges from the physical and relational presence of the speaker. AI models may mimic linguistic patterns but lack the living presence that gives language its depth and nourishment. True communication is not just words but an embodied encounter—a mystery AI cannot replicate.
- [Mentoring the Future: Training Court Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/mentoring-the-future-training-court-interpreters/) - The demand for court interpreters exceeds the supply of qualified interpreters. Staff interpreters can provide effective training with readily available resources. This improves language access and the working environment for interpreters.
- [How Does ATA's Nominating Process Work?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-does-atas-nominating-process-work-2/) - Why is ATA interested in leadership development for its Board and potential future candidates?
- [Interpreting the Russian–Ukrainian War for Television: Hiding Emotions under the Social Carpet](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/interpreting-the-russian-ukrainian-war-for-television-hiding-emotions-under-the-social-carpet/) - The role of emotions in interpreting is a relatively new field capturing scholarly attention. In this article, an experienced media interpreter explores the role emotional labor plays when interpreting the Russian–Ukrainian war for the media, particularly the challenges faced by interpreters and the coping mechanisms they use.
- [ATA Shares Resources for Those Affected by the Southern California Wildfires](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-shares-resources-for-those-affected-by-the-southern-california-wildfires/) - Many ATA members, their families, friends, and communities have been impacted by the unprecedented catastrophe in Southern California.
- [Profile of ATA’s 2024 School Outreach Contest Winner: Suhey Tapia](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/profile-of-atas-2024-school-outreach-contest-winner-suhey-tapia/) - This year’s School Outreach Contest winner, Suhey Tapia, a SpanishEnglish court-certified interpreter, inspired students at McKinna Elementary’s Career Day by demonstrating the unique challenges and rewards of interpreting.
- [NMT and GenAI: What Are You Afraid Of?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/nmt-and-genai-what-are-you-afraid-of/) - Amid the sea of change we’re starting to observe today with GenAI, it’s worth taking a moment to consider where we stand as a profession, what has (and has not) changed with neural machine translation and GenAI, and how we might look to the future with some assurance and—dare I say—even optimism.
- [Letter to the Editor: I got out just in time.](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/letter-to-the-editor-i-got-out-just-in-time/) - I find the following very recent thread on a Spanish medical translation forum unsurprising, but dismaying. (Please note these excerpts are translated from the original Spanish, so I apologize for any errors.) I would like to share my indignation over the trend to lower rates for MTPE. Some major middlemen are going to ridiculous, even
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-certified-members-20/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! English into Arabic Assem Alkhallouf English into Chinese Sasha Ding English into Japanese Noriko Rogers English into Spanish Olga Herrera Aragón Sara Arilla Analia Bogdan María José Piñón García Leticia Martín Hernández Nelly Olchauski Tulio Loreto Portillo Noemi Gonzalez-Rocha Chinese into English Zhikun Lin French
- [Protect Your Career by Protecting Your Eyes](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/protect-your-career-by-protecting-your-eyes/) - As translators and interpreters, we need to protect our vision if we want to work productively. Given the nature of our jobs, however, and our dependence on computers for everything from term research to remote simultaneous interpreting, avoiding screen use altogether is simply impossible. How can we strike a balance between using technology to work and avoiding health problems caused by overusing our eyes in the process?
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/member-news-45/) - A space dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of our members! Françoise Herrmann has published Translating the Language of Patents (Routledge). Gene Hsu was profiled for an article in The Epoch Times entitled “Connecting East and West with Meaning and Melody: Singer-Translator Gene Hsu.” The article discussed how the linguist and vocalist uses her talents to
- [BLEU + COMET = MATEO: Automatic Translation Quality Evaluation Tools for Freelancers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/bleu-comet-mateo-automatic-translation-quality-evaluation-tools-for-freelancers/) - Developed by a group of researchers at Ghent University in Belgium, MAchine Translation Evaluation Online (MATEO) is an application with an easy user interface that allows anyone to estimate the quality of several candidate translations with any or all automatic metrics.
- [The Body Speaks: The Interpreter’s Nonverbal Communication in the Courtroom](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-body-speaks-the-interpreters-nonverbal-communication-in-the-courtroom/) - This article explores the often-overlooked role of interpreters’ nonverbal communication in the courtroom. It examines how body language influences interactions, communicates bias, and affects judicial outcomes, offering strategies for maintaining neutrality.
- [Translated Intercept Evidence: A Role for Artificial Intelligence](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translated-intercept-evidence-a-role-for-artificial-intelligence/) - Rapid advances in machine translation are significantly impacting the translation and interpreting professions. This article discusses the implications of using artificial intelligence in the specialized field of forensic transcription/translation.
- [Turning Raw Data Into A Story](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/turning-raw-data-into-a-story/) - The world is full of data. Interpreting it in a way that tells a story can be a powerful means to communicate complex ideas. Let’s explore how interpreters can use data to tell compelling stories that engage audiences and convey important messages related specifically to interpreting and translation.
- [The Safe AI Task Force](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-safe-ai-task-force/) - In just over a year, the SAFE AI Task Force has made significant progress in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI in the interpreting profession. Our achievements are part of a broader, surprisingly swift, global response to AI technologies. As organizations worldwide have worked to establish guidelines and guardrails, we’ve positioned ourselves as an important voice representing the unique concerns and priorities of the interpreting community.
- [Bridging the Gap: How ALC Bridge Is Connecting Academia and the Language Services Industry to Ensure a Sustainable Talent Pipeline](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/bridging-the-gap-how-alc-bridge-is-connecting-academia-and-the-language-services-industry-to-ensure-a-sustainable-talent-pipeline/) - With demand for translation, interpreting, localization, captioning, dubbing, consulting, and other specialized services skyrocketing, the need for skilled professionals has never been greater. However, despite the growth in demand, the pool of adequately trained talent is falling extremely short. Here’s a brief overview of how the Association of Language Companies (ALC) Bridge initiative engages with academia to close the talent gap in the language services industry.
- [From the President: Finances, Programs, and Appointees: Running ATA Responsibly](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-ata-president-finances-programs-and-appointees-running-ata-responsibly/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org Finances, Programs, and Appointees: Running ATA Responsibly One of the primary duties of ATA’s Board of Directors and officers is to exercise its “fiduciary duty”—that is, when carrying out our duties as volunteer leaders, to always act in ATA’s best interests. This includes ensuring that ATA’s financial “house” is
- [From the President-Elect: Thank You!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-thank-you/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org I want to take a moment to thank all those who attended ATA’s 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. It was an incredibly enriching experience to connect with passionate colleagues from around the world, learn together, and celebrate our profession. Having over 1,200 T&I professionals under one roof certainly
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-certified-members-19/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! English into Chinese Rony Gao Xiwen Su Chuhang Xian English into French Aurélien Baron English into Japanese Nodoka Sugiyama English into Italian Diana Mariotti English into Russian Diana Arzumanyan Olga Bogatova English into Spanish William Hepner Chinese into English Roanna Y. Cheung French into English
- [Humor and Translation: Demystifying Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/humor-and-translation-demystifying-translation/) - By Mark Herman Translators and interpreters continually face a never-ending battle to justify their own existence. They must patiently explain, over and over again, why dictionary substitution is insufficient, why there is no such thing as a “universal translator,” why machine translation or any form of artificial intelligence cannot do a complete job, and why
- [ATA 2024 Elections: Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-2024-elections-candidate-statements/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30–November 2, 2024, to elect the following: President–Elect (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year). Director (three regular positions, each for a three-year term). Director (one unexpired position to be filled
- [How Do Graders Address Regional Varieties? Part 2: Chinese](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-do-graders-address-regional-varieties-part-2-chinese/) - By Holly Mikkelson In the July/August Certification Forum, I addressed the issue of languages with many regional varieties (i.e., Arabic, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and how graders deal with such varieties in certification exams. One language notably missing from the list was Chinese, to which I will devote this column in its entirety. A World
- [The State of Standardization and Professionalization of the Vietnamese-Language Industry](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-state-of-standardization-and-professionalization-of-the-vietnamese-language-industry/) - This article explores the Vietnamese translation market, both within Vietnam and overseas, particularly in the U.S. It also highlights linguistic and cultural differences between variants of the language, offering insights into their unique potential. Specifically, the Vietnamese market faces significant challenges, including inadequate practical training, lack of certifications, the absence of professional associations, and poor pay rates. By addressing these issues, the article presents actionable recommendations for fostering a more professional and competitive translation industry in Vietnam and other overseas communities, aiming to enhance the quality and recognition of translators in both domestic and international contexts.
- [Be the B: Building a More Sustainable Future through B Certification](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/be-the-b-building-a-more-sustainable-future-through-b-certification/) - Ensuring our future prosperity as language professionals will require us to rethink how we do business. Part of the solution could lie in higher consideration of people and the planet.
- [From the President-Elect: ATA65: An Investment in Yourself](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata65-an-investment-in-yourself/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org In this crucial election year, keep in mind your most important vote. Attending ATA65 means voting for you! When you invest in yourself, you’ll get the highest return on investment because it directly enhances your skills, knowledge, and personal growth, all of which have lasting effects on your career
- [Can Someone Please Tell Me to Get to Work? The Power of Virtual Coworking Sessions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/can-someone-please-tell-me-to-get-to-work-the-power-of-virtual-coworking-sessions/) - ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee has been hosting “Power Hour” coworking sessions since the spring of 2023. Email invites are sent every two months to the Business Practices Community, which any ATA member can join for free. The mutual accountability of these sessions can serve as a powerful source of motivation, allowing linguists to stave off distraction and instead focus on deep (or deeply tedious) work.
- [Thoughts on Medical Terminology Termbase Mapping and Term Storage](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/thoughts-on-medical-terminology-termbase-mapping-and-term-storage/) - Here’s an overview of things to consider when planning termbase mapping and term storage in the corporate context. Read on to learn the common features of termbases and their usefulness for translating medical documents.
- [Reframing What It Means to Mentor: Moving Beyond Traditional Mentoring Methods](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/reframing-what-it-means-to-mentor-moving-beyond-traditional-mentoring-methods/) - This article redefines mentorship within the interpreting community, emphasizing trust, professionalism, and holistic growth, while challenging outdated practices that lead to burnout and disillusionment.
- [From the President: Moving into the Future: Welcome Adrian Aleckna, ATA’s New Interim Executive Director!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-moving-into-the-future-welcome-adrian-aleckna-atas-new-interim-executive-director/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org There’s an old saying, variously attributed, that says that the most dangerous statement is “We’ve never done it that way before!” This is sometimes taken to mean that if you do the same thing repeatedly, you won’t get new results, or conversely, that if you want to get different
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-certified-members-18/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! English into Chinese Rony Gao Xiwen Su Chuhang Xian English into French Aurélien Baron English into Japanese Nodoka Sugiyama English into Russian Olga Bogatova English into Spanish Clara Maria Lucia Filippini William Hepner Chinese into English Roanna Y. Cheung French into English Kristina M. Jackson
- [How Do Graders Address Regional Varieties?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-do-graders-address-regional-varieties/) - By Holly Mikkelson Caron Bailey, our exceptionally capable Certification Program manager at ATA Headquarters, fields all kinds of questions from prospective exam candidates. One of the most frequent is about language varieties: Brazilian or European Portuguese? Peninsular or Latin American Spanish? Like Caron, I’ve often been asked, “I’m from country X. What if all the
- [Adding New Services and Admitting I Was Wrong](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/adding-new-services-and-admitting-i-was-wrong/) - By Anne Connor The following was originally published on Next Level: The ATA Business Practices Blog. This initiative by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee provides information for both freelancers and company owners to use in all aspects of their careers, from improving their privacy protections to planning for retirement. From the Next Level team: At
- [From the Executive Director: Stepping into the Future of Technology at ATA: Ready, Set, Launch!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-stepping-into-the-future-of-technology-at-ata-ready-set-launch/) - Kelli C. Baxter kelli@atanet.org A new era of technology has arrived. After nine years of ideation and preparation, the long-awaited new association management system (Nimble AMS) is live! With this transition to Nimble AMS, we’re introducing a range of features and improvements that will streamline your interactions with ATA and make managing your account simpler
- [ATA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging: From Accessibility to Action](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/atas-commitment-to-diversity-equity-inclusion-accessibility-and-belonging-from-accessibility-to-action/) - Diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging is not a fleeting trend but a transformative movement. Future generations will study this era, reflecting on how those who came before participated in shaping a more inclusive world. And when we’re asked to look back on our part, the two most important questions for us to answer will be: “Where was I?” or “How was I present during this moment in history?”
- [From the President-Elect: ATA65 in Portland: A Conference Center Adventure](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata65-in-portland-a-conference-center-adventure/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org ATA65 is only a few months away! I was ecstatic when I heard that ATA’s Board of Directors Summer meeting would be in Portland, Oregon, site of this year’s ATA Annual Conference, October 30–November 2, 2024. I had the opportunity to explore, ride the train, and walk in this
- [The Language Professional's Smile](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-language-professionals-smile/) - Technology is said to offer an ever-widening window of opportunity for language professionals who are willing to invest in technology and rebrand their services. But what’s often missing in the debate sparked by technological advancements is the professionals themselves—their well-being and enthusiasm. Can the language industry shake things up and develop sustainable solutions to tackle the adverse effects of technologization?
- [How Literally Should Spiritual Texts Be Translated?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-literally-should-spiritual-texts-be-translated/) - As translators, if we’re imagining what a translated text would have sounded like had it originated in the target language, we must recreate subtle elements such as the voice and tone. But what about deep, mystical, abstruse philosophical, spiritual, and religious texts? Who are we to paraphrase the words of prophets like the Buddha, Laozi, Christ, Abraham, or Mohammad—especially when the conventional wisdom of spiritual traditions is so often that these words aren’t to be understood by the intellect but to be transcended?
- [From the President: Where Are We Headed? ATA Strategic Planning](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-where-are-we-headed-ata-strategic-planning/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org “Failure to plan is planning to fail.” This old saying (going back at least to 1919 and probably much older) applies to any organization. Stretching it a bit, I’d like to argue that failure to consistently plan can lead to inconsistent results. For many years now, ATA’s Board of
- [Language Frontlines: The Urgent Mission to Train Indigenous Interpreters in the U.S.](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/language-frontlines-the-urgent-mission-to-train-indigenous-interpreters-in-the-u-s/) - The ongoing mission to train more interpreters is vital for upholding justice and equality within the legal system.
- [When Words Ask for Extra Calm](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/when-words-ask-for-extra-calm/) - A localization manager and a Portuguese-language consultant discuss their work with sleep and meditation programs on the Calm app. They share some of the decisions they make for content that have an impact on people’s well-being, from linguistic subtleties to the important role sound and rhythm play.
- [ATA’s Public Relations Committee: Promoting the Professions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/atas-public-relations-committee-promoting-the-professions/) - ATA’s Public Relations Committee focuses on informing and educating the media and public about the roles translators and interpreters play in society and what it means to be a translator or interpreter.
- [ATA 2024 Elections: Slate of Candidates Announced](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-2024-elections-slate-of-candidates-announced/) - The elections will be online. Voting members will be sent their proxy voting information in mid-September. ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30–November 2, 2024, to elect the following: President–Elect (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year).
- [Contract Terms: A Freelancer’s Roadmap to Success](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/contract-terms-a-freelancers-roadmap-to-success/) - As freelancers, we sign contracts with agencies or direct clients. It’s essential that the contracts we sign reflect our values and protect our rights. Understanding contract clauses can help us mitigate risks and limit liability.
- [How Assistive Listening Systems Support Courtroom Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-assistive-listening-systems-support-courtroom-interpreting/) - Interpreters may encounter diverse types of assistive listening systems in courtrooms. Each system helps listeners hear better by delivering clear audio directly to their ears, but the technology used to achieve that goal can vary. This is what courtroom interpreters should know about assistive listening technologies.
- [Interpreting and Translating for Families of Children with Multiple or Low-Incidence Disabilities: Terms to Know](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/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’s an overview of some definitions and characteristics of multiple or low-incidence disabilities to help you stay prepared when working with families.
- [Translating and Harmonizing Health Questionnaires: Navigating the Complex Journey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translating-and-harmonizing-health-questionnaires-navigating-the-complex-journey/) - Harmonizing health questionnaires is a complex journey that requires addressing linguistic nuances, cultural sensitivities, and logistical challenges through smooth teamwork. From my experience, successful harmonization hinges on overcoming obstacles like team dynamics, time constraints, communication gaps, and technological limitations. Close collaboration among project managers, developers, and translators is essential to ensure translations are both accurate and culturally respectful.
- [From the President: ATA: The Big Tent of T&I](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-ata-the-big-tent-of-ti/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org There’s always a lot going on at ATA. My preparation and follow-up to the Board of Directors meeting at the end of April really brought this home to me. ATA is truly a “big tent” organization that brings together a wide range of interests, perspectives, languages, and specializations in
- [From the President-Elect: Weather a Storm by Coming to a Safe Port(land)!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-weather-a-storm-by-coming-to-a-safe-portland/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org As we navigate through unpredictable times, the importance of continuous learning and adaptation cannot be overstated. We’re working diligently to ensure that ATA’s 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30–November 2, 2024, has all the tools to help you weather any storm. Here’s an insider’s preview of what
- [From the Executive Director: Looking to the Future of ATA: Connection, Community, and Continuing Education](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-looking-to-the-future-of-ata-connection-community-and-continuing-education/) - Kelli C. Baxter kelli@atanet.org On May 1, ATA celebrated a milestone anniversary of 65 years of dedicated service to the translation and interpreting professions. As we reflect on our rich history and the visionary founding members who paved the way, we’re excited to announce several initiatives and new and improved member benefits. ATAware Store: The
- [Recent Independent Contractor Classification Rule Changes and What They Mean for Translators and Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/recent-independent-contractor-classification-rule-changes-and-what-they-mean-for-translators-and-interpreters/) - By Ben Karl and Danielle Maxson Here are some insights from ATA’s Advocacy and Business Practices Education Committees regarding the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule regarding worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employee or Independent Contractor? In recent years, many professions with a high number of independent contractors, the language services
- [Practice Test or Sneak Preview?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/practice-test-or-sneak-preview/) - By David Stephenson In recent years, we in the Certification Program have repeatedly emphasized the value of the practice test as a way to prepare for the certification exam and gauge one’s prospects of success. This has fallen on receptive ears, as the volume of practice tests ordered and completed has increased steadily over the
- [Resources for You: ATA’s New Model Contract for Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/resources-for-you-atas-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’t have their own contract or want to amend their current agreements can now use ATA’s version and adapt it to their own situations.
- [How to Lose Customers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-to-lose-customers/) - Customer retention depends on many factors, some of which are the result of pure luck and some of which can be managed by design. Since we cannot control the former, it’s even more important to work on deliberate strategies to maintain good customer relationships. There’s no magical, one-size-fits-all approach that will work in all situations, but we can take steps to help us keep our best customers. Remember, it’s easier to keep existing customers happy than to find new ones.
- [Some Fundamentals of Project Management](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/some-fundamentals-of-project-management/) - At its most basic, managing expectations is about proactive, clear, and explicit communication. Managing expectations is also about showing respect for one’s partners in the collaborative translation process.
- [Narrowing Down When You Want to Do Everything](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/narrowing-down-when-you-want-to-do-everything/) - An “I want to do everything” mindset is common to freelancers. The key here, if you know you have this tendency, is to ask yourself some big-picture questions for discernment.
- [Who Are ATA’s Certification Graders?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/who-are-atas-certification-graders-2/) - By David Stephenson Currently, ATA’s Certification Program enlists the services of more than 130 ATA members, who are commonly known as “graders.” That name, however, doesn’t do full justice to the range of activities performed by these individuals on behalf of ATA and the program. Who are these people, how are they selected and trained,
- [One-Eyed and Canny: Why You Should, and Can, Market Your Services through Public Speaking](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/one-eyed-and-canny-why-you-should-and-can-market-your-services-through-public-speaking/) - By Stephen Rifkind This column is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or other business advice. Each individual or company should make its own independent business decisions and consult its own legal, financial, or other advisors as appropriate. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of ATA or its Board of Directors. All
- [Five Ways to Encourage Patient Self-Reliance and Autonomy for Health Care Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/five-ways-to-encourage-patient-self-reliance-and-autonomy-for-health-care-interpreters/) - By María Baker (Interpreters are a vital part of ATA. This column is designed to offer insights and perspectives from professional interpreters. The following originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of Cadeus, the newsletter of ATA’s Medical Division.) Since interpreters started to be a part of the U.S. health care system in the
- [From the Executive Director: Your Membership Is Your Connection](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-your-membership-is-your-connection/) - Kelli C. Baxter kelli@atanet.org The 2024 renewal season has officially ended, and I would like to extend my thanks to all who renewed their commitment to serving ATA and the T&I industry. Your continued support allows us to further the mission of providing valuable resources and benefits to our members. Throughout the fall renewal campaign,
- [From the President-Elect: Heading Out West to Portland!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-heading-out-west-to-portland/) - From the President-Elect Andy Benzo president-elect@atanet.org To add to Geoff’s message in his column, I would like to say that the news of the resignation of ATA President Veronika Demichelis due to health issues shocked ATA’s leadership to the core. The decision to step down is rarely easy. It involves introspection and the ability to
- [From the President: An Unprecedented Transition](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-an-unprecedented-transition/) - From the President Geoff Koby president@atanet.org The facts are clear. The feelings aren’t easy. As we informed the membership by email on February 20th and in ATA Newsbriefs, ATA President Veronika Demichelis has resigned from her position to deal with a serious illness. The Board of Directors accepted her resignation during a special meeting on
- [How to Help Everyone Cross the Linguistic Bridge: Tips for Accessible Digital Translation and Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/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’ll be helping everyone cross the linguistic bridge.
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-certified-members-17/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! English into Arabic Wael Abdulhadi Al Hamdani Arlington, VA Adnan Georges Coral Springs, FL Zahraa S. Omar Alexandria, Egypt Amer Qobti Kent, OH Mariam Osmann Alexandria, Egypt English into Chinese Yuanyuan Wang Guangdong, China Luyi Yang Toronto, Canada English into German Melanie Meyer Alexandria, VA
- [Thank You](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/thank-you-2/) - ATA wishes to thank all our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make ATA64 such a success! Sponsors Gold Wordfast www.wordfast.com Wordfast is a leading provider of platform-independent translation memory software. We offer powerful desktop, server, and web-based solutions designed to meet the needs of individual translators, language services providers, corporations, and educational institutions worldwide.
- [From the President: Strengthening Our Community](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-strengthening-our-community/) - From the President Veronika Demichelis president@atanet.org Twitter: @vero_demi I don’t know about you, but I always think of the beginning of a new year as a new start, an exciting opportunity to turn the page and open a new one. I’m not a “word-of-the-year” person, but I like to think about a focus area (or
- [The Beat Goes On: Stay Fired Up for the Long Haul!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-beat-goes-on-stay-fired-up-for-the-long-haul/) - Reinventing a career over the years requires strategy, flexibility, and creativity. There are many ways to keep the joy flowing. A linguist shares insights from her 23-year experience as a freelance translator, including ups and downs and what she considers to be the three stages of a T&I career.
- [School Outreach Contest Winner: Fátima Cornwall](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/school-outreach-contest-winner-fatima-cornwall/) - When a Rigby High School teacher was contemplating taking her 10th grade Spanish students on a field trip to Boise State University and had asked for an activity for her students, Fátima Cornwall, this year’s ATA School Outreach Contest winner, immediately had an idea. She prepared a special presentation that revolved around using Spanish for specific purposes, and more specifically medical interpreting.
- [How I Became a Member of the “ATA Class of 2023”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-i-became-a-member-of-the-ata-class-of-2023/) - By Melanie Meyer I had been toying with the thought of becoming ATA-certified since I started translating full-time in 2010 and becoming an ATA member in 2011. The main thing holding me back was the intimidating statistics. Not only had I heard about the low passing rate of less than 20%, but I knew some
- [The Realities of Child Interpreting and Ways Forward: A Recap of ATA’s Virtual Roundtable Discussing the Film Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-realities-of-child-interpreting-and-ways-forward-a-recap-of-atas-virtual-roundtable-discussing-the-film-translators/) - On December 14th, ATA hosted a free virtual roundtable to discuss the depiction of children as interpreters in the film Translators, directed by Rudy Valdez and presented by U.S. Bank. A diverse panel of language services industry experts provided insights into the issue, explaining how the film highlights many of the challenges child interpreters can experience and how people who need professional interpreters can avail themselves of their federally protected rights to access them.
- [Brave New World: AI and Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/brave-new-world-ai-and-interpreting/) - AI has been present for some time in the T&I professions, and there is little to no risk of it disappearing. But the fact remains that both the ethical standards and the laws pertaining to AI use in general, and specifically in the field of language access, remain absent but sorely needed.
- [How Does ATA’s Nominating Process Work?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-does-atas-nominating-process-work/) - Why is ATA interested in leadership development for its Board and potential future candidates?
- [Extraditions: Concepts, Research Techniques, and Terminology](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/extraditions-concepts-research-techniques-and-terminology/) - Cases involving extraditions pose particular challenges for translators and interpreters. Proper language transfers require researching bilateral international treaties and the domestic laws of the respective countries. Understanding the extradition process is also key to ensuring adequate communication, and proper terminology normalization regarding legal principles often requires researching the writings of legal scholars. Careful research contributes to a useful product that helps lead to a just outcome for all parties involved.
- [2023 ATA Honors and Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/2023-ata-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft.
- [ATA Elections 2024: Call for Nominations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-elections-2024-call-for-nominations/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [From the President-Elect: ATA65: New Place, New Model in Portland, Oregon](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata65-new-place-new-model-in-portland-oregon/) - From the President-Elect Geoff Koby president-elect@atanet.org At ATA64 in Miami, as I wrote in the last issue, we enjoyed being back in the same hotel with much the same vibe—meeting with familiar colleagues, attending high-quality sessions, and enjoying evening activities. It was just like old times! We also met new colleagues, networked with new people,
- [From the Executive Director: Your Membership, Your Voice: Making the Most Out of Your Membership](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-your-membership-your-voice-making-the-most-out-of-your-membership/) - Kelli C. Baxter kelli@atanet.org 2024 is a historic year for ATA as we celebrate our 65th anniversary in the T&I industry. Since our founding in 1959, ATA has been dedicated to promoting the recognition of professional translators and interpreters, advancing the quality and availability of T&I services, and fostering the professional development of our members.
- [5 Tedious Non-Translation Tasks ChatGPT Can Do Amazingly Well](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/5-tedious-non-translation-tasks-chatgpt-can-do-amazingly-well/) - By Rachel Pierce The following was originally published on Next Level: The ATA Business Practices Blog. This initiative by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee provides information for both freelancers and company owners to use in all aspects of their careers, from improving their privacy protections to planning for retirement. Odds are you’ve heard the hype
- [Building Translation Studies and Interpreting Programs for the Future: Blending Academics and Experience](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/building-translation-studies-and-interpreting-programs-for-the-future-blending-academics-and-experience/) - What should we be focusing on when training future translators, interpreters, knowledge managers, and post-editors in the ever-diversifying field of language services? Find out how the designers of the degree and internship programs in translation studies at California State University, Long Beach attempted to answer this question.
- [How Public Speaking Can Bring You Better T&I Clients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-public-speaking-can-bring-you-better-ti-clients/) - As translators and interpreters, we might be more comfortable working for our clients behind the scenes. However, public speaking is a great way to find clients and meet people who can refer us to others who might need our services.
- [ATA’s Mastermind Program for Members: What Is It and Who Can Benefit](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/atas-mastermind-program-for-members-what-is-it-and-who-can-benefit/) - Most translators and interpreters go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA’s Mastermind Program can help!
- [From the President: Becoming the Association of the Future](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-becoming-the-association-of-the-future/) - From the President Veronika Demichelis president@atanet.org Twitter: @vero_demi When I attended my very first ATA Annual Conference in 2016, I realized I’d finally found where I belong. I’ve felt that sense of belonging ever since, and this has inspired me to get involved, volunteer for ATA, and take on various leadership roles—from a member of
- [ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-statement-on-artificial-intelligence/) - The following statement on artificial intelligence was drafted by ATA’s Strategy Committee and reviewed and approved by ATA’s Board of Directors. ATA believes it is important for everyone involved in language services to understand the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, as well as the transformative impact it is having on the T&I professions. The
- [Adventures in the World of TMX](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/adventures-in-the-world-of-tmx/) - Let’s discuss some of the issues encountered when converting legacy TMX files from some competitive products to a flavor of TMX for input into memoQ TMS. We’ll explore some of the differences between how several TMS technology manufacturers have interpreted the TMX standard. The conversion direction covered here is from the legacy formats to memoQ-friendly
- [From the President-Elect: ATA64: The Vibe Is Back!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata64-the-vibe-is-back/) - From the President-Elect Geoff Koby president-elect@atanet.org Over 1,300 ATA members can’t be wrong—Miami was a great location for ATA64. Returning to the same hotel and conference center as eight years ago in 2015 was like coming home again! On-site conference attendance has grown steadily since the hybrid ATA62 conference in Minneapolis and the first post-pandemic
- [The Legal Duty of Care: What Is It and How Does It Impact the Role of the Judiciary Interpreter?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/the-legal-duty-of-care-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-impact-the-role-of-the-judiciary-interpreter/) - The concept of a judiciary interpreter’s duty of care toward limited-English-proficient individuals is not a topic that gets addressed. Let’s look at the legal concept from a language access perspective and explore how the standard of care required by due process guarantees can delineate a duty of care that informs the professional best practices in the legal domain.
- [Why Isn’t ATA Certification Offered in My Language?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/why-isnt-ata-certification-offered-in-my-language-2/) - By David Stephenson ATA currently offers certification in 34 language pairs, but there’s always room for more as long as certain criteria are met. As a member-driven organization, ATA provides support for establishing certification in new language pairs, but the work required to reach this milestone must be done by members who work in those
- [ATA 2023 Elections: Candidate Statements and Proposed Bylaws Amendments](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-2023-elections-candidate-statements/) - Calling all Voting members! Participating in ATA’s annual elections (in person and virtually) 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. Remember, the Annual Meeting of Voting Members will be held October 28, 2021.
- [Can You Build Your Own Neural Machine Translation Engine?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/can-you-build-your-own-neural-machine-translation-engine/) - By Carola F. Berger Spoiler alert: No. But it is possible to adapt an existing neural machine translation engine with your own translation memory, a process known as fine-tuning. If you are a solo translator with a sufficient amount of translation memory data, the result can be quite good. In some cases, it may even
- [From the President-Elect: Eleven Reasons to Attend ATA64](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-eleven-reasons-to-attend-ata64/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com There is still time to register for ATA’s 64th Annual Conference! I look forward to seeing many familiar faces and meeting new colleagues in Miami on October 25-28, 2023. Our room block at the Hyatt Regency Miami has sold out, so we’ve added a list of nearby hotels and
- [Friend of the Court: ATA Advocacy Weighs in on Landmark Remote Interpreting Case, The State v. Juracan–Juracan](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/friend-of-the-court-ata-advocacy-weighs-in-on-landmark-remote-interpreting-case-the-state-v-juracan-juracan/) - Educating government officials and the public about the role of translators interpreters, and language access in our society is a central part of ATA’s mission. These efforts are led in part by ATA’s Advocacy Committee. The committee is proud to have been able to lend its collective expertise on language access and interpreting to many important endeavors this year, including this one undertaken with NAJIT and the ACLU of New Jersey.
- [Increasing Member Representation through ATA’s New Special Interest Groups  ](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/increasing-member-representation-through-atas-new-special-interest-groups/) - By Andie Ho Like ATA as a whole, SIGs aim to increase language access for all and help their members gain visibility, recognition, and respect not only within the T&I community, but also among other professionals and the public at large. One of the chief purposes of a professional association is to create a network
- [From the President: What We Leave Behind](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-what-we-leave-behind/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo Of all the columns one could write as ATA president, it seems the last one is perhaps the hardest to draft in terms of what to say and how to “sign off.” Nothing prepares you for the final months leading up to handing over the baton
- [From the Executive Director: ATA Membership: What's Your Why?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-ata-membership-whats-your-why/) - Kelli C. Baxter kelli@atanet.org ATA members are the heart and soul of the T&I industry. As the largest professional association of interpreters and translators in the U.S., our membership consists of more than 8,000 members working in 50 languages, with more than 3,000 of those members being professional interpreters. Next year, ATA will celebrate 65
- [ATA’s Interpreters Division Interpreter Connections](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/atas-interpreters-division-interpreter-connections/) - By the Interpreters Division Blog Team (Interpreters are a vital part of ATA. This column is designed to offer insights and perspectives from professional interpreters. The following was originally published on the blog of ATA’s Interpreters Division.) There were six of us in the Zoom breakout room: all of us interpreters, all members of ATA’s
- [The Knapp Review Three Years On: Upward and Onward!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/the-knapp-review-three-years-on-upward-and-onward/) - By David Stephenson In early 2020, ATA’s Board engaged Knapp & Associates International, Inc., a firm specializing in certification and credentialing, to perform a review of the Certification Program. Besides presenting an opinion on “decoupling” (making ATA certification independent of ATA membership)1, Knapp also made more than 30 recommendations for improving ATA’s certification system. That
- [Password Management and General Cybersecurity: Keep Yourself and Your Clients Safe](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/password-management-and-general-cybersecurity-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe/) - If you follow tech news, you know that it’s not at all difficult to find reports of major companies being hacked and having data stolen. Losing control of your personal information is bad enough, leaving you vulnerable to crimes like identity theft and credit card fraud. But members of the T&I community are also trusted with our clients’ information. We need to protect their secrets as well as our own. In a cyberworld that seems increasingly more dangerous, how can we keep our secrets safe? For language services providers, this is not just an academic question.
- [Not Getting Any Internships? Create One. That's What I Did.](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/not-getting-any-internships-create-one-thats-what-i-did/) - Are you hoping to complete an internship in the language services industry but aren’t sure where to start? I was in this boat recently, but I doubled down, changed my game plan, and in the end created a dream internship where I learned so much and made an impact in my area of interest.
- [Getting Started with ChatGPT to Boost Your Productivity](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/getting-started-with-chatgpt-to-boost-your-productivity/) - Your livelihood as a linguist is not threatened by AI, but by AI-enabled linguists. Experiment with AI now and discover your productive use cases in translation, terminology, research, and admin.
- [Got Standards?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/got-standards/) - We cannot underestimate the power of standards when it comes to educating clients! Not only are we adhering to international standards, but we are also following the best practices in our profession to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.
- [ATA’s Language Technology Division Members Reflect: Language as a Technology?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/atas-language-technology-division-members-reflect-language-as-a-technology/) - Members of the Leadership Council of ATA’s Language Technology Division found some intriguing ideas contained within an article in Bloomberg’s Tech Daily entitled “Language Was the Original Technology, and It’s Under Threat.” Here, they respond with some novel and personal reflections on the subject, most especially on a key takeaway which, not surprisingly, elicited some very different perspectives.
- [From the President: ATA: Preparing Members for the Unknown in the Age of AI](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-ata-preparing-members-for-the-unknown-in-the-age-of-ai/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo It seems that everywhere you look these days someone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI). Most recently, the buzz surrounds the latest version of ChatGPT. I see it in my inbox at least a few times a week, plus on social media, in the news, and
- [In Memoriam: David Coats](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/in-memoriam-david-coats/) - David Coats, a longtime ATA member, died on April 18, 2023. David was the treasurer of the Upper Midwest Translators and Interpreters Association, an ATA chapter, which he helped found. He had worked as a freelance translator since 1986 and was ATA-certified (German>English). He specialized in medical, legal, and technical documents. David had also
- [From the Executive Director: Transitioning to New Heights!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/from-the-executive-director-transitioning-to-new-heights/) - Kelli C. Baxter kelli@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met May 6-7 in Alexandria, Virginia, in conjunction with the Certification Committee and Language Chairs meetings. Highlights of the meeting included an update on the internal operations, staffing changes, and future needs of our Headquarters offices in Alexandria. Additions to Our Headquarters Team: In
- [Finding Your Power in Ethical Decision-Making](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/finding-your-power-in-ethical-decision-making/) - By Milena Calderari-Waldron How many times has a colleague approached you with, “The other day [fill in the blank] happened to me. What do you think I should have done?” When confronted with an ethical problem—as opposed to an ethical dilemma, which is where one must choose between two conflicting ethical codes, inevitably transgressing one
- [Terminology Work in the Age of ChatGPT](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/terminology-work-in-the-age-of-chatgpt/) - Terminology work covers a variety of tasks. Let’s see whether ChatGPT can help us perform some of them. One task could be term extraction.
- [ATA Advocacy Committee Update](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-advocacy-committee-update/) - Educating government officials and the public about the role of translators, interpreters, and language access in our society is a central part of ATA’s mission. These efforts are led in part by ATA’s Advocacy Committee. Here are two important items the committee has been working on.
- [5 Tips for Making the Most of the Experience Section of Your LinkedIn Profile](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/5-tips-for-making-the-most-of-the-experience-section-of-your-linkedin-profile/) - Did you know that LinkedIn uses the “Experience” section as one of the main areas of your profile to comb for key information when people conduct searches for professionals in a specific industry or field? That means it’s really important.
- [In Praise of Touch-Typing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/in-praise-of-touch-typing/) - By Danielle Maxson The following was originally published on Next Level: The ATA Business Practices Blog. This initiative by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee provides information for both freelancers and company owners to use in all aspects of their careers, from improving their privacy protections to planning for retirement. The summer before I entered fourth
- [Machine Translation vs. Human Translation: Will Artificial Intelligence Replace the World’s Second Oldest Profession?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/machine-translation-vs-human-translation-will-artificial-intelligence-replace-the-worlds-second-oldest-profession/) - By Jost Zetzsche (Note: I originally wrote this as a post for The ATA Compass blog, which publishes articles and provides resources to show potential clients how language professionals can help them achieve their goals. Although geared toward clients, many T&I professionals have said that the points I make in the article resonate with them,
- [Certification Pass Rates 2011–2021](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/certification-pass-rates-2011-2021/) - By Geoffrey S. Koby It has been several years since statistics on the Certification Program’s pass rates have been published. The most recent previous set was 2004-2014. This article compares that set to the most recent set of 11 years of complete data (2011–2021). To describe the results effectively and avoid distortion, the information has
- [Welcome to the Magic City!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/welcome-to-the-magic-city/) - From restaurants to art galleries, our T&I colleagues in Florida are eager to show off their home city to attendees of ATA’s 64th Annual Conference, October 25–28. A member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Florida (a proud ATA chapter and our local host), provides some excellent tips to take advantage of everything Miami has to offer!
- [The Importance of Keyword Localization in International SEO: Attracting Global Customers with Culturally Appropriate Search Terms](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-importance-of-keyword-localization-in-international-seo-attracting-global-customers-with-culturally-appropriate-search-terms/) - If businesses want to attract website visitors in foreign-language markets, they need to invest in localizing keywords. Read on to learn what keyword localization is and what goes into providing this service.
- [From the President-Elect: Get Ready for Our Reunion in Miami!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-get-ready-for-our-reunion-in-miami/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com As you’re reading this, we’re just a few months away from ATA’s flagship event: our 64th Annual Conference in Miami, October 25-28, 2023. The conference planning team is working hard on making our annual reunion the best one yet. Here are some updates on what you can expect at
- [Microsoft PowerToys](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/microsoft-powertoys/) - By Jost Zetzsche I love little utilities or apps that do something very specific and do it specifically well. Windows has a lot of these, but typically they don’t do what they do particularly well—at least compared to other third-party utilities. Case in point: Windows’ zipping utility. It sort of works but not really when
- [Keys to Success: Exam Preparation Workshops for Spanish<>English Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/keys-to-success-exam-preparation-workshops-for-spanishenglish-translators/) - By Diego Mansilla and Holly Mikkelson ATA’s certification exam is a rigorous test of professional-level translation skills, and with good reason. Despite the common misconception that being bilingual is enough to make you a translator, we practitioners know how difficult it is to become a proficient professional translator. The exam has a relatively low pass
- [Sound Like a Pro: Audio Basics for Remote Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/sound-like-a-pro-audio-basics-for-remote-interpreting/) - Most interpreters around the world have now worked online, but hearing well, while sounding good to your audience and fellow interpreters, can still be a challenge.
- [A Translator’s Creative Writing Journey (in His Non-Native Language)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/a-translators-creative-writing-journey-in-his-non-native-language/) - Every translator writes—as in putting one language into another. But as a translator, I know creative writing is a completely different creature. So why, as many ask me, would I take up creative writing? The answer: “I’m not sure yet.”
- [From the President: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-board-meeting-highlights/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo The first ATA Board of Directors meeting of 2023 is in the books, and it was a good one! As a cost-saving measure for the Association, the Board met on February 11 via Zoom. While the meeting was shorter than a typical Board meeting, the agenda
- [From the President-Elect: Miami, Here We Come!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-miami-here-we-come/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com If you thought last year’s Annual Conference in Los Angeles felt just like pre-pandemic times, you’re going to love ATA64 in Miami on October 25-28, 2023! ATA64 Conference Hotel The conference planning team has just returned from the ATA64 site visit, and our conference hotel didn’t disappoint! The Hyatt
- [Should You Start a Translation Agency?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/should-you-start-a-translation-agency/) - By Sara Maria Hasbun The following was originally published on Next Level: The ATA Business Practices Blog. This initiative by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee provides information for both freelancers and company owners to use in all aspects of their careers, from improving their privacy protections to planning for retirement. You have been a freelance
- [Computer Intelligence](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/computer-intelligence/) - By Jost Zetzsche I’m certain many of you feel very much like I do while reading the never-ending articles, social media posts, and numerous other publications about the natural language processing tool ChatGPT, what an incredible impact this “AI thing” is having on us, and how it will change everything! Every time I read another
- [Using Asana to Track Your Marketing Efforts with Ease](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/using-asana-to-track-your-marketing-efforts-with-ease/) - By Molly Yurick One of my biggest struggles as a freelancer used to be tracking my marketing efforts on a messy Excel sheet that had around a thousand columns and three million rows. Due to my disorganization, I would forget to follow up with potential clients I had contacted, lose track of which agencies I
- [ATA Opposes Oregon Senate Bill 584](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-opposes-oregon-senate-bill-584/) - ATA recently submitted a letter in opposition to Oregon Senate Bill 584, which would task the Oregon Health Authority with setting up a web-based platform for scheduling and paying health care interpreters in Oregon.
- [Passive Income Streams to Attract Clients for Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/passive-income-streams-to-attract-clients-for-translators/) - Establishing a stable business with a steady client base can be achieved using one powerful approach: the strategic use of digital products to create passive income streams and attract potential clients even when you aren’t working.
- [Educational Translation and Interpreting: Strategies to Help Your Office Become Part of the Planning Process](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/educational-translation-and-interpreting-strategies-to-help-your-office-become-part-of-the-planning-process/) - This is the story of how a small team of language professionals worked together to transition a school district’s translation and interpreting needs from being an afterthought to a fully integrated part of the planning process.
- [From the Executive Director: Meeting Our Members Where They Are: ATA Is Casting Its Net in 2023](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/from-the-executive-director-meeting-our-members-where-they-are-ata-is-casting-its-net-in-2023/) - Kelli C. Baxter kelli@atanet.org It’s springtime, which brings change and new beginnings. Time seems to be moving fast, and new seasons of change continue to occur. As we cast our net into new territories in 2023, we’re listening to our members and creating enhanced benefits and opportunities to engage with ATA. One of the ways
- [MTPE? nQsf! (MT Post-Editing? Not QUITE So Fast!) First Things First: The Difference between MT and MTPE](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/mtpe-nqsf-mt-post-editing-not-quite-so-fast-first-things-first-the-difference-between-mt-and-mtpe/) - MTPE is its own thing, with distinct advantages, disadvantages, quirks and benefits, headaches, heartbreaks, and absolute moments of ecstasy—but you must take it seriously.
- [2022 Honors and Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/2022-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize the outstanding work being done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft.
- [What Does “Trans” Mean? Why Does the LGBT Acronym Keep Changing? Why Do I Need to Know this Anyway?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/what-does-trans-mean-why-does-the-lgbt-acronym-keep-changing-why-do-i-need-to-know-this-anyway/) - The terminology of the LGBTQIA+ community is ever evolving and identities are expanding, so we need to keep up with all the changes. Just as we wouldn’t do an assignment on climate change without researching how to say solar panels or wind farms in our language pairs, neither should we neglect to know the correct LGBTQIA+ terminology for when, not if, we encounter it in our professional lives.
- [From the Executive Director: A New Year, A New You: Making the Most of Your ATA Membership](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/from-the-executive-director-a-new-year-a-new-you-making-the-most-of-your-ata-membership/) - Kelli C. Baxter kelli@atanet.org Happy New Year! We have entered a new year, one where new initiatives, new goals, and new ideas will take shape as the seasons change. At the time I’m writing this, more than half of you have renewed your ATA membership for 2023. Thank you for renewing your commitment, dedication, and
- [Mentoring: Get As Much As You Give](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/mentoring-get-as-much-as-you-give/) - By Deborah Wexler The following was originally published on Next Level: The ATA Business Practices Blog. This initiative by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee provides information for both freelancers and company owners to use in all aspects of their careers, from improving their privacy protections to planning for retirement. From the Next Level team: Do
- [Improving Exam Accessibility](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/improving-exam-accessibility/) - By David Stephenson As the April 1st beginning of the certification exam year draws near, it’s a good time to look at the progress we’ve made in improving accessibility to the exam. To recall: as recently as 2015, all exams were administered in physical sittings and were handwritten. Fast forward to 2022, when the exam
- [Profile of ATA’s 2022 School Outreach Contest Winner: Aída Carrazco](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/profile-of-atas-2022-school-outreach-contest-winner-aida-carrazco/) - When Aída Carrazco, the 2022 ATA School Outreach Contest winner, gave her presentation to her son’s fifth grade class in March 2022, kids were just going back to school after 16 months of studying from home. That meant she faced a unique challenge: students weren’t used to being in the classroom. Aída was determined to make sure she kept their attention by making her presentation extra fun!
- [Interpreting for Infant and Pregnancy Loss](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/interpreting-for-infant-and-pregnancy-loss/) - Routine obstetric visits are generally predictable and short. However, when pregnancy complications arise, medical interpreters need to be prepared to interpret accurately and completely for limited-English-proficient patients in this tragic situation.
- [Terminology Management: What You Should Know](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/terminology-management-what-you-should-know/) - By Marina Ilari Terminology management is the process of identifying, storing, and managing customer, company, or product-specific terminology that needs to be translated in a definitive way. Simply put, it’s the process of building a glossary with preferred translations (or ones the client doesn’t want used due to personal preferences) that you’ll then upload to
- [Thank You](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/thank-you/) - ATA wishes to thank all our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make ATA63 such a success! Sponsors Gold Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC www.pixelogicmedia.com Pixelogic helps filmmakers and content creators share their stories with the world. We provide a range of creative, localization, and distribution services that help market and promote features and series to
- [From the President: Increasing Representation of ATA Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-increasing-representation-of-ata-members/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo Happy New Year! As we kick off 2023 together, I’m hopeful the momentum we gained and the progress we made in 2022 will continue to drive us to make even greater strides in promoting the translation and interpreting (T&I) professions and supporting you, our members. Hopefully,
- [From the President-Elect: ATA64: Planning Our Big Reunion in Miami!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata64-planning-our-big-reunion-in-miami/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com What a great time we had in Los Angeles at ATA63! It was especially exciting to see that social media and blog posts in which attendees recapped their ATA63 experiences continued for many weeks after the conference. As I’m writing this, planning for ATA’s 64th Annual Conference is in
- [Call for Nominations: ATA Officers and Directors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/call-for-nominations-ata-officers-and-directors-9/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [Protect Yourself: How to Prevent Lawyers from Blaming You for Depositions Gone Wrong](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/protect-yourself-how-to-prevent-lawyers-from-blaming-you-for-depositions-gone-wrong/) - Here are five key tips that, when utilized correctly, will help protect your image as a professional interpreter in front of attorneys and clients.
- [“I Failed the Practice Test. Now What?”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/i-failed-the-practice-test-now-what/) - By David Stephenson By now most people are aware that taking a practice test is a highly effective way to assess one’s readiness to take ATA’s certification exam. Each practice test is a former exam passage that’s evaluated by a member of the same team that grades the actual exam, applying the same grading standards
- [ATA Strategy Committee Update](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-strategy-committee-update/) - The language services market is constantly evolving, growing, and adapting to changes in technology and economic forces. ATA and its members are affected by these changes. The Board needs data and analyses to make informed decisions about the industry, the Association, and individual members’ livelihoods. Here are some of the initiatives the Strategy Committee has been working on to help the Board in their task.
- [How Case Studies Can Help You Market Your T&I Services](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-case-studies-can-help-you-market-your-ti-services/) - While testimonials are powerful, case studies allow you to tell the story of your clients’ successes as a result of working with you. When well-written, case studies can be very useful in marketing to potential clients.
- [We Need to Talk about... Money!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/we-need-to-talk-about-money/) - It can be embarrassing and feel intrusive when someone asks about your rates, particularly if you suspect that you’re not earning enough or you’re not earning what you would like. However, if we are less obscure and cryptic about our own rates, more translators in the profession might start re-evaluating what they charge.
- [Interpreting Is a Performance Art](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/interpreting-is-a-performance-art/) - In addition to all of the linguistic aspects, our work as interpreters involves performance. Thinking of yourself as an actor giving a stellar performance will help improve the quality of your work.
- [Freelance Translator’s Client Reference List](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/freelance-translators-client-reference-list/) - By Gabriela Kouahla The client reference list of a freelance translator is very important when it comes to potential clients (direct/companies) or a job application for a new translation agency. It allows you to provide additional proof of your experience and assure a potential client or company/agency of the quality of your work. Everyone loves
- [Is the Machine Translation Market Maturing?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/is-the-machine-translation-market-maturing/) - By Jost Zetzsche One sign of a maturing industry or branches within an industry are companies that evolve to cater to that specific industry branch. When all kinds of companies and products rose up in the early 2000s to cater specifically to translators (I’m not thinking of translation environment tools here, but things like accounting
- [Bilingual Review Files: A Productivity Aid or a Waste of Time?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/bilingual-review-files-a-productivity-aid-or-a-waste-of-time/) - By Andrew Bell Bilingual review files come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: they’re meant to facilitate the revision stage of a translation project. As you can see in the example in Figure 1 below, the bilingual review file consists of several columns. One column is reserved for
- [From the President: Looking Back while Moving Forward](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-looking-back-while-moving-forward/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo The end of the year is always a time for reflection. And if we reflect on the past year in ATA, I think it’s safe to say that it’s been a year of big wins and growth in several areas of our Association. Advocacy: Our Advocacy
- [From the President-Elect: ATA63: One for the Books!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata63-one-for-the-books/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com I think many of us (myself included) are still abuzz with excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to meet in Los Angeles at our Annual Conference. ATA63 was one for the books! After a few challenging years, we finally had a fully in-person conference again—and it was a truly
- [From the Executive Director: With Change Come Possibilities and New Perspectives](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/from-the-executive-director-with-change-come-possibilities-and-new-perspectives/) - Kelli C. Baxter kelli@atanet.org In this year of firsts and the return to in-person meetings and events, I’m honored to serve as your new executive director. I couldn’t be more thrilled to join such a warm and welcoming team of professionals who serve as your ATA Headquarters staff. They spend their days researching, creating, and
- [ATA Addresses Potential Misclassification of Workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-addresses-potential-misclassification-of-workers-under-the-fair-labor-standards-act/) - The U.S. Department of Labor’s new proposed rule could classify independent translators and interpreters as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. ATA has written a statement to educate its members and the general public about the implications of this proposed rule on independent translation and interpreting professionals.
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-16/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam! English into Arabic Doaa Sorour Cairo, Egypt English into German Kai Wehmeier Irvine, CA English into Hungarian Gabriella Nagy Budapest, Hungary English into Japanese Shiho Fukuda Koski Rochester, NY Hiroto Matsushima Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada English into Spanish Carina Arriola Santa Fe Springs, CA Ana
- [Rites of Passage: Selecting and Preparing Source Texts for the Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/rites-of-passage-selecting-and-preparing-source-texts-for-the-certification-exam/) - Ask an ATA certification exam grader to name the most difficult thing about the job, and chances are they’ll reply, “passage selection.” You might wonder what’s so hard about this task. If a group of graders needs a new passage, don’t they just find a random article in an online newspaper, copy and paste a
- [MultiTraiNMT: Neural Machine Translation for Everyone](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/multitrainmt-neural-machine-translation-for-everyone/) - Neural machine translation (NMT) is on everyone’s mind. Its quality has become stunning, if not frightening, and it continues to improve even as we speak. Tech giants are investing tremendous amounts of capital in NMT applications. Language services providers, big and small, are deploying it in production. And translators are increasingly using it in their
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-board-meeting-highlights-6/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met in Chicago, Illinois, August 6-7, 2022. The meeting was preceded by the Board’s Annual Strategy Day. Strategy Day allows the Board to discuss in-depth aspects of the Association and the translation and interpreting professions. The event is coordinated and
- [ATA 2022 Elections: Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-2022-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. Remember, the Annual Meeting of Voting Members and Election will be held October 13, 2022.
- [Balancing Act: Caring for Someone with Dementia While Keeping a Practice Afloat](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/balancing-act-caring-for-someone-with-dementia-while-keeping-a-practice-afloat/) - My father had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. My mother was in the early stages of an unspecified dementia. And the brilliant plans I had made so I could work from their senior living facility while caring for them during extended visits were crumbling all around me. Being a caregiver and at the same time a self-employed professional is a balancing act. But in the end, it can be a gift.
- ["Your Story Is Your Weapon": Interpreting for Immigrants in the Wake of Trauma](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/your-story-is-your-weapon-interpreting-for-immigrants-in-the-wake-of-trauma/) - Whether in legal, health care, or community settings, interpreting for immigrants who’ve been forcibly displaced tests emotional resources. An interpreter shares techniques from the ancient art of poetry for building resilience.
- [Ridiculous Generosity](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ridiculous-generosity/) - I’m so happy to announce that we’ll once again have a Dictionary Exchange at ATA’s 63rd Annual Conference in Los Angeles (October 12–15, 2022). Many of you know that this has been my favorite ATA event during the past few years because it allows us to be ridiculously generous with our own dictionary treasures while
- [From the President-Elect: The Final Countdown!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-the-final-countdown-2/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com The countdown is on for ATA63! In a few short weeks (or days, depending on when you’re reading this), we’ll gather in sunny Los Angeles on October 12-15 to reunite with old friends and make new ones, talk about the latest developments and the future of translation, interpreting, and
- [From the President: The Board's Annual Strategy Day](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-the-boards-annual-strategy-day/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo As I make my way home from the summer ATA Board of Directors meeting and Strategy Day in Chicago, I find myself drawing connections about the many items the Board discussed over the course of three days together. First, we met on Friday, August 5, for
- [Language Industry Standardization in Argentina: A Brief Overview](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/language-industry-standardization-in-argentina-a-brief-overview/) - In recent years, the term standardization has become increasingly relevant in the language industry, with a growing need for more information on the subject. Here’s an introduction to the main aspects related to standardization and the language industry in Argentina.
- [Team Interpreting for Magistrate Courts in Texas](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/team-interpreting-for-magistrate-courts-in-texas/) - Learn how Texas magistrate judges, court staff, prison personnel, and interpreters are working remotely to ensure that non-English-speaking and limited-English-proficient detainees understand their rights when facing criminal charges.
- [What Does Shrinkflation Have to Do with T&I?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/what-does-shrinkflation-have-to-do-with-ti/) - Have you heard of an economics term called shrinkflation? I hadn’t until earlier this year. Unfortunately, I encountered it in Spanish during an interpreting assignment. (Luckily, it was a practice assignment!) I did recognize the term and was able to render it correctly in English, but didn’t know exactly what it was all about, so
- [Acoustic Shock: What Interpreters Need to Know](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/acoustic-shock-what-interpreters-need-to-know/) - (The following was originally published on the blog of ATA’s Interpreters Division, www.ata-divisions.org/ID/blog.) Acoustic shock can have very serious implications for interpreters but we’re not paying enough attention to it. This issue has gained more awareness in the context of remote interpreting during the pandemic, but also in the context of colleagues who experienced acoustic
- [How I Went from Translator to Subtitler in Just a Few Months: Tips to Start You on Your Way](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-i-went-from-translator-to-subtitler-in-just-a-few-months-tips-to-start-you-on-your-way/) - The pandemic gave me something I desperately needed: a large chunk of time and a good reason to diversify my service offerings. Here’s an outline of the four steps I followed to save my business and quickly transition from translator to subtitler.
- [How to Decide What to Post on LinkedIn to Market Your T&I Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-to-decide-what-to-post-on-linkedin-to-market-your-ti-business/) - Knowing what to post on a social media platform where your potential clients are hanging out can be a real challenge these days. I get these questions all the time from my LinkedIn course students: What should I share? How often should I post? What will resonate with my ideal clients? Will my ideal clients
- [From the Executive Director: ATA in LA!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-ata-in-la/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org Planning is in full swing for ATA’s 63rd Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 12-15. We last met in LA in 2001, just two months after the 9/11 attacks. That conference gave attendees a chance to come together for each other. This year, LA’s conference offers another
- [From the President: Change for the Better](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-change-for-the-better-2/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo I came across a copy the American Translators Association—1959-2009: A Professional Journey, written to commemorate the Association’s 50th anniversary, in my home office the other day and took a few minutes to flip through it again. As I skimmed the pages of ATA’s history, it became
- [Quick Tips! Get Started on a Style Guide NOW!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/quick-tips-get-started-on-a-style-guide-now/) - Developing a style guide is essential for translation and localization, but who has time to do it? Find out how creating QuickTips could help you address style and terminology issues right away.
- [Collaborating with Self-Published Authors: Another Option for Literary Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/collaborating-with-self-published-authors-another-option-for-literary-translation/) - Can you make money working with self-published authors? Yes! Will you make as much per word as you would if you were translating a chemical patent or financial report? No, probably not, but it can still be worthwhile.
- [The All-New Trados](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/the-all-new-trados/) - I had a conversation about the new Trados with Daniel Brockmann, the principal product manager at RWS, and his colleague Andrew Thomas, the senior director for Trados marketing. Before the conversation I felt pretty sure we would be talking about Trados 2022, which was released at the end of May. It turns out we did
- [Bonanza! Striking Translation Gold by Mining Parallel Texts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/bonanza-striking-translation-gold-by-mining-parallel-texts/) - Let me start with a confession: I barely passed translation theory in college. I scraped by with a C after several nights in a row of frantic caffeine-fueled essay writing. The problem? Theory bored me. If you talked to me about coherence and calque my eyes glazed over. Back then, I just wanted to translate.
- [From the President-Elect: ATA63 Will Be Here Before You Know It!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata63-will-be-here-before-you-know-it/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com ATA63 is just a few months away! I cannot wait to meet you all face-to-face in sunny Los Angeles (October 12-15) and hope you’re as excited about our 63rd Annual Conference as I am. The past few years have brought us much uncertainly, so I think we all desperately
- [Level of Performance Targeted by ATA’s Certification Credential](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/level-of-performance-targeted-by-atas-certification-credential/) - In 2020, Knapp & Associates International, Inc., presented its “Review of the ATA Certification Program”1 to ATA’s Board of Directors. This review included a number of recommendations for enhancing the validity and standing of ATA’s certification credential, many of which have already been implemented by the Certification Committee. The following were among the highest priorities
- [Translators and Interpreters Working Together to Create a National Code of Ethics for Educational K-12 Settings](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translators-and-interpreters-working-together-to-create-a-national-code-of-ethics-for-educational-k-12-settings/) - After years of borrowing from other fields of specialization, translators and interpreters working in K-12 educational settings are coming together to create a code of ethics and standards of practice that takes into account the reality of this environment and how multiple interpreting and translation specializations converge in this space. Find out how a multi-state team of professionals has taken the lead to standardize practice and advance the recognition of the role of professionals in this field.
- [Is the Pen Mightier than the Sword, or How Much Do Words Really Matter?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/is-the-pen-mightier-than-the-sword-or-how-much-do-words-really-matter/) - In recent years, people have become more aware of how language, and specifically inappropriate terms, further sustain inequalities. While replacing outdated terminology with new, more appropriate, and inclusive words seems straightforward enough and can solve concerns around racist, ageist, or ableist terms, using inclusive language to remove inequalities doesn’t stop there.
- [Is Coaching Worth the Investment for Freelance Translators?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/is-coaching-worth-the-investment-for-freelance-translators/) - Entrepreneurship comes with many inherent challenges, and freelancers tend to face them alone. While there’s a lot you can do on your own, at some point you’ll probably need to look outside yourself for new ideas and solutions. Here’s how hiring a coach can help your T&I business.
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-board-meeting-highlights-5/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met April 9-10, 2022 in Alexandria, Virginia. The Board met in conjunction with the Certification Committee and Language Chairs meetings. (Each exam language combination has a language chair administering the passage selection and graders. ATA currently offers testing in 32
- [Selling Data](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/selling-data/) - In 2004, I started a company with Donna Parrish, one of the co-owners and co-organizers of the LocWorld conferences (https://locworld.com), called TM Marketplace. The idea behind the company was to facilitate the leasing of translation memories (TMs) between parties. These TMs could either be used for traditional TM lookup services or as training material for
- [Hard of Hearing Children and Dual Language Learning: Guidelines for Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/hard-of-hearing-children-and-dual-language-learning-guidelines-for-interpreters/) - Interpreters play a key role for hard of hearing future multilinguals as they receive services from audiologists and speech-language pathologists. As interpreters, we bring our creativity into the session to find solutions, working as a team with the provider to ensure the best possible intervention for the patient. How can interpreters complement and aid other professionals in their tasks? How do we help families along this journey without making it our own? Here’s some advice that stems from my experience and that of other professionals in the field.
- [Lots of Resources for LOTS Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/lots-of-resources-for-lots-interpreters/) - Interpreters of languages other than Spanish (LOTS) don’t have the luxury of ready-made interpreting practice recordings/materials, complete with glossary keys for complicated terminology. They must be creative. Read on to discover lots of LOTS resources and come away better prepared to meet your professional goals.
- [From the President-Elect: ATA63 Will Be an Event to Remember!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata63-will-be-an-event-to-remember/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com The call for proposals for ATA’s 63rd Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California, closed on March 1. We received 400 proposals for regular conference sessions and 39 proposals for Advanced Skills & Training (AST) sessions. This is very exciting because we’re back to our pre-pandemic number of conference proposals—which
- [From the President: Change for the Better](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-change-for-the-better/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo As we near the end of the second quarter of 2022, I’m pleased to tell you that this year has already been a busy one in the best possible way. The Board of Directors met in Alexandria, Virginia, for its Spring Board meeting in April in
- [The Certification Exam: In Demand and On Demand!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/the-certification-exam-in-demand-and-on-demand/) - ATA recently launched its second year of offering the certification exam online. In 2021, we began partnering with ExamRoom.AI, an international remote testing platform, to allow candidates to take the exam from home. After some initial hiccups, this proved to be a successful and popular collaboration. In all, 150 candidates took the online exam, whereas
- [Which iPad Is Best for Interpreting?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/which-ipad-is-best-for-interpreting/) - In this column, I’ll answer a question I encounter at least once a month: “Which tablet is best for interpreting?” After sharing why I’m a big iPad fan, I’ll give you a rundown of all the options on the market. Here’s the good news. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get an excellent
- [Can Clients Find You? Help Them With Google My Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/can-clients-find-you-help-them-with-google-my-business/) - The following was originally published on Next Level: The ATA Business Practices Blog. This initiative by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee provides information for both freelancers and company owners to use in all aspects of their careers, from improving their privacy protections to planning for retirement. Visit: www.atanet.org/career-education/next-level. I’m willing to bet that marketing your
- [Words Matter, Identity Matters: Translating the Vocabulary of Diversity](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/words-matter-identity-matters-translating-the-vocabulary-of-diversity/) - Words matter. Identity matters. For translators who are not members of marginalized communities, the first step is to recognize our own privilege, to acknowledge our own limitations, and to broaden our perspective regarding communities of color, women, and LGBTQ+ persons.
- [Forming A Peer Study Group to Prepare for ATA's Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/forming-a-peer-study-group-to-prepare-for-atas-certification-exam/) - Peer-based study groups are an effective way to prepare for ATA’s certification exam. Learn how one recent group was organized and administered, including recommended best practices for future groups.
- [T&I Stakeholders Talk Interconnections](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ti-stakeholders-talk-interconnections/) - Interconnections are key to shaping legislation and policy, facilitating technology and its integration, and crafting education and training in ways that benefit the translation and interpreting industry as well as the greater language enterprise.
- [Am I Ready for the Exam?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/am-i-ready-for-the-exam/) - Why does ATA’s certification exam have such a low pass rate? Readers of The ATA Chronicle tend to be a savvy bunch when it comes to translation. If you’re reading this, you probably don’t suffer from any of the classic illusions about translation. You know that being a competent translator takes more than bilingualism. You
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-board-meeting-highlights-4/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors held its Winter Board meeting February 5–6 in Los Angeles, California, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, site of ATA’s 63rd Annual Conference (October 12–15, 2022). Here are some highlights from the meeting. Ethics: The Board discussed proposed changes to the
- [Crowdin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/crowdin/) - Crowdin (https://crowdin.com) has undergone tremendous change over the years. It has evolved into a company with 65 full-time employees and the focus of its tool has completely shifted. Crowdin is the cloud-based localization management tool that first appeared during the heyday of translation crowdsourcing and offered an inexpensive way to have files in software development
- [Enhanced Productivity with Text Expansion](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/enhanced-productivity-with-text-expansion/) - Note: The following was originally published in Deep Focus, the newsletter of ATA’s Audiovisual Division: www.ata-divisions.org/AVD. I haven’t typed my full name or email address in years. Instead, I type abbreviations that get expanded after I type a punctuation mark or press a trigger key, such as the spacebar or Enter key. I also use
- [Summary of the ATA Compensation Survey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/summary-of-the-ata-compensation-survey/) - To address the need for a comprehensive picture of the market for translation and interpreting services, ATA recently conducted a compensation survey. The ATA Compensation Survey serves to provide professional practitioners and others with an overview of the income and pay rate data of translators, interpreters, and company owners working in the U.S.
- [Becoming a Mentor: Giving Back and Leveling Up](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/becoming-a-mentor-giving-back-and-leveling-up/) - Mentoring someone isn’t just about sharing wisdom, passing along expertise, or supporting the development of (future) colleagues. Mentoring is also expected to benefit the mentor. Whether you’re working with a student, a new professional, or a colleague, the interactions you have as a mentor will lead you to reflect more critically and deeply on your professional practice.
- [Literary Translation: Finding Focus in Its Fuzzy Borders](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/literary-translation-finding-focus-in-its-fuzzy-borders/) - What makes literary translation challenging is also what makes it interesting. A good translation should respect and reflect the author’s style and vocabulary, but this doesn’t mean that every single word or phrase you choose has to perfectly resemble the author in style and effect. Let’s explore some of the frequent challenges faced by literary translators, such as making the voice of a character sound authentic and translating names and places with intentional meanings or symbolism.
- [Interpreting in Rural Communities](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/interpreting-in-rural-communities/) - Language access services that provide community interpreting remain concentrated in urban centers. As such, rural communities must rely upon remote access, a model that fails to account for the cultural specificity of rural life and livelihood. How are interpreters in rural communities adapting to meet the increased need for language access?
- [Demystifying ATA’s Certification Exam: Better Off “Literal” or “Free”?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/demystifying-atas-certification-exam-better-off-literal-or-free/) - A common misconception about ATA’s certification exam is that candidates must translate literally or word-for-word to be successful. Even those who aren’t susceptible to this myth might wonder how much latitude they have when translating a given text. This column will clarify the difference between an excessively literal translation and a precisely accurate one, and
- [From the President: An Exciting Time to Be a Member!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-an-exciting-time-to-be-a-member/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo As I write this, ATA’s Board has just wrapped up a very successful and productive Winter Board meeting in Los Angeles at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, the conference hotel for ATA63 (October 12–15, 2022). We have lots of exciting things in store for you this year,
- [Dynamic Duos: How Interpreters and Speech-Language Pathologists Collaborate to Serve Children with Disabilities](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/dynamic-duos-how-interpreters-and-speech-language-pathologists-collaborate-to-serve-children-with-disabilities/) - Interpreting and speech-language pathology are professions centered in language and communication. So, what happens when these worlds meet? Learn how speech-language pathologists and interpreters in Minnesota have collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Education to develop dynamic training workshops to help language professionals serve linguistically diverse school districts.
- [How to Get Out of a Marketing Rut in Your T&I Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-to-get-out-of-a-marketing-rut-in-your-ti-business/) - So many people would love to make marketing a habit in their translation or interpreting freelance business, but it can be easier said than done. Just like with any skill or habit, good marketing practices take time to develop. And when you find what works for you, what resonates with your clients, and what brings
- [From the President-Elect: It's Full Steam Ahead for ATA63!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-its-full-steam-ahead-for-ata63/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com Get ready! ATA’s 63rd Annual Conference will be here before you know it, and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic event. Just before the February Winter ATA Board meeting in Los Angeles, I had several meetings with President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo, ATA Headquarters staff, our event planning vendor,
- [Call for Nominations: ATA Directors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/call-for-nominations-ata-directors-3/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [From the President-Elect: ATA63: Looking Forward to Meeting In Person Again](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-ata63-looking-forward-to-meeting-in-person-again/) - From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com One of the highlights of 2021 for me was ATA’s 62nd Annual Conference in Minneapolis. It was wonderful to see old friends and colleagues and meet new ones—both in person and virtually. A huge thanks to ATA President and ATA62 Conference Organizer Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo, ATA Headquarters staff, and
- [Thank You Sponsors and Exhibitors!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/thank-you-sponsors-and-exhibitors-4/) - ATA wishes to thank all our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make ATA62 such a success! Sponsors Gold Wordfast • www.wordfast.com Wordfast is a leading provider of platform-independent translation memory software. We offer powerful desktop, server, and web-based solutions designed to meet the needs of individual translators, language services providers, corporations, and educational institutions
- [In Memoriam: Michèle Hansen](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/in-memoriam-michele-hansen/) - By Larry Bogoslaw, deputy ATA Certification Committee chair, and Corinne McKay, ATA past president (2017–2019) We are sad to inform you of the passing of ATA Certification Committee Chair Michèle Hansen. Michèle, a devoted member for 33 years, died on December 5 after a short battle with cancer. Michèle spent her early life in Hinsdale,
- [Reflections on Running a Micro-Internship: Making a Difference by Starting Small](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/reflections-on-running-a-micro-internship-making-a-difference-by-starting-small/) - Given how few translation training programs exist in the U.S., internships can be a great way for freelance translators to contribute to the next generation of our profession while also getting something in return.
- [Subtly Sexist Sources: What's a Woke Translator to Do? 10 Practical Pointers for into-English Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/subtly-sexist-sources-whats-a-woke-translator-to-do-10-practical-pointers-for-into-english-translators/) - Amidst far-reaching societal change, language is evolving. Unfortunately, not all our clients are keeping pace, and their source texts sometimes smack of sexism in the form of worn-out stereotypes, passé gender roles, and problematic language. Translators should feel empowered to stray from the source when necessary and draw on their expertise to educate their clients. Here are 10 takeaways on incorporating gender-neutral writing into your English translations.
- [ATA Honors and Awards](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-honors-and-awards/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft.
- [Treasurer's Annual Report for FY2020–21 (through May 2021)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/treasurers-annual-report-for-fy2020-21-through-may-2021/) - While the pandemic and its knock-on effects have had a major impact on ATA’s revenue and expenses, the Association remains on fairly solid financial ground as a whole. This annual report reviews ATA’s financial performance from July 2020 to May 2021. While not directly comparable with previous fiscal years (which end in June), it does
- [Profile of ATA’s 2021 School Outreach Contest Winner: Majlinda Mulla-Everett](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/profile-of-atas-2021-school-outreach-contest-winner-majlinda-mulla-everett/) - When Majlinda Mulla-Everett taught a summer class on interpreting skills to high school students in Portland, Maine, her objective was to make sure they understood the value of being bilingual and that they can turn that skill into something to help the community where they live.
- [The Orange County Department of Education Multilingual Consortium: A Clearinghouse for Educational Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-orange-county-department-of-education-multilingual-consortium-a-clearinghouse-for-educational-interpreters/) - California’s Orange County Department of Education has spearheaded efforts to provide continuous professional learning opportunities for bilingual staff in educational settings nationwide. Learn how a robust language services program strategically addressed the challenges and effectively capitalized on the opportunities presented by the pandemic.
- [From the President: Looking Back with an Eye on the Future](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-looking-back-with-an-eye-on-the-future/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo At the start of every new year, I find myself reflecting on the past year and focusing on what lies ahead. During the last months of 2021, after coming together (both in person and virtually) in Minneapolis for our Annual Conference, there were a few events
- [From the Executive Director: Invest in Yourself: Renew Your Membership](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-invest-in-yourself-renew-your-membership/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org Don’t miss out on the value of ATA membership, including the online Language Services Directory to market your services, the full gamut of professional development opportunities, and much more. In all my years of sharing the benefits of ATA membership, the following have remained constant year after
- [Creating Interpreting Price Quotes for the New Normal](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/creating-interpreting-price-quotes-for-the-new-normal/) - There’s no doubt that 2021 was a difficult year—a difficult almost two years, actually. Every profession has been affected by the pandemic in a significant way, and interpreting is no exception. We’re lucky, in a way, that technology has allowed us to continue our work as legal, conference, court, and community interpreters. I say lucky
- [Voice Recognition in Windows 11](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/voice-recognition-in-windows-11/) - Operating systems have become increasingly less important now that so much has moved to the cloud and so many browser-based applications don’t care whether you run them on Windows, macOS/iOS, Linux, or Android. On the other hand, there are still plenty of applications that depend either completely or mostly on the operating system, including many
- [The New Espacenet Tools for Patents Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/the-new-espacenet-tools-for-patents-translation/) - Originally, the Espacenet interface (now called classic Espacenet) was available in the three official languages of the hosting European Patent Office (EPO) site: English, French, and German. The new Espacenet interface is now accessible in all the national languages of the patent offices connected to the database. In other words, the patent offices of the
- [Practical Tips for Taking ATA'S Certification Exam Online](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/practical-tips-for-taking-atas-certification-exam-online/) - You can now take ATA’s certification exam online anywhere, but how does it really work? As a past exam taker, I would like to share some practical tips for those preparing for the online exam.1 Prepping for the Exam Familiarize yourself with ATA’s explanation of error categories, the flowchart for error point decisions, and framework
- [Setting Goals for Your Freelance Business: An Important Job Satisfaction Tool](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/setting-goals-for-your-freelance-business-an-important-job-satisfaction-tool/) - The following was originally published on Next Level: The ATA Business Practices Blog. This initiative by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee provides information for both freelancers and company owners to use in all aspects of their careers, from improving their privacy protections to planning for retirement. Visit: www.atanet.org/career-education/next-level. I’ve been teaching business classes for freelance
- [Chuchotage—Separating Fact from Fancy: A Film Review from an Interpreter’s Perspective](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/chuchotage-separating-fact-from-fancy-a-film-review-from-an-interpreters-perspective/) - How many hours have I spoken in these dark, tiny booths, hidden in the back of the room? I’m a man in the shadows. I’m not part of the protocol, yet here I am, interpreting politicians, tradesmen, lawyers. I’m the guardian of secrets. Countries and millions depend on me. I live by strict rules. Nothing
- [Intento for Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/intento-for-translators/) - What are the pros and cons of using a tool like Intento that allows you simultaneous access to dozens of machine translation (MT) engines? (When I say “a tool like,” I’m really not being particularly accurate because it’s actually the only tool that does what it does.) If you’ve used generic MT engines like those
- [From the President: Working Together to Move ATA Forward in a Changing Landscape](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-working-together-to-move-ata-forward-in-a-changing-landscape/) - From the President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo president@atanet.org Twitter: @mszampaulo As I begin my term as ATA president, I find myself reflecting on—and grateful for—how the past decade contributed to my ATA experience. I’ve served the Association as an administrator of one of ATA’s largest divisions, chair of three standing committees, five years as a director
- [From the Past President: Last One!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-past-president-last-one/) - From the Past President Ted R. Wozniak My last column! Finally! Of all the tasks asked of ATA’s president, this is the only one I truly dreaded and hated. I can talk about ATA and the Board all day long, but writing this column was consistently a chore that made me wish I were Tom
- [LinkedIn Groups: How They Can Help You Meet the Right Clients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/linkedin-groups-how-they-can-help-you-meet-the-right-clients/) - Why are LinkedIn Groups important from a marketing standpoint, and why should you utilize them as part of your LinkedIn strategy?
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-certified-members-15/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Tingting Qin Kansas City, MO English into Portuguese Melissa S. Harkin Saint Charles, MO English into Spanish Ana Bardi Miramar, FL Maria Bassiouk Studio City, CA Debora Bendayan Highland Park, NJ Tamara M. Cabrera Carrboro, NC Lina J. Morales-Chacana Silver Spring, MD
- [Member Opinion: Promoting Inclusion in Translation and Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/member-opinion-promoting-inclusion-in-translation-and-interpreting/) - The translation and interpreting industry, like all industries, is not immune to bias based on the deep-seated, preconceived ideas we all carry, many subconsciously. The tense social climate we’re living in today forces us to reassess how inclusive our industry really is and what we can do to change.
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/from-the-executive-director-board-meeting-highlights-3/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met October 30–31, 2021, in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here are some highlights from the meeting. Welcome: President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo welcomed the newly elected officers and directors—President-Elect Veronika Demichelis, Secretary Alaina Brandt, and Director Manako
- [ModernMT](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/modernmt/) - In the January/February 2021 issue I wrote about the surprising quality and ease-of-use of the OPUS-MT and OPUS-CAT products.1 When I interviewed developer Tommi Nieminen, an experienced professional translator and MT researcher, about the OPUS tools, he said—much to my surprise—that according to his testing, his products (the locally installed MT and the connector to
- [Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/statement-of-ownership-management-and-circulation-4/) - Date of filing: September 29, 2021 Title of Publication: The ATA Chronicle Frequency of Issues: Bimonthly No. of Issues Published Annually: 6 issues Annual Subscription Price: $65 Location and Office of Publication: American Translators Association, 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590, Alexandria, VA 22314 Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters: Same as above Names and Address of
- [Getting the Most from Your ATA Language Services Directory Profile](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/getting-the-most-from-your-ata-language-services-directory-profile/) - To enable potential clients to make the most effective use of the Language Services Directory, ATA members 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.
- [Cognitive Debriefing: A Challenging but Rewarding Project](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/cognitive-debriefing-a-challenging-but-rewarding-project/) - What is cognitive debriefing and does this area have potential for translators? What skills are required to take advantage of this market niche? A translator shares his experiences working on cognitive debriefing projects, both as a recruiter and interviewer, including tips for success.
- [New Twists on Old Scams: Language Professionals Beware!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/new-twists-on-old-scams-language-professionals-beware/) - Some scammers are finding new target audiences because a lot of people are working from home who have not worked from home before. While the current scams are not new, some scammers are adding new twists.
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-board-meeting-highlights-2/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The ATA Board of Directors met August 7–8, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee—the first in-person Board meeting since February 2020. The meeting was preceded by the Board’s annual Strategy Day. Strategy Day allows the Board to discuss in-depth aspects of the Association and the translation and interpreting professions.
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-14/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Tingting Qin Kansas City, MO English into Portuguese Melissa S. Harkin Saint Charles, MO English into Spanish Ana Bardi Miramar, FL Maria Bassiouk Studio City, CA Debora Bendayan Highland Park, NJ Tamara M. Cabrera Carrboro, NC Lina J. Morales-Chacana Silver Spring, MD
- [OPUS-CAT: A State-of-the-Art Neural Machine Translation Engine on Your Local Computer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/opus-cat-a-state-of-the-art-neural-machine-translation-engine-on-your-local-computer/) - Neural machine translation (NMT) is one of the success stories of deep learning and artificial intelligence. Revolutionary innovations in the computational architectures made in 2015–2017 have led to dramatic improvements in the quality of machine translation (MT) and changed the field forever. Some professional translators welcome these changes with enthusiasm, others less so. But everyone
- [Is Applying ISO Standards to Information Security the New Black in Translation?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/is-applying-iso-standards-to-information-security-the-new-black-in-translation/) - Machine translation has grown exponentially. Translators need to adjust their standard practice to this new reality to provide high-quality translation services.
- [Audio Transcription: What It Is, What It Is Not, And Why It Is in High Demand](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/audio-transcription-what-it-is-what-it-is-not-and-why-it-is-in-high-demand/) - As people continue to favor a fully virtual or hybrid model when it comes to holding conferences, workshops, webinars, group discussions, and networking events, the demand for transcription will only increase. This might be the sector to help diversify your services!
- [From the President: Tough Decisions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-tough-decisions/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org As my term as president nears an end, I’m pleased to report that ATA’s Board of Directors held its first in-person meeting since February 2020, with an informal Strategy Day on Friday, August 6, and a formal Board meeting on August 7–8 in Nashville, Tennessee. Everyone—but especially the
- [From the President-Elect: The Final Countdown](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-the-final-countdown/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter: @mszampaulo Who else is counting down the days until we reunite in Minneapolis (and virtually) at ATA62? Surely it isn’t just me! This year’s Annual Conference model will be another new one for ATA as we hold a hybrid conference for the first time. Registration opened in
- [Online Exam Proctoring: Something Old, Something New](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/online-exam-proctoring-something-old-something-new/) - With the successful launch of ATA’s online certification exam, we’re starting to ramp up capacity and open more spaces for candidates.1 (For basic information about the online exam, check out the Certification Forum column in the July/August issue.2) This expanded accessibility to candidates opens possibilities for proctors as well, since they’re no longer limited by
- [Choosing and Building A Specialization](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/choosing-and-building-a-specialization/) - In our experience, the best way to ensure quality and a sustainable business practice is to specialize. Whether you arrived in the industry with a specialization or are currently working to build one, you’ll find it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Regardless of how you choose a specialization, you must work to build, maintain, and transform your areas of expertise to attract great clients and earn top dollar.
- [From the President: Priorities!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/priorities/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay I often tell people that my main problem in life is wanting to do everything. During my term as ATA president, it will surely be impossible to do everything I’d would like to do, so I’ve set some priorities—the most important projects that I’d like us
- [From the President: Membership Has Its Benefits: Are You Making the Most of Them?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/membership-has-its-benefits-are-you-making-the-most-of-them/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay If you’re receiving this issue of The ATA Chronicle, it means that you’ve renewed your ATA membership for 2018. Thank you! ATA would not be “the voice of interpreters and translators” without every one of our 10,500+ members. Since my term as ATA president began, I’ve
- [From the President: Continuity and Renewal within ATA](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/continuity-and-renewal-within-ata/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay ATA has many strengths—including every one of our 10,500 members—and one of our greatest is certainly our mix of continuity and renewal. To keep an association like ours going from 1959 to 2018 and beyond requires both steadiness and adaptability—a willingness to embrace the new and
- [From the President: Looking Ahead to ATA59](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/looking-ahead-to-ata59/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay By the time you read this, registration will be open for ATA’s 59th Annual Conference, to be held October 24–27 in New Orleans—definitely one of the best conference destinations in the United States! In January of this year, President-Elect and Conference Organizer Ted Wozniak, Professional Development
- [From the President: Elections, Position Papers, and More: ATA Counts on Your Voice](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/elections-position-papers-and-more-ata-counts-on-your-voice/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay As I write this in mid-August, ATA’s 2017–2018 Board has met for the last time (in beautiful Portland, Oregon!), and we’re speeding toward ATA’s 59th Annual Conference in New Orleans at the end of October, where we’ll elect new directors to ATA’s Board. Six candidates—Eve Bodeux,
- [From the President: Turning the Page into 2019](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/turning-the-page-into-2019/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of what we’ve achieved—both within ATA and within our own jobs and businesses—and look ahead to the new year. ATA has so much to celebrate this year, including: Adding two new language combinations (Chinese>English and
- [From the President: The Dynamex Decision and ATA's Advocacy Role](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/the-dynamex-decision-and-atas-advocacy-role/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay Within ATA, we try to keep a close eye on federal, state, and local government issues that might affect our members. A recent example is the landmark California Superior Court decision “Dynamex Operations West, Inc. versus the Superior Court of Los Angeles.” The so-called Dynamex decision
- [From the President: Opening the Certification Exam to Nonmembers: A New Direction for ATA](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/opening-the-certification-exam-to-nonmembers-a-new-direction-for-ata/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay One of ATA’s strengths is, undoubtedly, stability. While many professional associations have struggled to remain relevant in the 21st century, we’re thrilled that ATA is on solid financial footing. This stability has allowed us to pursue several “capital improvement” projects, such as a fully redesigned website—hopefully
- [From the President: Interpreters: A Critical Presence in ATA](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/interpreters-a-critical-presence-in-ata/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay With over 3,000 individual members, ATA’s Interpreters Division1 includes nearly one third of our Association’s total membership. During my time in ATA—now about 17 years—interpreters have played an ever-growing role (literally, and figuratively!) in ATA, to the greater benefit of the Association as a whole. That
- [From the President: Palm Springs, Here We Come!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/palm-springs-here-we-come/) - Getting ready for ATA60 in Palm Springs!
- [From the President: California Assembly Bill 5: ATA Takes a Stand](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/california-assembly-bill-5-ata-takes-a-stand/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) has been in the news a great deal lately. This bill seeks to solidify and codify the so-called “Dynamex” decision on the classification of contractors and employees in California. The Dynamex decision was a significant departure from the generally accepted definition
- [From the President: An Ending and a Beginning](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/an-ending-and-a-beginning/) - From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @corinnemckay By the time this issue of The ATA Chronicle reaches you, I’ll have moved on to an entirely new role as a past president of ATA. After serving for seven years on ATA’s Board—three years as director, two years as president-elect, and two years as president—my
- [Opening Up the Exam to Nonmembers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/opening-up-the-exam-to-nonmembers/) - UPDATE: The change to exam requirements discussed in this article was not approved. At this time, ATA membership is still required to take the exam. As of January 1, 2020, ATA membership will no longer be required to earn and retain ATA translator certification. Why is this happening and what does it mean for
- [The Online Exam Is Here!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/the-online-exam-is-here/) - ATA is excited to offer our certification exam online to complement our traditional in-person format. For the first time, members are now able to take the exam from anywhere in the world without having to travel to a live sitting! How Does the New Format Work? We’ve partnered with ExamRoom.AI, a remote online proctoring company
- [What the Business Practices Education Committee Is Doing for ATA Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/what-the-business-practices-education-committee-is-doing-for-ata-members-2/) - ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee offers many opportunities for members to get involved, give back to the Association, work with fellow members, and broaden their professional network.
- [Data Privacy and MT Engines](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/data-privacy-and-mt-engines/) - I know some of you might not be enthusiastic about me writing again about data privacy when using generic machine translation (MT) engines like Google, Microsoft, and DeepL. This is partly because I’ve done so a number of times already.1 Also, I think many might be using the data privacy issue as a kind of
- [What's Cooking: An Introduction to Culinary Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/whats-cooking-an-introduction-to-culinary-translation/) - With a greater variety of food and ingredients available and the globalization of food production and distribution, there’s a greater need for documents and labels—and a greater need to translate them.
- [ATA's Public Relations Committee](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/atas-public-relations-committee/) - The focus of ATA’s Public Relations Committee is to inform and educate the media and public about the roles that translators and interpreters play in society and what it means to be a translator or interpreter.
- [Language Access in the Courts: How Technology Saved the Day During a Pandemic](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/language-access-in-the-courts-how-technology-saved-the-day-during-a-pandemic/) - On March 17, 2020, the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara received approval for an emergency order to suspend all non-emergency services—all criminal, civil, family, traffic, small claims, and probate proceedings—until April 3. Little did we know the courthouse would remain closed physically, but operational nonetheless, for more than a year.
- [Almond, Eyeless—Can Poetry be Translated? An Interview with Author Karen Meadows](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/almond-eyeless-can-poetry-be-translated-an-interview-with-author-karen-meadows/) - Poetry, with all its nuance, rhythm, sound, and multiple levels of meaning, is certainly the most difficult language to translate. Is it possible to translate poetry from one language into another without losing meaning? Karen Meadows, author of Almond, Eyeless, attempts to answer the question.
- [Diversify Successfully with Online Language Teaching/Cultural Experience Hosting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/diversify-successfully-with-online-language-teaching-cultural-experience-hosting/) - Linguistic and cultural skills such as those cultivated by most translators/interpreters are in high demand in education and are difficult to duplicate. This industry is likely to remain active even after the pandemic, so it’s a stable option for translators/interpreters looking to diversify.
- [From the President: Navigating the New Normal and More](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-navigating-the-new-normal-and-more/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org While it may be too soon to proclaim “the end is near,” it does appear that we’re approaching a return to normalcy and a post-COVID world. Here in New Orleans, most restrictions have been lifted and we even have live music again. I recently flew to Tucson, Arizona,
- [From the President-Elect: A Hybrid Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-a-hybrid-conference/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter: @mszampaulo As I sit down to write my column this month, I’m reminded of where we were a year ago and thankful to be feeling much more optimistic this year than last when it comes to planning the details of our Annual Conference. While uncertainty is still
- [From the Executive Director: What's New?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-executive-director-whats-new/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org ATA has more to offer than ever before. The breadth and depth of the programs and services reflects the hard work of dedicated volunteers and the staff at ATA Headquarters. Here’s a look at what’s new. Professional Development This year we’re on track to host 60 professional
- [Why You Need to Keep Swipe Files for Your T&I Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/why-you-need-to-keep-swipe-files-for-your-ti-business/) - Swipe files are something I believe every translator or interpreter should be keeping for their business, regardless of whether they prefer to work with translation/interpreting agencies or direct clients. So, what’s a swipe file? In a nutshell, a swipe file is a file or folder you keep on your computer, in your email, on your
- [Building Community with GlobalSaké: An Interview with Co-founder Talia Baruch](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/building-community-with-globalsake-an-interview-with-co-founder-talia-baruch/) - Talia Baruch is an international product and growth marketing consultant helping companies adopt global readiness and geo-fit strategies to expand in new markets. She’s also the co-founder of the nonprofit GlobalSaké. Talia has 20+ years of experience leading international expansion in product and growth marketing at Google, LinkedIn, and SurveyMonkey, and is a localization and
- [Key Components of Successful Translator Recruitment](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/key-components-of-successful-translator-recruitment/) - A fundamental tenet of language services is that an organization’s translation product will only be as good as the translator who provides the target content. That’s why vendor recruitment must be counted among the most critical of processes for translation firms.
- [From the President-Elect: Either in Person or Virtual, ATA62 Will Not Disappoint!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-elect-either-in-person-or-virtual-ata62-will-not-disappoint/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter: @mszampaulo The call for proposals for #ATA62 closed on March 1, with more than 320 proposals for this year’s hybrid conference. Whether you choose to attend in person or virtually, there will be something for everyone! The hotel block for the conference is now open, and discounted
- [A Sense of Hope: Interpreters/Translators Share Their Vaccination Journey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/a-sense-of-hope-interpreters-translators-share-their-vaccination-journey/) - As the vaccination distribution program kicks into high gear in the U.S., we asked interpreters and translators what getting vaccinated means to them both personally and professionally. We also asked them if the advocacy efforts of translator and interpreter organizations had an impact on their eligibility for early vaccination.
- [Translating Humor Is A Serious Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translating-humor-is-a-serious-business/) - Puns, regionalisms, wordplay, and cultural references can make the literal translation of humor a joke in itself, not to mention a seemingly impossible challenge for the translator!
- [Getting Started with Terminology Management](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/getting-started-with-terminology-management/) - Terminology management makes or breaks the success of globalization and localization efforts in terms of both budgets and sales. Despite its strategic value, however, many are unaware that terminology is key to producing solid, well-performing products. And once they are aware, many don’t know where to start. If you find yourself needing a little help in this area as well, then read on for some guidelines for getting started with terminology management.
- [In Memoriam: S. Edmund Berger](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/in-memoriam-s-edmund-berger/) - S. Edmund Berger Namesake of the S. Edmund Berger Prize for Excellence in Scientific and Technical Translation (November 13, 1922–December 13, 2020) (The following is based on information provided by The Buffalo News and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.) S. Edmund Berger, a longtime ATA member and past recipient of the Association’s Alexander Gode
- [To Be or Not to Be Certified: The Dilemma for Non-Spanish Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/to-be-or-not-to-be-certified-the-dilemma-for-non-spanish-interpreters/) - In an industry where the majority of professionals are freelancers and where subject matter expertise cannot be easily judged by clients or intermediaries, certification remains the gatekeeper to quality. Hiring a translator or interpreter without verified qualifications or certification is a very risky endeavor. The result may cost a limited-English-proficient (LEP) individual their life, a
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/from-the-executive-director-board-meeting-highlights/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The ATA Board of Directors held its Spring Board meeting virtually April 24–25, 2021. Here are some highlights from the meeting. Budget The Board approved the July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 working budget and the 2022-24 draft budgets. The proposed $2.6 million working budget provides an interim
- [ATA's Virtual Advocacy Trip to Capitol Hill](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/atas-virtual-advocacy-trip-to-capitol-hill/) - Every year, ATA lends its voice as one of the advocates from the language professions to meet with Congress and request legislation and funding in support of language education and industry priorities. This year, the Association had the opportunity to do so twice!
- [6 Ways to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Online Marketing Efforts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/6-ways-to-stop-self-sabotaging-your-online-marketing-efforts/) - We’ve all been guilty of self-sabotage at some point during our entrepreneurial journey. We often make online marketing much harder than it really is. The stories we tell ourselves about why we can’t do something can cause us to stall our marketing efforts, whether we realize it at first or not. The key is to make your marketing feel like you.
- [ATA Member Orientation: A Bird's-Eye View of All ATA Has to Offer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-member-orientation-a-birds-eye-view-of-all-ata-has-to-offer/) - As an association with members around the globe and a wide variety of interest groups, programs, and events, ATA might seem like somewhat of a puzzle to members. That’s why ATA’s Membership Committee began to consider how it could provide an easy-to-digest snapshot of everything ATA offers so members could choose where to get involved and avoid feeling lost. Our answer: the ATA Member Orientation sessions!
- [From the President: The Vital Work of ATA Committees](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/from-the-president-the-vital-work-of-ata-committees/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org If ATA divisions are our members’ “home within a home”—the place they go to be with other “family members” who work in the same fields and language pairs—then ATA committees could be considered their “offices”—the place they go to work on behalf of ATA. ATA has 18 standing
- [Teamwork: The Pros and Cons of Being a Lone Wolf or a Pack Animal](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/teamwork-the-pros-and-cons-of-being-a-lone-wolf-or-a-pack-animal/) - From the outside looking in, most translators probably seem like lone wolves, happily working at their desks all day with hardly any social contact. In fact, many freelancers highlight being their own boss and making all the decisions as one of the main reasons they pursued a self-employed career. But the reality can be quite
- [Automating Computer Tasks Is Easier than You Think](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/automating-computer-tasks-is-easier-than-you-think/) - Whenever I face a repetitive task, I wonder if there’s a way to automate it to make it go faster. This weekend, for instance, I had to spot over 600 subtitles (i.e., set the times when a subtitle will appear and disappear from the screen). This involved the following steps: Select a portion of audio
- [The What and Why of Certification Exam Conditions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/the-what-and-why-of-certification-exam-conditions/) - As we move toward an online version of ATA’s certification exam, some long-standing exam conditions will be changing—things like bringing your own dictionaries and laptop to the exam sitting. Others, however, will remain the same. Here’s a review of the latter, with an explanation of why they’re applied to our testing program. Three-Hour Time Limit:
- [From the Executive Director: The New Year, New Look, and Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/the-new-year-new-look-and-board-meeting-highlights/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The new year brings hope and opportunity. For ATA, it also brings a new look. The new ATA website will be online shortly. You’ll find it visually appealing, the content completely reviewed, and with better navigation. We have more to do with the directories. In addition to
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/board-meeting-highlights-18/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors held its Winter Board meeting virtually January 23–24. Here are some meeting highlights. Committee Appointments President Ted Wozniak led the Board discussion on his research regarding appointments to ATA committees. The current wording of the Bylaws along with our parliamentary
- [From the President-Elect: Whether In Person or Virtual, ATA62 Will Not Disappoint!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/whether-in-person-or-virtual-ata62-will-not-disappoint/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter: @mszampaulo Planning is well underway for this year’s Annual Conference, set to take place October 27-30 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Last year we took on a new conference model, a fully virtual event, and this year we’ll be doing the same as we
- [From the President: Looking Forward More than Backward](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/looking-forward-more-than-backward/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org The president’s column in this edition of The ATA Chronicle often reflects on the year just ended and recaps the highlights for ATA and its members. As I look back on 2020, “The Year of COVID,” I see that ATA and its members faced and overcame some severe
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-8/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The ATA Board of Directors met October 28–29, 2017 in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Here are some highlights from the meeting. Welcome: President Corinne McKay welcomed the new Board of Directors, including President-elect Ted Wozniak, Secretary Karen Tkaczyk, Treasurer John Milan, and Directors
- [From the President-Elect: Outside the French Quarter: The “Other”  New Orleans](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/outside-the-french-quarter-the-other-new-orleans/) - From the President-Elect Ted R. Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.net ATA’s 59th Annual Conference is set for October 24–27, 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Planning for ATA59 is well underway. Distinguished speakers have been invited to submit proposals, and session proposals for a variety of languages and specializations are coming in on pace with last year. Speakers come
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-9/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met January 20–21, 2018, in Miami, Florida. The meeting followed the Board’s Annual Strategy Day. The Annual Strategy Day provides an opportunity for the Board to discuss in-depth aspects of the Association and the translation and interpreting professions. Strategy Day
- [2018 Honors and Awards Now Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/2018-honors-and-awards-now-open/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students. Awards and scholarships for 2018 include: The Alexander Gode Medal, ATA’s most prestigious award, is presented to an individual or institution for outstanding service to the
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-10/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met April 14–15, 2018, in Alexandria, Virginia. The Board met in conjunction with the Certification Committee and Language Chairs meetings. (Each exam language combination has a language chair administering the passage selection and graders. ATA currently offers testing in 30
- [From the President-Elect: Attending ATA59: An Investment in Your Professional Future](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/attending-ata59-an-investment-in-your-professional-future/) - From the President-Elect Ted R. Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.net Planning for ATA’s 59th Annual Conference—October 24–27, 2018, in New Orleans—is well underway, so now is the time to start making your plans to attend. Come meet with about 1,600 of your fellow translators and interpreters, agency owners/representatives, and exhibitors so you can learn, network, and be more
- [From the Executive Director: 10 Reasons to Attend ATA59](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/10-reasons-to-attend-ata59/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org ATA’s 59th Annual Conference registration is open! Join 1,600 of your peers in New Orleans, October 24–27, 2018. Here are 10 reasons why you should attend. Inspiration: Learn from the best. See how others further along in their careers got to where they are. Get reenergized about
- [From the President-Elect: NOLA-Bound: ATA59](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/nola-bound-ata59/) - From the President-Elect Ted R. Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.net ATA59 is less than four months away so it’s not too soon to start making plans to come to The Big Easy for four days of top-notch professional development training, numerous networking opportunities, and the chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. (And let’s
- [ATA 2018 Elections: Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-2018-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!
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-11/) - Standing from left: Directors Faiza Sultan, Frieda Ruppaner-Lind, Geoff Koby, Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo, Melinda Gonzalez-Hibner, Tony Guerra, Evelyn Yang Garland, and Cristina Helmerichs. Seated from left: Secretary Karen Tkaczyk, President Corinne McKay, Past President Ann Macfarlane, President-Elect Ted Wozniak, and Treasurer John Milan. (Not pictured: Director Elena Langdon) From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE
- [From the President-Elect: ATA59 Is Just Around the Corner!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata59-is-just-around-the-corner/) - From the President-Elect Ted R. Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.net By the time you read this ATA59 will be just weeks away. If you haven’t registered yet, head over to the conference website and sign up today! Here’s a rundown of some important information you’ll need to assist you while making travel plans. I’ve also highlighted just a
- [From the Executive Director: Advocacy and Local Legislation: See Something, Say Something](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/advocacy-and-local-legislation-see-something-say-something/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org In recent months, a few state legislatures have taken steps that could affect voluntary certification programs such as ATA’s. These are certification programs that professionals can choose to pursue, but that are not mandatory to work in a given profession. The proposals range from no longer recognizing
- [Treasurer’s Report: Summary of ATA's 2018–2019 Budget](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/summary-of-atas-2018-2019-budget/) - Treasurer’s Report John M. Milan john@milanlanguageservices.com A budget is the monetary reflection of an organization’s values. By setting goals and expectations for revenue and expenses, the organization creates a tangible expression of what it hopes to accomplish and how it intends to get there. All budgets—including ATA’s—express factual information and embody our hopes and goals.
- [2019 Honors and Awards Now Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/2019-honors-and-awards-now-open/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students. Awards and scholarships for 2019 include: The Alexander Gode Medal, ATA’s most prestigious award, is presented to an individual or institution for outstanding service to the
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/board-meeting-highlights-12/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The ATA Board of Directors met October 27–28, 2018 in conjunction with the Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here are some highlights from the meeting. Welcome: President Corinne McKay welcomed the newly elected directors—Eve Lindemuth Bodeux and Meghan (McCallum) Konkol—and congratulated Directors Melinda Gonzalez-Hibner and Tony
- [Treasurer’s Report: Annual Treasurer's Report for 2017–2018](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/annual-treasurers-report-for-2017-2018/) - Treasurer’s Report John M. Milan john@milanlanguageservices.com The Association’s most recent fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, and, once again, we find ourselves in good financial shape. Annual revenue outpaced annual expenses, we held a very well-attended conference in 2017, and our investments and reserves continued to grow. In short, ATA is firing on all cylinders.
- [Call for Nominations: ATA Officers and Directors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/call-for-nominations-ata-officers-and-directors-7/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/board-meeting-highlights-13/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met February 2–3, 2019, in Austin, Texas. The meeting followed the Board’s Annual Strategy Day. The Annual Strategy Day provides an opportunity for the Board to discuss in-depth aspects of the Association and the translation and interpreting professions. Strategy Day
- [From the President-Elect: ATA60: Professional Development at Its Best](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/ata60-professional-development-at-its-best/) - From the President-Elect Ted R. Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.net This year is a milestone for ATA as it will hold its 60th Annual Conference in beautiful Palm Springs, California. Palm Springs is a lovely small town with some great dining and entertainment options. (More on the venue in future columns.) For now, I would like to focus
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights and 25 Years!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-and-25-years/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met April 13–14, 2019 in Alexandria, Virginia. The Board met in conjunction with the Certification Committee and Language Chairs meetings. (Each exam language combination has a language chair administering the passage selection and graders. ATA currently offers testing in 30
- [From the Executive Director: Why Palm Springs and a Look at ATA's Annual Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/why-palm-springs-and-a-look-at-atas-annual-conference/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org Planning for the Annual Conference starts immediately after the last one ends. In the planning cycle, July always marks the big reveal: the sessions and special events are online, the preliminary program is printed and available with this issue, and registration is open. ATA’s 60th Annual Conference
- [From the President-Elect: Palm Springs or Bust!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/palm-springs-or-bust/) - From the President-Elect Ted R. Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.net ATA60 is less than five months away, so it’s not too soon to start making plans to come to Palm Springs for four days of top-notch professional development training, numerous networking opportunities, and the chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Conference registration is
- [From the President-Elect: Striving for Better Communication](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/striving-for-better-communication/) - From the President-Elect Ted R. Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.net “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” The context in which Strother Martin said this to Paul Newman and the rest of the road gang in Road Prison 36, the setting for the film Cool Hand Luke, in no way applies to ATA. Still, I think it’s
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-14/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met August 3–4, 2019, in Denver, Colorado. Here are some highlights from the Board meeting. Final Budget: The Board approved the July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020 final budget and the 2020–2022 draft budgets. The approved budget is $3.2 million. This
- [ATA 2019 Elections: Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-2019-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!
- [From the Executive Director: Association Health Plans Update](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/association-health-plans-update/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org Health insurance continues to be a top concern. We often hear from members asking why ATA doesn’t offer a health insurance program. We wish we could. All associations—big and small, national and regional—are dealing with the same challenges today. Association Health Plans (AHPs) have come and gone
- [Call for Nominations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/call-for-nominations/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [From the Executive Director: ATA Membership: Invest in Yourself](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/ata-membership-invest-in-yourself/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The profession is facing some challenges. Marketplace pressures to increased regulatory activities are affecting independent contractors. ATA can help. Don’t go it alone. The new year means it’s time to renew your ATA membership. Membership renewal notices have been mailed. You can also renew online: http://www.atanet.org/membership/renew.php. In
- [Treasurer’s Report: Annual Treasurer's Report for 2018–2019](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/annual-treasurers-report-for-2018-2019/) - Treasurer’s Report John M. Milan john@milanlanguageservices.com The sun has been shining on ATA for a few years now, financially speaking, allowing us to make quite a bit of hay. Our unaudited figures1 for the most recent fiscal year (2018–2019), which ended in July, however, indicate that cloudy weather is on the horizon. Membership is stagnant
- [From the President-Elect: Boston, Here We Come!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/boston-here-we-come/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter: @mszampaulo Planning is in full swing for ATA’s 61st Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, set to take place October 21–24 at the Westin Waterfront Boston. For many of us, this is the event of the year—known for the high level of professional development opportunities and networking available
- [From the President: Advocacy and Other Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/advocacy-and-other-business/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org As I conclude the third month of my term as president, I find myself spending a lot of time on advocacy efforts. 2020 is shaping up to be a year in which ATA focuses a great deal on state and national legislation affecting the translation and interpreting professions.
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/board-meeting-highlights-15/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met February 8–9, 2020, in Charleston, South Carolina. The meeting followed the Board’s Annual Strategy Day. The Annual Strategy Day allows the Board to discuss in-depth aspects of the Association and the translation and interpreting professions. Strategy Day is coordinated
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/board-meeting-highlights-16/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org For the first time since December 20051, ATA’s Board of Directors did not meet in person. The Board met online April 18, 2020, for the Spring Board meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled for Alexandria, Virginia, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some
- [From the President-Elect: ATA61 Goes Virtual](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata61-planning-in-a-time-of-unpredictability/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter handle: @mszampaulo ATA61 Goes Virtual This year we’ve all been met with a lot of uncertainty. As president-elect and Annual Conference organizer, I’ll tell you that a global pandemic and economic crisis were not the challenges I expected we would face this year in planning ATA61.
- [From the President: Helping Members Through Difficult Times](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/helping-members-through-difficult-times/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org As I write this, we’re about two months into the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. According to at least one model, the situation is showing signs of improvement, but will not approach normal until the beginning of June. Whatever the timeline, I have faith that we will
- [Treasurer's Report: July to December 2019 + Budget](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/july-to-december-2019-budget/) - In addition to reviewing ATA’s finances for the first six months of the current fiscal year, we’ll also look at how our financial situation might be impacted moving forward in light of the extraordinary circumstances created by the pandemic.
- [From the President-Elect: ATA61 Goes Virtual - A Message from ATA's President-Elect and Conference Organizer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/ata61-goes-virtual/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter handle: @mszampaulo This year we’ve all been met with a lot of uncertainty. As president-elect and Annual Conference organizer, I’ll tell you that a global pandemic and economic crisis were not the challenges I expected we would face this year in planning ATA61. As the number of
- [From the Executive Director: Conference Planning During a Pandemic](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/conference-planning-during-a-pandemic/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org What crazy times! Typically in this issue, we would announce that conference registration is open and start promoting early registration discounts, program highlights, and various networking events. This year, like everything else, plans were fluid. But we now have some certainty. At press time for this issue,
- [From the President: ATA61: Making Your Welfare a Priority](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata61-making-your-welfare-a-priority/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org As most of you know by now, we have canceled the in-person conference in Boston and decided to hold ATA61 as a virtual conference. While I’ll leave it to ATA President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo to provide the details on how the virtual conference will be structured (see From
- [Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws to be Presented to the Membership for Voting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/proposed-amendments-to-the-bylaws-to-be-presented-to-the-membership-for-voting/) - In addition to electing Board directors, Voting members will also vote on two proposed Bylaws amendments. The proposed changes appear below and are posted online at www.atanet.org/bylaws_change.php. Please note that material proposed to be deleted is struck through; material proposed to be added is underlined. ATA’s Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by a
- [From the Executive Director: Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/board-meeting-highlights-17/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met online August 1–2, 2020. Here are some highlights from the meeting. Final Budget: The Board approved the final budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021. This $2.5 million budget reflects a significant drop in certification exam
- [From the President-Elect: ATA61: Virtually Anywhere for Everyone](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata61-virtually-anywhere-for-everyone/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter handle: @mszampaulo ATA61 is right around the corner and there’s a lot to be excited about! While we’re all itching for the time when we can once again gather in person, this year’s Annual Conference (October 21–24) will be more accessible than ever. No matter where you
- [From the President: Helping Members Advance Professionally during a Unique Time](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/helping-members-advance-professionally-during-a-unique-time/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org More than six months since a national health emergency was declared, our lives continue to be shaped by the global pandemic. We’re all eagerly awaiting the development and distribution of an effective vaccine and a return to normalcy. In the meantime, ATA’s dedicated volunteers and staff continue to
- [Member Opinions: Discussion on Two Proposed Bylaws Amendments](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/member-opinions-discussion-on-two-proposed-bylaws-amendments/) - Member feedback is very important to the growth of the Association. In this issue, we present opinions, both pro and con, regarding two proposed Bylaws amendments on this year’s ballot for Voting members: 1) clarifying the rights and privileges of membership, and 2) having multiple candidates for each elective position of the Association.
- [ATA 2020 Election: Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-2020-election-candidate-statements/) - Calling all Voting members! Participating in ATA’s annual election 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! Remember, the Annual Meeting of Voting Members will be held October 22, 2020.
- [From the Executive Director: Conference Wrap-Up](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/conference-wrap-up/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org We did it! Thanks to the more than 1,500 participants, presenters, and volunteers who made ATA’s 61st Annual Conference a reality. Of particular note and thanks, ATA President-Elect and Conference Organizer Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo put in hundreds of hours in shaping the conference—from selecting sessions to finding
- [From the President-Elect: ATA61: A Team Effort](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata61-a-team-effort/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter handle: @mszampaulo We did it! We reached the tail end of what’s turned out to be quite a year, and we had a very successful virtual Annual Conference. While I never expected to organize a fully virtual conference, it was truly a pleasure to take on this
- [From the President: State of the Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/state-of-the-association/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org 2020 has certainly been a unique and challenging year for ATA, as it has been for all of us. The Association, or should I say the hundreds of volunteer members and ATA Headquarters staff, have demonstrated a degree of resilience and fortitude in the face of an unprecedented
- [ATA Introduces Six New Awards at ATA61!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-introduces-six-new-awards-at-ata61/) - Attendees at ATA’s 61st Annual Conference came together virtually for a special awards presentation to recognize colleagues for their contributions to the Association and the translation and interpreting professions. ATA introduced six new ATA awards this year—Advocacy, Dynamo, Impact, Innovation, Mentoring, and Rising Star. Read on to find out who was honored!
- [From the Treasurer: Treasurer's Annual Report for FY2019–2020](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/treasurers-annual-report-for-fy2019-2020/) - There tends to be a lag between when an economic shock takes place and when its effects are generally experienced. As such, while our finances still look fairly solid in this report, it’s essential to bear in mind that rockier roads lie ahead.
- [From the President: A Problem with Membership Classes](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/a-problem-with-membership-classes/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org Our membership structure no longer serves our Association as intended. There are too few Active members and too many Associate members. In basic terms, Active membership is intended for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are professionally engaged in translation or interpreting. That describes the vast
- [From the President-Elect: A New Year, a New Start](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/a-new-year-a-new-start/) - From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter: @mszampaulo It’s a new year, and with it comes a time of reflection, as well as fresh and exciting opportunities. If 2020 taught us anything, it was the ability to accept new challenges and adapt accordingly. Hopefully 2021 will be, in many ways, different than last year,
- [2020 ATA Honors and Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/2020-ata-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft.
- [Call for Nominations: ATA Officers and Directors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/call-for-nominations-ata-officers-and-directors-8/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [2021 Honors and Awards Now Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/2021-honors-and-awards-now-open/) - 2021 Honors and Awards Now Open! ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students. Awards and scholarships for 2021 include: The Alexander Gode Medal, ATA’s most prestigious award, is presented to an individual or
- [2021 Honors and Awards Now Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/2021-honors-and-awards-now-open-2/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students. Awards and scholarships for 2021 include: The Alexander Gode Medal, ATA’s most prestigious award, is presented to an individual or institution for outstanding service to the
- [From the President-Elect (David Rumsey)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_05_pres_elect_column.pdf#new_tab) - This year, the conference will see new light shed on some old ideas, which will help attendees get more exposure and more benefits!
- [From the President: AB 5: It's Not Just in California](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ab-5-its-not-just-in-california/) - From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org The recent passage of Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) in California, which implements the stringent “ABC Test” embodied in the Dynamex decision and mandates classification of translators and interpreters as employees, is already disrupting our profession in California. Translators and interpreters in California have reported receiving notices from
- [Progress Toward a Remote Testing Model of ATA's Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/progress-toward-a-remote-testing-model-of-atas-certification-exam/) - What’s happening with at-home testing? This question is on the minds of many members as ATA works to address the effects of the pandemic on our current in-person certification exam model. We’re excited to provide this update on the process involved in revamping our delivery method and the progress made thus far. Remote testing has
- [Social Media and Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/social-media-and-translators/) - Since the use of social media has become increasingly important for my business (and many of yours as well), I thought it would be a good idea to write about what I do on “my” social media platform. I also asked some colleagues to share how they fare on other platforms (more on that below).
- [How to Maintain Your Working Languages as a Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-to-maintain-your-working-languages-as-a-translator/) - “Learning is like rowing upstream. If you stop rowing, you’ll start floating backwards.” —Chinese proverb Every translator knows that continuous study is key to remaining fluent in a second language. But how much effort do you put into maintaining your working language(s)? I’m a lifelong learner of languages—Spanish, French, Mandarin, American Sign Language, Korean, and
- [Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and the Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/autonomous-sensory-meridian-response-and-the-interpreter/) - For my first column of 2021, I would like to share something that may sound strange but helped me get through 2020: autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR). Until mid-2020, I had never heard of it, but, ironically, my twin sister and business partner read about this audio and video phenomenon in an Austrian newspaper. To
- [Nine Ways to Stand Out in the Translation and Interpreting Industry](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/nine-ways-to-stand-out-in-the-translation-and-interpreting-industry/) - How we approach our clients and how we present ourselves to them during every step of the process can be the differentiating factor that convinces them to sign on the dotted line.
- [How to Build Resourcefulness As A Freelancing Parent](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-to-build-resourcefulness-as-a-freelancing-parent/) - Freelancing parents constantly face multiple challenges, especially during the current pandemic. Although there’s no one-size-fits-all recipe for success, there are a few simple steps you can take to transition smoothly into the life of a freelancing parent.
- [Terms and Conditions of Service: The Key to Future-Proofing and Protecting Your Translation Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/terms-and-conditions-of-service-the-key-to-future-proofing-and-protecting-your-translation-business/) - From the buyer’s side, I can’t imagine working with a professional who doesn’t put their promise in writing. From the translator’s side, I can’t imagine doing business without protecting my interests. A well-drafted contract is such a win for both sides in any line of business that the thought of doing business without one is, to me, simply inconceivable.
- [ATA's New Mastermind Program for Members: What Is It and Who Can Benefit](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/atas-new-mastermind-program-for-members-what-is-it-and-who-can-benefit/) - Do your fellow ATA members know business practices, resources, and techniques you would never hear about in a class or webinar? ATA’s Mastermind Program may just change that!
- [ATA Joins Forces with the Association of Language Companies to Bridge the Education/Career Gap](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-joins-forces-with-the-association-of-language-companies-to-bridge-the-education-career-gap/) - Language services companies increasingly need qualified talent to fill positions in translation, interpreting, localization, language instruction, testing, and more. Unfortunately, too few language majors enter the marketplace with real-world skills. The ALC Bridge project came into being to close the gap between the needs of academic institutions that are looking for job opportunities for their language students, and the business world, which is seeking students who are well prepared for careers in the language services industry.
- [ATA Certification and COVID-19 Redux](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-certification-and-covid-19-redux/) - As most of you are aware, ATA certification exam sittings were temporarily suspended in 2020 and will continue to be unavailable in early 2021. (You can learn more about that decision by reading the May/June Certification Forum by David Stephenson, “COVID-19 and Certification.”1) So, what has the program been up to in the meantime? The
- [How Did Your Work Change in 2020?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-did-your-work-change-in-2020/) - Given the many challenges 2020 presented, members of The ATA Chronicle Editorial Board reached out to their colleagues (both interpreters and translators) and invited them to answer the following question: How did your work change in 2020?
- [(More) Advanced Human-Computer Interaction for Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/more-advanced-human-computer-interaction-for-translators/) - A Conversation with Samuel Läubli and Nico Herbig Still on a high from the conversation I had a few months ago with Lynne Bowker, Vassilina Nikoulina, and Sharon O’Brien about “Women and Machine Translation”1, I had another idea after I read about Nico Herbig’s2 work on a much more hands-on interface for post-editing (see links
- [Translation as an Art: How to Get Your Work in a Museum](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/translation-as-an-art-how-to-get-your-work-in-a-museum/) - Museums have evolved from rather stuffy places to lively multimedia experiences with exhibitions on anything from art and photography to fashion, film, and music. Here are some examples of the types of projects you might encounter when working for museums, including some challenges you’re likely to face.
- [Overcoming Accent Bias in the Courtroom](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/overcoming-accent-bias-in-the-courtroom/) - Recently, I attended an online seminar about implicit bias in court settings. Among other things, the presenter spoke about accent bias and how, in some cases, it can undermine the credibility of a witness. Later, I read an article that stated that sometimes juries give less credibility or stop paying attention to expert testimony when
- [Thank You Sponsors and Exhibitors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/thank-you-sponsors-and-exhibitors-3/) - ATA wishes to thank all of our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make the 2020 virtual conference such a success! Sponsors Platinum SDL www.sdltrados.com SDL’s services in localization, neural machine translation, content management, and translation productivity and management enable its customers to engage global end users through the power of content. We support the
- [The Demands of On-Demand Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-demands-of-on-demand-interpreting/) - In a time of increased professional isolation with interpreters working from home, here's some light on the challenges and rewards of the essential work of on-demand over-the-phone interpreting.
- [Why Your Website Needs a Contact Form and How to Get It Right](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/why-your-website-needs-a-contact-form-and-how-to-get-it-right/) - Contact forms on websites are nothing new these days. But not all freelance translators or interpreters take advantage of them. There are a lot of good reasons to use a contact form. It doesn’t have to be totally impersonal if you set it up well. Done right, you can make a contact form that’s beneficial
- [Six Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Platforms and Zoom](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/six-remote-simultaneous-interpreting-platforms-and-zoom/) - Remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) is the new reality. So, what are some of the RSI platforms out there and what features do they offer? What are the technical requirements to support these platforms on your workstation? Let’s get a better idea of what to look for in terms of functionality by comparing some of the more popular platforms on the market.
- [Our Extremely Diverse (Translation) World](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/our-extremely-diverse-translation-world/) - I’ve known Kirti Vashee for many years, and you also likely know him from his eMpTy Pages blog,1 where he writes about the translation world, especially machine translation (MT), and generously gives space to other experts to publish their views. His interest in MT is not a coincidence as he has worked for a number
- [Should I Market My Translation  or Interpreting Services on  Social Media?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/should-i-market-my-translation-or-interpreting-services-on-social-media/) - Translators and interpreters raise this question pretty frequently. But here’s the thing. If you’re planning to market your business on social media, keep in mind that it’s a long-term strategy. The more you show up and the more authentically you engage, the more you’ll get out of the social media platform(s) you choose for your business.
- [Language for the Good of All: ATA Members Make a Difference in the National Language Service Corps](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/language-for-the-good-of-all-ata-members-make-a-difference-in-the-national-language-service-corps/) - Volunteers for the National Language Service Corps (NLSC), a U.S. Department of Defense program authorized by Congress, provide linguistic expertise and cultural competencies across the entire federal government. Learn what three ATA members have to say about their experiences working with NLSC and why you should consider signing up.
- [Women and Machine Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/women-and-machine-translation/) - It has always bothered me that there seems to be a serious under-representation of women who are involved in the development of machine translation (MT). Since it didn’t make much sense for me, a man, to write and complain about that, I asked three women—Lynne Bowker, Sharon O’Brien, and Vassilina Nikoulina—who are involved in MT
- [Zoom Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Report](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/zoom-remote-simultaneous-interpreting-report/) - In the January/February issue, just before the pandemic, I wrote about whether remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) was the next best thing.1 While I’m pleased with the completely accidental timing of my article, I didn’t have a crystal ball back then and I certainly don’t have one now, but I think we can all agree that
- [Cognitive Testing Using an Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/cognitive-testing-using-an-interpreter/) - (The following was originally published on the blog of ATA’s Interpreters Division, www.ata-divisions.org/ID/blog.) I recently completed an interpreting assignment between a developmental psychologist and a child with autism during which the child was given a cognitive test. I have done many of these sessions over the years and remember being disappointed on several occasions that
- [Enhancing the Status of ATA Certification](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/enhancing-the-status-of-ata-certification/) - The year 2020 is one that few people will likely forget or look back on fondly. The severity of the pandemic combined with—in the U.S. at least—various social issues has upended many lives. For ATA’s Certification Program, the effects have manifested themselves in two interrelated outcomes: a sharp reduction in exam sittings owing to local
- [Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/statement-of-ownership-management-and-circulation-3/) - Date of filing: October 23, 2020 Title of Publication: The ATA Chronicle Frequency of Issues: Bimonthly No. of Issues Published Annually: 6 issues Annual Subscription Price: $65 Location and Office of Publication: American Translators Association, 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590, Alexandria, VA 22314 Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters: Same as above Names and Address of
- [ATA Celebrates International Translation Day 2020 with “How Your Smartphone was Made Thanks  to Translators  and Interpreters”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/ata-celebrates-international-translation-day-2020-with-how-your-smartphone-was-made-thanks-to-translators-and-interpreters/) - A United Nations resolution passed in 2017 recognizes International Translation Day (September 30) as the day to pay tribute to the work of language professionals. To commemorate the occasion this year, ATA released a short, animated video to remind the world’s 3.5 billion smartphone users how the work of translators and interpreters directly impacts their
- [Giovanna Lester Wins 2019–2020 ATA School Outreach Contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/giovanna-lester-wins-2019-2020-ata-school-outreach-contest/) - ATA member and active volunteer Giovanna Lester, a conference interpreter and an ATA-certified Portuguese>English translator based in Miami, Florida, won a free registration to ATA’s 61st Annual Conference through ATA’s 2019–2020 School Outreach Contest. Giovanna won the contest for her virtual presentation to students from Farmington R7 School in Missouri. She spoke to the 22
- [5 Strategies to Improve Your Online Presence during and after COVID-19](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/5-strategies-to-improve-your-online-presence-during-and-after-covid-19/) - There are potential clients out there right now searching online for services like yours, with more to follow in the coming months as businesses begin to ramp up activity. You need to be ready for them with a solid online presence that will capture their interest and showcase your work to the best advantage.
- [Preparing Documents for Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/preparing-documents-for-translation/) - Preparing documents for translation should never become a luxury we cannot afford or a casualty of tight deadlines or budgets.
- [An Introduction to Translation in Market(ing) Research](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/an-introduction-to-translation-in-marketing-research/) - Whether it’s the launch of a new mascara, refrigerator, car, or a revamped corporate image after a crisis, the results of market and market(ing) research are all around us. Here’s a look at the processes and terminology of market and market(ing) research from a translator’s perspective.
- [What I've Learned from Remote Court Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/what-ive-learned-from-remote-court-interpreting/) - Since passing the Colorado French court interpreter certification exam almost exactly a year ago, I’ve been interpreting two to four times a week in the Colorado state courts. I love the work, and I’m not saying that just in case one of my managing interpreters reads this. At first, my goal was simply to pass
- [Query Sheet Management for Project Managers and Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/query-sheet-management-for-project-managers-and-translators/) - Everyone will probably agree that one of the most important aspects of a successful translation project is communication—with the client, project manager, and linguistic team. To facilitate organized and effective communication between everyone involved in a project, a query sheet will sometimes be provided. These sheets are especially important in large, complex projects where there
- [Business Diversification?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/business-diversification/) - I love the way some languages and cultures count. What speakers of European languages call “twenty” is rendered in the Papua New Guinea language of Mairasi—and many other languages—as “one person” (with all 20 fingers and toes combined). As someone who is not naturally mathematically inclined, my early calculating life would have been so much
- [English-Czech COVID-19 Glossary](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/english-czech-covid-19-glossary/) - One way to say “to do one’s bit” in Czech is “pispt svou troškou do mlýna,” which means “to contribute one’s little bit to the mill.” For me, the mill was the global COVID-19 pandemic and the little bit I contributed was my English-Czech glossary of terms related to it. No need for me to
- [Decoupling and the Certification Committee](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/decoupling-and-the-certification-committee/) - Over the past several years, the Certification Committee has been called on to answer several questions related to opening the certification exam to nonmembers (also known as “decoupling”). Although the Certification Committee manages and administers the Certification Program, it was not directly involved in the decision on whether to eliminate the membership requirement for certification.
- [How Interpreters Are Making the Switch to Remote Interpreting in a COVID World](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-interpreters-are-making-the-switch-to-remote-interpreting-in-a-covid-world/) - Probably the most momentous change for interpreters during the COVID-19 crisis is the universal switch to remote interpreting during the lockdown—a transition that feels threatening to some. So, I asked on Twitter whether some interpreters could share their remote interpreting experiences with us. Here are the very diverse answers I received from interpreters around the
- [Guest Column: What's New in Subtitling Translation Tools?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/guest-column-whats-new-in-subtitling-translation-tools/) - A few weeks ago, I asked Damián Santilli to write an article about the current state of audiovisual translation tools for my own Tool Box Journal (www.internationalwriters.com/toolkit). He did, and my readers and I were very impressed by the depth of his knowledge and his vision for a field that’s growing very rapidly. So, in
- [Who Are ATA's Certification Graders?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/who-are-atas-certification-graders/) - At present, ATA’s Certification Program enlists the services of more than 130 ATA members, who are commonly known as “graders.” That name, however, does not do full justice to the range of activities performed by these individuals on behalf of ATA and the program. Who are these people, how are they selected and trained, and
- [ATA Statement on Racism and Inequality](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-statement-on-racism-and-inequality/) - ATA stands in solidarity with our members and colleagues who are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC), as well as those in the communities they serve.
- [Certification Consultant’s Statement on the Membership Requirement for ATA Certification](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/certification-consultants-statement-on-the-membership-requirement-for-ata-certification/) - Is ATA’s history of requiring membership as a condition of eligibility for certification consistent with current practices and standards for professional certification programs? Earlier this year, ATA asked a certification consultant to prepare an opinion on the subject. Here is her analysis.
- [Member Opinions: Discussion on Opening ATA's Exam to Nonmembers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/member-opinions-discussion-on-opening-atas-exam-to-nonmembers-3/) - In the November/December issue, the Board encouraged members to submit their opinions, both pro and con, regarding opening ATA’s certification exam to nonmembers. Member feedback is important to the discussion, so share your thoughts!
- [Five Strategies for Adapting to Uncertainty](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/five-strategies-for-adapting-to-uncertainty/) - One thing is certain: we’re living in uncertain times. But the ups and downs of freelancing can be turned into opportunities for growth as we step back and take inventory of our work and our professional choices. What steps should you take to make sure you’re making the most of unexpected changes to workflow?
- [Going All in to Help Asylum Seekers at the U.S.-Mexico Border](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/going-all-in-to-help-asylum-seekers-at-the-u-s-mexico-border/) - For trained translators and interpreters, there’s a special role to play at the U.S.-Mexico border, whether on the ground or remotely. If you are uncertain if this work is for you, it’s surprising how many skills you already use that overlap into this area.
- [Remote Simultaneous  Interpreting Hubs or Platforms: What’s the Best Option?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/remote-simultaneous-interpreting-hubs-or-platforms-whats-the-best-option/) - We can see remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) as a threat or an opportunity. History shows that resisting change only places us behind those who embrace it. So, let’s consider RSI an opportunity and contribute to making it a good solution for clients and another work tool for interpreters in an ever-changing world.
- [Future Tense: Thriving Amid the Growing Tension between Language Professionals and Intelligent Systems](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/future-tense-thriving-amid-the-growing-tension-between-language-professionals-and-intelligent-systems/) - What do you need to do to thrive as a language services provider in the future? It’s time to shed the self-defeating attitude toward technology and focus on new opportunities for fulfilling the changing needs for language services.
- [ATA's Statement on California Senate Bill 900 Amending AB 5](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/atas-statement-on-california-senate-bill-900-amending-ab-5/) - An amendment to AB 5 has been introduced to the California Legislature. While SB 900 is an improvement on the situation under AB 5, ATA believes there are several issues that should be addressed and resolved before ATA can fully support the bill.
- [Dealing with Uncertain Times](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/dealing-with-uncertain-times/) - By the time you have this issue in your hands, things may or may not have gotten back to normal after a very difficult and unprecedented spring due to the coronavirus outbreak. I’m going to go out on a limb here and predict that things will be far from normal, so an article about how
- [What the Business Practices Education Committee Is Doing for ATA Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/what-the-business-practices-education-committee-is-doing-for-ata-members/) - To succeed in today’s competitive economy, you need specialized knowledge and an inside track. As an ATA member, we’ve got you covered with ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee.
- [ATA Members and the CARES Act](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-members-and-the-cares-act/) - The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the “CARES Act,” provides emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a summary of the provisions that are pertinent to ATA members.
- [InterpretAmerica 2020: A Timely Response to an Unprecedented Crisis](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/interpretamerica-2020-a-timely-response-to-an-unprecedented-crisis/) - In early March, when it became clear that the world was headed toward global lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the interpreting profession was thrown into nearly universal chaos. To respond to the crisis, InterpretAmerica held a two-hour online panel to discuss how to ensure professional interpreting services during the pandemic and beyond.
- [What Are Translation-Specific Tool Providers and Developers Doing to Assist Translators During COVID-19?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/what-are-translation-specific-tool-providers-and-developers-doing-to-assist-translators-during-covid-19/) - In light of the current situation, it was suggested that I write something connecting technology with our all-consuming health crisis. None of us can predict what things will be like when this column goes to print, but it’s safe to say that our lives will not have returned to normal—whatever “normal” is now. I really
- [How a Deeper Knowledge of Basic Tools Can Up Your Game](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-a-deeper-knowledge-of-basic-tools-can-up-your-game/) - During the years that I’ve worked as a translation project manager, I can recount many times when I’ve been consulted on technical issues—anything from formatting a document properly to transitioning from a PC to a Mac (or vice versa). Sometimes I’ve heard translators express something along the lines of, “I’m a linguist—I didn’t sign up
- [COVID-19 and Certification](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/covid-19-and-certification/) - The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on ATA’s Certification Program has been and remains profound. Although the situation continues to unfold, here are how things stand at this writing (early May). All exam sittings scheduled for March, April, and May have been cancelled. Registration for future sittings is on hold while ATA Headquarters and the
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letters-to-the-editor-40/) - Why ATA Should Open the Certification Exam to All Professional Translators | Matt Baird Do we want to become a certifying agency, or do we want to remain an association that represents the interests of its members and also provides the possibility of certification? If ATA opens its certification exam to nonmembers, it would eventually
- [Interpreting in the Face of a Pandemic](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/interpreting-in-the-face-of-a-pandemic/) - (The following was originally published on the blog of ATA’s Interpreters Division, www.ata-divisions.org/ID/blog.) On January 21, 2020, the state of Washington reported the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S. On February 29, it announced the country’s first COVID-19-related death. The virus has since spread across the country, just as it has around the
- [Marketing Services during a Pandemic and Economic Crisis: Why You Should Do It and How to Get It Right](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/marketing-services-during-a-pandemic-and-economic-crisis-why-you-should-do-it-and-how-to-get-it-right/) - While I’ll admit that I initially questioned whether I should be marketing my services during a global health and economic crisis, I quickly changed my mind. Why? Because our clients still need us, and their clients need us. Plain and simple.
- [Going Institutional: A Primer on Translation for International Organizations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/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.
- [Heritage Speakers in Health Care Interpreting: A Case Study in Virtual Training](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/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.
- [Updated: Assembly Bill 5: What Now?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/assembly-bill-5-what-now/) - Get involved in standing up for our profession! Start with this how-to advocacy handout, a step-by-step action plan showing you how to present your case to state lawmakers. The information includes how to find your representatives and sample talking points to use in letters or conversations with legislators.
- [A Look at Subtitling  and Closed-Captioning Software](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/a-look-at-subtitling-and-closed-captioning-software/) - What should you be looking for in audiovisual software? After looking at what’s come before, we’ll review some of the features that are a must for translators working with subtitling and closed-captioning software.
- [Bring Your “A” Game to Video  Game Localization](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/bring-your-a-game-to-video-game-localization/) - Video games require translators to take so much more than the translatable text into account. Video game localization is a target-oriented translation and its goal is to entertain.
- [Member Opinions: Discussion on Opening ATA's Exam to Nonmembers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/member-opinions-discussion-on-opening-atas-exam-to-nonmembers-2/) - In the November/December issue, the Board encouraged members to submit their opinions, both pro and con, regarding opening ATA’s certification exam to nonmembers. Member feedback is important to the discussion, so share your thoughts!
- [Translation and Emotions:  Keys for Effective Online Instruction and Collaboration](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translation-and-emotions-keys-for-effective-online-instruction-and-collaboration/) - How do we compensate for the lack of direct human interaction in online training courses? The socio-affective strategies discussed here will help optimize the instructor’s effectiveness and prepare students for the workplace.
- [Creating New Terminology: Do Translators Really Do This?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/creating-new-terminology-do-translators-really-do-this/) - Technical material is authored to achieve clarity. Therefore, new terms must not be coined randomly. This article will introduce readers to the principles of term formation covered in international standard ISO 704 Terminology Work—Principles and Methods.
- [Why You Should Care about Terminology Management—Even if You Never Translate a Single Term](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/why-you-should-care-about-terminology-management-even-if-you-never-translate-a-single-term/) - If proactive terminology management before starting a translation is currently not part of your routine, here are some compelling reasons to change your ways.
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-13/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Spanish Gloria Hughes Bakersfield, CA Beatriz D. Mendoza Jacobo Aurora, IL Natalia Pommier Monterey, CA English into Ukrainian Iryna Isayeva Kyiv, Ukraine Chinese into English Tong Xu New York, NY Japanese into English Tanya Williams Marina, CA
- [ATA at “Protect Translators. Protect Interpreters. Protect the World.”: A Panel Discussion at the  United Nations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-at-protect-translators-protect-interpreters-protect-the-world-a-panel-discussion-at-the-united-nations/) - On December 11, 2019, the Permanent Missions of Spain and the Republic of Fiji to the United Nations, together with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), hosted a panel discussion on the urgent need for enhanced legal and physical protection for translators and interpreters in high-risk settings. The event was co-organized on
- [Vicarious Trauma and Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/vicarious-trauma-and-interpreters/) - (The following was originally published on the blog of ATA’s Interpreters Division, www.ata-divisions.org/ID/blog.) The first time I heard of interpreters experiencing vicarious trauma was in 2000. First it was mentioned in relation to the interpreters working during a trial related to the Balkan Wars at the International War Crimes Tribunal in The Hague. But the
- [Talking with the Developer of GT4T](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/talking-with-the-developer-of-gt4t/) - Dallas Cao is the developer of GT4T1, a little, unobtrusive application that allows you to connect from any Windows or Mac application to a large range of machine translation (MT) engines. As such, it represents a different way of accessing MT suggestions from many of the translation environment tools within their interfaces, and it also
- [Changes in ATA Continuing Education Requirements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/changes-in-ata-continuing-education-requirements/) - ATA introduced continuing education requirements for certification in 2004. Prior to that, ATA certification was a “once-and-done” system, meaning that individuals who passed the exam remained certified as long as they remained ATA members. Introducing continuing education requirements brought the Association more in line with the practices of other credentialing bodies, where it had long
- [Member Opinions: Discussion on Opening ATA's Exam to Nonmembers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/member-opinions-discussion-on-opening-atas-exam-to-nonmembers/) - In the November–December issue, the Board encouraged members to submit their opinions, both pro and con, regarding opening ATA’s certification exam to nonmembers. Member feedback is important to the discussion, so share your thoughts!
- [Is Remote Simultaneous Interpreting the Next Big Thing?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/is-remote-simultaneous-interpreting-the-next-big-thing/) - Just like many interpreters and translators, I’ve been thinking about the future quite a bit. Not just about the future of our profession, but the future of work in general and about where we, as practicing linguists, can find our long-term place in a world already dominated by artificial intelligence and amidst the threat (and
- [Watch Your Back for a Recession](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/watch-your-back-for-a-recession/) - I’m not an economist, but it’s hard to miss the rumblings in the financial press that the U.S. (or even the world) economy may be headed for a recession. As a business owner, the best time to start planning for a downturn is last year, but if you haven’t done that, let’s start planning now!
- [ATA at the International Association of Business Communicators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-at-the-international-association-of-business-communicators/) - With chapters in over 100 countries, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)1 is one of the largest professional associations dedicated to corporate communications in the world. Officially created in 1970, IABC has roots in the original American Association of Industrial Editors founded in 1938. IABC attracts writers and communicators who work within the fields
- [2019 ATA Honors and Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/2019-ata-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. This year’s recipients are...
- [Like Two Porcupines Making Love—VERY CAREFULLY!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/like-two-porcupines-making-love-very-carefully/) - This was likely the best answer (and certainly the cleverest) response I read on a large cork board located in the registration area at this year’s ATA Annual Conference in Palm Springs. The board contained one main question to which attendees were encouraged to respond: “Do you use machine translation (MT), and how?” Here are
- [12 Extra-Linguistic Skills You Need to Master before Taking ATA's Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/12-extra-linguistic-skills-you-need-to-master-before-taking-atas-certification-exam/) - You’ve decided to take ATA’s certification exam. You’ve worked professionally as a translator for several years and you’ve taken (and passed) the practice test1 in your language pair. You’re confident in your language and translation skills and you’re ready to tackle the actual exam. Congratulations! Have you also considered the extra-linguistic skills you’ll need to
- [Dilemmas of an Upwardly Mobile Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/dilemmas-of-an-upwardly-mobile-translator/) - There’s no doubt that if you’re too busy for a long period, then it’s time to raise your rates. There’s also no doubt that, as a tool, increasing rates can be a fairly blunt instrument.
- [Three Pedagogical Tools to Take Your Online Translation and Interpreting Courses to the Next Level](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/three-pedagogical-tools-to-take-your-online-translation-and-interpreting-courses-to-the-next-level/) - Demand for online education continues to grow in the U.S. and is globally “on track to become mainstream by 2025.” In this article, three experienced instructors involved in the design of online translation and interpreting curricula share tips for creating an online community that encourages students’ reflective practice and enables structured student interactions.
- [Profile of ATA 2018–2019 School Outreach Contest Winner: Denise Fisher](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/profile-of-ata-2018-2019-school-outreach-contest-winner-denise-fisher/) - When ATA Member Denise Fisher was invited to speak to graduate students in a Japanese interpreting class at the University of Michigan, she had no idea that her experience would eventually lead to a fee registration to ATA’s Annual Conference in Palm Springs.
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-12/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Xiongwei Shen Fullerton, CA Bing Qi Toronto, Ontario, Canada English into Spanish Marco Díaz San Diego, CA Arabic into English Lucinda Wills Pasadena, CA Chinese into English Fang Gann Sioux City, IA Steven W. Langsford Ann Arbor, MI Ben Murphy Washington, DC
- [2020 Honors and Awards Now Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/2020-honors-and-awards-now-open/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students. Awards and scholarships for 2020 include: The Alexander Gode Medal, ATA’s most prestigious award, is presented to an individual or institution for outstanding service to the
- [Thank You Sponsors and Exhibitors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/thank-you-sponsors-and-exhibitors-2/) - ATA wishes to thank all of our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make this conference such a success! Sponsors Platinum SDL PLC www.sdltrados.com Smartling www.smartling.com Silver SOSi www.sosi.com Bronze Alliant Professional Liability Program www.alliant.com Judicial Council of California Court Interpreters Program www.courts.ca.gov/programs-interpreters.htm LiLo lilo.global Media Partner MultiLingual http://multilingual.com/ATA Exhibitors 1-Stop Asia www.1stopasia.com AECOM www.aecom.com
- [What We Call Ourselves Matters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/what-we-call-ourselves-matters/) - (The following was originally published on the blog of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators, https://najit.org/#blog.) Every profession has certain requirements that allow a person to enjoy the benefits and respect of their respective titles. I’ve been wondering lately about all the people who call themselves “interpreters” and whether they all deserve to
- [Denise Fisher Wins 2018–2019 School Outreach Contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/denise-fisher-wins-2018-2019-school-outreach-contest/) - ATA member Denise Fisher, a Japanese>English interpreter and translator based in Orient, Ohio, won a free registration to ATA’s 60th Annual Conference in Palm Springs, California, through ATA’s School Outreach Contest. Denise won the contest with a photo taken during her presentation at the University of Michigan, where she spoke to graduate students in a
- [Technical-Scientific Translation: A Wondrous Voyage](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/technical-scientific-translation-a-wondrous-voyage/) - For some translators, technical-scientific work is an actively pursued dream. For others, it comes as an unanticipated opportunity. In either case, for those who have the required skills, it’s a challenge worth accepting, a gratifying undertaking, and a wondrous voyage.
- [Decluttering Mistakes You're Making When Revising Your Text](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/decluttering-mistakes-youre-making-when-revising-your-text/) - Like your closet, your text might contain pointless, ugly, or sentimental items that you shouldn’t be keeping. Be ruthless when it comes to getting rid of the extra stuff in your text. It pays off. Your readers will read effortlessly what you so laboriously created.
- [A Multidisciplinary Team of Linguistic Athletes](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/a-multidisciplinary-team-of-linguistic-athletes/) - In 2013, Lima, Peru, was chosen as the host city of the XVIII Pan American and Sixth Parapan American Games, the largest international multidisciplinary sports event in the Americas and the second most important in the Olympic and Paralympic circuit in the world. Find out what it’s like to be part of a team providing translation and interpreting services at a high-level sporting event.
- [ATA Board Delays Decoupling Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-board-delays-decoupling-certification-exam/) - ATA’s Board of Directors has voted to postpone a decision to open the certification exam to nonmembers. What is the rationale behind this proposed change and how would it be implemented? Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.
- [In Memoriam: Peter Less](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/in-memoriam-peter-less/) - 1920–2019 (Special thanks to Tanya Gesse, who contributed to this piece.) Peter Less, who served as an interpreter at the Nuremberg trials, died October 9, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Peter was the recipient of ATA’s Alexander Gode Medal in 2006 for his pioneering service to the interpreting profession. A native of Germany, Peter fled
- [Interpreting for the Astronauts: A Conversation with Fernando van Reigersberg](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/interpreting-for-the-astronauts-a-conversation-with-fernando-van-reigersberg/) - In 1966, Fernando van Reigersberg, an interpreter for the U.S. Department of State, was assigned to travel with Neil Armstrong and Richard Gordon on the Gemini Goodwill Tour of South America. Learn about this important moment of the space race and what it was like traveling and interpreting for the men who would eventually travel to the moon.
- [How to Plan for Big Changes in Your Freelance Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/how-to-plan-for-big-changes-in-your-freelance-business/) - Do you ever feel like you need to make a change in your business, but you’re not sure when to pull the trigger? Or maybe you know you’ve needed to make a change for some time but just keep putting it off. If you aren’t sure when the best time is to make a change
- [Taking Screenshots on a Windows System](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/taking-screenshots-on-a-windows-system/) - Screenshots are pictures of the complete or partial computer screen, and taking screenshots is often part of a translator’s job description. For instance, you might have to replace the source-language graphics in a software manual with those in the target language (assuming the software is already translated and functional). Windows offers a number of “traditional
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-11/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Boqun Ma Toronto, Ontario, Canada English into Japanese Yukiko Ozaki Millburn, NJ English into Russian Olga Dolgova Alexandria, VA Evgeny Terekhin Friendswood, TX English into Spanish Aida Carrazco Zapopan, Mexico Ixchel Martinez Mexico City, Mexico Anyeliz Pagán Muñoz Toa Alta, PR Alida
- [Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/statement-of-ownership-management-and-circulation-2/) - Date of filing: September 27, 2019 Title of Publication: The ATA Chronicle Frequency of Issues: Bimonthly No. of Issues Published Annually: 6 issues Annual Subscription Price: $65 Location and Office of Publication: American Translators Association, 225 Reinekers Lane Suite 590, Alexandria, VA 22314 Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters: Same as above Names and Address of
- [ATA Celebrates International Translation Day with "A Day in the Life of a Translator or Interpreter"](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-celebrates-international-translation-day-with-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-translator-or-interpreter/) - This year’s International Translation Day celebration was all about telling your story! On September 30th, ATA released a short animated video taking viewers through a day in the life of a translator and an interpreter. The video conveys what it’s like to be a language professional so that the business world and the general public
- [Thoughts on Naver Papago with MT Engineer Lucy Park](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/thoughts-on-naver-papago-with-mt-engineer-lucy-park/) - At the Asia-Pacific Translation and Interpreting Forum—FIT (APTIF9)1 in Seoul, South Korea, in July, I listened to a very dynamic talk by Lucy Park, an engineer for the Korean machine translation (MT) engine Naver Papago. (By the way, Naver is the primary search engine in Korea, and Papago—“parrot” in Esperanto—is its MT engine.) While Google
- [Are You Getting the Most from Your ATA Directory Profile?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/are-you-getting-the-most-from-your-ata-directory-profile/) - To enable potential clients to make the most effective use of the Directory of Translators and Interpreters, ATA members 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.
- [Of Translators and Librarians](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/of-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 was to highlight the remarkable speed with which librarians had accepted technology (unlike translators at that point). I contrasted the well-known “The Bookworm” painting by Carl Spitzweg of 1850 with this
- [ATA at the New York Rights Fair and Book Expo](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/ata-at-the-new-york-rights-fair-and-book-expo/) - As chair of ATA’s Public Relations Committee, I’m always on the lookout for ways ATA can promote its members and educate potential client industries about how to purchase translation and interpreting services. ATA has successfully promoted member interests at the international Guadalajara Book Fair for several years. With this same goal in mind, ATA’s Public
- [Glossaries for Translators: Why You Need Them](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/glossaries-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 a disservice. The benefits of creating and maintaining your own glossaries cannot be understated, from increased productivity to better translation quality. They are essential tools for all translators that can be
- [Common Errors Found in the English>Spanish Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/common-errors-found-in-the-englishspanish-certification-exam/) - ATA certification continues to be a sought-after credential. As a way to prepare for this demanding exam, ATA has been offering practice tests for many years, which are real exam passages that have been “retired.” In addition to the practice test, ATA has been offering exam preparation workshops taught by ATA exam graders to help
- [Got Assumptions? Proceed with Caution!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/got-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 walk into a situation and immediately start to assess it, right? In fact, what we see around us will often dictate how we conduct ourselves—a true testament to our nature as
- [My Takeaways from Translating a Chinese Dictionary from English](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/my-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 gap. There was just one small problem I had to overcome: I don’t really speak Chinese. Here, then, is what I learned about the translation industry as I created the Chinese-Hungarian
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-10/) - 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 Arcadia, CA Wanshu Zhu Stanford, CA Yixiong Zhu San Francisco, CA English into German Sabine Voigt Boston, MA English into Russian Svetlana Kupriyanova Sedro-Woolley, WA English into Spanish Carmen Gonzalez San
- [Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Future-Proofed Translator: What I Learned from TAUS](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/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.
- [How to Successfully Tackle Translation Tests](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/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.
- [Letter to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letter-to-the-editor-8/) - To Make a Living or to Translate | Valerij Tomarenko After reading Valerij Tomarenko’s article “Translate Differently and Don’t Fear,” I felt the need to intone a dirge. Tomarenko says “I personally have been making a decent living off my translations for more than two decades.” Well, so have I, for the past three decades,
- [Regular Expressions: An Introduction for Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/regular-expressions-an-introduction-for-translators/) - Regular expressions (also known as RegEx) are a very powerful resource and open a full range of possibilities in different programs, including some computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools. You can think of regular expressions as a search-and-replace function on steroids. Regular expressions can assist our translation work by allowing us to search, replace, and filter text
- [Collaboration among Language Professionals: Representing ATA at the ACES: Society for Editing Annual Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/collaboration-among-language-professionals-representing-ata-at-the-aces-society-for-editing-annual-conference/) - Conference attendees buzzed over the latest updates to the Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press (AP) Stylebook. Crowds of word nerds filled the hallways between sessions. Colleagues who had only corresponded electronically for the past year hugged one another, excited about the fun weekend ahead. Now, you might be thinking, “Wait, there are other
- [ATA’s Government Language Division at Army Language Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/atas-government-language-division-at-army-language-conference/) - Last March, two members of the Government Linguist Outreach Task Force (GLOTF)—an eight-person group approved by ATA’s Board of Directors and led by ATA’s Government Division—attended the 30th Annual Language Conference of the Army National Guard 300th Military Intelligence Brigade (Linguist) in Draper, Utah. Monika Roske and Jeff Mitchell delivered a 50-minute presentation on the
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-9/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Weishun Jiang Bettendorf, IA English into Japanese Megumi Musick Columbus, OH Chinese into English Yongmei Liu San Francisco, CA Liming Pals Ames, IA French into English Catherine Randall Brooklyn, NY Lianna Sanford Kazarian Bronx, NY German into English Abigail Huber Providence, RI
- [Three Myths about Who Should Edit Your Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/three-myths-about-who-should-edit-your-translation/) - (The following originally appeared on The Savvy Newcomer blog, https://atasavvynewcomer.org.) Some translation projects involve a lone translator, while others allow the translator to choose an editor. My own experience comes from working for direct clients, where I almost always choose an editor to work closely on a translation with me, or we switch roles and
- [Interpreting and the Power of Now](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/interpreting-and-the-power-of-now/) - Philosophers and spiritual leaders around the world have been talking about the importance of living in the NOW. Dredging up the past can be depressing. Excessive anticipation of the future causes anxiety. According to these sages, living in the moment is the key to happiness. Interpreting, especially simultaneously, brings us into the NOW more effectively
- [Fake News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/fake-news/) - Yes, I hate this buzzword as much as you do, at least as it’s used in the present political climate. But it did capture your attention, and, like it or not, there actually is some meaning associated with the concept of “fake news” in a more traditional sense. I believe we’re dealing with several “fake
- [ATA Certification Exam Preparation Workshops](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/ata-certification-exam-preparation-workshops/) - In recent years, ATA has focused on providing those individuals who are interested in becoming ATA-certified with opportunities to learn more about the exam and hone their skills. Besides informational updates on ATA’s website, regular columns by members of the Certification Committee in The ATA Chronicle, and a variety of sessions at ATA’s Annual Conference,
- [Translate Differently and Don't Fear](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translate-differently-and-dont-fear/) - A university professor was singing the praises of DeepL, the machine translation service, on Facebook. He claimed translators’ days were numbered. That made the author think of something else to say in reply.
- [Designing a Competency-Based Translator Training Program: Progress, Challenges, and Next Steps](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/designing-a-competency-based-translator-training-program-progress-challenges-and-next-steps/) - A well-designed competency-based translator training program could be an effective and affordable means of meeting the growing need for qualified translators.
- [Communicating the Value of Our Services](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/communicating-the-value-of-our-services/) - Why is it so hard to communicate the value of our services, and is it really all our fault? Learn how psychological biases and a lack of understanding affect the perception of the value of translation and interpreting, and what translators, translation agencies, and professional associations can do about it.
- [Letter to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letter-to-the-editor-7/) - “Am I Ready for the Exam?” | Nora Favorov I wanted to respond to the Certification Forum column in the March/April issue, entitled “Am I Ready for the Exam?” I agree wholeheartedly with Nora Favorov’s recommendation to take advantage of the practice test prior to taking ATA’s certification exam. I took practice tests in both
- [International Literature: A Data-Driven Approach to Prioritizing Diversity](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/international-literature-a-data-driven-approach-to-prioritizing-diversity/) - Why do books from some languages find their way into English while other cultures remain underrepresented? AmazonCrossing’s editorial director discusses what it takes for a book, author, and translator to reach readers in a new language.
- [ATA Law Seminar: Four Perspectives](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-law-seminar-four-perspectives/) - One of the biggest challenges you face as a translator or interpreter is finding the intermediate-to-advanced continuing education you need to move ahead in your career. ATA’s Law Seminar provided just the kind of high-level, hands-on training attendees were looking for.
- [ATA Adds Its Voice to Language Advocates in Nation's Capital](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-adds-its-voice-to-language-advocates-in-nations-capital/) - Over 160 world language advocates gathered in Washington, DC on February 14–15 to meet with members of Congress for Language Advocacy Day. This annual summit of administrators, business owners, educators, and language industry leaders is organized by the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL), the authority on language policy in Washington, DC. Every year, ATA
- [Dealing with Sexual Harassment](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/dealing-with-sexual-harassment/) - Thanks to the #MeToo movement, women and men around the world finally feel more comfortable discussing the issue of sexual harassment in and out of the workplace. However, I’ve noticed that this is a subject that rarely comes up in the interpreting profession. Does that mean it doesn’t exist? Of course not, but perhaps especially
- [Using Neural Machine Translation Beyond Post-Editing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/using-neural-machine-translation-beyond-post-editing/) - In the past, I’ve conducted a number of back-and-forth email conversations with experts on topics that are interesting and useful to me and, hopefully, to the community at large. The following conversation turned out to be very useful as well, but it was not conducted as straightforwardly as some of the others. Why? Well, it’s
- [Audiovisual Translation: Preparing for This Market](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/audiovisual-translation-preparing-for-this-market/) - We live in an era of easy access to video production and consumption. An example of this is the incredible metrics for YouTube. (300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute, and almost five billion videos are watched on YouTube every day.)1 To this number, add data from a recent Nielsen Company Audience
- [ATA at the ELIA Together Conference in Barcelona, Spain](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/ata-at-the-elia-together-conference-in-barcelona-spain/) - In February 2019 I had the pleasure of representing ATA at the European Language Industry Association (ELIA) Together conference in Barcelona, Spain. (ATA was a sponsor.) ELIA describes itself on its website as the “European not-for-profit trade association of language service companies with a mission to accelerate our members’ business success.”1 Throughout the year, ELIA
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-8/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: Chinese into English Laura Brown (Luo Dai) Broomfield, CO Jingyi Wang Staten Island, NY Bingxia Yu Chicago, IL English into Chinese Yunteng Zhang Davis, CA English into Russian Anna Livermore New York, NY English into Spanish Rocio Viegas Barros Indian Land, SC Myriam Caicedo Houston,
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letters-to-the-editor-39/) - Educational Interpreting 101: It’s a Lot Harder than It Looks| Natalia Abarca and Katharine Allen I found the article on educational interpreting by Natalia Abarca and Katharine Allen in the March–April issue particularly interesting. I wanted to inform readers of a program in Indiana that addresses some of the issues they discussed. In 2016, the
- [Responding to Disaster: Best Practices and Lessons Learned from the 2017 North Bay Fires](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/responding-to-disaster-best-practices-and-lessons-learned-from-the-2017-north-bay-fires/) - The disastrous 2017 North Bay fires in California presented enormous challenges for disseminating timely and accurate information to the large, predominantly Hispanic, non-English-speaking population of Sonoma and Napa Counties. My experiences made it clear how a lack of preparation, at both the personal and community level, can exacerbate the challenges of a natural disaster.
- [10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Translation or Interpreting Website's SEO](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/10-simple-ways-to-boost-your-translation-or-interpreting-websites-seo/) - How many freelance translators and interpreters really take the time to adjust a few things behind the scenes to boost their website’s search engine ranking?
- [ATA at Lenguas 2019 in Mexico City](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-at-lenguas-2019-in-mexico-city/) - In January, just as the U.S. was being hit by extremely low temperatures, I had the pleasure of heading to sunny Mexico City to represent ATA in my role as spokesperson at Lenguas, a biennial conference that “brings professional interpreters and translators under one roof to address topics such as best practices, market trends, and
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-7/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Yunteng Zhang Davis, CA English into Russian Anna Livermore New York, NY English into Spanish Rocio Viegas Barros Indian Land, SC Laura Barzilai Montevideo, Uruguay Fernanda Biblotto Montevideo, Uruguay Myriam Caicedo Houston, TX Ana Dubra Montevideo, Uruguay Isabel Pozas González Badajoz, Spain
- [Yes, Conference Interpreting Is a Thing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/yes-conference-interpreting-is-a-thing/) - “What are you studying?” During graduate school, when I was living in Toronto and constantly traveling back and forth between the U.S. and Canada, I got used to this question as the customs agent saw the student visa in my passport. It took me awhile to come up with a short answer because when I
- [Artificial Intelligence and Translation Technology](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/artificial-intelligence-and-translation-technology/) - I recently asked all the translation technology vendors that came to mind this question: What are the areas in which you see artificial intelligence playing a role in your technology and/or in the translation-related technology of other vendors? Why ask that? Well, there’s been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in technology in
- [Take Charge of Your Rates](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/take-charge-of-your-rates/) - There’s been a lot written recently about raising rates. I’ve even seen it said that it’s impossible to increase them for existing clients. So, having just raised mine for a large group of clients—something I’ve done many times in the past—I thought I would offer a little inspiration and encouragement for those being put off
- [Machine Interpreting and Misleading Marketing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/machine-interpreting-and-misleading-marketing/) - Nowadays, it seems that most tech companies have produced a product that promises machine interpreting. These are then promoted and sold to a public desperate to be told that the language barrier has fallen and they can now go anywhere they like and talk to anyone, without ever seeing another interpreter again. Whatever we think
- [Passive Voices Peace: Reconsidering the Ban on the Passive Voice in Your Writing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/passive-voices-peace-reconsidering-the-ban-on-the-passive-voice-in-your-writing/) - The guardians of the active voice might do well to revisit their disapproval of the passive voice as weak, evasive, or convoluted.
- [The "Shall" Conundrum: When Use Becomes Abuse](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-shall-conundrum-when-use-becomes-abuse/) - As drafters and translators, how do we know when we’re abusing “shall”? There are at least three very clear and simple cases of abuse that the author sees in dual language or translated contracts almost every day.
- [How to Leverage Testimonials When Marketing Your Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-to-leverage-testimonials-when-marketing-your-business/) - Providing client testimonials is an effective way to market our businesses, but you have to be smart about how you request and use testimonials so that one client’s words can influence the decision-making of another.
- [Educational Interpreting 101: It's a Lot Harder than It Looks](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/educational-interpreting-101-its-a-lot-harder-than-it-looks/) - As school districts across the nation struggle to fulfill language access requirements and the needs of their diverse multilingual families, our profession needs to step up, make space, and provide concrete resources for educational interpreters.
- [Letter to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letter-to-the-editor-6/) - Ergonomics for ATA’s Certification Exam | Emily Safrin Anyone preparing to take a computerized ATA certification exam would do well to read Emily Safrin’s article, “Ergonomics for ATA’s Certification Exam: Unspoken Advice with Untold Benefits,” in the November/December 2018 issue of The ATA Chronicle.1 Emily points out that being physically comfortable can enhance both your
- [How to Build a Translator/Interpreter Résumé That Sells](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-to-build-a-translator-interpreter-resume-that-sells/) - How do you know whether your résumé measures up against others who work in the same language pair(s) or specialization(s)? Here are nine tips on how to sell your services effectively through your résumé so that you can stand out to those who are on the receiving end.
- [2018 ATA Honors and Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/2018-ata-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - This year's recipients are...
- [Certification Activities at ATA59](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/certification-activities-at-ata59/) - ATA’s Annual Conference is always a time for translators to reconnect, regroup, and refocus. This is especially true for those involved in ATA’s Certification Program—exam graders and members of the Certification Committee alike. Here is a rundown of certification activities at ATA59 in New Orleans. Grader Training: On Wednesday afternoon before the Welcome Celebration, 55
- [Thank You Sponsors and Exhibitors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/thank-you-sponsors-and-exhibitors/) - ATA wishes to thank all of our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make this conference such a success! Sponsors Platinum SDL PLC www.sdltrados.com Silver Lionbridge www.lionbridge.com Total Language www.totallanguage.com Bronze Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. ata.alliant.com U.S. Legal Support www.uslegalsupport.com Media MultiLingual www.multilingual.com/ATA Exhibitors 1 Stop Asia www.1stopasia.com 247 Accessible Documents Pte. Ltd. www.247accessibledocuments.com AECOM
- [A Big Thanks to Our Volunteers!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/a-big-thanks-to-our-volunteers/) - ATA wishes to thank all the volunteers from chapters, affiliates, and other groups for their participation during the Annual Conference in New Orleans. The Association of Language Companies www.alcus.org Association of Translators and Interpreters in the San Diego Area www.atisda.org Atlanta Association of Interpreters and Translators www.aait.org Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters www.catiweb.org Certification
- [Jost Zetzsche Named ATA Honorary Member](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/jost-zetzsche-named-ata-honorary-member/) - Jost Zetzsche, an ATA-certified English>German translator, is ATA’s newest Honorary Member. ATA Honorary Membership is a unique category of membership recognizing individuals who have given outstanding service to the translation and interpreting professions, as well as to the Association. Jost is an ATA spokesperson, chairs ATA’s Translation and Interpreting Resources Committee, writes the “GeekSpeak” column
- [ATA at SLAM! 2018](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-at-slam-2018/) - The four countries of the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden) may have a relatively low combined population at just 27 million, but in the translation industry this region hits well above its weight. So, in 2016, when several Nordic language associations joined forces to create the Scandinavian Language Associations’ Meeting (SLAM!), it was
- [Wondrous Things at the ATA59 Dictionary Exchange](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/wondrous-things-at-the-ata59-dictionary-exchange/) - Here’s a story that at first glance might not make sense in a technical column, but then maybe that’s exactly where it should be. Something happened ATA59 in New Orleans that still makes my heart go pitter-patter when I think about it. About six months ago, someone asked me whether I could think of a
- [I'm a Translator, NOT a Machine: When It's Time to Say Goodbye to a Client](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/im-a-translator-not-a-machine-when-its-time-to-say-goodbye-to-a-client/) - I’ve written previously about parting company with clients. Sometimes this happens over time, maybe because you’ve raised your rates, or said “No” too often and they’ve looked elsewhere. Or perhaps they’ve imposed unreasonable demands on you as a freelancer, or you just don’t want to work for them any more because the relationship has become
- [Quintessential Apps for Mac Users](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/quintessential-apps-for-mac-users/) - As translators, we must spend countless hours in front of a computer, or, as is the case for many of us, two screens. So, how can we make our time in front of the screen a better experience? Aside from computer-assisted translation tools, what other programs should we use to help us work as efficiently
- [Esther M. Navarro-Hall](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/esther-m-navarro-hall/) - Excerpts of the following appeared on the website of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (http://bit.ly/Navarro-Hall-tribute). Esther M. Navarro-Hall, praised for her contributions to the translation and interpreting professions, died November 2 in New Mexico. She had been an ATA member since 1993. Esther was an alumna and longtime adjunct professor in the
- [ATA Mentoring Program Deadline Approaching](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/ata-mentoring-program-deadline-approaching/) - Each year, ATA’s Mentoring Program matches 30 mentees and mentors for a one-year mentorship period (April 2019–March 2020). Mentees are selected through a competitive application process. ATA membership is required. Enrollment for the 2019 mentoring class is now open. Applications for both mentees and mentors will be accepted through March 4, 2019. Interested? Don’t wait!
- [Mind Your Language, You @#x!$%* !](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/mind-your-language-you-x/) - In late 2017, I was interviewed by the BBC in connection with an incident involving the interpreter who watered down parts of President Trump’s speech at the UN General Assembly that were critical of the Iranian regime. Detailed transcriptions of both the original and the interpretation can be easily found online. The interpreter was severely
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-6/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Italian Daniela Gatto Berlin, Germany English into Russian Yana Shkabrova Brooklyn, New York English into Spanish Emanuel J. Pérez Acha Buenos Aires, Argentina Mercedes Campos Argenta Temple Terrace, FL Sergi Casals Medellin, Colombia Ines Gonzalez Montevideo, Uruguay Violeta Hoyle Lima, Peru Claudia Isasa
- [Dealing with Terminology Drift](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/dealing-with-terminology-drift/) - Terminology drift is not solely a concern for scientific and technical translation. Terminology drift is relevant to any field with an established vocabulary that needs to be followed with consistency.
- [Translator Exercise Routines?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translator-exercise-routines/) - We’re all different, but we all need to get this whole fitness thing done somehow. So, as busy professionals, how do we stay healthy and manage our stress? It’s all about personality and what motivates us as individuals.
- [Future Interpreting Professionals Conduct Action Research in Their Communities](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/future-interpreting-professionals-conduct-action-research-in-their-communities/) - While a desire to become a well-trained interpreting professional was a common denominator for most of the author’s interpreting students, she realized that unequal social realities for bilingual minority students presented real obstacles to academic success. As an alternative to sleepless nights, she set out to find solutions.
- [Profile of ATA 2017–2018 School Outreach Contest Winner: Jessica Sanchez](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/profile-of-ata-2017-2018-school-outreach-contest-winner-jessica-sanchez/) - When Jessica Sanchez was invited to speak during Career Day at Harrison Elementary School, she decided to surprise students by handing out headsets and giving them a live demonstration of what an interpreter’s work is all about!
- [A Review of the Bilingual Law Dictionary/Diccionario Jurídico Bilingüe (Second Edition)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/a-review-of-the-bilingual-law-dictionarydiccionario-juridico-bilingue-second-edition/) - Publication Details Bilingual Law Dictionary/Diccionario Jurídico Bilingüe (Second Edition) Editor: Cuauhtémoc Gallegos Publisher: Merl Publications Publication Date: March 2018 Available from: www.merlpublications.com The second edition of the Bilingual Law Dictionary/Diccionario Jurídico Bilingüe (Merl Publications, 2018) is a welcome addition to the now well-populated bibliography of legal dictionaries in the Spanish>English combination. Unlike translators in many
- [Work Smarter, Not Harder](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/work-smarter-not-harder/) - I remember when I got my very first freelancing job. I was sitting on the bed in my tiny apartment in Luxembourg, where I had been living for a few months while an intern at the Italian Translation Unit of the European Parliament. It was late afternoon, and all of a sudden I heard my
- [Ergonomics for ATA's Certification Exam: Unspoken Advice with Untold Benefits](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ergonomics-for-atas-certification-exam-unspoken-advice-with-untold-benefits/) - Shortly after I took the computerized version of ATA’s certification exam in 2017, I received an e-mail from one of the proctors—whom I had thanked for stepping up to proctor at the last minute—in which she commented on the contrast between my “ergonomic” setup and the hunched posture of my fellow test takers. It would
- [Spoken Language Education Interpreting at a Tipping Point: Let's Not Reinvent the Wheel](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/spoken-language-education-interpreting-at-a-tipping-point-lets-not-reinvent-the-wheel/) - (The following was originally posted on the InterpretAmerica blog and is reprinted here with permission, http://bit.ly/InterpretAmerica.) Spoken language education interpreting is here. The signs are everywhere. And now is the critical moment for those of us who work in its sister specializations—health care and legal interpreting—to stretch out a helping hand and bring education interpreters
- [Teaching Localization in the 21st Century: Six Practices That Make  a Difference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/teaching-localization-in-the-21st-century-six-practices-that-make-a-difference/) - As the field of localization evolves, so must the programs that prepare students for the increasing number of opportunities in this exciting field.
- [ATA at the United Nations Photo Exhibit "Interpreters on Mission: Contributing to Peace"](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-at-the-united-nations-photo-exhibit-interpreters-on-mission-contributing-to-peace/) - On September 26, 2018, at the invitation of Red T, a nonprofit advocacy organization, I was honored to represent ATA and the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) at the opening ceremony of a photo documentary exhibition, “Interpreters on Mission: Contributing to Peace,” at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The
- [Jessica Sanchez Wins 2017–2018 ATA School Outreach Contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/jessica-sanchez-wins-2017-2018-ata-school-outreach-contest/) - Jessica Sanchez, a Spanish interpreter and interpreter coordinator for the Fayette County Public School District in Kentucky, won a free registration to ATA’s 59th Annual Conference in New Orleans (October 24–27, 2018) through ATA’s School Outreach Contest. Jessica won the contest with a photo taken during her career day presentation at Harrison Elementary School in
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-5/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Tian Huang Arlington, VA Shitong Kang Monterey, CA English into Japanese Satoko Adachi Gardena, CA Kazumasa Aoyama Provo, UT English into Russian Maria Guzenko Rochester, NY English into Spanish Erika Hernan D. Borneville Atizapán, Mexico Beatriz Elena Meza Cuervo Leon, Mexico Diana
- [Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/statement-of-ownership-management-and-circulation/) - Date of filing: September 26, 2018 Title of Publication: The ATA Chronicle Frequency of Issues: Bimonthly No. of Issues Published Annually: 6 issues Annual Subscription Price: $65 Location and Office of Publication: American Translators Association, 225 Reinekers Lane Suite 590, Alexandria, VA 22314 Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters: Same as above Names and Address of
- [ATA Celebrates International Translation Day with a Blitz!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/ata-celebrates-international-translation-day-with-a-blitz/) - Although International Translation Day (ITD) has been around since 1953, it’s usually a quiet time when translators and interpreters reflect on their careers and congratulate each other on a job well done. But this year was different! In August, ATA called on members to shake it up and celebrate ITD 2018 on September 28 with
- [How to Nail the "About" Page of Your Website](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-to-nail-the-about-page-of-your-website/) - The “About” page of your business website is arguably the most important page to get right. Why? This section allows potential clients to get to know you and get a sense of what you’ll be like to work with.
- [Dealing with PDF Files During a Translation Project](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/dealing-with-pdf-files-during-a-translation-project/) - Why do some customers send PDF files for translation? There’s certainly not just one answer to this question.
- [Translation Workflow Reference Tables: Setting Job Expectations the Easy Way](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translation-workflow-reference-tables-setting-job-expectations-the-easy-way/) - Setting expectations before starting translation-related tasks is a critical step in the project lifecycle. By clarifying work requirements in advance, linguists and other language services providers can set reasonable rates, workflows, and schedules that deliver exactly what clients need and want.
- [Augmented Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/augmented-translation/) - Common Sense Advisory (CSA, commonsenseadvisory.com) coined the term “augmented translation” some time back, and while I always felt that I understood what it meant, I never really looked into the specifics. Now I have and think it’s an interesting term that we’re all better off being acquainted with (whether we like the term or not).
- [Advanced Tips and Tricks in Microsoft Word](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/advanced-tips-and-tricks-in-microsoft-word/) - Microsoft Word contains more handy features than most people realize. Here are some tips and tricks to improve productivity and format documents with ease.
- [Letter to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letter-to-the-editor-5/) - Translation Scams Reloaded | Carola F. Berger Thank you for the excellent article in the July-August issue about the various scams being practiced on translators. I also appreciated the links for reporting such scams. As suggested in the article, I attach a copy of the report I made to the bank in whose name two
- [My Southwest Story: Getting in the Media](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/my-southwest-story-getting-in-the-media/) - A few months ago, the in-flight magazine of Southwest Airlines, aptly named Southwest: The Magazine, ran a one-page feature on yours truly, which I still find hard to believe.1 A friend of mine who runs a public relations firm told me that the PR value of this is in the range of $150,000, which I
- [Tips for Networking When You Work from Home](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/tips-for-networking-when-you-work-from-home/) - Let’s be honest. The traditional methods of networking are not effective for everyone all the time. If I’ve learned anything over the years about networking effectively, it’s that you don’t have to know how to work a room to be good (or great!) at networking.
- [Human-Centered Translation Technology](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/human-centered-translation-technology/) - The European Association for Machine Translation (EAMT) held its 21st annual conference in Alacant, Spain, on May 28–30, 2018.1 The organizers made a great effort to invite professional translators to the conference with the goal of bringing machine translation (MT) researchers, developers, and vendors closer to the actual individuals using MT systems. I had the
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-4/) - Congratulations! The following ATA members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Shaobo (Chris) Jiang San Jose, CA Xin Li Philadelphia, PA Hou-Pu Shen Redmond, WA Sean Song Ellicott City, MD English into Italian Susanna Talia Fenegro, Italy English into Japanese Kaya Matsumoto Kobe, Japan Tsubasa Mine Fukuoka, Japan English into Spanish Celeste
- [Top Economics, Finance, and Translation Experts Convene in Brussels for UETF 2018](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/top-economics-finance-and-translation-experts-convene-in-brussels-for-uetf-2018/) - UETF 2018 featured 18 sessions over three days, delivering invaluable content and helping attendees expand their subject matter expertise, keep abreast of the latest trends in the fast-paced world of finance and economics, and—last, but definitely not least—improve their translation skills through downright granular translation slams and hands-on workshops.
- [The Benefits of a Translator Collective: Staying Sane as a Freelance Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-benefits-of-a-translator-collective-staying-sane-as-a-freelance-translator/) - A translation collective is a great way to collaborate on projects while remaining your own boss.
- [Recovering from Setbacks:  It’s the Narrative That Counts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/recovering-from-setbacks-its-the-narrative-that-counts/) - Based on what I’ve learned from coaching, here are some strategies you can use to improve your work experience and help you bounce back from challenging situations.
- [Modality Matters: Including  Remote Interpreting in Interpreter Training Programs](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/modality-matters-including-remote-interpreting-in-interpreter-training-programs/) - As the demand and opportunity for remote interpreting grows, interpreters need to develop their ability to perform effectively in this area. Let’s examine a framework to categorize key areas of professional development for remote interpreters and discuss perceptions and trends and how they impact training.
- [Too Much Data?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/too-much-data/) - I’ve been pondering a lot about one of the most dramatic changes we’ve seen in the world of translation. And now you say: Yes, I know, machine translation! You’re right that this is a big change, but it’s not really what I’ve been thinking about (at least not exclusively). I’ve been thinking about data. We
- [Going Once, Going Twice, Sold! Is Your Translation Business Sellable?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/going-once-going-twice-sold-is-your-translation-business-sellable/) - “Is my translation business sellable?” Whether or not you have plans to sell your business in the near future, this question is very important and relevant, and not just to those on the verge of retirement.
- [Talking Language to "Word People" at the ACES: Society for Editing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/talking-language-to-word-people-at-the-aces-society-for-editing/) - It’s always great fun to meet fellow “word people” and discuss language. I had the pleasure of doing so recently in Chicago, when I presented a 60-minute session at the ACES: Society for Editing (formerly known as the American Copy Editors Society) annual conference in April. ACES is an organization for editing professionals in various
- [When Should We Apply Extra Charges to Translation Projects?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/when-should-we-apply-extra-charges-to-translation-projects/) - For some, the answer is obvious. For others, it’s not that easy. I personally think that it’s a case-by-case decision that is not only dependent upon you, but also on the client and the specific project. So, let’s try to analyze this sensitive issue. People usually believe that extra charges should apply for overtime hours,
- [Translation Commons: A Community for Language Professionals](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/translation-commons-a-community-for-language-professionals/) - Translation Commons is a nonprofit, volunteer-based online community designed to facilitate collaboration among diverse sectors and stakeholders of the language industry and encourage transparency, trust, and free knowledge sharing. It was established with the idea that translated data and memories truly belong to the translators who create them and that they should be the ones
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-3/) - Congratulations! The following ATA members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Arabic Mahmoud Basal Cairo, Egypt English into French Helene Conte Chagrin Falls, OH English into Finnish Linda Hirvonen Weston, FL English into German Mikhael Abi-Saleh Hancock, MN Marion Rhodes Santee, CA Bettina Schreibmaier-Clasen Vienna, Austria English into Russian Veronika Demichelis Katy, TX
- [Highlights from the Annual Language Chairs Meeting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/highlights-from-the-annual-language-chairs-meeting/) - April is always a busy time for ATA’s Certification Program. This is when the Certification Committee holds its meeting to coincide with the Annual Language Chairs meeting. (Each exam language combination has a language chair administering passage selection and grading. ATA currently offers testing in 30 language combinations.) This year, the Certification Committee and more
- [ATA at "Protect Translators and Interpreters, Protect the World": A Roundtable at the United Nations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/ata-at-protect-translators-and-interpreters-protect-the-world-a-roundtable-at-the-united-nations/) - On April 10, 2018, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Belarus to the United Nations hosted “Protect Translators and Interpreters, Protect the World” at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The purpose of this roundtable discussion was to address the need for greater legal and physical protection for translators and interpreters in
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letters-to-the-editor-38/) - Is There a Future in Freelance Translation? Let’s Talk About It! | Christelle Maginot Thanks for the very thorough discussion of this subject of vital importance to the profession. I would only add a few thoughts. In my opinion, all the factors mentioned in the article will have the inevitable effect of drastically reducing the
- [Volunteering: Making Your Investment of Time Worthwhile](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/volunteering-making-your-investment-of-time-worthwhile/) - It’s a “What’s in it for me?” world, so why do people volunteer? And more importantly, where do they find the time? Read on to learn how to select and manage volunteer activities. You’ll also find out how choosing the right volunteer opportunity can be a good thing for your career.
- [Translating Diagnostic Imaging](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translating-diagnostic-imaging/) - Translating diagnostic imaging reports can be a challenging but rewarding aspect of medical translation for which the translator must master the technical basics of the diagnostic imaging modality, the report structure, and the specialized source and target vocabulary.
- [Translation and Interpreting in Mexico: Uncharted Territory, Rich Waters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translation-and-interpreting-in-mexico-uncharted-territory-rich-waters/) - The Italia Morayta Foundation, InterpretAmerica, and the Association of Public Service and Community Interpreters and Translators recently published the results of a groundbreaking initiative, the 2017 Survey on Translation and Interpretation in Mexico—featuring 100 pages of detailed information compiled from more than 1,000 translators and interpreters across Mexico.
- [Is There a Future in Freelance Translation? Let's Talk About It!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/is-there-a-future-in-freelance-translation-lets-talk-about-it/) - If the demand for translation is increasing, along with opportunities for people with advanced language skills, why are many professional freelance translators having difficulty finding work that compensates translation for what it is—a time-intensive, complex process that requires advanced, unique, and hard-acquired skills?
- [Remote Simultaneous Interpreting: The Upside and Downside](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/remote-simultaneous-interpreting-the-upside-and-downside/) - Remote simultaneous interpreting is relatively new and still needs a lot of enhancement. The good news is that we, as interpreters, can be involved in the process of the development of this technology. There are many experienced interpreters who are reluctant to try remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI), viewing it as a hindrance to good performance.
- [Miami Spring into Action 2018](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/miami-spring-into-action-2018/) - An outstanding program, fabulous speakers, and camaraderie in a beautiful location set the tone for the “Spring into Action 2018” conference in Miami.
- [ATA’s Certification Exam Preparation Workshop in Boston](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/atas-certification-exam-preparation-workshop-in-boston/) - Training has always been an important part of ATA’s mission. Organizers wanted to see if a full-day workshop led by graders of ATA’s Certification Program could successfully benefit both exam candidates and the program.
- [A Conversation with Man Booker International Prize Winner Jessica Cohen](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/a-conversation-with-man-booker-international-prize-winner-jessica-cohen/) - Jessica Cohen, a past ATA Student Translation Award Recipient, has come a long way since her student days at Indiana University. In 2017, she was awarded the Man Booker International Prize, along with David Grossman, for the translation of Grossman’s A Horse Walks into a Bar.
- [Does In-Ear Speech-to-Speech Translation Technology Really Work?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/does-in-ear-speech-to-speech-translation-technology-really-work/) - A Review of the Lingmo Translate One2One I’ve been testing and writing about interpreting technology since 2015. Until now, all the technologies I’ve reviewed have been software. This review, however, takes us into new territory. We’re going to take a look at one of the first wearable speech-to-speech translation devices available on the consumer electronics
- [Four Truths about Court Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/four-truths-about-court-interpreting/) - Both my interpreting students and beginning court interpreter colleagues pursing certification ask me regularly what it’s really like to be a working court interpreter. In this column I will answer this question (partially, of course) with four cold, hard truths that you might not have learned in college or during your training.  1. You
- [The Care and Feeding of Graders](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/the-care-and-feeding-of-graders/) - You can find a lot of information about ATA’s Certification Program on the website and in past articles of The ATA Chronicle, but not much about the people who make it work. In this month’s column we’ll take a look at the human side of certification grading. Who manages ATA’s Certification Program? Caron Mason manages
- [Letter to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letter-to-the-editor-4/) - Risto Siikarla’s Letter to the Editor | March–April While it’s true that “raising rates will negatively affect the volume of translation requests,” any translator can only do a certain volume in a given time. If the volume of jobs offered exceeds the time available for satisfying all requests, there is no reason for not raising
- [ATA Joins Language Advocates to Lobby Congress for Language Education and Industry Priorities](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/ata-joins-language-advocates-to-lobby-congress-for-language-education-and-industry-priorities/) - On February 15–16, 2018, the Joint National Committee for Languages-National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS), the authority on language policy in Washington, DC, hosted its annual Language Advocacy Day and Delegate Assembly. Every year, ATA lends its voice as one of the advocates from the language professions to meet with Congress and request
- [New ATA-Certified Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-ata-certified-translators/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Shaoli Needham Honolulu, HI English into Spanish Isabel E. Aguirre New York, NY Emilio Garcia-Diaz Jiutepec, Mexico Guadalupe Martin Buenos Aires, Argentina Carola Lehmacher-Richez Peachtree City, GA Diana Szilard Houston, TX French into English Benedetto H. Cataldi Acquapendente, Italy Jose O. Fuentes
- [Unearthing Article Statistics in the LinkedIn Mobile App](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/unearthing-article-statistics-in-the-linkedin-mobile-app/) - The LinkedIn Mobile App provides authors who are interested in more detailed information about their readership with just that: geolocation and demographics information for each article!
- [The Interpreter on the Big Screen](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-interpreter-on-the-big-screen/) - Alexandra Reuer, an interpreter in real life, tells what it was like to portray an interpreter in Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe, a film about the life of Austrian author Stefan Zweig.
- [Standing Up for the Freelancer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/standing-up-for-the-freelancer/) - An agency that maintains a strong relationship with its freelancers will see a definite improvement in day-to-day operations.
- [Language Technology Wiki: A Project “Devoted to Helping Evolve the Next Generation of Language Technology with Your Help”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/language-technology-wiki-a-project-devoted-to-helping-evolve-the-next-generation-of-language-technology-with-your-help/) - At the end of last year I made a list of personal and professional achievements from 2017, which made me feel very positive about the upcoming year. Interestingly, some of the things I was patting myself on the back for I hadn’t actually done anything to achieve—I just encouraged others to do something and they
- [Couples Counseling: Reimagining the Freelancer–Company Relationship](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/couples-counseling-reimagining-the-freelancer-company-relationship/) - (The following originally appeared as a two-part post in May 2017 on the Interpreters Division blog, www.ata-divisions.org/ID/blog.) I’m not sure that I’m technically qualified to offer relationship advice to freelancers and language companies. However, throughout my career I’ve had the opportunity to participate in and/or observe hundreds if not thousands of these relationships and develop
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letters-to-the-editor-37/) - Why Can’t I Raise My Rates? | John Milan I searched the article expecting to find the word “efficient” or “efficiency,” but to my surprise they were absent. The article states: “Let’s assume that said freelancers are already working as many hours as possible and producing as many words per hour as they can.” Why
- [Interview with Ronnie Apter and Mark Herman, Translators and Librettists](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/interview-with-ronnie-apter-and-mark-herman-translators-and-librettists/) - (above) From left: Tenor Brett Sprague as Pedrillo, soprano Sarah Hayashi as Blondchen, tenor Stephen Steffens as Belmonte, and soprano Halley Gilbert as Konstanze, in a scene from Act II of the Bronx Opera’s recent revival production of Mark Herman and Ronnie Apter’s English translation of Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio. (Photo used by permission
- [Why Isn’t ATA Certification Offered in My Language?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/why-isnt-ata-certification-offered-in-my-language/) - ATA currently offers certification in 30 language pairs, but there’s always room for more as long as certain criteria are met. As a member-driven organization, ATA provides support for establishing certification in new language pairs, but the work required to reach this milestone must be done by members who work in those very languages. What
- [Through the Looking Glass](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/through-the-looking-glass/) - They are easy to spot. Capricious, overdemanding interpreters for whom nothing is ever right: the pay is meager, the hours are long, the tasks are boring, and the coffee is not fresh enough. Judgmental and vocal, they are constantly scanning their surroundings for colleagues or circumstances to blame for their misery. While some are excellent
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4009_45_humor_translation.pdf#new_tab) - Some people believe that, because of nature or nurture or both, men and women think, speak, and write differently, and that it is therefore an act of sexual imperialism for a man to translate anything written by a woman
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4011_44_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - It is no surprise that the Bible, the most translated book in the world, keeps reappearing as a subject for this column.
- [Stepping Out on Capitol Hill: ATA’s First Advocacy Day in Washington, DC](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/stepping-out-on-capitol-hill-atas-first-advocacy-day-in-washington-dc/) - ATA’s 58th Annual Conference in Washington, DC was an opportunity too good to pass up! It was the right time and place for ATA’s first Translation and Interpreting Advocacy Day.
- [Evidentiary Translation for U.S. Courts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/evidentiary-translation-for-u-s-courts/) - To produce a translation that’s suitable for use as evidence, the evidentiary translator must take a specic approach that differs greatly from best translation practice in other fields.
- [Copyediting for Stand-Out Style in Any Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/copyediting-for-stand-out-style-in-any-translation/) - A bit of organization at the beginning of a project can save you a lot of time and energy during the review stage.
- [Why Can’t I Raise My Rates? An Introduction to the Economics of Language Services](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/why-cant-i-raise-my-rates-an-introduction-to-the-economics-of-language-services/) - Learning how your services are valued will provide a framework to help you understand the market better, where you stand in it, and what you can do to improve your current position.
- [Profile of ATA 2016–2017 School Outreach Contest Winner: Marybeth Timmermann](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/profile-of-ata-2016-2017-school-outreach-contest-winner-marybeth-timmermann/) - When Marybeth spoke to students in an advanced Spanish class at the local high school, she impressed her audience with her French skills and real-life translation examples.
- [2017 ATA Honors and Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/2017-ata-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - This year’s recipients are…
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/letters-to-the-editor-36/) - Language of Sustainable Development | Natalie Pavey I was so pleased to read that Natalie Pavey had adapted her ATA57 presentation on sustainable development into an article in the November/December issue (“You’re Not Fluent Yet! Speaking the Language of Sustainable Development”). Our planet is at a crossroads. Continuing down our current path will likely not
- [When the Unthinkable Happens and Giving Up Work Isn’t an Option](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/when-the-unthinkable-happens-and-giving-up-work-isnt-an-option/) - Sometimes life throws you a curveball and the unthinkable happens: a family member is stricken with a long-term illness and you suddenly have to take on the role of caregiver. Caring for a loved one can be physically and emotionally draining and as time-consuming as looking after a baby, but often with none of the
- [Microwavable Notebooks and Other Contraptions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/microwavable-notebooks-and-other-contraptions/) - As a conference interpreter and university instructor, I’m always on the lookout for technological developments that can benefit the interpreting profession. This includes devices that will allow the user to transfer handwritten notes and illustrations into a digital format. What’s the significance of such technology for me? In my professional life, I prepare assignments, teach,
- [Interview with Abdelhafid Missouri, Arabic Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/interview-with-abdelhafid-missouri-arabic-interpreter/) - My guest today is Abdelhafid Missouri, a U.S. citizen who was born in Morocco. He has been an ArabicEnglish conference interpreter with the U.S. Department of State since 2010. One of his most high-profile assignments was in May 2017, when he accompanied President Donald Trump’s team to the summit between the U.S. and the Cooperation
- [Okapi Tools: How Translators Can Take Advantage of Them](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/okapi-tools-how-translators-can-take-advantage-of-them/) - The Okapi Framework is a free open-source and cross-platform project offering a variety of tools that can be quite helpful for translators. However, there’s a caveat. The project was developed initially as a toolset for localization engineers, not translators, which can make things a bit more difficult. At its core, the framework is a set
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members-2/) - Congratulations! The following people have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Lenny Yang Woodhaven, NY English into Japanese Rika McKenna Mead, WA Hajime Sato Tustin, CA English into Russian Alexander Tinnikov Dunmore, PA Olga Vidrenko East Windsor, NJ English into Spanish Diana Arbiser Boise, ID Eric Ayala North Chesterfield, VA Mariana Bension-Larkin Los
- [In Memoriam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/in-memoriam-2/) - Stephanie Tramdack Cash The following contains excerpts that appeared in the December 20 edition of the Cape May County Herald (http://bit.ly/Cash-tribute). Stephanie Tramdack Cash, 66, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, died December 14, 2017. Stephanie began her professional career as a financial analyst with Delaware Investment Advisers in Philadelphia. She worked as a
- [Call for Nominations: ATA Directors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/call-for-nominations-ata-directors-2/) - The 2018 Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is pleased to announce the call for nominations from ATA’s membership to fill three directors’ positions (each a three-year term). Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting of Voting Members on Thursday, October 25, 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Under ATA’s Bylaws, all Active members of ATA
- [Some Fundamentals of 
Project Management](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/some-fundamentals-of-
project-management/) - The consultative approach to project management has long-term benefits, not only for specific clients, but for the profession as a whole.
- [HUMOR AND TRANSLATION](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/humor-and-translation/humor-and-translation/) - Manipulating Language for Humorous Effect By Mark Herman A child, even a very young child, may laugh when an adult makes a funny face or a funny noise, and may even repeat the face or the noise in the hopes of also eliciting laughter. However, it is not until the age of nine or ten
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-certified-members/) - Congratulations! The following people have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Yan Yan Su Toronto, Canada Mingshu Zhang Palatine, IL English into Japanese Mari Matsumura Dallas, TX English into Russian Irina Artamonova Fremont, CA English into Spanish Guillermo Gonzalez Cavazos Azcapotzalco, Mexico Patricia Cenoz San Antonio, TX Maria Luisa Ortega Hernandez Chicago, IL Antoni Maroto Chicago, IL
- [Interview with Thierry Fontenelle](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/interview-with-thierry-fontenelle-head-of-the-translation-department-of-the-translation-centre-for-the-bodies-of-the-european-union/) - Project managers at U.S. translation agencies are very familiar with the challenges involved in organizing and coordinating large projects across a range of languages. My guest for this column faces those same challenges as they apply to the European Union, which consists of 28 member states with 24 official languages. His department handles translation projects
- [Professional Development Your Way](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/professional-development-your-way/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org Conferences, online courses, certificates, webinars…the list of professional development opportunities available to translators and interpreters today can feel overwhelming. ATA is here as your trusted source for professional development. We’ve made it a priority to increase our professional development offerings, in terms of both quantity and quality.
- [You’re Not Fluent Yet! Speaking the Language of Sustainable Development](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/youre-not-fluent-yet-speaking-the-language-of-sustainable-development/) - Movements focused on sustainable development are rapidly gaining traction at the international level. Here are a few tips for getting up to speed to take advantage of this potential niche market. As defined by the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987, and still applicable today, sustainable development is “development that meets
- [DeepL Questions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/deepl-questions/) - When DeepL, the neural machine translation engine (www.deepl.com/translator), was released at the end of August, it took me a few weeks to talk to someone at DeepL/Linguee about, well, DeepL. (By the way, it’s pronounced deep-l.) The company has been a little overwhelmed by the immediate attention it received when, with great fanfare, it released
- [Speaking with OmegaT’s Project Manager](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/speaking-with-omegats-project-manager/) - There are only a handful of open-source translation environment tools primarily geared toward the professional freelance translator. Without a doubt, the platform-independent OmegaT, a free open-source translation memory application, is the king of the hill. When you start the program, the initial screen displays information on how to get started with OmegaT in five minutes.
- [Attending Industry-Specific Conferences and Events](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/attending-industry-specific-conferences-and-events/) - By the time you read this, you’ll have come back from yet another extraordinary ATA Annual Conference, this year in our nation’s capital. I don’t have a crystal ball, but if the past 15 years or so are any indication, I bet it was amazing indeed. The week of ATA’s Annual Conference is one of
- [Scheduling Translation Projects](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/scheduling-translation-projects/) - Once a project involves several people, tasks, languages, components, or even competes with other projects, drawing a complete and accurate schedule is definitely a must. The challenge of project management lies in the breadth of the subject material involved and the wide variety of translation requests it encompasses. Every project is different, every company (whether
- [Marybeth Timmermann Wins 2016–2017  ATA School Outreach Contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/marybeth-timmermann-wins-2016-2017-ata-school-outreach-contest/) - Marybeth Timmermann, an ATA-certified French>English translator based in Greenville, Illinois, won a free registration to ATA’s 58th Annual Conference in Washington, DC (October 25–28) through ATA’s School Outreach Contest. Marybeth won the contest for the photo taken during her visit to Greenville High School, where she spoke to juniors and seniors in the advanced Spanish
- [Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/board-meeting-highlights-7/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met July 29–30, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. Here are some highlights from the meeting. Final Budget: The Board approved the July 1, 2017–June 30, 2018 final budget and the 2018–2020 draft budgets. The approved budget is $3.32 million. This compares
- [Onward to DC and ATA58!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/onward-to-dc-and-ata58/) - From the President-Elect Corinne McKay corinne@translatewrite.com Twitter handle: @corinnemckay ATA’s Annual Conference goes by many nicknames: “The language industry family reunion,” and “The experience you can’t download,” among others. However you look at it, attending an ATA conference—whether for the first time or the 30th—is an energizing, educational, and, some might say, transformative experience. We’re looking
- [Looking Ahead to ATA58](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/looking-ahead-to-ata58/) - From the President-Elect Corinne McKay corinne@translatewrite.com Twitter handle: @corinnemckay Enclosed with this issue of The ATA Chronicle, you’ll find the Preliminary Program for ATA’s 58th Annual Conference, to be held October 25–28, 2017, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. For this, our first conference in our nation’s capital since 1975, we’ve selected a conference hotel
- [Demand for Translation and Interpreting Stronger than Ever](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/demand-for-translation-and-interpreting-stronger-than-ever/) - From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey One of the great things about serving as ATA President is the ability to meet, listen to, and learn from translators and interpreters from around the U.S. and abroad. Most recently, I traveled to Brazil—home to the second-largest number of ATA members outside the U.S.—to attend and present
- [Reflecting on a Journey of Discovery](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/reflecting-on-a-journey-of-discovery/) - From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey Living on an island in the Pacific Northwest, the nautical theme to these columns comes naturally. And this last one, which I’m writing on a ferry, is no different. When I reflect on my presidency at the helm, I think that it’s safe to say that ATA, the
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/9675/) - Letter to the Editor Translation: An Intellectual Pursuit | Jesse Tomlinson Jesse Tomlinson’s article, “Translation: An Intellectual Pursuit” (September-October), is succinct, thorough, and hits to the core. It sets the bar for the profession. I’ve observed that a step often omitted in the process of translation is the translator first reading the source text in
- [Who Wants to Fail ATA’s Certification Exam?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/who-wants-to-fail-atas-certification-exam/) - Self-help books and websites have recently been featuring “not-to-do” lists as a way of improving work habits, enhancing productivity, and generally boosting quality of life. ATA’s certification team can’t claim to offer anything so grand, but we can enumerate several (unfortunately) tried-and-true actions that have stood in the way of candidates passing ATA’s certification exam.
- [“How Long Will It Take You to Type This in English?”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-long-will-it-take-you-to-type-this-in-english/) - There seems to be a commonly held belief (among translators, publishers, and readers alike) that the more books you translate, the faster you become. Yes, I really was once asked this question! A Freudian slip that reveals how translation is sometimes seen as “typing in another language.” I was prompted to pen this article in
- [From Beginning to End: The Interpreted Medical Visit](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/from-beginning-to-end-the-interpreted-medical-visit/) - Some pointers on etiquette and best practice when interpreting in a medical setting. For the first time in months, I took an assignment for a medical interpreting job. While my language skills are just fine for this setting, I was reminded of how difficult this work really is and how flexible we have to be.
- [Reading Beyond the Lines: The Translator’s Quest for Extra-Textual Information](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/reading-beyond-the-lines-the-translators-quest-for-extra-textual-information/) - Without summoning extra-linguistic knowledge, translators will remain at the surface of the text, whereas they need to thrust their noses deeper into the multi-layered and subtle allusion or reference. Technology and the information revolution have opened a vast world of knowledge to all of us. Translators must develop work habits and a methodology that allow
- [Peer Reviewed: Collaborative Preparation  for the Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/peer-reviewed-collaborative-preparation-for-the-certification-exam/) - Currently, the main option available to help candidates prepare for ATA’s certification exam is the practice test. An obvious advantage of taking the practice test is that it’s representative of the actual exam: the passages used for the practice test are retired exam passages. However, unlike the actual exam, which is pass or fail only,
- [Who Is Really Visiting Your Website? (It’s Not Who You Think!)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/who-is-really-visiting-your-website-its-not-who-you-think/) - Learn how Google Analytics can mislead you if you’re not careful. Over the past decade, several articles in The ATA Chronicle and sessions at ATA Annual Conferences have addressed the importance of websites as a way to market translation and interpreting services.1 As websites have become more important to translators and language services providers, many
- [Bridging the Language Gap at TEDxNIU](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/bridging-the-language-gap-at-tedxniu-2/) - I was invited to speak at the TEDxNIU Annual Conference at Northern Illinois University on April 22, 2017. There were more than 200 attendees from various backgrounds, including students, professors, academic staff, and business professionals. TED is a nonprofit devoted to sharing ideas, usually in the form of short talks (18 minutes or less). TED
- [ATA 2017 Elections: Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/ata-2017-elections-candidate-statements/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer for a two-year term, as well as three directors for a three-year term. In addition, members will vote on proposed revisions to ATA’s bylaws and a resolution supporting diversity. President-elect (Two-year Term)
- [Legal Aspects of Marketing Content: Things to Consider when Translating](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/legal-aspects-of-marketing-content-things-to-consider-when-translating/) - Marketing copy and legal content are not as separate as they appear. There are, in fact, texts in which we may perceive a subtle interplay of the two fields. The marketing and legal fields as they relate to translation may appear to be quite different from one another. In a way, they may even be
- [Building Successful Relationships with Clients and Vendors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/building-successful-relationships-with-clients-and-vendors/) - In the 22 years I have been in business, I’m most proud of the fact that I have some clients whom I have serviced since the company’s inception. Through recessions, demands for cheaper translation, economic pressure, and the machine translation movement—all threatening to either force me to change my detailed process or go out of
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/9370/) - Letters to the Editor Melissa González’s Letter in Response to Barry Slaughter Olsen’s Article on Remote Interpreting I read Melissa González’s comments in the July-August issue in response to Barry Olsen’s article (“Remote Interpreting: Feeling Our Way into the Future,” May-June issue) and literally felt like my personal job experience was on stage. The hospital
- [Interview with Maurine McLean, Former Sign Language Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/interview-with-maurine-mclean-former-sign-language-interpreter/) - I have long considered sign language interpreting to be the most mysterious version of the kind of work we do in our particular corner of the linguistic universe. But I had no idea just how mysterious—and remarkable—it was until I started researching it for this interview. I began by approaching Maurine McLean, a federally certified
- [Language Sketching](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/language-sketching/) - Dragos Ciobanu, from the translation department of the University of Leeds, wrote to me a few weeks ago: The reason I’m writing is to ask whether you’ve had a chance to play with Sketch Engine (see sketchengine.co.uk). In Leeds, we’ve been using it in our corpus linguistics work a lot. It’s got brilliant features, from
- [Translation: An Intellectual Pursuit](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/translation-an-intellectual-pursuit/) - The nuance involved in translation ties into the intellectual element of considering the meaning of the source text. What does the text mean? What is it trying to convey? Well-executed translation requires more nuance than simple word replacement—shades and levels of meaning that machine translators can’t deliver. Creating this nuance is what makes translation an
- [Emotional Self-Discipline: A Key Ingredient for Success as a Freelance Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/emotional-self-discipline-a-key-ingredient-for-success-as-a-freelance-translator/) - If we listen to our inner voices all the time and haven’t learnt how to distinguish between useful objective information and fear, then those voices will soon start to take over your business. We’ve all heard and experienced how important self-discipline is for freelancers, particularly those working from home. Some freelancers may naturally gravitate toward
- [Interview with Besim Nela, Former War Zone Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/interview-with-besim-nela-former-war-zone-interpreter/) - Throughout the history of mankind, interpreters have been present when individuals, tribes, races, and nations have had to communicate across language barriers. Of all the different scenarios in which interpreters have to work, surely the war zone must be among the most challenging. Those who interpret in legal, medical, business, and community situations can only
- [Working to Enhance the Value of ATA](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/working-to-enhance-the-value-of-ata/) - From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey They say there are two seasons in the Pacific Northwest: the raining season and the staining season. For roughly six to seven months of the year there’s a steady supply of the former. Yet, there are a few precious months in the spring and summer when the rain
- [Skeptical Hippos and a Paradigm Shift](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/skeptical-hippos-and-a-paradigm-shift/) - A few months ago I had the chance to speak at the wonderfully organized BP17 Translation Conference in Budapest, Hungary. (According to the conference website, BP stands for business practices.) Having been asked to give one of the main TED-style talks, I settled on just a few image-based slides to discuss how to convince clients
- [Paul Filkin on the SDL AppStore](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/paul-filkin-on-the-sdl-appstore/) - The SDL AppStore is a hub for the latest third-party apps designed to enhance translator productivity. With more than 300,000 downloads and 33,000 users, the SDL AppStore has quickly become a resource for translators, reviewers, and project managers to find and download apps that complement SDL software. The SDL AppStore is a free and open
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/9237/) - Letter to the Editor Remote Interpreting: Feeling Our Way into the Future | Barry Slaughter Olsen It was very interesting to read Barry Slaughter Olsen’s article in the May-June issue. I’ve just experienced the full impact of this change in my work as a medical interpreter. I hope my story can help explain why the change
- [The ABC of United Nations Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/the-abc-of-united-nations-interpreting/) - When it comes to interpreting at the UN, it’s all about focusing on your core languages. Since the release of my video1 on the language requirements for interpreters in the United Nations (UN), I’ve been contacted by many aspiring interpreters with questions that are more or less the same. Basically, they want to know whether they qualify, and
- [Report for the First Eight  Months of FY2016–17](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/report-for-the-first-eight-months-of-fy2016-17/) - Treasurer's Report Ted Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.ne The Association’s finances have continued the positive development of the past few years. Based on near-final figures, the 2016 Annual Conference was a financial success and the deficits incurred on other program services continue to decline. For the period from July 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017, our change in
- [ATA’s Annual Conference:  A Gauge for Professional Growth](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/atas-annual-conference-a-gauge-for-professional-growth-2/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org This issue of The ATA Chronicle traditionally kicks off the Annual Conference. Conference planning is well underway, thanks to President-Elect and Conference Organizer Corinne McKay, those who submitted proposals for conference sessions, and the committee chairs and division leaders who reviewed the over 425 proposals we received.
- [Expanding Your Business: Genealogical Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/expanding-your-business-genealogical-translation/) - Genealogy is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the U.S., but once Americans trace their ancestors back to the “old country,” they often get stuck. Even if they’re able to obtain historic documents from non-English-speaking clerks, they find that they cannot read them. This is where the skilled translator steps in.
- [Translating My Way Around the Periodic Table](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/translating-my-way-around-the-periodic-table/) - At the end of 2016 I was invited to speak at the Spring 2017 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in San Francisco. With nearly 157,000 members, ACS promotes and supports chemistry and its practitioners. (For more information about the ACS, see www.acs.org.) A freelance technical writer I met about 10 years ago
- [What’s Cooking in ATA’s Certification Program](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/whats-cooking-in-atas-certification-program/) - ATA’s Certification Committee and language chairs met for their annual meeting on April 22–23, 2017, in Alexandria, Virginia. (Each exam language combination has a language chair administering the passage selection and graders. ATA currently offers testing in 28 language combinations.) The meeting took place in conjunction with ATA’s Board of Directors meeting. Here are some
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/9241/) - Congratulations! The following people have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Xiuchuan Lu New York, NY Jingyi Wang Staten Island, NY Dongdong Yang Winston-Salem, NC English into Hungarian Bob Makovei Bekes, Hungary Janos T. Melocco Carlisle, MA English into Japanese Michihiro Hirai Hadano, Japan English into Spanish Sandra M. Cadavid Tampa, FL Cristina
- [Translators without Borders and Technology](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/translators-without-borders-and-technology/) - Translators without Borders is a nonprofit organization based in the U.S. that “aims to close the language gaps that hinder critical humanitarian and development efforts worldwide.” The organization maintains a global network of professional translators who volunteer their services to provide aid in humanitarian crisis response. The efforts of TWB are worthwhile mentioning in more
- [Recap of the Colorado Translators Association’s Seventh Annual Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/recap-of-the-colorado-translators-associations-seventh-annual-conference/) - More than 80 language professionals braved a spring snowstorm to attend the Colorado Translators Association’s seventh annual conference.
- [Project-Based Internships 
Bring Return on Investment](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/project-based-internships-
bring-return-on-investment/) - How can project-based internships add value for an organization? Here’s one language services provider’s approach to designing a mutually beneficial project-based program that includes well-established goals, training, evaluation, and feedback.
- [Can Competency-Based Education Enhance Translator Training?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/can-competency-based-education-enhance-translator-training/) - How can we maximize the effectiveness of university translator training programs? Competency-based education is an innovative approach to teaching and learning that has been gaining traction in universities throughout the U.S. and beyond.
- [How to Develop Effective Communication Skills to Get and Keep Clients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/how-to-develop-effective-communication-skills-to-get-and-keep-clients/) - Effective communication is both a means to achieve your business goals and the very essence of your business. Have you ever been unsure about what the client really wanted? Have you ever forgotten what you or the client promised because you didn’t keep good records of your interactions? If so, your communication with clients could
- [Unraveling Translation Service Contracts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/unraveling-translation-service-contracts/) - If translation is such a specialized professional service, where so much is at stake for the end client, why are so many translators operating without the protection of a solid contract?
- [Speech Recognition Is in Your Back Pocket (or Wherever You Keep Your Mobile Phone)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/speech-recognition-is-in-your-back-pocket-or-wherever-you-keep-your-mobile-phone/) - Speech recognition (n.): The process of identifying and interpreting or responding to the sounds produced in human speech. —Oxford English Dictionary Speech recognition is a software application best described as converting sound into words. While it’s far more detailed than that, the appeal for people whose work revolves around words is immediately apparent. Speech recognition
- [Tablets for Interpreters: The Device You Didn’t Know You Wanted](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/tablets-for-interpreters-the-device-you-didnt-know-you-wanted/) - You may already be using an Android mobile device or iPad to browse the web, play games, or stream video. But did you know that tablets also make great companions for interpreters? Read on for some great tips to get started.
- [Projecting the Cost of ATA’s Annual Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/projecting-the-cost-of-atas-annual-conference/) - The conference pricing tool was designed to provide conservative figures for both revenues and expenses in accordance with good accounting practices. How does ATA project the cost of the Annual Conference? Before 2015, the budget for ATA’s Annual Conference was based largely on historical trends in terms of the costs, such as food, beverage, and
- [Navigating Language Access in Legal Proceedings at the Philadelphia Bar Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/navigating-language-access-in-legal-proceedings-at-the-philadelphia-bar-association/) - As members of ATA’s Public Relations Committee, those of us assigned as event speakers were asked last year to identify groups or organizations in our area that might be target or receptive audiences to our mission of promoting professional language services. Being most comfortable with the legal profession because of my many years interpreting for
- [ATA Advocacy Efforts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-advocacy-efforts/) - From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey There’s a mantra in real estate that says, “location, location, location.” Which is to say, no matter where your house is built, it’s the neighborhood that really establishes its value. In terms of ATA and the U.S. translation and interpreting industry as a whole, our neighborhood could use
- [Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-6/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met April 22–23, 2017, in Alexandria, Virginia. The Board met in conjunction with the Certification Committee and Language Chairs meetings. (Each exam language combination has a language chair administering the passage selection and graders. ATA currently offers testing in 28
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/8903/) - Letters to the Editor Transitioning from Student to Translator | Meghan Mccallum and Sarah Puchner A great article with useful advice and a very helpful list of resources in the footnotes. Thank you, Sarah and Meghan! —Victoria B From the article “Transitioning from Student to Translator” (March-April): “It can be very exciting once jobs start pouring
- [You Do the Math: Continuing Education Points](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/you-do-the-math-continuing-education-points/) - Whether your certification certificate is newly minted or dusty, all ATA-certified translators (CT) must maintain their CT credential by accruing continuing education points (aka CEPs). This process is known as “re-certification.” Since re-certification is not an annual occurrence, some of us lose track of what we need to do and when we need to do
- [There’s Still Time to Enter ATA’s School Outreach Contest!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/theres-still-time-to-enter-atas-school-outreach-contest/) - Make a School Outreach presentation during the 2016–2017 school year and you could win a free registration to ATA’s 58th Annual Conference in Washington, DC, October 25–28, 2017! Here’s how to enter: Visit ATA’s School Outreach Presentations section for information on setting up a presentation, ready-made presentation materials for download, and speaking tips. Choose the
- [Interview with John Ayto, Lexicographer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/interview-with-john-ayto-lexicographer/) - I admit it, I love words. Consequently, I have always been fascinated by dictionaries and have a certain reverence for lexicographers—those who compile them. Among the many dictionaries on my shelves, the Dictionary of Word Origins is an old favorite. It contains the histories of more than 8,000 words in the English language: just my
- [Remote Interpreting:
 Feeling Our Way into the Future](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/remote-interpreting
-feeling-our-way-into-the-future/) - While it’s probably impossible to quantify exactly how much mobile technology has influenced and expanded human communication, it has completely changed how just about everyone on the planet communicates.
- [Study Day: Looking at the Big Picture](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/study-day-looking-at-the-big-picture/) - From the President-Elect Corinne McKay corinne@translatewrite.com Twitter handle: @corinnemckay In addition to serving as the conference organizer, ATA’s president-elect traditionally organizes the Board’s annual Study Day. Each year, we add an additional day to our January Board meeting to step back from nuts-and-bolts topics and look at bigger-picture issues affecting ATA and the language industry as
- [Advocacy Matters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/advocacy-matters/) - If you talk with anyone in our industry, it becomes readily apparent that our stories about how we acquired our languages are all very different. But however different, there’s one common thread that runs through our narratives: spending time away from our home countries. Whatever our circumstances, we’re part of a very small group of
- [Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-5/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met January 21–22, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. The meeting followed the Board’s annual Study Day. The annual Study Day provides an opportunity for the Board to discuss in-depth aspects of the Association and the translation and interpreting professions. The
- [The Embassy Translator Revisited](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-embassy-translator-revisited/) - What do embassy translators do and how do they contribute toward carrying out the mission of a foreign embassy in the U.S.?
- [Reanimating Dead PDFs for CAT Tool Use](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/reanimating-dead-pdfs-for-cat-tool-use/) - BY ANNETT BROWN Basic “low-tech” tips for addressing OCR conversion issues commonly encountered with complexly formatted files (PC and Mac) Those who know me might be baffled to see an article of mine in the Resource Review section, of all places. After all, far from being an innovator or early adopter of the latest and
- [Treasurer's Report for the First Five Months of FY2016–17](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/treasurers-report-for-the-first-five-months-of-fy2016-17/) - Treasurer’s Report Ted Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.net I’m very pleased to report that the Association’s finances have continued the positive development of the past few years. Based on near-final figures, the Annual Conference was a financial success and the deficits incurred on other program services continue to decline. For the period from July 1 through November 30,
- [Transitioning from Student to Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/transitioning-from-student-to-translator/) - Here are a few tips to help you navigate the vicious circle of not being able to get work without experience and not being able to get experience if you can’t get work.
- [Crafting the Perfect Pitch: A Comprehensive Guide](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/crafting-the-perfect-pitch-a-comprehensive-guide/) - Of all the ways to market your skills, getting an article in a publication or posted to a blog your clients will read is my all-time favorite method.
- [How to Deal with Questions During a Translation Project](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-to-deal-with-questions-during-a-translation-project/) - What can translators do to ensure a project goes smoothly from start to finish? Well, one of the best and most straightforward things you can do is to ask the client some questions.
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/8710/) - Letters to the Editor Spider Marketing: How to Get Clients to Come to You | Simon Berrill I enjoyed the article, and I think I’m a successful spider! I’ve been in business for 26 years providing English/Spanish translation and interpreting services. The majority of these reliable clients have come from referrals, as stated in the
- [Interview with Mike Dillinger, Machine Translation Pioneer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/interview-with-mike-dillinger-machine-translation-pioneer/) - Translation has been an integral part of our human evolution ever since we developed the ability to speak. But with the arrival of the industrial age, the spread of globalization, and the birth of technology, it was inevitable that someone would eventually wonder if machines were capable of performing this task. Research began in earnest
- [Practice, Practice, Practice!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/practice-practice-practice/) - Practice tests, which are available in every language pair in which the exam is offered, are an often overlooked and under-utilized resource for preparing for the exam. There’s an old joke in which a tourist asks a New York police officer how to get to Carnegie Hall. The cop’s reply: “Practice, practice, practice!” That could
- [Congratulations!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/congratulations-6/) - The following people have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into German Rainer W. Dykowski Zurich, Switzerland English into Portuguese Ana Gauz Cherry Hill, NJ Cristina Gonzales São Paulo, Brazil Thais H. Passos Fonseca Madison, WI Sandra C. Possas Petrópolis, Brazil Arabic into English Timothy D. Friese Chicago, IL French into English Sarah Llewellyn San
- [Announcements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/announcements/) - 2017 Honors and Awards Now Open! ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students. Awards and scholarships for 2017 include: The Alexander Gode Medal, ATA’s most prestigious award, is presented to an individual or
- [Building Upon a Strong Foundation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/building-upon-a-strong-foundation/) - From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey In addition to living on the West Coast, where sailing is a major pastime, I also share a similar experience with many of my neighbors of having built my own home. The process is not for the faint-hearted, and you have to live with the decisions you make
- [Morphing into the Promised Land](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/morphing-into-the-promised-land/) - I’ve been very interested in morphology in translation technology. No, let me put that differently: I’ve been very frustrated that the translation environment tools we use don’t offer morphology. There are some exceptions—such as SmartCat, Star Transit, Across, and OmegaT—that offer some morphology support. But all of them are limited to a small number of
- [Is Twitter Stupid?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/is-twitter-stupid/) - Without even getting into politics, there are many controversial things in the world today, and Twitter is one of them (albeit one that’s relatively innocuous). I was an early adapter of Twitter in 2008, although I did join the then-new social media platform kicking and screaming. Some of the concerns I had back then are
- [Call for Nominations: ATA Officers and Directors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/call-for-nominations-ata-officers-and-directors-6/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [Congratulations!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/congratulations-5/) - The following people have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Ping Chen Allen, TX Yajing Dong La Habra, CA Mintao Huang Rosemead, CA Jane Lai Guishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan English into Dutch Mery J. Molenaar Longmont, CO English into German Frank F. Plagwitz DeKalb, IL Gabriele I. Schmidt Tampa, FL English into Spanish Mara
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/8589/) - Letters to the Editor Online Training Resources for Translators As always, I devoured my print edition of The ATA Chronicle! The Resource Review was particularly interesting, as I’m a strong believer in continuing professional development. In addition to the online training options listed, there is another resource worth mentioning: academia-webinars.de. I’ve participated in a number
- [New ATA Professional Liability Insurance Broker; Upcoming ATA Webinars for 2017](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/new-ata-professional-liability-insurance-broker/) - New ATA Professional Liability Insurance Broker Alliant is the new broker for ATA-sponsored professional liability insurance. The underwriter is still Lloyds of London. All policies remain in effect and unchanged. Why choose the ATA-sponsored professional liability insurance? The policy is specific to the translation and interpreting professions. This is not a one-size-fits-all plan, but a
- [Interview with Freek Lankhof, the Bookseller](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/8520/) - These days, if we need an Italian dictionary of seismography, we go online, just as we do for any kind of glossary or reference work. It’s all on the Internet. But it wasn’t always that way. Before the Internet, when we needed that kind of information, it came in a book. The question was, where
- [Don’t Take My Word For It: Some—Admittedly— Rather Random Tips and Tricks in MS Word](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/dont-take-my-word-for-it-some-admittedly-rather-random-tips-and-tricks-in-ms-word/) - Late last year, I was asked to chair ATA’s Translation and Interpreting Resources Committee, whose perhaps most important task is to oversee the publication of articles in The ATA Chronicle related to, well, useful resources (e.g., software, online glossaries, and tips and tricks for working more productively). The committee met at ATA’s Annual Conference in
- [Sailing into 2017](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/sailing-into-2017/) - From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey As most of you have noticed by now, I’ve been using the analogy of a ship to describe the Association and its journey. Many people refer to ATA as the “mothership” within the translation/interpreting industry. And with over 10,000 members in all 50 states and over 100 countries,
- [Onward, to ATA58!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/onward-to-ata58/) - From the President-Elect Corinne McKay corinne@translatewrite.com Twitter handle: @corinnemckay ATA57 is in the history books. And by almost any metric, it was a huge success. We welcomed 1,822 attendees from 60 countries and offered 176 educational sessions and 16 Advanced Skills and Training Day courses, more than half of which sold out before the conference. In
- [6 Handy Web Design Tools for Small Businesses](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/6-handy-web-design-tools-for-small-businesses/) - With so much business being done online, a slick and well functioning website should be key to your online presence. In recent years, many free web tools have launched that make it easier than ever to build a professional website very cheaply. All you have to do is know where to find them. Here are
- [Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-4/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The ATA Board of Directors met November 5–6, 2016 in conjunction with the Annual Conference in San Francisco. Here are some highlights from the meeting: Welcome: President David Rumsey welcomed the new Board of Directors. Jane Maier was elected secretary for one year to complete Rudy Heller’s
- [ATA at the California Federation of  Interpreters 2016 Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/ata-at-the-california-federation-of-interpreters-2016-conference/) - The 2016 California Federation of Interpreters (CFI) Conference was held on October 7–9 in Los Angeles, California. CFI is a large and highly visible court interpreter association in California. It’s actually both a professional organization and a union. CFI negotiates with the California state courts on behalf of its members, many of whom are staff
- [Interview with Sue Burke, 2016 winner of the Alicia Gordon Award for Word Artistry in Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/interview-with-sue-burke/) - The Alicia Gordon Award for Word Artistry in Translation was established in memory of Alicia Gordon, known for creating imaginative solutions to knotty translation problems, based on rigorous research. It is given for a translation (from French or Spanish into English, or from English into French or Spanish) in any subject. The award was established
- [The Man Who Beat Magellan in the Race Around the Globe](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/the-man-who-beat-magellan-in-the-race-around-the-globe/) - Could the first man to circumnavigate the globe actually have been an interpreter? Most people think of Ferdinand Magellan as the Portuguese explorer who first sailed around the planet on a quest to prove that the Earth was round. Now, consider this. While Magellan did sail from Spain on an expedition that eventually went full
- [Spider Marketing: How to Get Clients to Come to You](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/spider-marketing-how-to-get-clients-to-come-to-you/) - It’s not that going out and selling yourself is never worthwhile, but it’s possible, and even quite likely, to spend lots of time and energy on it with little or no result.
- [Why Ergonomics Matters to Professional Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/why-ergonomics-matters-to-professional-translators/) - Most translators probably associate the term “ergonomics” with office chairs and keyboards. While these factors are all relevant, there is a much broader definition.
- [Feedback: Going Beyond  “That Was Great”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/feedback-going-beyond-that-was-great/) - Giving feedback is not just a matter of half-listening and then telling your practice partner, “Yeah, that was great.” Practicing with a partner or in groups involves not only giving feedback to others, but learning to accept their feedback.
- [Rika Mitrik Educates Future Clients and Bilingual Children, Wins 2016 School Outreach Contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/rika-mitrik-educates-future-clients-and-bilingual-children-wins-2016-school-outreach-contest/) - Knowing that she had to adapt the content of her presentation to the short attention span of three- to five-year-olds, this year’s School Outreach winner used a role-play exercise and some interactive activities to explain the difference between translation and interpreting.
- [2016 ATA Honors and  Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/2016-ata-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - This year's recipients are...
- [Breaking Silence: What Interpreters Need to Know About Victim
 Services Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/breaking-silence-what-interpreters-need-to-know-about-victim
services-interpreting/) - When interpreting for victims of trauma, the greatest gift you can give to the survivor is letting his or her voice be heard. First, the good news. This past July marked the release of an innovative, in-depth training program to prepare interpreters to work with survivors of violent crime, with a strong focus on domestic
- [The Certification Toolbox: Get Ready!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/the-certification-toolbox-get-ready/) - Late fall and early winter are traditionally a slow time for ATA’s Certification Program, since no exam sittings are scheduled between ATA’s Annual Conference and the beginning of the new exam year in March. Certification graders take advantage of this respite to select new exam passages, fine-tune grading standards, and tend to other housekeeping tasks.
- [Why I Train Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/why-i-train-interpreters/) - If we want qualified interpreters (which I argue we do), we need to continue to train interpreters. I live in a tiny conference interpreting market. The number of Swedish members of the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) is under 30, and the total number of Swedish A-language conference interpreters worldwide is probably under 100.
- [Online Training Resources for Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/online-training-resources-for-translators/) - As chair of ATA’s Translation and Interpreting Resources Committee, my goal is to gather information on resources of all kinds, including those related to professional development. The following discusses short-duration online training that does not lead to a certificate or university credit. Webinars Webinars are online seminars—a sort of mini-class on a specific subject. Normally,
- [Credentialed Interpreter Recognition, Your Directory Profile, and More](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/credentialed-interpreter-recognition-your-directory-profile-and-more/) - Credentialed Interpreter Debuted: While ATA does not test interpreters, we have looked for ways to recognize their hard-earned credentials in ATA’s Directory of Translators and Interpreters (www.atanet.org/onlinedirectories). To accomplish this goal, ATA recently debuted credentialed interpreter designations in the directory for three prominent areas: court, health care, and conference. Credentialed interpreters who want to take
- [ATA’s Annual Conference: Looking Back and Looking Ahead](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/atas-annual-conference-looking-back-and-looking-ahead-2/) - As I write this, we’re one week out from the early registration deadline for ATA57 in San Francisco, and all signs point to an excellent turnout. By the time you read this, the conference will be in the history books and we’ll be looking ahead to ATA58. As of mid-September, our room block at the
- [The Value of Volunteering](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/8228/) - In my last column I wrote about the benefits of a diverse membership at ATA to provide a wide variety of experience and skills that can help our members learn from each other. I also discussed the importance of having a strong crew at the helm of the Association to help guide us on a
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/8267/) - Translation in Transition—Christelle Maignan Thanks for sharing this very interesting article, Christelle. Yes, embracing change is definitely in our interest if we want to thrive in our jobs! It’s so sad to see so many of us spending so much time and energy complaining about the situation in our profession, but not go any further.
- [Congratulations!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/congratulations-4/) - The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Chinese Sijin Xian North Bethesda, MD English into Japanese Hiromi Fujii Novi, MI Sae Hagino Vernon Hills, IL English into Russian Alexey Rusinov Brooklyn, NY Vladimir Semizhonov Vienna, VA English into Spanish Monica Moreno San Juan Capistrano, CA Karelia Báez Sánchez Toronto, Canada German
- [Rika Mitrik Wins 2015–2016 ATA School Outreach Contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/rika-mitrik-wins-2015-2016-ata-school-outreach-contest/) - Rika Mitrik, a JapaneseEnglish interpreter and ATA-certified English>Japanese translator, won a free registration to ATA’s 57th Annual Conference in San Francisco, California, through ATA’s School Outreach Contest. Rika won the contest with a colorful photo taken during her visit to the WEE Center in Rockville, Maryland, where she spoke to preschoolers in the Japanese program
- [An Interview with Radd Ehrman, Classical Philologist](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/an-interview-with-radd-ehrman-classical-philologist/) - As translators, we are familiar with the concept of picking a word apart to grasp its meaning. We refer to glossaries and dictionaries to determine exactly how a word is defined in specific circumstances or fields. In literary translation, we often have to know precisely how a word or phrase was used at the time
- [On Court Interpreting and Language Discrimination](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/8159/) - For my final column of the year, I’ve decided to tackle a perhaps controversial topic that I’ve been discussing with friends and colleagues in the court interpreting world: language discrimination. Does it exist? How should you handle it? Bear in mind that the following is, of course, only my opinion, but I hope it provides
- [Three Crazy Ideas about Translation Standards](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/three-crazy-ideas-about-translation-standards/) - I’m a big fan of standardization! That’s why I’ve been using international standards in my classroom for almost 10 years. I believe that a big part of skill-oriented teaching (my own specialties are computer-assisted translation and terminology management) is familiarizing students with industry best practices. And one way of looking at standards is precisely as
- [The New England Translators Association’s 20th Annual Conference: Successful Collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Boston](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-new-england-translators-associations-20th-annual-conference-successful-collaboration-with-the-university-of-massachusetts-boston/) - Whatever the specific theme of a conference or event, all participants stand to benefit from a collaborative approach.
- [The Connected Interpreter: Integrating Interpreting and Translation into Medical Missions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-connected-interpreter-integrating-interpreting-and-translation-into-medical-missions/) - Despite all the money being spent to design and implement sophisticated relief programs, usually little thought is given to addressing the inevitable challenges to be faced when trying to communicate important information to non-English-speaking individuals.
- [National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/national-standards-for-culturally-and-linguistically-appropriate-services-in-health-care/) - The National CLAS Standards provide the framework for all health care organizations to best serve the nation’s increasingly diverse communities.
- [An Interview with Lynn Visson, Retired United Nations Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/an-interview-with-lynn-visson-retired-united-nations-interpreter/) - Every interpreter has surely had excruciating nightmares about a panicky moment at the microphone, and my guest today is no different. (In one instance, she recalls waking up clutching her pillow, relieved to find that her ghastly moment was just a dream.) She has written about her experiences as a United Nations interpreter. Lynn Visson
- [Upcoming Changes to ATA’s Certification Program](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/upcoming-changes-to-atas-certification-program/) - ATA’s Certification Committee is pleased to inform all members and interested persons of some important changes in ATA’s Certification Program taking effect in 2017. As you may know, to pass the certification exam and become ATA-certified, an ATA member must translate two passages (each between 225 and 275 words) successfully. That will still be required. However,
- [Congratulations!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/congratulations-3/) - The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Spanish Maria J. Castano Miami, FL Federico Fuentes Spring, TX Veronica C. Hermida Mexico City, Mexico Adriana Pruneda Hernández Mexico City, Mexico Sonia Verjovsky Cuernavaca, Mexico Arabic into English Christine J. Cuk Hamilton, Ontario, Canada French into English May Fung Danis Petit-Bourg, France Susan
- [Espacenet: The Databases of the European Patent Office](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/espacenet-the-databases-of-the-european-patent-office/) - Reviewed by Françoise Herrmann The European Patent Convention (EPC) offers inventors a uniform application procedure that enables them to seek patent protection in up to 40 European countries. Supervised by the Administrative Council, the European Patent Office (EPO) is the executive branch of the European Patent Organization. The EPO examines patent applications and grants European
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/7897/) - An Hourly Fee for Translation? (John Milan, May–June issue) Even when giving an estimate for an entire project, I’ve usually found it necessary to use a word rate or an hourly rate rather than stating a flat fee for the project as a whole. This is because the client’s initial estimate of the number of
- [Benefits of a Diverse Crew](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/benefits-of-a-diverse-crew-2/) - From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey I managed to squeeze in an afternoon on a friend’s sailboat on a rare, non-working weekend a few weeks ago. As we passed over the open waters, I noticed that the key to smooth sailing is a really good crew. And the key to a really good crew
- [Making the Most of ATA57](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/making-the-most-of-ata57/) - From the President-Elect Corinne McKay corinne@translatewrite.com Twitter handle: @corrinemckay Whether you’re attending ATA’s Annual Conference for the first or the 40th time, you’ll want to make the most of the experience. Attending the conference is a significant investment in terms of time and money, but attendees also tell us that the conference is the highlight of
- [Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/board-meeting-highlights-3/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The American Translators Association’s Board of Directors met July 30–31, 2016, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here are some highlights from the Board meeting. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Ted Wozniak reported on the positive state of the Association’s finances and noted the elimination of ATA’s net equity deficit. Related, the
- [Inside the ABRATES VII International Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/inside-the-abrates-vii-international-conference/) - The Associação Brasileira de Tradutores e Intérpretes (ABRATES) held its 7th Annual Conference in June, and the ATA was there looking to forge ties. This brief peek inside the conference will show you how Brazilians do it. In June, the Associação Brasileira de Tradutores e Intérpretes (ABRATES) (Brazilian Association of Translators and Interpreters) held its
- [Curiosity as an Approach to Marketing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/curiosity-as-an-approach-to-marketing/) - But what about curiosity as an approach to marketing? We’ve probably all heard marketing people say that we should try to write texts that spark curiosity. This is often cited as the best way to get people interested in our products and services and to get their attention long enough to read our marketing texts
- [Neural Machine Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/neural-machine-translation/) - Do we need to start shivering in fear when we hear folks talking about neural machine translation? There has been much in the news lately about the next wave of machine translation (MT) technology driven by something called deep neural nets (DNN). With the help of some folks who understand more about it than I
- [Translation in Transition](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/translation-in-transition/) - An exploration of change in the translation industry presented from three different angles: the technological side of change, the human side of change, and the business side of change.
- [The Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE): 
Keeping a Project Manager Sane](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-results-only-work-environment-rowe
keeping-a-project-manager-sane/) - The Results-Only Work Environment concept is a fantastic opportunity for high performers to create an individualized work/life balance.
- [A Tale of Two Collaborative Classrooms: Early Success and Follow-on Failure](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/a-tale-of-two-collaborative-classrooms-early-success-and-follow-on-failure/) - How did two translation classes using basically the same teaching method result in drastically different outcomes? Find out what the instructor learned during the process.
- [ATA 2016 Elections: Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/ata-2016-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 November!
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/7745/) - Episode 7: The ATA 57th Annual Conference with ATA President David Rumsey and President-Elect Corinne McKay This year's ATA Annual Conference is headed back to San Francisco--this time with more sessions, more events, and the all-new Advanced Skills and Training Day. If you've never been to an ATA Annual Conference, or even if you have,
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_42_dictionary_review_column1.pdf#new_tab) - Arabic Business Dictionary (Reviewed by: Jeff Hayes)
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_44_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Chinese-English Medical Dictionary (Reviewed by: Rob Albon)
- [Where Does Language Fit in with Big Data?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/where-does-language-fit-in-with-big-data/) - What is “big data” and how did it become part of the language sector? How should translators and interpreters approach it?
- [How to Read and Translate R and S Phrases in Technical Texts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-to-read-and-translate-r-and-s-phrases-in-technical-texts/) - Risk phrases and safety phrases are among the most ubiquitous text units encountered in chemical documentation. Let’s explore the origin of these phrases to get a better idea of how they work and their place in documents for translation.
- [Client Outreach Update](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/7575/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org Colorado paralegals, multilingual educators and government employees in Washington, DC, a national gathering of technical writers in Anaheim, California—what do they all have in common? They were the recent benefactors of client outreach efforts by ATA leaders. By speaking to potential clients we are getting the word out
- [ATA’s Annual Conference: A Gauge for Professional Growth](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/atas-annual-conference-a-gauge-for-professional-growth/) - From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey Sailing in the open water can be both exhilarating as well as somewhat disorienting. Lots of people rely on the sun, the stars, or more likely on GPS equipment, to keep track of their location. But sometimes the best way to determine not only where you are, but
- [Education in the Spotlight: A Report from ATA’s Education and Pedagogy Committee](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/education-in-the-spotlight-a-report-from-atas-education-and-pedagogy-committee-2/) - ATA is committed to promoting high standards in translator and interpreter training and to the development of translation and interpreting programs within the American educational system. At the ATA Board of Directors’ January meeting, the Board was briefed on the expanded charge for the Education and Pedagogy Committee. The committee will broaden its reach and
- [U.S. Immigration Benefits
 for Professional Translators and Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/u-s-immigration-benefits
for-professional-translators
and-interpreters/) - The immigration options available to foreign-born translators and interpreters are varied. An immigration attorney and a certified translator explain the benefits and drawbacks of applying for immigration benefits for foreign-born translators and interpreters.
- [SOAP Notes: Getting Down and Dirty with Medical Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/soap-notes-getting-down-and-dirty-with-medical-translation/) - Progress notes and patient records are the medical translator’s bread and butter, but this doesn’t prevent even the most experienced medical translators from making mistakes.
- [International Payment Updates](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/international-payment-updates/) - Sending and receiving international payments within the language services industry is a requirement of doing business, but it can also be expensive. Payment options available to our industry are changing constantly, so here is an overview of recent updates to the international payment landscape.
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/7673/) - An Hourly Fee for Translation? Here are few thoughts on John Milan’s article in the May-June issue. Other than tradition, there are numerous advantages to the per-word rate. It is verifiable, and there is no temptation to “fudge” the total hours billed. Experienced translators can project their source/target word ratios and thus bill by either
- [New for San Francisco: Advanced Skills and Training (AST) Day](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/new-for-san-francisco-advanced-skills-and-training-ast-day/) - From the President-Elect Corinne McKay corinne@translatewrite.com Twitter handle: @corrinemckay In looking over the attendee evaluations of past ATA Annual Conferences, several trends stand out. Most of our attendees rave about the conference and say that whether they’re attending for the first time or the 30th, they always learn something valuable and make new connections. Another
- [ATA Presents at the Annual Conference of the Society for Technical Communication](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/7633/) - The language industry was well represented among the exhibitors, with several language services providers and software vendors specializing in translation management. The conference had over 80 educational sessions in seven unique tracks, including three sessions on translation: one from a technical writer, one from a software developer selling translation project management software, and my own
- [An Interview with Dirk Goepfert, Localization Engineering Manager](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/7612/) - Readers of recent columns will have noticed that OWOW has been visiting different planets in our linguistic universe, boldly going where not many translators have gone before. The space travel metaphor is, in my opinion, apt here, since we are going to be talking about localization, which involves adapting ideas, products, and services to languages
- [Gregory Rabassa](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/in-memoriam/) - Gregory Rabassa, ATA Gode Medalist and Legendary Translator March 9, 1922–June 13, 2016 (Note: The following is an excerpt from a piece published in The New York Times on June 14, 2016.) Gregory Rabassa, 94, esteemed translator of Latin American writers Julio Cortazar, Vargas Llosa, Jorge Amado, and Gabriel García Márquez, died on June 13,
- [English-Portuguese Translator’s Dictionary; Maintaining Your Second Language](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/7516/) - New Ivo Korytowski’s English-Portuguese Translator’s Dictionary (Now a Default Dictionary) Reviewed by: Maria Helena Brenner-Kelly Author: Ivo Korytowski Publisher: Editora Sopa no Mel Publication date: 2015 ASIN: B019WI0M76 Format: Kindle and bgl file (for tools like GoldenDict and Babylon) Number of entries: More than 37,000 Available from: http://bit.ly/Amazon-Korytowski It’s not easy to compare the New
- [Update on ATA Finances](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/update-on-ata-finances/) - Treasurer's Report Ted Wozniak ted@tedwozniak.net There have been some pleasing developments in ATA’s finances since my last report: The final figures are in from the Annual Conference in Miami. The working budget for the next fiscal year has been approved by the Board. A new conference pricing tool has been developed and is being tested on
- [Language Chairs Meeting and Update on New Computerized Exam Option](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/language-chairs-meeting-and-update-on-new-computerized-exam-option/) - Here’s an overview of the ATA Certification Program’s annual Language Chairs Meeting, including a report on the new computerized exam option. On April 30 and May 1, a group of 45 graders for ATA’s Certification Program gathered in Alexandria, Virginia, for the annual Language Chairs Meeting, a day and a half of intensive training sessions
- [Have You Made It?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/have-you-made-it/) - In the absence of a true benchmark against which to gauge your progress, how can you tell if you’ve made it? “Welcome to the largest multilingual summit this office has ever organized. Congratulations on making it here. You are the best of the best.” With these words, the chief interpreter of a top international organization
- [On-Site Translation Work](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/7494/) - A few months ago, I was asked to be part of an extensive on-site translation and review project. The catch was that the job was not located in my adopted hometown of Las Vegas, but across the country. I’ve worked as an in-house translator, but had not done an on-site project as a small business
- [Board Meeting Highlights](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/7136/) - From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org ATA’s Board of Directors met April 30-May 1, 2016, in Alexandria, Virginia. The Board met in conjunction with the Certification Committee and Language Chairs meetings. (In ATA’s Certification Program, each exam language combination has a language chair administering the passage selection and graders. ATA currently offers testing
- [How to Spice Up Your Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/how-to-spice-up-your-translation/) - It’s our job to find a balance between using the source text and still producing an original, well-written translation.
- [An Interview with Barbara Inge Karsch, Terminologist & ATA’s Terminology Committee Chair](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/an-interview-with-barbara-inge-karsch-terminologist-and-chair-of-atas-terminology-committee/) - Men ever had, and ever will have leave, To coin new words well suited to the age, Words are like leaves, some wither every year, And every year a younger race succeeds. —Horace, poet and satirist (65-8 BC) These ancient words tell a story that is still true today. Translators delve to some extent into
- [Tool Name, Version: MateCat 0.6.6 (February 18, 2016)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/7211/) - Could a free CAT tool like MateCat really be of use to translators? Naomi Sutcliffe de Moraes, chair of ATA’s Translation and Interpreting Resources Committee, interviews Fernando Furlani, a translator of 28 years, to find out. www.matecat.com Company: MateCat is the result of a three-year research project led by a consortium composed of the international
- [Taking Advantage of an Opportunity](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/taking-advantage-of-an-opportunity/) - The story of how one translator taught himself what he needed to know to be able to take advantage of an opportunity. Let me tell you the story of Terence Lewis. Terence is a Dutch>English translator. In the 1990s, one of his clients, Siemens Nederland, required a machine translation (MT) solution for Dutch>English to enhance
- [An Hourly Fee for Translation?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/an-hourly-fee-for-translation/) - Before dismissing the idea of charging an hourly rate, it’s important to examine a few underlying assumptions associated with this practice. Freelance language services in the U.S. have traditionally been priced in two ways: translators charge out for their work per word, while interpreters charge out per hour or per day. In recent years, however,
- [Outreach to the Paralegal Community about Translation and Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/outreach-to-the-paralegal-community-about-translation-and-interpreting/) - Giving presentations to professionals in other fields helps create greater awareness about the importance of using bona fide professional translators and interpreters versus bilinguals without extensive formal training and certification in translation and/or interpreting. On March 16, 2016, ATA President-elect and ATA-certified French>English translator Corinne McKay and I gave a presentation entitled “Working Effectively with
- [What’s new for ATA57?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/whats-new-for-ata57/) - From the President-Elect Corinne McKay corinne@translatewrite.com Twitter handle: @corinnemckay At every ATA conference, we try to strike a balance between maintaining the events that everyone loves while still injecting some new offerings into the program. A big change for this year is the slate of sessions and activities on Wednesday, November 2, the day before the
- [The Mother-Tongue Principle: Hit or Myth?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/the-mother-tongue-principle-hit-or-myth/) - It’s difficult to espouse the “mother-tongue principle” if it’s not at all clear what a “native speaker” or a “mother tongue” actually is.
- [Revisiting the “Poverty Cult” 20 Years On](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/revisiting-the-poverty-cult-20-years-on/) - A fork in the road for the translation and interpreting profession in 1996 led to a change in the dynamics in the translation world. Its effects are felt to this day.
- [Roads Less Taken: Beyond the “UN6”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/roads-less-taken-beyond-the-un6/) - I’m a firm believer that any language can rise to any occasion—it only takes the genius of an author, or a translator, to make this magic occur.
- [Summary of the ATA Translation and Interpreting Services Survey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/summary-of-the-ata-translation-and-interpreting-services-survey/) - The ATA Translation and Interpreting Services Survey is an invaluable benchmarking tool for nearly everyone in or affiliated with the translation and interpreting industry.
- [Digital Study and Collaboration: Making the Most of Your Mobile Devices](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/cover-feature/digital-study-and-collaboration-making-the-most-of-your-mobile-devices/) - The wealth of apps on mobile devices broadens the possibilities for study and practice beyond oral flashcards. Technology, like language, is never static, and as technology continues to evolve, it offers new opportunities and options to study, learn, improve our language skills, and collaborate. Tablet and smartphone technologies have changed exponentially since I first wrote
- [Making Ourselves Heard](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/making-ourselves-heard/) - From the President David Rumsey president@atanet.org Twitter handle: @davidcrumsey Living in the Pacific Northwest, fog and ferries are an everyday part of life. There is no sound more mysterious and alluring than that of a foghorn as the boats make their way through the fog on the water, letting other boats and shoreline listeners know where they
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/7173/) - Letter to the Editor Comment on Tony Beckwith’s Interview with Cressida Stolp Before I share my comments regarding Tony Beckwith’s interview in the January-February “Our World of Words” column, let me say that I think it’s a good idea to look at the other side of the coin (i.e., translation and interpreting agencies) to gain
- [Congratulations!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/none/congratulations-2/) - The following people have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam: English into Finnish Tuija S. Nordstrom Fort Collins, CO English into Spanish Roxanna J. Delgado Miami, FL Viviana R. Morrison Woodstock, GA Itzaris L. Weyman Miami, FL English into Ukrainian Olga I. Yuska Cocoa Beach, FL Croatian into English Samuel J. Henderson Gary, IN Spanish into
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_56_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Redundant Redundancies
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_54_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_53_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - The El Paso Interpreters and Translators Association
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_50_member_news.pdf#new_tab) - Various announcements of member publications and professional achievements.
- [Dictionary Review (Peter A. Gergay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_48_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Lääketieteen termit [Medical Terms], 5th edition (Reviewed by: Anja Miller)
- [GeekSpeak (Jost Zetzsche)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_47_geekspeak_column.pdf#new_tab) - A maze of TEnTs
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_46_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - cultivating clients
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_10_martin_alianelli.pdf#new_tab) - Reader comment (Martin Alianelli): ASTM F2575: A Guide for Quality Assurance
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_09_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - The July issue of The ATA Chronicle really kicks off the efforts to promote ATA’s Annual Conferences.
- [From the President-elect (Nicholas Hartmann)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_08_president_elect_column.pdf#new_tab) - It is not too early to register for the conference and make travel plans
- [From the President (Jiri Stejskal)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_07_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - In general, education is about knowledge, while training is about skills.
- [Planning is well underway for ATA’s 57th Annual Conference, November 2-5, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/planning-is-well-underway-for-atas-57th-annual-conference-november-2-5-2016-at-the-hyatt-regency/) - From the President-Elect Corrine McKay corinne@translatewrite.com San Francisco. Our 56th Annual Conference in Miami was a huge success by all measures, with higher than expected attendance: over 1,600 attendees from 52 countries. We anticipate an even larger crowd in San Francisco, making it a not-to-be-missed event for translators and interpreters around the world. As usual, we
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_61_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - The Joy of War
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_58_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_56_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Elsevier’s Dictionary of Automation Technics: in English, German, French, and Russian (Reviewed by: Alex Lane)
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_55_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - Animal lovers are a particular breed, and horse enthusiasts, it seems, are even more passionate than most.
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_53_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - Freelancers and Confidentiality
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_18_letters_editor_column.pdf#new_tab) - Reader comment (Corey Roy): Expressing thanks to those who offered their aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
- [2005 ATA Pro Bono Project: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_17_ata_pro_bono_project_column.pdf#new_tab) - For 2005, the outstanding cause was the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, an organization that brings together the best of three internationally renowned cancer-care institutions.
- [JTG Scholarship in Scientific and Technical Translation or Interpretation (Christina Dolvin)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_16_jtg_scholarship_christina_dolvin.pdf#new_tab) - Christina Dolvin, a graduate student at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, is the 2005-2006 recipient of the JTG Scholarship in Scientific and Technical Translation or Interpretation.
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_08_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - For ATA, 2006 brings a big change in membership.
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_07_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - I look forward to serving you as ATA president.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_49_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Translation Made Effortless and Other Matters
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_46_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_44_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Le Prépositionnaire (Reviewed by: Françoise Herrman)
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_38_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - Word Counts and Confidentiality Agreements
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_10_letters_editor_column.pdf#new_tab) - More Details on the Mohammed Yousry Case
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_09_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here's a follow-up on the membership survey.
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_08_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - Taking an active interest in ATA
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_51_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Translation Made Effortless and Other Matters
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_49_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_46_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Merl Bilingual Law Dictionary (Spanish-English/English-Spanish) (Reviewed by: Tom West)
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_42_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Wörterbuch für Recht, Wirtschaft und Politik (Dictionary of Legal, Commercial, and Political Terms Part II: German-English) (Reviewed by: Bruni Johnson)
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_39_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - Fluctuating Workloads
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_38_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - Northern California Translators Association
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_09_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some highlights from the January Board meeting.
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_07_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - Planning, public relations, and promoting new ties
- [In Memoriam: Robert L. Addis (1923-2005)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3604_52_robert_addis_tribute.pdf#new_tab) - Robert L. Addis was one of the few remaining charter members of the American Translators Association and a key figure in the organization’s early growth and development.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_49_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - SInging jokes
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_46_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Le Grand Robert & Collins électronique (PC/Mac) (Reviewed by: Françoise Herrman)
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_45_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Harrap’s Spanish Dictionary (English-Spanish, Spanish-English) (Reviewed by: Sylvia Korwek)
- [In Memoriam: Susana Greiss (1920–2006)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3604_44_susana_greiss_tribute.pdf#new_tab) - Susana Greiss assisted in the establishment of the Portuguese Language Division and was a past administrator of ATA’s Slavic Languages Division.
- [Certification Forum (Terry Hanlen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_43_certification_forum_column.pdf#new_tab) - Continuing Education Administrative Policies
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_42_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - Making the jump to another market
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_39_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - Delaware Valley Translators Association
- [From the President-elect (Jiri Stejskal)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_09_president_elect_column.pdf#new_tab) - Our 47th Annual Conference is scheduled to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_08_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - After years of planning, the new ATA website went online last month.
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_07_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - ATA cosponsored the March 20 Translation Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah, intended to bring together government, industry, and academia.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_42_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - I believe it was George Bernard Shaw, a passionate advocate for English spelling and alphabet reform, who cited “ghoti” as a paradigm for the absurdity of existing English spellings.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_40_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_39_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Tool Box for the Medical Translator (Reviewed by: Sharlee Merner Bradley)
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_37_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - L’Étonnant voyage des mots français dans les langues étrangères (Reviewed by: Françoise Herrman)
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_36_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - Perfection being not of this earth, how bad is unacceptable where translations are concerned?
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_35_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - Managing Clients
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_34_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters
- [Certification Forum (Terry Hanlen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_33_certification_forum_column.pdf#new_tab) - The Ethics Course is a Requirement for Everyone in the First Continuing Education Points Reporting Period
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_10_letters_editor_column.pdf#new_tab) - Reader comment (Eve Hecht, Jessica Cohen): Agencies; crediting literary translators
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_08_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - Taking Stock and Thanking the Volunteers
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_07_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - In addition to serving as ATA president, I have for many years now been the chair of the ATA Professional Development Committee.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_42_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Carmina Burana I
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_40_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_38_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - The Hazards of Playing It by the Book
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_36_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Dictionary of Contemporary Russian Abbreviations, Acronyms & Initialisms (Reviewed by: Vadim Khazin)
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_35_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - What can you do when a client does not send payment, or does not send enough payment?
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_34_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - Atlanta Association of Interpreters & Translators
- [Certification Forum (Terry Hanlen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_33_certification_forum_column.pdf#new_tab) - Certification Education Points Cap and New Ways to Earn CE Points
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_10_letters_editor_column.pdf#new_tab) - Reader comment (Richard S. Paegelow): Translating academic records
- [From the President-elect (Jiri Stejskal)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_08_president_elect_column.pdf#new_tab) - ATA and the Joint National Committee for Languages
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_07_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are the highlights from the April Board meeting.
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_46_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - Blank Czech
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_45_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Carmina Burana II
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_42_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Larousse médical: Encyclopédie multimédia (Reviewed by: Françoise Herrmann)
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_41_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Dealing with complaints
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_40_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - National Capital Area Chapter of the American Translators Association
- [Certification Forum (Terry Hanlen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_38_certification_forum_column.pdf#new_tab) - Continuing Education Points Reporting
- [From the President-elect (Jiri Stejskal)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_10_president_elect_column.pdf#new_tab) - New Orleans conference Update
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_09_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - ATA Annual Conference, Medical Insurance, and Scam Alert Reminder
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_08_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - Stay tuned for ongoing updates on our Executive and Public Relations Committees’ efforts to promote ATA and the translation and interpreting professions.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_52_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Among other things, people can take advice, the air (or to the air), amiss, a bath, a back seat (or back), a beating, the blame, the cake, or care (or care of).
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_50_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_48_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Diccionario de términos de marketing, publicidad y medios de comunicación (English-Spanish, Spanish-English) (Reviewed by: Kirk Anderson)
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_47_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - Austin Area Translators and Interpreters Association
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_46_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - The midsummer slump
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_44_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - The first Onionskin was published 10 years ago.
- [Certification Forum (Terry Hanlen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_42_certification_forum_column.pdf#new_tab) - Clarification of the CertSoft Project
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_12_letters_editor_column.pdf#new_tab) - Reader comment (Robert France): the ease of autocorrect
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_09_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - A Look at ATA’s Online Directories
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_08_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - Giving Back, ATA History, and More
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_43_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - A Really Bad Review
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_42_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_39_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Multicultural Spanish Dictionary (Reviewed by: Verónica Albin)
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_38_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Diccionario Bilingüe de Economía y Empresa (English-Spanish/Spanish-English) (Reviewed by: Marian S. Greenfield)
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_37_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - Michigan Translators/Interpreters Network
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_36_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Outsourcing
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_34_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - Seafood Delights—Less Than Alluring
- [ATA 2006 Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_11_candidate_statements.pdf#new_tab) - The election this year is to fill three directors’ positions (each a three-year term). The ballots will be mailed in late September.
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_09_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some highlights from the August Board meeting.
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_08_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - Spreading the ATA message
- [Certification Forum (Terry Hanlen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_52_certification_forum_column.pdf#new_tab) - Reporting Process for ATA Continuing Education Points
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_50_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Shakespeare's Bawdry
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_46_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_44_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Russian Business Dictionary (Reviewed by: Bob Taylor)
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_42_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Introducción al Derecho Inglés. La Traducción jurídica inglésespañol y su entorno (Reviewed by: Gladys Matthews)
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_39_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - The HoustonInterpreters and Translators Association
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_38_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Dealing with large projects
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_09_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - Redesigning The ATA Chronicle
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_08_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - It is always exciting to be able to drive change in my role as president.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_48_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - English Spelling Explicated
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_46_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_39_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Getting repeat business
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_38_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_36_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - Translators breaking into the market should know that there is scarcely a better time to start building a clientele than August.
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_12_letters_editor_column.pdf#new_tab) - Reader comment (John Kinory): Revisting Word Counts
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_09_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - With the Annual Conference behind us, we look forward to the New Year.
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_08_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - The planning day is when the Board maps out a long-term strategy for the Association.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_56_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - But Was it Meant To Be Funny?
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_54_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Chinese Business Dictionary (English-Chinese) American and Chinese Business Terminology for the Internet Age (Reviewed by: Frank Mou)
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_51_member_news.pdf#new_tab) - Various announcements of member publications and professional achievements.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_49_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_48_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - Founded in 1981 by a group of small business owners, the National Association for the Self-Employed aims to provide input to help even the smallest businesses succeed.
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_47_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - Working with PDFs
- [GeekSpeak (Jost Zetzsche)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_46_geekspeak_column.pdf#new_tab) - Translation memory authoring
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_45_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - Tennessee Association of Professional Interpreters and Translators
- [Certification Forum (Terry Hanlen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_44_certification_forum_column.pdf#new_tab) - It is reporting time for the first cycle of the Certification Program’s Continuing Education Points.
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_13_marguerite_storm.pdf#new_tab) - Reader comment (Marguerite Storm): Translation Office 3000: A Tool for the Freelance Translator
- [School Outreach Contest Winner (Rosario Welle)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_12_school_outreach_rosario_welle.pdf#new_tab) - Rosario Welle received free registration to ATA’s 2006 Annual Conference in New Orleans for the photo she took of her School Outreach presentation to the first grade at Florence Black Elementary School in Mesquite, Texas.
- [Lewis Galantière Award Winner (Geoffrey Brock)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_11_lewis_galantière_geoffrey_brock.pdf#new_tab) - Geoffrey Brock is the recipient of the 2006 Lewis Galantière Award for his translation of Umberto Eco’s most recent novel, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana.
- [Alicia Gordon Award for Word Artistry in Translation (Liliana Valenzuela)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_11_alicia_gordon_award_liliana_valenzuela.pdf#new_tab) - The inaugural Alicia Gordon Award for Word Artistry in Translation was presented to Liliana Valenzuela.
- [Alexander Gode Medal (Peter Less)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_10_alexander_gode_medal_peter_less.pdf#new_tab) - Peter Less is the recipient of the 2006 Alexander Gode Medal.
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_08_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - This edition of The ATA Chronicle offers highlights from the 47th Annual Conference.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_51_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - bilingual puns
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_49_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_47_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - French Business Dictionary: The Business Terms of France and Canada (Reviewed by: Corinne McKay)
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_45_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Illustrated Building Dictionary (DanishEnglish) (Reviewed by: Tim Davies)
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_44_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - New York Circle of Translators
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_43_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - In the fight against crime, poor translation is a problem for the good guys and the crooks, complains another reader.
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_42_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - Collecting from international clients
- [GeekSpeak (Jost Zetzsche)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_41_geekspeak_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are a few thoughts on learning the tools of the trade.
- [Certification Forum (Terry Hanlen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_40_certification_forum_column.pdf#new_tab) - Big Shoes to Fill: Lilian Novas Van Vranken Steps Down as Certification Chair
- [Treasurer's Report (Peter Krawutschke)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_10_treasurer_report_column.pdf#new_tab) - Treasurer’s Report from ATA’s 47th Annual Conference
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_13_nayef_tarawneh_letter.pdf#new_tab) - Reader comment (Nayef Tarawneh): Quick Notes on the Arabic Business Dictionary
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_12_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - A new Internet scam is targeting translators.
- [From the President-elect (Jiri Stejskal)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_09_president_elect_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are a few words on conference site selection.
- [From the President (Marian S. Greenfield)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_08_pres_column.pdf#new_tab) - The more visible we are, the better for the industry in general.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_52_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Languages are always changing, as are the sensibilities embedded in them.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_49_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_46_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Spanish Business Dictionary Multicultural Business Dictionary, English-Spanish, Spanish-English, Second Revised Edition (Reviewed by: Arnoldo Higuero)
- [Dictionary Review (Boris Silversteyn)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_45_dictionary_review_column.pdf#new_tab) - Dictionnaire des rimes (Reviewed by: Françoise Herrmann)
- [GeekSpeak (Jost Zetzsche)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_43_geekspeak_column.pdf#new_tab) - Computers are very much like a fragile ecosystem.
- [Business Smarts (Nicholas Hartmann, Dorothee Racette)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_41_business_smarts_column.pdf#new_tab) - Learning to Work Better
- [Success by Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_40_success_by_association_column.pdf#new_tab) - Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_39_member_news_column.pdf#new_tab) - Various announcements of member publications and professional achievements.
- [Letters to the Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_11_letters_editor_column.pdf#new_tab) - Reader comments (Albert Feldmannm, Robert Burgener, Anamaria Angulo de Thomas): PDFs, certification, first-time conference attendee, Onionskin
- [From the Executive Director (Walter Bacak)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_10_exec_director_column.pdf#new_tab) - ATA’s Board of Directors met January 27-28 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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- [ATA Advocacy at Work: An Update from the Advocacy Committee](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-advocacy-at-work-an-update-from-the-advocacy-committee/) - This year, ATA’s Advocacy Committee has focused heavily on protecting human expertise against indiscriminate technology implementation and defending the rights of language professionals.
- [Webinar: Meet the Candidates for ATA’s 2026 Elections](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/webinar-meet-the-candidates-for-atas-2026-elections/) - Join us September 16 / 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT for your chance to get to know the candidates for this year’s elections before casting your vote! This free webinar is only available to ATA members.
- [ATA67 Early Registration Extended to October 12!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata67-early-registration-extended-to-october-12/) - For all language professionals, ATA67 is your opportunity to stay in the know, plan for the future, and build connections with your community.
- [Breaking News: Texas Interpreter Meenu Batra Released from ICE Custody!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/breaking-news-texas-interpreter-meenu-batra-released-from-ice-custody/) - Meenu Batra, a longtime Texas court interpreter and mother of four who was arrested in March by federal immigration officers, was released on April 30, her attorney confirmed.
- [Register for an ATA Certification Exam Now!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/register-for-an-ata-certification-exam-now/) - We’re pleased to announce that online exam registration is now open! You must be an ATA member to register for an exam. Registration is open until August 21, 2026.
- [Leading Language Organizations Respond to the Detention of Interpreter Meenu Batra](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/leading-language-organizations-respond-to-the-detention-of-interpreter-meenu-batra/) - ATA, along with other language organizations, has written a letter of support for our colleague, Meenu Batra. Meenu, a dedicated member of the language professional community, was detained by ICE on March 17 while traveling to a work assignment. As translators, interpreters, and linguists, we understand the power of a voice, and right now, Meenu needs ours.
- [Introducing the ATA Learning Hub!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/introducing-the-ata-learning-hub/) - Created by ATA’s leadership and experienced professionals, the ATA Learning Hub will offer relevant, high-quality education that gives professionals the tools they need to improve their core skills in technology, ethics, and leadership.
- [20% Discount on Individual Tickets to PEN America’s World Voices Festival 2026](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/20-discount-on-individual-tickets-to-pen-americas-world-voices-festival-2026-april-29-may-2/) - PEN America is offering ATA members a 20% discount on individual tickets to the upcoming World Voices Festival 2026 (April 29 - May 2), featuring 140+ writers from 40 countries!
- [ATA Elections 2026: Call for Nominations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-elections-2026-call-for-nominations/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [ATA67 Call for Speakers Deadline Extended to March 20th!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/call-for-speakers-atas-67th-annual-conference/) - ATA is seeking advanced, specialized, relevant, and original content that will give attendees an edge in their careers, distinguish them from the competition, and provide an advantage over AI. Proposals must be received by March 20, 2026. Submit your proposal today!
- [Catch Up on Episodes of The ATA Podcast!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/catch-up-on-episodes-of-the-ata-podcast/) - Each episode brings you the latest about ATA's programs and events from the volunteers who make them happen!
- [ATA Election Update: Changes to Candidate Slate](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-election-update-changes-to-candidate-slate/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the 66th Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, October 22–25, 2025, to fill the following positions: President-Elect (two-year term); Secretary (two-year term); Treasurer (two-year term); Director (three positions, each for a three-year term). Please see the updated slate of candidates here.
- [ATA 2025 Elections: Slate of Candidates Announced](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2025-elections-slate-of-candidates-announced/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the 66th Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, October 22–25, 2025, to fill the following positions: President-Elect (two-year term), Secretary (two-year term), Treasurer (two-year term), and Director (three positions, each for a three-year term). Here are the candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee!
- [ATA66 - Call for Speakers!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata66-call-for-speakers/) - You still have time to submit a session proposal for ATA’s 66th Annual Conference, October 22-25, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts! The deadline has been extended to March 10, 2025!
- [ATA66 - Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata66-become-a-sponsor-or-exhibitor/) - Get noticed by 1,100 attendees in need of your specific products and services! ATA connects you to translators, interpreters, company owners, and employees, as well as students who will soon be entering the T&I professions.
- [ATA Joins Leading Language Organizations to Oppose Executive Order 14224](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-joins-leading-language-organizations-to-oppose-executive-order-14224/) - ATA, together with five of the nation’s leading professional organizations from the language services sector across the United States, has issued a joint statement strongly opposing President Trump’s Executive Order 14224, which designates English as the official language of the U.S. and revokes Executive Order 13166.
- [ATA Elections 2025: Call for Nominations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-elections-2025-call-for-nominations/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [ATA Urges U.S. Government to Reinstate Safe Pathways for Afghan Allies Who Served Alongside U.S. Troops as Interpreters and Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-urges-u-s-government-to-reinstate-safe-pathways-for-afghan-allies-who-served-alongside-u-s-troops-as-interpreters-and-translators/) - In response to recent executive actions impacting our fellow interpreters and translators who were allies of the United States in Afghanistan, the American Translators Association has issued a statement urging President Trump, his cabinet, and members of Congress to reinstate pathways for these colleagues to seek safety in the U.S.
- [From the President: Finances, Programs, and Appointees: Running ATA Responsibly](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/from-the-president-finances-programs-and-appointees-running-ata-responsibly/) - We know that many members are feeling financial pressures due to inflation and reductions in business volume as well as other factors, including technological developments. However, to remain a strong voice advocating for professional translators and interpreters and to offer a wide variety of continuing education opportunities, ATA must also remain financially sound. We hope that you will continue to support us in our mission
- [From the President-Elect: Thank You!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/from-the-president-elect-thank-you/) - ATA65 reinforced our commitment to the important work we do—bridging cultures, connecting people, and bringing clarity through language.
- [2024 ATA Honors and Awards Recipients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/2024-ata-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - In case you missed the Annual Awards Presentation at ATA’s 65th Annual Conference, please give a round of applause to the 2024 honors and awards recipients!
- [2024: Newly Elected Officers and Directors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/2024-newly-elected-officers-and-directors/) - Thanks to all ATA Voting members who participated in this year’s election!
- [Call For Papers: XXIII FIT World Congress 2025](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/call-for-papers-xxiii-fit-world-congress-2025/) - The XXIII FIT World Congress will take place at the World Intellectual Property Organization Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from September 4-6, 2025. Proposals may be in French, English, or Spanish.
- [Calling All Writers! ATA’s Public Relations and Advocacy Committees Need Your Help!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/calling-all-writers-atas-public-relations-and-advocacy-committees-need-your-help/) - Volunteer for ATA and put your writing skills to great use!
- [Welcome ATA’s New Interim Executive Director!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/welcome-atas-new-interim-executive-director/) - ATA's Board of Directors has appointed Adrian Aleckna to serve as interim executive director. Adrian has worked with ATA leadership to ensure the success of our annual conferences for the past 17 years, the last seven as an ATA employee. Please join us in welcoming Adrian to her new role!
- [Registration Now Open for ATA65!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/start-planning-now-for-ata65/) - Attend one of the best events for professional translators and interpreters! At ATA’s 65th Annual Conference, you’ll find educational sessions, job recruitment and networking opportunities, and colleagues and leaders who understand what it means to be a language professional.
- [Welcome to ATA's New Association Management System -- Nimble AMS!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-has-moved-to-a-new-association-management-system/) - We have some exciting news to share! The upgrade to ATA's new Association Management System (AMS) is complete! With this transition to the new AMS, powered by Nimble AMS, we're introducing a range of features and improvements that will streamline your interactions with ATA and make managing your account simpler than before.
- [ATA Partners With Multiview](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-partners-with-multiview/) - Multiview to offer unique promotional opportunities for our valued prospective sponsors and trusted industry providers.
- [ATA Certification Online Exam Registration Now Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-certification-online-exam-registration-now-open/) - ATA certification is one of the industry’s most respected and recognized credentials for translators. Online exams are now open for registration!
- [ATA 2024 Elections: Slate of Candidates Announced](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2024-elections-slate-of-candidates-announced/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30-November 2, 2024, to elect the following: president-elect (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year); director (three regular positions, each for a three-year term); and a director (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year). Here are the candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee!
- [Translation Associations Address use of Automated Translation Printers in Public Schools](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/translation-associations-address-use-of-automated-translation-printers-in-public-schools/) - ATA, together with the American Association of Translators and Interpreters in Education (AAITE) and the National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages (NAETISL), recently issued a joint press release regarding the use of automated translation as a standalone solution.
- [ATA and NAJIT Issue Joint Letter of Support for New Mexico Court Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-and-najit-issue-joint-letter-of-support-for-new-mexico-court-interpreters/) - ATA and the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) recently issued a joint letter to Arthur W. Pepin, director of the New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts, in support of the efforts of court interpreters in New Mexico to earn fair compensation.
- [A Message from the ATA President](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/a-message-from-the-ata-president/) - Veronika Demichelis -- With a heavy heart, I must inform you of my decision to resign from my position as president of ATA, effective immediately.
- [ATA Elections 2024: Call for Nominations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-elections-2024-call-for-nominations/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [Call for Speakers -- ATA’s 65th Annual Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/call-for-speakers-atas-65th-annual-conference/) - The American Translators Association is now accepting presentation proposals for ATA’s 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30-November 2, 2024! Speaking at an ATA Annual Conference is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. You will gain recognition as an industry leader by sharing your expertise with your T&I colleagues!
- [ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-statement-on-artificial-intelligence/) - Among its many roles, ATA actively follows technological developments affecting language services and provides training to help translators and interpreters leverage them. The current generation of artificial intelligence (AI), based on large language models, is one such development currently disrupting many professions, including language services. As the world’s largest professional home of language experts, ATA is a key stakeholder in this process and continues to make its voice heard with respect to technologies affecting language services.
- [American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education Publishes  National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Interpreters and Translators in Education](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/american-association-of-interpreters-and-translators-in-education-publishes-national-code-of-ethics-and-standards-of-practice-for-interpreters-and-translators-in-education/) - The American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE) has published the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Interpreters and Translators in Education!
- [Interpreting SAFE-AI Task Force  Perception Survey on Automated Interpreting from Actual Users](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/calling-ata-members-we-need-your-feedback-on-the-interpreting-safe-ai-task-force-survey/) - The Interpreting SAFE-AI Task Force needs your help to ensure that it hears from end-users—patients, health care service providers, conference attendees, parents, teachers, law enforcement officers, court administrators, or anyone who communicates with the help of a spoken or sign language interpreter. ATA is proud to support these efforts and is asking members to share the survey with three end-users in your community who have experience communicating through a human interpreter or a machine interpreting application. The survey closes January 12, 2024.
- [Message from ATA President-Elect and ATA64 Conference Organizer Veronika Demichelis](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata64-conference-update/) - ATA President-Elect and ATA64 Conference Organizer Veronika Demichelis shares an update in response to questions received from members in light of the bills recently signed in Florida affecting, among others, the LGBTQ+ community, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, and immigrants.
- [From the President - Big Changes Can Reveal Big Opportunities](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/from-the-president-big-changes-can-reveal-big-opportunities/) - Big changes can be hard, especially at first. But changes present opportunities for ATA to thrive and continue as the voice of translators and interpreters and serve as the professional home so many of us have come to appreciate.
- [ATA64 Registration Now Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata64-registration-now-open/) - Registration for ATA64 is now open! Attend educational sessions, job recruitment events, and networking opportunities, all designed specifically for professional translators and interpreters. Visit the ATA64 conference website for a complete rundown of the sessions and events being offered this year!
- [ATA 2023 Elections: Slate of Candidates Announced](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2023-elections-slate-of-candidates-announced/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections during the ATA 64th Annual Conference in Miami, October 25–28, 2023, to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer (each a two-year term), as well as three directors (each a three-year term). Here is the revised slate of candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee.
- [Nomination Period for ATA Board of Directors Elections Extended to June 1, 2023](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/nomination-period-for-ata-board-of-directors-elections-extended-to-june-1-2023/) - The ATA Board of Directors has unanimously approved an extension of the nominations period for this year’s Board of Directors Elections. Nominations may be submitted through June 1, 2023, to the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee for consideration.
- [2023 ATA Elections: Candidates Announced](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/2023-ata-elections-candidates-announced/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 64th Annual Conference in Miami, October 25–28, 2023, to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer (each a two-year term), as well as three directors (each a three-year term). Here are the candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee!
- [Honors and Awards: Open for Submissions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/honors-and-awards-open-for-submissions/) - ATA and the the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft.
- [ATA Opposes Oregon Senate Bill 584](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-opposes-oregon-senate-bill-584/) - ATA recently submitted a letter in opposition to Oregon Senate Bill 584, which would task the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) with setting up a web-based platform for scheduling and paying health care interpreters in Oregon.
- [ATA 2023 Elections: Call for Nominations - Officers and Directors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2023-elections-call-for-nominations-officers-and-directors/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [ATA Supports Colorado Legislation to Use ATA-Certified Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-supports-colorado-legislation-to-use-ata-certified-translators/) - ATA has written a letter to the Colorado House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor suggesting changes to HB23-1004, a bill which will require translations of insurance documents be provided by a certified translator, specifically citing ATA as the certifying organization.
- [ATA 64th Annual Conference: Call for Speakers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-64th-annual-conference-call-for-speakers/) - ATA is now accepting presentation proposals for ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami, Florida (October 25-28). the conference brings together translators, interpreters, educators, project managers, and company owners. Making a presentation to such a diverse audience is an excellent way to build your reputation and résumé, widen your networking circle, and position yourself as an expert in your field!
- [Renew Your ATA Membership for 2023!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/renew-your-ata-membership-for-2023/) - From discounts on translation memory tools and software to a listing in one of ATA’s Language Services Directories to support in member communities, ATA offers you the benefits and services that can keep you competitive in an international market. Renew today and stay connected to the resources you need!
- [Learn More about ATA’s Advocacy Efforts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/learn-more-about-atas-advocacy-efforts/) - ATA actively works with government agencies and organizations on the issues that affect you and promotes the value of your services through public outreach and client education. These efforts are led in part by ATA’s Advocacy Committee.
- [ATA Action Alert: Share Your Feedback on a New Proposed Independent Contractor Rule that Could Classify Independent Translators and Interpreters as Employees Under the Fair Labor Standards Act](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-action-alert-share-your-feedback-on-a-new-proposed-independent-contractor-rule-that-could-classify-independent-translators-and-interpreters-as-employees-under-the-fair-labor-standards-act/) - The U.S. Department of Labor's new proposed rule could classify independent translators and interpreters as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The DOL is asking for input from independent contractors by December 13, 2022. ATA has written a statement to educate its members and the general public about the implications of this proposed rule on independent translation and interpreting professionals.
- [ATA63: One for the Books!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata63-one-for-the-books/) - Thanks to all who joined us at ATA63 for our reunion in Los Angeles and for being part of this experience. Don't forget to complete the ATA63 Session Surveys and the Overall Conference Survey by December 1! You could win big! ATA President-Elect and Conference Organizer Veronika Demichelis tells you how!
- [ATA Webinars Series - Live / On-Demand](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-webinars-series-live-or-on-demand/) - Check out the latest offerings in ATA's Webinar Series! These presentations are designed to help translators and interpreters strengthen their skills and expertise with experience-based information and techniques. Advance your career with affordable and effective online education!
- [Final Notes for ATA63 Attendees](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/final-notes-for-ata63-attendees/) - A big thanks to our attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors for making ATA63 such a success! Here are a few "housekeeping" reminders as you wind down from all the conference activity.
- [Congratulations to Newly Elected Directors!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/congratulations-to-newly-elected-directors/) - ATA held its regularly scheduled elections on Thursday, October 13, at the Annual Meeting of Voting Members during ATA63’s Annual Conference.
- [ATA Supports Interpreters Seeking Fair Pay in Nevada](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-supports-interpreters-seeking-fair-pay-in-nevada/) - ATA has written to Nevada’s Court Administration Office of the Eighth Judicial District Court in support of fair compensation for freelance interpreters working in Clark County courts. ATA warned the court that if it continues to offer rates below those of courts in neighboring jurisdictions, certified interpreters may choose to work elsewhere, and the gap would likely be filled by non-professional practitioners.
- [ATA 2022 Elections: Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2022-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. Remember, the Annual Meeting of Voting Members and Election will be held October 13, 2022.
- [8 Reasons to Attend the ATA 63rd Annual Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/the-ata-63rd-annual-conference-website-now-online/) - Whatever your role in the T&I Industry, ATA63 is the place where dedicated professionals come together to expand their knowledge and their network. Join us in Los Angeles, California on October 12-15, 2022. Let's connect at ATA63!
- [ATA 2022 Elections: Slate of Candidates](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2022-elections-slate-of-candidates/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 63rd Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California (October 12-15, 2022) to elect four directors (three vacancies, each for a three-year term, and one director for a one-year term). Here are the candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee!
- [ATA Mentoring—It’s Not Just for Newcomers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-mentoring-its-not-just-for-newcomers/) - ATA’s Mentoring Program offers matching services to members at different stages in their career. Mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program. Applications from interested mentees will be accepted through March 31, 2022.
- [Free Webinar: Vicarious Trauma and Language Professionals](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/free-webinar-vicarious-trauma-and-language-professionals/) - In collaboration with MasterWord Services, ATA is offering all translators and interpreters, both members and non-members alike, free streaming of our recent webinar Vicarious Trauma and Language Professions.
- [ATA Statement Supporting Interpreters and Translators Impacted by Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-statement-supporting-interpreters-and-translators-impacted-by-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/) - ATA unequivocally condemns the Russian Federation’s military invasion of and assault on Ukraine. Together we are stronger. We stand in solidarity with our members and colleagues in Ukraine and around the world who oppose the war, and we continue to hope for their safety.
- [ATA 2022 Elections](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2022-elections/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [The ATA Mastermind Program is Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/the-ata-mastermind-program-is-open/) - Most translators and interpreters go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA’s Mastermind Program can help!
- [Call for Speakers - American Translators Association's 63rd Annual Conference, October 12-15, 2022](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/call-for-speakers-american-translators-associations-62nd-annual-conference-october-27-30-2021/) - ATA is now accepting presentation proposals for the ATA 63rd Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California (October 12-15, 2022). Sharing your knowledge with colleagues is an excellent way to build your reputation and résumé, widen your networking circle, and position yourself as an expert in your field!
- [Congratulations to the Newly Elected Officers and Directors!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/congratulations-to-the-newly-elected-officers-and-directors/) - ATA held its regularly scheduled elections on Thursday, October 28, at the Annual Meeting of Voting Members during ATA62’s Annual Conference.
- [ATA Calls for Fair Working Conditions for Translators and Subtitlers in the Entertainment Industry](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-calls-for-fair-working-conditions-for-translators-and-subtitlers-in-the-entertainment-industry/) - ATA has shared an open letter in response to recent statements in the press and on social media about a shortage of professional translators and subtitlers. The letter is a call for fair working conditions for translators in the entertainment industry.
- [The ATA Podcast -- Episode 68: Inside Specialization – Medical Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/the-ata-podcast-ata-advocacy/) - In Episode 68, learn about the skills, training, and commitment needed to work in the very personally rewarding field of medical interpreting!
- [ATA Urges Administration to Prioritize Evacuation of Afghan Interpreters and Their Families](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-urges-administration-to-prioritize-evacuation-of-afghan-interpreters-and-their-families/) - ATA has written letters to President Biden and other administration officials urging Congress to immediately prioritize the evacuation of Afghan interpreters and their families to a safe location outside Afghanistan.
- [ATA 2021 Elections: Slate of Candidates](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2021-elections-slate-of-candidates/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at ATA’s 62nd Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to elect a president-elect, secretary, treasurer, and three directors. Here are the candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee!
- [Registration Is Open! ATA 62nd Annual Conference (In Person and Virtually)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/registration-is-open-ata-62nd-annual-conference-in-person-and-virtual/) - Whether attending in person or virtually, you’ll get everything you need to thrive as a professional translator or interpreter! Check out what to expect at ATA’s 62nd Annual Conference, October 27-30, 2021, and start making plans now!
- [ATA Joins Red-T in Advocating for Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-joins-red-t-in-advocating-for-interpreters/) - ATA has joined Red-T’s international language coalition and Amnesty International to request the urgent relocation of interpreters who assisted American forces in Afghanistan.
- [What You Need to Know about the Small Business Administration's “Second Draw” of Its Paycheck Protection Program](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-small-business-administrations-second-draw-of-its-payment-protection-program/) - The Small Business Administration (SBA) has now rolled out the “Second Draw” of its Paycheck Protection Program (aka “PPP2”), so now is a good time to take another look at the various federal financial support programs that are potentially interesting as sources of emergency funding for freelance translators and interpreters, as well as LLCs and S-Corps owned by translators and interpreters. The PPP2 application period expires on May 31, 2021.
- [Stand Up, Take Action! ATA Asks Senate to Amend PRO Act](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/stand-up-take-action-ata-asks-senate-to-amend-pro-act/) - The Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021, also known as PRO Act, represents a dramatic change in U.S. labor law, including the adoption of the ABC worker classification test at the federal level. This will make it more difficult for individuals to claim independent contractor status. We are calling on ATA members to contact their senators as soon as possible to inform them of the serious unintended consequences of PRO Act on our industry.
- [ATA Endorses H.R. 1009 to Require Federal Agencies to Translate Materials Related to COVID-19](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-endorses-h-r-1009-to-require-federal-agencies-to-translate-materials-related-to-covid-19/) - Read ATA's letter to the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1009, which would require all federal agencies that receive federal assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic to translate COVID-19 material prepared for the general public into multiple languages.
- [Is the ATA Mentoring Program for You?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/is-the-ata-mentoring-program-for-you/) - Need to move your business forward? Have questions about technology, management, or clients? Transitioning from employee to full-time independent contractor? Check out the ATA Mentoring Program. Applications from ATA members interested in participating (mentors and mentees) will be accepted through March 31, 2021.
- [ATA Professional Development for Everyone](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-professional-development-for-everyone/) - Quality professional development is an invaluable benefit of your ATA membership. Make sure to take advantage of all your options to keep learning!
- [ATA Petitions CDC to Include Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-petitions-cdc-to-include-interpreters/) - ATA coordinated a letter with 20 other language organizations and associations to the Centers for Disease Control calling for onsite medical interpreters to receive early COVID-19 vaccinations.
- [Free Monthly On-Demand ATA Webinar for Members Only](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/free-monthly-on-demand-ata-webinar-for-members-only/) - ATA offers members one free webinar every month. Each webinar is available on-demand for 30 days. Don't wait to watch this month's freebie!
- [Final Notes for ATA61 Attendees](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/have-you-registered-for-ata61-yet/) - It may have been virtual, but ATA61 delivered as much—and more—as any previous ATA Annual Conference. Don’t forget that those who registered for the conference will have a minimum of six months of access to the recorded sessions. Read on for more important conference follow-up reminders.
- [ATA Celebrates International Translation Day 2020 with "How Your Smartphone was Made Thanks to Translators and Interpreters"](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/celebrate-international-translation-day-2020-with-ata/) - This year, ATA celebrated International Translation Day 2020 with an animated video reminding the world just how critical translators and interpreters really are! Watch the video here, and then share with your family, friends, and clients. And don't forget to listen to the special International Translation Day episode of The ATA Podcast!
- [ATA 2020 Election: Get to Know the Candidates and the Issues Involved](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2020-election-get-to-know-the-candidates/) - The slate is set, the candidates are ready, and the opportunity to learn more about who’s running for the Board is just a click away! Also, make sure to read about the two proposed amendments to ATA's Bylaws and read the member opinions regarding each.
- [Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Paycheck Protection Program: A Guide for Freelance Translators and Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/pandemic-unemployment-assistance-and-paycheck-protection-program-a-guide-for-freelance-translators-and-interpreters/) - In response to the economic crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. federal government launched a number of programs to help businesses and individuals who would not normally be eligible for emergency funding or unemployment benefits. Two of these programs are potentially interesting for freelance translators and interpreters, who may be eligible for support under at least one of the programs.
- [ATA 61st Annual Conference Goes Fully Virtual](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-61st-annual-conference-goes-fully-virtual/) - With the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States continuing to climb, your health and well-being remain our top priority. Keeping this in mind, and in order to bring some certainty to our Annual Conference event, the ATA Board of Directors has decided to shift from a "hybrid" (in-person and virtual) model to a fully virtual conference model this year.
- [Last Chance to Advocate for Amendments to AB 1850!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/last-chance-to-advocate-for-amendments-to-ab-1850/) - California Assembly Bill 1850 has passed the Assembly and been sent to the Senate. It is imperative that you contact your senator and demand that “professional translators and interpreters” be exempt from the stringent ABC test under AB 5, in favor of the previous Borello test.
- [ATA Statement on Racism and Inequality](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-statement-on-racism-and-inequality/) - As a professional association that brings together over 9,000 language experts of diverse backgrounds, many of whom work directly with underprivileged people, the American Translators Association stands in solidarity with our members and colleagues who are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC), as well as those in the communities they serve.
- [ATA 2020 Elections: Slate of Candidates](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/2019-ata-elections-candidates-announced/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming 2020 ATA Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, to elect three directors for a three-year term.
- [California Senate Labor Committee Shelves SB 900 Amending AB 5](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/atas-statement-on-california-senate-bill-900-amending-ab-5/) - California’s Senate Bill 900, an amendment which would have exempted specified translators and interpreters from the ABC test under the state’s Assembly Bill 5, was shelved by the Senate Labor Committee on May 14.
- [ATA Members and the CARES Act](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-members-and-the-cares-act/) - Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which is intended to mitigate the impact of the nationwide economic shutdown. Here is a summary of the provisions that are pertinent to ATA members.
- [ATA Welcomes ALC’s Support for a T&I Exemption to AB 5](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-welcomes-alcs-support-for-a-ti-exemption-to-ab-5/) - ATA welcomes the advocacy support of the Association of Language Companies for a specific exemption in AB 5 for translators and interpreters.
- [ATA Statement on Congressional Response to Coronavirus](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-statement-on-congressional-response-to-coronavirus/) - As Congress and the executive branch consider relief measures to combat the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, they must remember to include freelance translators and interpreters, as well as other self-employed professionals and small to medium-sized language services companies.
- [ATA Statement on the Coronavirus (Covid-19)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-statement-on-the-coronavirus-covid-19/) - Language professionals face considerable uncertainty right now. ATA is here to support you
- [ATA61: Call for Presentation Proposals](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata61-call-for-presentation-proposals/) - ATA is now accepting presentation proposals for the 61st Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, October 21-24, 2020. The submission deadline is March 2, so don't miss this opportunity to share your knowledge with other colleagues!
- [Assembly Bill 5: What Now?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/assembly-bill-5-what-now/) - California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) has been in effect for a little more than 30 days, but already freelance translators and interpreters are struggling to stay in business. Get involved in standing up for our profession! Start with this how-to advocacy handout, a step-by-step action plan showing you how to present your case to your state lawmakers. The document includes how to find your representatives and sample talking points to use in letters or conversations with legislators.
- [Background Report on the FTC Investigation of ATA](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/background-report-on-the-ftc-investigation-of-ata/) - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation of ATA regarding antitrust violations took place more than 25 years ago. The purpose of this report is to provide background information on the actual events and findings based on documentary evidence.
- [ATA Statement on AB 5 and Mandatory Employee Classification](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-statement-on-ab-5-and-mandatory-employee-classification/) - ATA has issued a revised statement on California AB 5 and new statements on mandatory employee classification legislation in general. Get involved in standing up for our profession!
- [Free January Webinar for ATA Members: "The Ins and Outs of Game Localization"](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/new-webinar-opening-the-ata-certification-exam-to-non-members/) - Attention ATA members! Every month ATA offers you a free webinar. Take advantage of January's free ATA webinar until January 31. This is how your membership works for you!
- [Language Advocacy Day 2020](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-supports-language-advocacy-day-2020/) - Organized by the Joint National Committee for Languages, Language Advocacy Day is part "lobby-day" and part full-day policy forum that brings together national representatives of the Language Enterprise concerned about the state of language learning in this county.
- [Thanking Longtime ATA Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/thanking-longtime-ata-members/) - We want to say a special thank you to those members who have supported ATA for 25 or more years!
- [Get Your Business Ready for 2020 with CalPro!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/get-your-business-ready-for-2020-with-calpro/) - Do you know what would happen to your business if you lowered your costs? worked more hours? changed your rates?ATA can help. CalPro, the ultimate business analysis spreadsheet, developed by translators for translators, is available for free on our website.
- [California Passes AB5](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/california-passes-ab5/) - Both houses of the California State Legislature have now passed Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), the landmark legislation that seeks to redefine independent contractor status. No exemption was made for translators and interpreters.
- [ATA 2019 Elections: Candidate Statements, Proposed Amendments to Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2019-elections-candidate-statements-amendments-to-bylaws-and-articles-of-incorporation/) - Calling all Voting members! Participating in ATA’s annual elections is your opportunity to help shape the future of the Association. Here are the candidate statements for ATA's Board of Directors, along with information on the proposed Bylaws revision and proposed amendments to ATA's Articles of Incorporation.
- [ATA Board Delays Decoupling Certification Exam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-board-delays-certification-decoupling-decision/) - After receiving feedback from members regarding opening the ATA certification exams to nonmembers (planned for January 1, 2020), the ATA Board voted to postpone this change until January 1, 2021.
- [ATA Position Statement on California Assembly Bill 5](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-position-statement-on-california-assembly-bill-5/) - In support of our California-based colleagues, ATA has issued a statement requesting that an exemption be made for professional translators and interpreters with regard to AB5.
- [ATA Statement Opposing Discontinuing Immigration Interpreting Services](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-statement-opposing-discontinuing-immigration-interpreting-services/) - A plan proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice would end in-person interpreting services for individuals facing deportation at initial immigration hearings. ATA has issued a statement strongly opposing the plan.
- [Episode 31 of The ATA Podcast!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/listen-to-the-latest-episode-of-the-ata-podcast/) - The ATA Podcast is a quick way to learn more about ATA—the people, events, and programs. Episodes are presented as short interviews with podcast Host Matt Baird. Easy to listen to, The ATA Podcast offers you a behind-the-scenes view of how ATA works!
- [ATA Position Paper on Machine Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-position-paper-on-machine-translation/) - Media outlets often hype machine translation as the solution to whatever needs to be translated. The negative impact on human translation services is undeniable. ATA's position paper offers both consumers and translators alike a comprehensive view of the issues and ATA's stance on the use of machine translation.
- [American Translators Association Advocates on Behalf of Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/american-translators-association-advocates-on-behalf-of-interpreters/) - The American Translators Association warned federal and state officials about the consequences of lowering their standards for providing professional interpreters.
- [New ATA Webinar - Leverage Your Skills: Managing the Stages of Your Small Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/upcoming-webinar/) - When you start a new business, your focus is all about what to do first. But what happens once you're on your way? Answer: you’re ready for stage two of your freelance business! ATA members get a 25% discount. Sign up today!
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/2019-call-for-nominations-ata-officers-and-directors/) - Do you know someone who would make a good potential candidate for ATA’s Board of Directors? If so, ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee would like to hear from you. Any ATA member may make a nomination. Here’s your chance to help shape the future of the Association!
- [](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/applications-open-for-ata-mentoring-program/) - Need to move your business forward? Have questions about technology, management, or clients? ATA's Mentoring Program may be just what you need.
- [Register for the ATA Law Seminar!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/register-today-for-the-ata-law-seminar/) - Set yourself up to succeed! Register now to attend this full day of intermediate-to-advanced workshops presented by industry experts in legal translation and interpreting.
- [International Translation Day: More than a One-Day Event](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/international-translation-day-more-than-a-one-day-event/) - What can translators and interpreters do to celebrate their profession all year long?
- [Thanking Longtime Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/thanking-longtime-members-2/) - We want to say a special thank you to those members who have supported ATA for 25 or more years!
- [2018 ATA Election Results](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/congratulations-to-newly-elected-ata-officers-and-directors/) - ATA held its regularly scheduled elections on Thursday, October 25, at the Annual Meeting of Voting Members.
- [International Translation Day 2018](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/international-translation-day-september-30-2016/) - Around the world, in countless languages, linguists honor their professions with conferences and events on International Translation Day.
- [Book Your Room for ATA59 Now and You'll Be Entered to Win a Free Night's Stay!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/win-a-free-nights-stay-at-the-ata-annual-conference-hotel/) - When you make your hotel reservations for ATA's 59th Annual Conference, you'll automatically be entered to win!
- [Become an ATA Voting Member!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/become-an-ata-voting-member-2/) - Voting membership opens doors to your participation in the Association! Apply for Active Membership Review today!
- [A Brief Guide to GDPR](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/a-brief-guide-to-gdpr/) - A Brief Guide to GDPR is one of the many articles, reports, blog posts, and checklists that explain the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. The difference is that it's written specifically for translators and interpreters.
- [Welcome to the ATA Law Division!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/welcome-to-the-ata-law-division/) - ATA is proud to announce its newest division--the Law Division! To succeed in a global economy, you need specialized knowledge and an inside track. Being a member of one of ATA's 21 professional-interest groups gives you that and more!
- [Enter ATA’s School Outreach Contest!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/enter-atas-school-outreach-photo-contest-today/) - This is your chance to win a free registration to ATA's 59th Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 24-27, 2018!
- [ATA Elections 2018: Candidates Announced](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-elections-2018-candidates-announced/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming 2018 ATA Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, to elect three directors for a three-year term. In addition, there will be an election for a director for a one-year term.
- [Gode Medal: Georganne Weller](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/gode-medal-recipient-georganne-weller/) - Georganne Weller is the recipient of the 2017 ATA Gode Medal, given in recognition of an individual or institution for outstanding service to the translation and interpreting professions.
- [ATA 59th Annual Conference: Call for Proposals](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-59th-annual-conference-call-for-proposals/) - ATA is now accepting presentation proposals for ATA's 59th Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana (October 24-27, 2018).
- [Thanking Longtime Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/thanking-longtime-members/) - We want to say a special thank you to those members who have supported ATA for 25 or more years!
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/member-news-2/) - Celebrating the accomplishments of our members!
- [U.S. Tax Code Review for ATA Members (2018)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/u-s-tax-code-review-for-ata-members-2018/) - The tax reform bill signed into law on December 22, 2017 represents the most significant tax changes in the U.S. in more than 30 years. It's worth spending some time to understand what the new code will mean to your finances.
- [T&I Advocacy Day 2017 at #ATA58](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ti-advocacy-day-2017-at-ata58/) - #ATA58 in Washington, DC was the perfect place for ATA's first Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill!
- [Helping Victims of Recent Natural Disasters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/helping-victims-of-irma-and-harvey/) - Disaster relief organizations for Puerto Rico, Houston, Florida, and Mexico City are in need of your support.
- [Become an ATA Voting Member!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/become-an-ata-voting-member/) - Every election is an important opportunity for members to use their vote to help shape the future of the Association. The qualification process, called Active membership review, is free and online. Do it now!
- [ATA Featured on CNBC and PBS Nightly Business Report](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-on-cnbc-and-pbs-nightly-business-report/) - ATA was featured on CNBC Business and PBS Nightly Business Report, including interviews with ATA President David Rumsey and ATA member Jutta Diel-Dominique!
- [Lead with Languages Campaign](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/lead-with-languages-campaign/) - The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages turned to ATA for assistance when it wanted to include a description and discussion of translation and interpreting jobs for their Lead with Languages campaign.
- [The State of Languages in the U.S.](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/the-state-of-languages-in-the-u-s/) - A report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences sees language study as a national imperative for the United States.
- [Registration Open for the XXI FIT World Congress](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/xxi-fit-world-congress-august-3-5-2017/) - Register now for the XXI FIT World Congress, August 3-5, 2017, in Brisbane, Australia! ATA members are eligible for FIT member registration rates!
- [United Nations Recognizes International Translation Day](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/united-nations-recognizes-international-translation-day/) - The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the role of professional translation and interpreting in connecting nations and fostering peace, understanding, and development.
- [Candidates Announced: 2017 ATA Elections](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/candidates-announced-2017-ata-elections/) - ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming 2017 ATA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, to elect a president-elect, secretary, treasurer, and three directors.
- [ATA 58th Annual Conference: Call for Presentation Proposals](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-58th-annual-conference-call-for-presentation-proposals/) - The American Translators Association is now accepting presentation proposals for the ATA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, October 25-28, 2017.
- [ATA Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-statement-regarding-president-trumps-executive-order-on-immigration/) - The American Translators Association is very concerned about President Trump’s recent Executive Order to suspend issuing visas to nationals from certain countries in the Middle East and northern Africa.
- [Translatio January 2017](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/translatio-january-2017/) - Check out the new issue of the International Federation of Translators' quarterly newsletter, now available on the organization's website.
- [Alliant, New ATA Professional Liability Insurance Broker](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/alliant-atas-professional-liability-insurance-broker/) - Protect your business with ATA-sponsored professional liability insurance.
- [ATA 2017 Washington DC Promo](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2017-washington-dc-promo/) - See why you CANNOT miss ATA58 in Washington, DC, October 25-28, 2017!
- [Photos and Video Recap from ATA57](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/photos-and-video-recap-from-ata57/) - Catch all the great moments from San Francisco!
- [Results for ATA 2016 Elections](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2016-elections-results/) - ATA members elected a secretary and three new directors on Thursday, November 3, at the Annual Meeting of Voting Members in San Francisco.
- [Have you downloaded the ATA57 Conference App yet?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/have-you-downloaded-the-ata57-conference-app-yet/) - ATA57 is only two weeks away! This FREE app puts the entire conference at your fingertips and lets you connect with attendees before, during, and after the conference!
- [ATA Government Relations Committee Established](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-government-relations-committee-established/) - The Board of Directors established the ATA Government Relations Committee at its July 30-31 meeting.
- [ATA 2016 Elections: Candidate Statements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-2016-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 November!
- [Governance at a Glance: ATA Board Meetings](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/governance-at-a-glance-ata-board-meetings/) - The ATA Board of Directors met in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 30-31. Read on to find out how the Board works!
- [ATA Board Meeting Summary: April 30-May 1](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/ata-board-meeting-summary-april-30-may-1/) - In an effort to keep the membership abreast of ATA Board activities, a summary of the most recent Board meeting has been posted.
- [Computerized ATA Certification Exam Option Now Available at Select Sittings](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/computerized-ata-certification-exam-option-now-available-at-select-sittings/) - ATA is now offering a computerized option for taking the certification exam at select sittings.
- [An Open Letter to Congress](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/an-open-letter-to-congress/) - ATA has joined 13 of the world’s major translator and interpreter associations and advocacy organizations in calling for support of Afghan translators and interpreters.
- ["An Unpaid Debt to Afghan Interpreters"](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/an-unpaid-debt-to-afghan-interpreters/) - ATA President David Rumsey's letter concerning visa applications for Afghan interpreters was published in The New York Times.
- [The Translation Inquirer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/the-translation-inquirer-3/) - Within a few months it will be 23 years since this column came under my jurisdiction, so to speak.
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/member-news/) - This section recognizes the professional achievements of fellow ATA members.
- [HUMOR AND TRANSLATION](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/humor-and-translation-3/) - The ability of most people to detect lies is worse than that achievable by blind guessing.
- [Resource Review: Oxford Russian Dictionary (Fourth Edition)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/resource-review-oxford-russian-dictionary-fourth-edition/) - A dictionary with “Oxford” in its title is almost by definition expected to be of the highest quality, but Oxford Russian Dictionary falls short of this expectation.
- [THE TRANSLATION INQUIRER](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/translation-inquirer/) - The Translation Inquirer has seen a lot of hardcover translated material, but nothing like this: One-Way Ticket to Istanbul, by 13 different authors and presumably 13 translators into English.
- [HUMOR AND TRANSLATION](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/humor-and-translation-2/) - Jokes that depend on word play present quite a challenge for translators.
- [HUMOR AND TRANSLATION](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/humor-and-translation/) - Euphemisms are acceptable words substituted for those that, for some reason, are unacceptable. Logically, they should not exist. If the meaning stays the same, why should it matter which words are used to convey it? But language is not logical.
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/untranslatables/) - Depending on the viewpoint, everything is translatable, or, conversely, everything is untranslatable.
- [BLOG TREKKER](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/blog-trekker/) - So, you just got back from Miami. Now what? Here are some tips to help you follow up with all those contacts.
- [The Translation Inquirer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/john-decker/) - There is no question that a great translation-related treasure fell into our laps with the recent online appearance of the St. John’s Review, nearly in its entirety over a 46-year period.
- [Blog Trekker](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/are-your-applications-getting-lost-in-the-sea-of-competition-maybe-your-references-are-to-blame/) - Have you ever applied to a translation agency and wondered why you never heard back? After all, you seemed to be exactly who they were looking for.
- [Bad Habits That Hold Freelancers Back](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4306_26_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - To Volunteer or Not To Volunteer: Pros, Cons, and Golden Rules (Posted by Felicity Pearce on The Deep End blog)
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Although the terms “foreignization” and “domestication” were recently coined by Lawrence Venuti in his discussions on translation, debates regarding the relative merits of the two concepts go back centuries.
- [The Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Marion Rhodes)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_31_blog_trekker.pdf#new_tab) - Are your applications getting lost in the sea of competition? Maybe your references are to blame. (Posted by Marion Rhodes on the Translation Matters blog)
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4406_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - We know the truth of the Holocaust. Perhaps only through fiction will we ever, some day, come to understand it.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4406_36_translation_inquire_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Felicity Pearce)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4406_29_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - To Volunteer or Not To Volunteer: Pros, Cons, and Golden Rules (Posted by Felicity Pearce on The Deep End blog)
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4405_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Are translators and interpreters often depicted fictitiously? According to Transfiction: Research into the Realities of Translation Fiction, edited by Klaus Kaindl and Karlheinz Spitzl, more times than most of us might imagine.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4405_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Marie Brotnov)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4405_31_blog_trekker.pdf#new_tab) - When Bad Translations Happen to Good People (Posted by Marie Brotnov on the Translation Wordshop blog.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4404_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - The revised edition of Elly van Gelderen’s A History of the English Language adds recent research, many new examples, and more detailed explanations of internal and external linguistic change.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4404_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Paula Arturo)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4404_32_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - There is no doubt in my mind that a scientific approach to business can be highly beneficial to translators.
- [The Translation Inquirer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/new-queries/) - With this edition of the Translation Inquirer, we shift to an entirely online format for this column. We hope this new format will encourage more readers to provide their feedback.
- [Top 5 Tips for Preparing for ATA’s Annual Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/top-5-tips-for-preparing-for-atas-annual-conference/) - ATA’s 56th Annual Conference is just around the corner—November 4–7, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Miami. As one of the largest conferences for translators and interpreters in the world, it’s an event not to be missed!
- [GeekSpeak](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/learning-from-the-past/) - This column has two goals: to inform the community about technological advances and at the same time encourage the use and appreciation of technology among translation professionals.
- [Outreach Report](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/extra/certification-translators-and-interpreters-professional-development-workshop/) - Once again, ATA took advantage of an opportunity to educate nonmembers about what we do and of the importance of certification as a signal of professionalism that can be easily communicated and recognized by the public.
- [Blog Trekker (Susan Young)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4101_31_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here is your A-Z guide to successful business blogging.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4101_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - By the time you read this column, the Catholic Church in English-speaking countries is supposed to have begun using a new English-language missal.
- [Blog Trekker (Catherine Christaki)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4102_27_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are 10 ways to find people to fllow on Twitter.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4102_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4102_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here is a bit about Fritz Kredel and multilingual proverbs.
- [Blog Trekker (Patricia Lane)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4103_27_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are five reasons it's hard to say no to clients.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4103_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4103_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - After 90 years of work, a 21-volume dictionary of the language of the ancient Semitic language of Mesopotamia has finally been completed by scholars at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago.
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne Mckay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4104_25_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are a few financial management tips.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4104_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4104_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - The following famous statement by American humorist James Thurber (1894-1961) appeared in Dr. Mardy Grothe’s viva la repartee.
- [Blog Trekker (Neil Patel)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4105_28_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here's a no-fail guide to writing popular blog posts.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4105_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4105_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Many U.S. editors liked and published Albanian author Jiri Kajane’s stories.
- [Blog Trekker (Tess Whitty)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4106_29_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here's what to do when a client is wrong.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4106_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4106_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Few discussions of the 6,000 languages currently used worldwide ask how these languages originated, nor do they ask in what ways these languages are fundamentally different or fundamentally the same.
- [Blog Trekker (Lisa Carter)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4107_27_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are three reasons why a literary translator should confer with the original author.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4107_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4107_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - According to the ancient “Long Count” Mayan calendar, December 21, 2012 marks the end of a B’ak’tun, a cyclical time period of about 394.3 solar years, and the beginning of a new one.
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne Mckay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4108_25_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some tips for using Gmail with your own domain.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4108_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4108_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Artificial languages, invented purely to entertain, have been far more successful than the many languages invented over the years, such as Esperanto, that were supposed to be “universal” or somehow better than any of the 6,000 currently existing natural tongues.
- [Blog Trekker (LifeHack)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4109_33_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are 10 time- and space-wasting widgets you should delete from your sidebar today.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4109_40_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4109_41_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - During the past century, disparaging the translation of poetry has become commonplace.
- [Blog Trekker (Eugene Alper)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4110_27_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some thoughts on the wizardry of simultaneous interpreting.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4110_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4110_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - When electronic computers were coming into their own in the 1950s and 1960s, they were gigantic machines that could fill a high school gymnasium.
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne McKay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4111_29_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Is it better to market by e-mail or on paper?
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4111_38_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4111_40_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Fractured facts and false friends are a translator’s bane.
- [Blog Trekker (Erin Rosales)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4401_29_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Who is responsible for successful language access services?
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4401_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4401_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - No humor is blacker than that of Franz Kafka (1883-1924), the great chronicler of 20th-century angst and alienation.
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne McKay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4402_25_blog_trekker.pdf#new_tab) - In marketing your freelance services, you may wonder (or at least I do) whether it is better to market to direct clients by e-mail, on paper, or both.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4402_32_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4402_34_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Today, some three billion people are native speakers of Indo-European languages, that is, languages derived from Proto-Indo-European, the morphemes of which differentiated in all sorts of ways to give rise to modern vocabularies. And the etymological connections can be surprising.
- [Blog Trekker (Sarah Lindholm)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4403_30_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Why it's a good idea to set content-related boundaries with clients.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4403_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4403_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - How important the mind behind speech can be is evident in reports from National Public Radio and Language on the Move.
- [Blog Trekker (Kathleen Shelly)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_31_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - A number of thoughts and events came together recently to start me thinking about how we acquire language and how the ability to speak more than one language and interpret from one to the other is seen by those outside of the language profession.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - In their article, Wasserman and Streck emphasize that the number of surviving 3,500-year-old Akkadian riddles is “very small.”
- [Blog Trekker (Susanna Weerth)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4202_31_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here is some advice on how to start a successful career in scientific and technical translation.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4202_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4202_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - José Martí is usually honored as a great poet, patriot, and martyr of Cuban independence, but he was also a translator of some note.
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne McKay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4203_27_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some tips on how to manage your time as a freelancer.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4203_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4203_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - The English definite article “the” is usually considered an unimportant word.
- [Blog Trekker (Jennifer De La Cruz)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4204_33_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - How can we better achieve the goal of being truly unobtrusive while we interpret for a defendant during trial.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4204_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4204_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some humorous quotes by Mark Twain regarding the German language from A Tramp Abroad (Appendix D, “That Awful German Language”).
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne McKay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4205_33_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Why do some freelance translators fail?
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4205_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4205_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - English speakers have long complained about wretched translations of theatrical material, but English is not the only language into which bad theatrical translations are made.
- [Blog Trekker (Jennifer De La Cruz)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4206_27_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - When I reflect on my ability to read people, I have to acknowledge that I was blessed to have had a relative with a communication disorder: my paternal grandmother.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4206_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4206_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here is a word on creeping Americanisms.
- [Blog Trekker (Katharine Allen, Kaitlin Heximer)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4207_32_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Despite so much rapid change transforming the health care interpreting profession, the “bad ‘ol days” of pressing untrained bilingual staff or volunteers into service are not yet a thing of the past.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4207_37_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4207_39_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Stories told and retold have a tendency to change as they pass over time through different languages and cultures. When the stories collectively comprise a sacred text, controversies arise as to which is the “true” version.
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne McKay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4208_38_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some thoughts on file-sharing sites and copyright violations.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4208_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4208_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here is a word on creeping Americanisms.
- [Blog Trekker (Barry Slaughter Olsen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4209_32_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - When I began training interpreters more than a decade ago, I started collecting teaching materials and different training exercises like a pack rat.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4209_34_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - One of my professional deformations is the morbid delight I take in multilingual restaurant menus.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4209_38_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4210_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Fractured facts and false friends are a translator’s bane.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4210_37_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Kathleen Shelly)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4210_31_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some tips to keep your mind active during lengthy court proceedings.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4211_37_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Fractured facts and false friends are a translator’s bane.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4211_35_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (ATA’s Science and Technology Division)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4211_30_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some online resources for scientific and technical translators.
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne McKay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4301_38_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some thoughts on MOOCs.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4301_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Prejudice runs deep, and it has serious implications for translation.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4301_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4302_34_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - One argument for re-translation—that the existing translation or translations are terrible—is almost never made.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4302_32_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Pilar Saslow)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4302_26_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Here are the top three things I wish somebody had told me when I first started as a freelance translator.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4303_34_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - One argument for re-translation—that the existing translation or translations are terrible—is almost never made.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4303_32_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Marie J. Brotnov)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4303_28_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - What is the best and worst professional feedback I've received?
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4306_34_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - The book Music, Text and Translation includes articles about a wide variety of topics. And then there is the article about Marilyn Monroe.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4306_32_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne McKay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4306_26_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Let’s discuss bad habits that may be putting the brakes on your freelance ambitions.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4304_36_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - The German word Eis, pronounced ice, means “ice” in English.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4304_34_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Katharine Allen)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4304_28_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Interpreting Surgery: A Doctor’s Perspective
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4308_36_humor_translation_column1.pdf#new_tab) - This month I’ll discuss Translation, Humour and Media, the companion volume to Translation, Humour and Literature.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4308_34_translation_inquirer_column1.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Corinne McKay)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4308_29_blog_trekker_column1.pdf-1.pdf#new_tab) - Here are a few things you might want to consider removing the next time you review your marketing material.
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4309_42_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Every so often a translator will come upon a word or phrase not found in any dictionary, because it is too obscure, too dialectical, or the author just made it up. Here are three from the translations of Ronnie Apter and me.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4309_40_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Marion Rhodes, Jim McMillan)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4309_35_blog_trekker_column.pdf-.pdf#new_tab) - That’s Not What I Wrote! How to Handle Edits to Your Translations
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4310_42_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - No humor is blacker than that of Franz Kafka (1883-1924), the great chronicler of 20th-century angst and alienation.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4310_40_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Karen Rückert)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4310_34_blog_trekker.pdf#new_tab) - How Asking the Right Questions Can Add to Your Credibility
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4311_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - No humor is blacker than that of Franz Kafka (1883-1924), the great chronicler of 20th-century angst and alienation.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4311_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Athena Matilsky)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4311_30_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - People Management: The Secret Job of the Interpreter
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4305_34_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - Prejudice runs deep, and it has serious implications for translation.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4305_32_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Jennifer Bikkál Horne)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4305_27_blog_trekker_column.pdf#new_tab) - Blog Trekker (Jennifer Bikkál Horne)
- [The Translation Inquirer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4306_32_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4306_34_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - The book Music, Text and Translation includes articles about a wide variety of topics. And then there is the article about Marilyn Monroe.
- [Translation Inquirer (John Decker)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4307_36_translation_inquirer_column.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology queries
- [Blog Trekker (Amy Lesiewicz)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4307_30_blog_trekker_column.pdf-.pdf#new_tab) - What advice would you give to an introvert who finds professional networking a challenge?
- [Humor and Translation (Mark Herman)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4307_38_humor_translation_column.pdf#new_tab) - I would like to discuss a few of the articles I read in Translation, Humour and Literature.

## Bonus/Features

- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/member-news-8/) - A space dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of our members!
- [Humor and Translation: Biased Artificial Intelligence](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-biased-artificial-intelligence/) - Every language is a cluster of dialects. And even when two people speak the same dialect (that is, employ the same grammar and vocabulary), they can differ in pronunciation, speech rhythm, and speech speed, and even vary their speech to a considerable extent depending on the social situation in which they find themselves. So, how does artificial intelligence (AI) cope with these variations? The short answer is that, as of now, it doesn’t.
- [ATA Offers Language Access Cards for LEP Individuals](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/atas-public-relations-committee-unveils-language-access-cards-for-lep-individuals/) - Exercise the right to language access! ATA offers Language Access Cards that limited-English-proficient individuals can present in settings like hospitals and courtrooms to request assistance in their language and to prompt language services providers for assistance with language access resources.
- [Humor and Translation: Algospeak](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-algospeak/) - Algorithms are a major force for the creation and spread of new language while simultaneously serving as a (perhaps minor) gatekeeper hindering linguistic change. The result over the long term is, as always, unpredictable.
- [Humor and Translation: Artificial Intelligence and Literary Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-artificial-intelligence-and-literary-translation/) - Even at its current stage of development, artificial intelligence (AI) can rapidly produce massive amounts of translated material, including material falling into the broad category of “literature.” But can AI, in the absence of human intervention, now actually produce anything to rival the work of a competent human translator? The answer, as determined after reading two articles in a recent issue of Translation Review, is no.
- [T&I News Clips from the Latest ATA Newsbriefs](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ti-news-clips-from-the-latest-ata-newsbriefs/) - Every month, ATA members keep current with ATA Newsbriefs, an e-newsletter providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world. Members will also find important announcements related to ATA activities and events.
- [Humor and Translation: Foreignization and Domestication](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-foreignization-and-domestication/) - This column considers foreignization and domestication discussed in two articles in a recent issue of Translation Review. Almost all actual translations employ some combination of the two. At their most extreme, foreignization means not translating at all, and domestication means changing the source so extensively that falsification results.
- [ATA66 Livestream Recordings: Get 9 Distinguished Sessions On Demand!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/new-from-ata66-9-distinguished-sessions-now-on-demand/) - Select sessions from expert Distinguished Speakers were livestreamed and recorded during ATA66. These nine sessions are now available to enjoy from the comfort of your home or office!
- [Humor And Translation: Jennifer Croft](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-jennifer-croft/) - In 2018, Polish author Olga Tokarczuk won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Though the Prize was awarded for her entire body of work, it was granted largely for her monumental 965-page historical novel of 2014, Ksiêgi Jakubowe, translated into English as The Books of Jacob by Jennifer Croft. That The Books of Jacob has more than a passing relationship with translation is obvious.
- [Calling All English into Turkish and Hebrew into English  Translators and Interpreters!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/calling-all-english-into-turkish-and-hebrew-into-english-translators-and-interpreters/) - ATA members are exploring the possibility of adding two more language pairs to ATA’s Certification Program.
- [In Memoriam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/in-memoriam/) - Celebrating the lives of our colleagues who have passed.
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/member-news-7/) - Celebrating the accomplishments of our members!
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/member-news-6/) - Celebrating the accomplishments of our members!
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/member-news-5/) - Celebrating the accomplishments of our members!
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/member-news-4/) - Celebrating the accomplishments of our members!
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/member-news-3/) - Celebrating the accomplishments of our members!
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/member-news/) - Celebrating the accomplishments of our members!
- [Member News](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/member-news-2/) - This section recognizes the professional achievements of fellow ATA members.
- [Humor and Translation: Demystifying Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-de-mystifying-translation/) - Translators and interpreters continually face a never-ending battle to justify their own existence. They must patiently explain, over and over again, why dictionary substitution is insufficient, why there is no such thing as a “universal translator,” why machine translation or any form of artificial intelligence cannot do a complete job, and why translation is different from interpreting. A recent book continues the discussion: De-Mystifying Translation: Introducing Translation to Non-Translators.
- [Humor and Translation -- 150 Years of Language Instruction](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-150-years-of-language-instruction/) - To celebrate the more than 150 years of world-language instruction at Berkeley, 63 colorful banners began flying during October 2023 and will continue for 18 months.
- [Humor and Translation - Jhumpa Lahiri and Italo Calvino](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-jhumpa-lahiri-and-italo-calvino/) - For Jhumpa Lahiri, translating is more than simply what she does. In her book, Translating Myself and Others, she states, “I translate, therefore I am.”
- [Humor and Translation -- Music as Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-music-as-translation/) - In her recent book on Music and Translation1, Lucile Desblache assumes an extremely expansive definition of translation, applying the term to virtually any cultural artifact that has been influenced in any way by another cultural artifact from the same or a different culture.
- [Humor and Translation -- Fun With Language](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/15225/) - The number of things that can be done with language is truly amazing. Given crazy English spelling, it’s not too surprising that many words which include the sound of a letter are spelled without the letters themselves.
- [Humor and Translation -- Illogical Language](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-illogical-language/) - Many linguistic illogicalities in English are included in Richard Lederer’s article “If-Then Illogic," in the February 2021 issue of Funny Times, a magazine of humor and satire.
- [Humor and Translation - True Colors and Fantasy Languages](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-true-colors-and-fantasy-languages/) - It is estimated that half of the world’s 6,000 languages are in danger of going extinct. So why invent new ones? Because they are needed for created fantasy worlds, such as those of television shows like HBO’s "Game of Thrones" and movies such as "Thor: The Dark World."
- [Humor and Translation - Dubravka Ugrešić](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-dubravka-ugresic/) - Dubravka Ugrešić (1949-2023) was an acclaimed Yugoslav-Croatian and Dutch writer who began publishing her stories and novels in the early 1980s. She was the first woman writer to be given the NIN award, Yugoslavia’s most prestigious literary prize. However, the most important thing about Dubravka Ugrešić, for the purposes of this column anyway, is that her works are humorous, although the humor is dark.
- [AFTI Scholarship Applications Now Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/16296/) - The American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation is now accepting applications for the AFTI ATA Conference First-Time Attendee Scholarship to attend ATA’s 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30 - November 2, 2024!
- [Renew Your ATA Membership for 2024!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/renew-your-ata-membership-for-2024/) - Don’t lose the marketing power, continuing education, industry insight, and member discounts you get with your ATA membership!
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/new-certified-members-2/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam!
- [ATA 2023 Elections Update: Final Slate of Candidates Announced](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-2023-elections-update-final-slate-of-candidates-announced/) - The slate of candidates for the 2023 elections has now been finalized by ATA’s Nominating and Leadership Development Committee. Candidate statements and photos of the candidates will appear in the September/October issue of The ATA Chronicle and on ATA’s website.
- [Recording Now Available for Purchase! ATA’s “Translating and Interpreting the Future: Empowering Professionals to Innovate and Thrive” Virtual Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/atas-one-day-virtual-conference-translating-and-interpreting-the-future-empowering-professionals-to-innovate-and-thrive/) - Did you miss ATA's Translating and Interpreting the Future Virtual Conference? Don’t worry. The recording is now available for purchase on ATA's website! Learn from four industry- and thought-leading presenters who share their experience, knowledge, and insight into the present landscape and future horizons for translation and interpreting.
- [August Is Women in Translation Month](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/august-is-women-in-translation-month/) - Women In Translation Month promotes women writers from across all walks of life, all languages, and all experiences.
- [ATA Advocacy Update – Landmark Remote Interpreting Case: The State v. Juracan-Juracan](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-advocacy-update-landmark-remote-interpreting-case-the-state-v-juracan-juracan/) - In April, ATA joined forces with the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Jersey to draft an amicus brief in an urgent matter related to language access and the use of remote interpreting in a high-stakes jury trial. On August 15, 2023, the Supreme Court issued its decision.
- [ATA Advocacy Committee Update](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-advocacy-committee-update-on-oregon-senate-bill-584/) - Educating government officials and the public about the role of translators, interpreters, and language access in our society is a central part of ATA’s mission. These efforts are led in part by ATA’s Advocacy Committee. Here are two important items the committee has been working on.
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/15330/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam!
- [ATA Chapter Merger and Name Change: Introducing the Colorado Interpreters & Translators Association!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-chapter-merger-and-name-change-introducing-the-colorado-interpreters-translators-association/) - The Boards of Directors of the Colorado Translators Association and the Colorado Association of Professional Interpreters announced the merger of their respective associations under a new name, the Colorado Interpreters & Translators Association.
- [New Certified Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/new-certified-members/) - Congratulations! The following members have successfully passed ATA’s certification exam!
- [Letters to Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/letters-to-editor/) - We’re waiting to hear from you! Do you have a comment about a particular article or column? We’re always interested in hearing what you have to say. Submit your letters today!
- [The ATA Compensation Survey, Sixth Edition - Now available exclusively to ATA members for free!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/the-ata-compensation-survey-sixth-edition-now-available-exclusively-to-ata-members-for-free/) - The ATA Compensation Survey, Sixth Edition is now available exclusively to ATA members for free! This industry-wide survey was designed to capture a comprehensive picture of the market for T&I services.
- [Humor and Translation: Translating Nonsense](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-translating-nonsense/) - The “Italian” libretto of La figlia del mago (The Sorcerer’s Daughter), by Italian composer Lorenzo Ferrero and librettist Marco Ravasini, was created to introduce children to the conventions of 19th-century Italian opera. The libretto, nearly incomprehensible to most Italians, is reminiscent both of heroic verse and modern television commercials. So, how is such a text to be translated?
- [Humor and Translation: Weird English](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-weird-english/) - English is the most widely spoken language in history, with the largest vocabulary (perhaps as many as two million words), and is used in some way by at least one out of every seven humans around the globe. But the fact must be faced that English is a crazy language—the most loopy and wiggy of all tongues.
- [Humor and Translation: Translating the Enemy](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-translating-the-enemy/) - During World War II, to avoid prosecution or even execution, Japanese people hid or destroyed anything Western, including books, art, music, even musical instruments. And all the while, Hanako Muraoka was translating Canadian author L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables into Japanese.
- [Congratulations ATA and AFTI Honors and Awards Recipients!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/congratulations-ata-and-afti-honors-and-awards-recipients/) - Each year, ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding accomplishments by both seasoned professionals and students.
- [Did You Miss Taking the ATA Compensation Survey?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/did-you-miss-taking-the-ata-compensation-survey/) - It’s not too late. We’ve extended the survey deadline to Friday, October 1. Don’t wait—take the survey now!
- [Humor and Translation: Yippee-i-o-ki-yay, Amigo!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-yippee-i-o-ki-yay-amigo/) - Thanks to Hollywood films, one of the most iconic American images is that of the Wild West, where rugged cowboys ride the open range with only howling coyotes for company, speaking iconic words, imported largely, of course, from Mexico.
- [2021 ATA and AFTI Honors and Awards: Nominations Open!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/2021-ata-and-afti-honors-and-awards-nominations-open/) - Do you know a colleague who deserves to be recognized for outstanding work? ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students.
- [ATA Requests the CDC to Explicitly List Interpreters as Essential Workers Eligible for Phase 1 Vaccinations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-requests-the-cdc-to-explicitly-list-interpreters-as-essential-workers-eligible-for-phase-1-vaccinations/) - ATA urges the new CDC Director, Dr. Walensky, to explicitly include onsite medical and interpreters in other settings, such as the courts, among the listed examples of frontline essential workers eligible for Phase 1 vaccinations. ATA also asks that onsite court interpreters be moved from the 1c level to the 1b level, especially in light of reports from around the country that they are being exposed to unsafe working conditions.
- [Humor and Translation: Preserving Plautdietsch](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-preserving-plautdietsch/) - Plautdietsch is one of the world’s many endangered languages of limited diffusion, but its demise has been stemmed by the efforts of a single person: Jack Thiessen.
- [Humor and Translation - More Than Basic Communication](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-more-than-basic-communication/) - John McWhorter’s The Power of Babel, is a fascinating though somewhat repetitious “natural history of language.” However, some of the most fascinating aspects of language are omitted from McWhorter’s book, including sung and poetic French.
- [ATA’s 2019–2020 School Outreach Contest Winner Goes Virtual](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/atas-2019-2020-school-outreach-contest-winner-goes-virtual/) - After schools closed in South Florida and elsewhere due to the pandemic, Giovanna (Gio) Lester happened to see that ATA’s School Outreach Program was looking for a virtual presenter. She immediately volunteered. This year’s ATA School Outreach Contest winner shared the inside story of her first virtual presentation with students in Missouri.
- [Thanking Longtime ATA Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/thanking-longtime-ata-members/) - We want to say a special thank you to those members who have supported ATA for 25 or more years!
- [Renew Your ATA Membership for 2021 -- Installment Plan Available!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/renew-your-ata-membership-for-2021-installment-plan-available/) - To help those members who find it difficult to pay membership dues in full at this time, ATA is offering an installment plan in 2021. Renew online to choose this payment option.
- [Introducing ATA’s New Back to Business Basics Webinar Series](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/introducing-atas-new-back-to-business-basics-webinar-series/) - Each webinar of ATA’s new Back to Business Basics series will focus on a small, practical piece of business advice for translators and interpreters at different stages of their career. At only 45 minutes, Back to Business Basics presentations are shorter than other ATA webinars, limited to ATA members, and free!
- [How to Avoid Misinformation: Cross-Border Strategies PR Pros Should be Thinking About](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/how-to-avoid-misinformation-cross-border-strategies-pr-pros-should-be-thinking-about/) - If you're looking for something to share with prospective clients about the importance of hiring a professional translator or interpreter, check out this article about marketing to international audiences by ATA PR Writers Group Member Matt Baird!
- [Humor and Translation -- Groaners](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-groaners/) - In The Nation for December 31, 2018, cryptic crossword puzzle no. 3484 by Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto has “groaner” as one of its answers.
- [When School Comes Home: Making Room in the Day for Distance Learning](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/when-school-comes-home-making-room-in-the-day-for-distance-learning/) - Although COVID has disrupted our lives for the foreseeable future, planning ahead and using some tricks can save us frustration as well as streamline kids’ remote learning while working from home.
- [Humor and Translation: Das Nibelungenlied](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-das-nibelungenlied/) - In the introduction to his recent translation of the largely fictional late 12th-century/early 13th- century epic poem Das Nibelungenlied, William Whobrey briefly discusses the actual historical events on which the poem is based.
- [More Spoofing, Phishing, and Scamming](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/more-spoofing-phishing-and-scamming/) - Members of ATA's Business Practices Listserv are reporting new scam email job offers. Unlike email job offers of old with grammatical and spelling mistakes, these are quite good.
- [ATA Supports Senate Bill 3612](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-supports-senate-bill-3612/) - This is a notice to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients: business expenses paid with PPP funds may not be deductible. ATA members who have received PPP funds should keep careful track of the uses for which such funds are used.
- [ATA President Addresses Need to Include All Interpreters and Translators in California Assembly Bill 1850](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-president-addresses-need-to-include-all-interpreters-and-translators-in-california-assembly-bill-1850/) - A letter from ATA President Ted Wozniak urging the California Appropriations Committee to amend the language of AB 1850 to include all "professional translators and interpreters."
- [How Are Translation Tool Providers Assisting Translators during the Pandemic?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/how-are-translation-tool-providers-assisting-translators-during-the-pandemic/) - GeekSpeak columnist Jost Zetzsche gets the scoop on what some of the leading translation tool vendors and developers are doing to help their customers who are struggling as a result of the pandemic.
- [Marketing Services during a Pandemic and Economic Crisis: Why You Should Do It and How to Get It Right](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/marketing-services-during-a-pandemic-and-economic-crisis-why-you-should-do-it-and-how-to-get-it-right/) - While I’ll admit that I initially questioned whether I should be marketing my services during a global health and economic crisis, I quickly changed my mind. Why? Because our clients still need us, and their clients need us. Plain and simple.
- [InterpretAmerica 2020: A Timely Response to an Unprecedented Crisis](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/interpretamerica-2020-a-timely-response-to-an-unprecedented-crisis/) - 2020 marks InterpretAmerica’s 10th anniversary, and we had been planning an as-yet-unannounced celebratory event. But COVID-19 made it immediately apparent what we needed to do instead: organize an online forum to spark as broad a conversation as possible about the global lockdown’s effects on the provision of interpreting services and what needed to be done to adapt to this new reality.
- [Upcoming ATA Webinars!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/upcoming-ata-webinar/) - ATA webinars provide affordable and effective online education throughout the year. The one-hour presentations are designed to help translators and interpreters strengthen skills and expertise with experienced-based information and techniques. ATA members receive a 30% discount on registration!
- [COVID-19 and Support for ATA Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/covid-19-and-support-for-ata-members/) - COVID-19 has disrupted the translation and interpreting marketplace in ways we could not have imagined three weeks ago. This is going to be a real challenge. But as an ATA member, you don't have to go it alone.
- [Ten Tips to Make the Most of Your ATA Directory Listing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ten-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-ata-directory-listing/) - More than 70% of members who list their services in ATA's Directory of Translators and Interpreters report getting work through their listing.
- [ATA Certification Exam Prep Workshop](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-certification-exam-prep-workshop-2/) - Take the challenge! Become an ATA-certified translator! ATA's certification exam is challenging, even for those with experience, so don't miss this opportunity to prepare.
- [The ATA Mentoring Program—It's Not Just for Newcomers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-mentoring-its-not-just-for-newcomers/) - You might assume that mentoring is for newcomers. You’d be wrong, especially when it comes to ATA's Mentoring Program.
- [ATA PR Writers Group Series - Hiring an Interpreter: 9 Dos and Don'ts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/hiring-an-interpreter-9-dos-and-donts/) - The latest article from ATA's PR Writers Group scored a top publication placement earlier this month: "Hiring an Interpreter: 9 Dos and Don’ts to Get the Most Out of Your Partnership" was published in Recruiter Today.
- [Celebrating International Translation Day with “A Day in the Life of a Translator or Interpreter”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/celebrating-international-translation-day-with-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-translator-or-interpreter/) - Happy International Translation Day! ATA invites you to celebrate today by enjoying and sharing this short video to give our networks a glimpse into the everyday lives of translators and interpreters.
- [International Translation Day 2019: A Day in the Life of a Translator or Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/international-translation-day-2019-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-translator-or-interpreter/) - Have you heard? ATA is encouraging translators and interpreters to celebrate International Translation Day in a BIG way this year!
- [ATA60 Exhibit Hall Nearly Sold Out!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata60-exhibit-hall-only-a-few-spots-left/) - By becoming an ATA Exhibitor, you will not only be able to meet 1,400 attendees while you’re at the conference, but ATA will promote your company or organization to over 10,000 members BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the conference!
- [Warning! GoFundMe Scam](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/scam-alert/) - When it comes to scams, the best defense is a good offense! Learn how scams work and be prepared to hit your delete key.
- [Humor and Translation: A Horse Walks into a Bar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-a-horse-walks-into-a-bar/) - A Horse Walks into a Bar has been called a black comedy. However, while there are several actual jokes, the novel is more black than comedy.
- [2019 ATA/AFTI Honors and Awards](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/2019-ata-afti-honors-and-awards/) - ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize the outstanding work being done by both seasoned professionals and students. There's still time to apply!
- [ATA Certification Exam Prep Workshop - Houston, Texas](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-certification-exam-prep-workshop/) - Don't miss this chance to prepare for ATA's certification exam! Register today!
- [Condolences to Members of AIIC](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/condolences-to-members-of-aiic/) - ATA honors the memories of those lost in the Ethiopian Airlines disaster, especially the three members of the International Association of Conference Interpreters: Suzan Abul Farag, Esmat Orensa, and Graziella de Luis .
- [Welcome to the ATA Audiovisual Division!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/welcome-to-the-ata-audiovisual-division/) - ATA is proud to announce its newest division--the Audiovisual Division! To succeed in a global economy, you need specialized knowledge and an inside track. Being a member of one of ATA's 22 professional-interest groups gives you that and more!
- [ATA60 Call for Speakers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata60-call-for-speakers/) - ATA's 60th Annual Conference will bring together translators, interpreters, educators, language services companies, and project managers. Making a presentation to such a diverse audience is an excellent strategy to gain recognition as a leader and expert in your field!
- [Humor and Translation: Translation and Empire](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-translation-and-empire/) - The subject of diplomatic language has come up several times in this column, including the fact that accurate translation or interpreting is often not wanted.
- [Farewell to New Orleans](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/farewell-to-new-orleans/) - Relive conference moments, See what you missed!
- [ATA Podcast Episode 24: The ATA 59th Annual Conference with Ted Wozniak](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/7748/) - Listen in and learn more about about the ATA59 Conference from President-Elect and Conference Organizer Ted Wozniak!
- [Humor and Translation: Before the Cell Phone -- Whistling](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-before-the-cell-phone-whistling/) - There are now “more than 70 groups across the world who can use whistles to express themselves with all the flexibility of normal speech.
- [ATA Client Education through Public Relations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-client-education-through-public-relations/) - For buyers of translation and interpreting services, it's hard to know where to begin and what questions to ask. ATA's Public Relations Committee is educating potential clients about why it's important to hire skilled professionals.
- [Humor and Translation: Sneewittchen and Мёртвая Царевна](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/10609/) - The same basic folk material can be reconfigured in many ways, depending on the culture doing the reconfiguring. Consider the two stories "Sneewittchen" / "Snow White" and "Сказка о мёртвой царевне и о семи богатырях" / "The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Heroes."
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-12/) - The activities of real interpreters, while probably not as exciting as those of fictional ones, are anything but dull.
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/10021/) - I’m happy to report that my alma mater, the Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science, is still at the forefront of natural language processing, an extremely important subfield of artificial intelligence.
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-11/) - Traditionally, the English have considered the French to be more ribald and open about sex and bodily functions than themselves. Now, in the first two books of a projected series, The Farce of the Fart and Holy Deadlock, Jody Enders, a professor of French and theater, shows that the English are absolutely correct.
- [Language Lobbyist for a Day, Translation Advocate for a Lifetime!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/language-lobbyist-for-a-day-translation-advocate-for-a-lifetime/) - Advocacy really only works if we work together to raise awareness at all levels of government.
- [Concrete and Baklava: Translating at the National Virtual Translation Center](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/concrete-and-baklava-translating-at-the-national-virtual-translation-center/) - Translators at the National Virtual Translation Center help intelligence officers identify and fill critical holes in America’s knowledge associated with potential threats.
- [New ATA Webinar: Mac for Translators: What Are My Chances?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/new-ata-webinar/) - Attend this webinar for an introduction to Mac translation tools and how Mac users can work with mainstream programs, such as Studio and memoQ.
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-10/) - A recent book, Metapragmatics of Humor, explores metapragmatical manipulation for humorous effect in various contexts.
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-9/) - A recent book, Metapragmatics of Humor, explores metapragmatical manipulation for humorous effect in various contexts.
- [ATA58: Catch All the Great Moments!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata56-catch-all-the-great-moments/) - Experience the conference all over again, or see what you missed!
- [Helge Liane Gunther, 88, Former President of the Delaware Valley Translators Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/helge-liane-gunther-88-former-president-of-the-delaware-valley-translators-association/) - Helge Liane Gunther, a past administrator of ATA’s German Language Division and former president of the Delaware Valley Translators Association, died on July 21, 2017.
- [ATA58: Stay and Win at the Washington Hilton](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata58-stay-and-win-at-the-washington-hilton/) - When you make your hotel reservations at the Washington Hilton, the host hotel for ATA’s 58th Annual Conference (October 25-28, 2017), you will be automatically entered to win one free night's stay!
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-8/) - Two works of fiction featuring translators as protagonists have recently attracted attention.
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-7/) - What is the translator’s responsibility when translating a parody? How much of the parodic nature of the original must be conveyed in the translation? Is a footnote or preface sufficient to convey to the reader that the work is a parody?
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-6/) - Maírtín Ó Cadhain’s [1905-70] Cré na Cille, originally published in 1949, is often said to be the greatest Irish-language novel of the 20th century. But for almost 70 years, the novel remained untranslated into English.
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-5/) - If an author's work loses something in the original, could a translator rectify the situation by writing a new "original"?
- [ATA Mentoring Program Enrollment Open](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-mentoring-program-enrollment-open/) - Need to move your business forward? Have questions about technology, management, or clients? Check out the ATA Mentoring Program.
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-4/) - "... to learn a language is not simply to learn a linguistic means of communication. It is also to learn the way of thinking and feeling of a people who speak and write a language which is different from ours." -- Benedict Anderson
- [A Translator’s Review of the Box-Office Smash Arrival](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/a-translators-review-of-the-box-office-smash-arrival/) - Division newsletters and websites offer an array of language- and specialty-specific content. Here is a review of the movie Arrival, originally published in À Propos, the newsletter of ATA's French Language Division.
- [ATA Adds Interpreter Credentials to Its Online Directory](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-adds-interpreter-credentials-to-its-online-directory/) - ATA members can now list interpreting credentials in the online ATA Directory of Translators and Interpreters!
- [Interpreting: Getting It Right Now in Brazilian Portuguese](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/interpreting-getting-it-right-now-in-brazilian-portuguese/) - Check out the latest version of this invaluable client education publication!
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-3/) - Translation, especially but not only literary translation, must go beyond words.
- [Certification Exam Changes](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/certification-exam-changes/) - Learn about the most recent changes to ATA's certification exam.
- [ATA Certification Exam Changes](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/upcoming-ata-webinar-2/) - Learn about the changes taking place to ATA's certification exam in 2017.
- [Humor and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation-2/) - Translation, especially but not only literary translation, must go beyond words.
- [HUMOR AND TRANSLATION](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/humor-and-translation/) - Literary translation is hard. Literary translation of sung lyrics that remain singable in translation is harder. And, perhaps hardest of all, is literary translation of sung lyrics for dubbing.
- [Latest ATA Podcast](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/latest-ata-podcast/) - Join ATA Certification Committee Chair David Stephenson and Deputy Chair Michèle Hansen to find out more about ATA's computerized certification exam option.
- [Blog Trekker](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/blog-trekker/) - Translation careers go through phases, some exciting and some not so much. As we get more experienced, one of the phases that can wreck your career is misplaced confidence.
- [ATA Presents at Annual Conference of the Society for Technical Communication](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-presents-at-annual-conference-of-the-society-for-technical-communication/) - The idea to attend the STC conference was a part of the ATA Public Relations Committee’s strategy to focus on the end users of translation—those people who are actually involved in coordinating the translation.
- [New ATA Podcast](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/new-ata-podcast/) - The ATA Chronicle recently took the next step in its evolution, and the behind-the-scenes story is well worth a listen!
- [HUMOR AND TRANSLATION](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/7274/) - A lingua franca is not just an arbitrarily chosen convenient means of communication.
- [ATA in the Nation’s Capital](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_36_barbara_oldroyd.pdf#new_tab) - ATA’s Government Seminar, another in a series of popular professional development seminars, offered presentations by those in the federal government, the District of Columbia Superior Court, and a government contractor.
- [IntelliWebSearch: A Configurable Search Tool for Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_26_Naomi_Moraes.pdf#new_tab) - Would you like to save time on Web searches? If so, IntelliWebSearch could be for you!
- [Being Bilingual Is Not Enough](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_22_frank_johnson.pdf#new_tab) - Although bilingualism is a basic prerequisite for interpreters, for translators, high-level source-language reading skills and excellent target-language writing skills are far more important than bilingualism.
- [How to Work Efficiently with an Agency: Freelancing Tips for Newcomers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3707_16_cristina_jaouen.pdf#new_tab) - Translation and interpreting are two complementary but different professions. This article presents an overview of some things to keep in mind when entering the translation and interpreting professions.
- [Running Your Translating/Interpreting Business from Home](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_47_eta_trabing.pdf#new_tab) - Whether you are an interpreter or translator, you will benefit from this useful checklist of do's and don'ts for establishing your business.
- [At Your Command: Creating Customized Keyboard Shortcuts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_42_becky_blackley.pdf#new_tab) - Save time with keyboard shortcuts designed to meet your individual needs. Gain quick access to keyboard commands not normally available when using a foreign keyboard layout.
- [Translation Technology Breeds New Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_41_Vassilis-Korkas.pdf#new_tab) - Translation tools have changed not only how we work, but also how we think as translators. The author helps us tune into the right mindset.
- [In Other Words, Part II](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_37_lee_wright.pdf#new_tab) - Every language has at its disposal a wide range of stylistic alternatives. Using Spanish-to-English examples selected from commercial, legal, and technical documents, this article discusses how some translation decisions are obligatory while others are optional.
- [Where Does Plain English Fit In?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_36_cynthia_hazelton.pdf#new_tab) - Should translators edit legal documents to make them more readable by the general public? Deciding when and when not to translate legal terminology poses an interesting issue.
- [Translating for the Publishing Field](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_33_enrique_torner.pdf#new_tab) - Some tips on how to become a translator for publishing companies, including the challenges and benefits of working in this area.
- [2004 Tax Year: Mary Q. Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_31_john_matthews.pdf#new_tab) - A look at possible deductions and how to itemize them. Warning: Do not attempt this without first seeing a qualified tax preparer.
- [Facts About Unemployment Insurance](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_29_ann_morris.pdf#new_tab) - An explanation of unemployment insurance benefits and the various functions and qualifications involved.
- [The Language Access Act of Washington, DC](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_26_maribeth_bandas.pdf#new_tab) - A description of the background, passage, implementation, and opportunities that derive from the Language Access Act of Washington, DC.
- [Little Ideas Can Make Big Changes](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_24_virginia_anderson.pdf#new_tab) - The story of how the Associated Linguists of Oregon has grown to serve Oregon translators and interpreters.
- [ATA Sponsors Video Featuring Freelance Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_22_ann_macfarlane.pdf#new_tab) - If you would like to show your own siblings, friends, and family—or students in your classes—a video representation of what freelance translator life entails, now is your chance!
- [Summary of ATA's Translation and Interpreting Compensation Survey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_19_shawn_six.pdf#new_tab) - The recently released third edition of the ATA Translation and Interpreting Compensation Survey should prove to be an invaluable benchmarking tool.
- [Fingerprinting Contract Court Interpreters: New Policy from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3501_09_us_court-fingerprinting.pdf#new_tab) - The Judicial Conference, in September 2002, adopted a recommendation of the Judicial Resources Committee on the use of background investigations and checks in the courts.
- [The Nice Thing about Standards is...](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_40_alan_melby.pdf#new_tab) - Several ATA members attended a first-of-its-kind international conference dedicated to language standards. This article provides an overview of the event and explores the significance of standards to translators and translation companies.
- [Watch Your Language! Translating Euphemisms](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_35_peter_unseth.pdf#new_tab) - A discussion of the four basic ways to translate euphemisms, including some practical tips.
- [A Second Pair of Eyes: Revision, Editing, and Proofreading](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_32_alexandra_russell_bitting.pdf#new_tab) - Make no mistake, inadvertent translation bloopers can ruin an otherwise excellent job.
- [O! Pioneers: A Commentary on Nebraska's Translators and Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_28_janet_bonet.pdf#new_tab) - There are hundreds of frontier practitioners starved for professional development who are distanced financially or geographically from universities or specialty programs.
- [The California Healthcare Interpreting Association: Celebrating 10 Years in the Field](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_26_katharine_allen.pdf#new_tab) - Health care interpreting is a fast-evolving field. The California Healthcare Interpreting Association is a leading state association that has been helping to provide services to interpreters as well as defining and pushing forward this young profession.
- [Profile: Izumi Suzuki Loves a Challenge](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_23_alexandra_russell_bitting.pdf#new_tab) - For this interpreter, client satisfaction is one of the most rewarding aspects of any assignment.
- [The Entrepreneurial Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_19_martin_alianelli.pdf#new_tab) - Repeat business is a measure of greatness reserved for translators who, besides being expert word and meaning craftsmen, have a personal and professional commitment to service excellence.
- [Résumé Writing for Freelancers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_16_beth_podrovitz_jiri_stejskal.pdf#new_tab) - Having a professional résumé is an absolute must for a freelancer who wants to do business with a translation company. Investing time and effort in getting it right will lead to new business and a successful career.
- [Developing a Mentoring Program? Key Questions to Guide Your Journey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3502_12_brenda_nicodemus.pdf#new_tab) - Here are eight key questions you should ask when thinking of developing a mentoring program.
- [Product Liability: Mistakes in Manuals Can be More Dangerous than Design or Manufacturing Defects](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_33_mathew_kundinger.pdf#new_tab) - By understanding the essential components of product manuals for the U.S. market, the risk of a product liability lawsuit can be minimized. This overview includes a preview of the coming new ANSI Z535.6 standard.
- [Keeping in Touch with Dutch: Who Says Learning Can't be Fun?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_30_Marianne_van_der_Gogh.pdf#new_tab) - During a workshop for English-into-Dutch translators at ATA's Annual Conference in Seattle, participants discovered that word games are a good way of keeping up with current Dutch usage and colloquial expressions.
- [Swedish Literary Translation in the U.S. and Canada](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_26_laura_wideburg.pdf#new_tab) - Literary translation is a field filled with pitfalls and opportunities. A number of recurrent problems have been reported by more than one translator in this area, as I discovered while forming the Association of Swedish Translators in North America.
- [Interpreting for Civil Litigation Depositions: Guidelines for the New Professional](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_23_karen_borgenheimer.pdf#new_tab) - Despite all their training, interpreting students are often ill prepared for the true sense of the civil arena which they are about to enter.
- [Navigating the Translation Environment Tool Market](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_21_jost_zetzsche.pdf#new_tab) - Tips on how to choose the translation environment tool that is right for you.
- [How to Put Up a Website When You Don't Know the First Thing about It](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_17_anne_connor.pdf#new_tab) - When Plato spoke about necessity being the mother of invention, could he have imagined all of the technological inventions of the past century?
- [The Envelope, Please: 2005 School Outreach Winner Recognized](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_14_ata_school_outreach_lillian_clementi_amanda_ennis.pdf#new_tab) - Korean interpreter Ji Eun Lee was named as the winner of ATA’s 2005 School Outreach Contest at the association’s annual conference in Seattle.
- [ATA Responds to National Security Language Initiative](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3503_10_jiri_stejskal_pdf.pdf#new_tab) - I am pleased to report that I was appointed ATA’s representative to the Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS) at the ATA Board meeting.
- [Choosing the Right Key: Switching Keyboards on a Windows System](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_34_jost_zetzsche.pdf#new_tab) - For good or ill, we're confronted with a plethora of choices for entering non-English characters. The keys to which ones to choose are in your hands!
- [ATA's Science and Technology Seminar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_31_carolyn_quintero.pdf#new_tab) - The seminar program in Los Angeles gave participants some excellent opportunities to reinforce their translating skills, gain access to additional resources, and learn more about two specific industrial sectors, each with its unique and specialized terminology.
- [Search Engine Optimization for Translators and Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_28_frank_dietz.pdf#new_tab) - Search engine optimization takes time and effort on your part, but the reward can be that phone call or e-mail from a new client that starts with the words “I found you through your website.”
- [The Beginning of Wisdom: Some Practical Aspects of Technical Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_23_nicholas_hartmann.pdf#new_tab) - A detailed analysis of an everyday business communication—an e-mail from a regular customer—reveals some of the attitudes and practices of successful technical translators.
- [The Challenges of Translating Academic Records](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_19_ettien_koffi.pdf#new_tab) - When academic records are inadequately translated, they hurt the chances of applicants in their pursuit of higher education opportunities.
- [Walking the Talk: Building Trust and Translation Competency](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_15_angie_carrera.pdf#new_tab) - The language access coordinator for Fairfax County (Virginia) brings a serious message from neighboring jurisdictions related to the issues and visions ahead for government translation.
- [A Perspective on Humane Editing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_14_heidemarie_nelson.pdf#new_tab) - Editing is not a popularity contest. There will be no medal for the most amount of red marks in the translated document.
- [Collaboration and Community Abroad: ATA and the Israel Translators Association International Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_13_michael_ring.pdf#new_tab) - A diversified and well-attended program, including a keynote address by ATA President Marian S. Greenfield, set the tone for this first-ever international event.
- [School Outreach Profile: Anne Connor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3504_12_ata_school_outreach_lillian_clementi_anne_connor.pdf#new_tab) - A freelance translator who works from Spanish and Italian into English, Anne Connor specializes in the business, legal, and medical fields.
- [Financial Crimes](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_27_lorena_martin.pdf#new_tab) - Due to new laws and intensified enforcement activities concerning financial crimes, interpreters and translators in the financial/legal sectors may find themselves increasingly called upon to exercise their linguistic skills in this field.
- [Machine Translation: Translating Automation into New Opportunities](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_23_ursula_schwalbach_franco_zearo.pdf#new_tab) - An examination of automated translation from the perspectives of the corporation and the translation services company.
- [Building a Translation Community: A Practical Step-by-Step Approach](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_21_sarah_yarkoni.pdf#new_tab) - The steps one organization took to enhance its appeal and membership base.
- [Translation Guidelines for Government Agencies](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_19_jordan_coriza.pdf#new_tab) - Formulating and following translation guidelines may seem like an arduous task, but the detrimental consequences of not having a protocol in place are significant.
- [California Considers Ban on Medical Interpreting by Children, Other State Legislatures May Follow](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_16_alexandra_russell_bitting.pdf#new_tab) - From the top dog in Washington down to local authorities in Sacramento and Savannah, people are beginning to recognize the contributions and rights of immigrants.
- [What is it about New Orleans?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3505_14_beth_nazar.pdf#new_tab) - When I learned that the ATA had decided to proceed as planned with our November 2006 Annual Conference in New Orleans, I was elated.
- [Transit and TRADOS: Converging Functions, Diverging Approaches](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_29_tim_hallett.-.pdf#new_tab) - One's personal preferences with regard to translation memory software will depend greatly on what one expects the software to do.
- [Save Time and Avoid Errors with MS Word's AutoCorrect](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_26_clifford_landers.pdf#new_tab) - Even if you are the world's fastest typist, why enter a frequently repeated term each time it occurs?
- [Glossary Mining](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_24_lee_wright.pdf#new_tab) - It is amazing how much information is now available right at your fingertips, but it is also somewhat disappointing to see some of the really poor efforts made in compiling a glossary of specialized terms.
- [I Never Wear Shoes to Work](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_22_susan_rials.pdf#new_tab) - How I found success, fulfillment, and even happiness as an independent translator.
- [The Translator's Tightrope: Recognizing and Avoiding Overtranslation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_19_john_rock.pdf#new_tab) - Almost every translator is familiar with the problems of inadequate translation, or undertranslation, but there also exists a more insidious type of translation error at the other end of the spectrum: overtranslation.
- [Guess What: Time for Your Audit (and I don't mean by the IRS!)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_16_michael_collins.pdf#new_tab) - Even small- and medium-sized agencies can suddenly find themselves the object of an audit. It is important to document what you do—for more reasons than one.
- [Types of Patent Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_13_martin_cross.pdf#new_tab) - There are five different types of patent translation; find out which kind is on your desk.
- [Mardi Gras Magic](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3506_11_beth_nazar.pdf#new_tab) - Attendees at this year’s ATA Annual Conference in New Orleans (November 1-4) will find a vibrant city with much to offer its guests, including a diverse culture and longstanding traditions.
- [New Orleans: Back on Our Feet Again!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_34_beth_nazar.pdf#new_tab) - Those attending ATA’s Annual Conference in New Orleans will find a city rich with cultural traditions. Hurricane Katrina may have slowed things down a bit, but New Orleans continues to rebound at an amazing pace.
- [Epilepsy in Medical Documents and Fiction](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_28_maria_rosdolsky.pdf#new_tab) - The terminology of epilepsy is extensive and has changed frequently, especially in recent years. In both medical documents and fiction, the terminology in the translation should correspond as closely as possible with the source text.
- [Regulatory Language in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Environment](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_24_anne_catesby_jones.pdfhttps://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_24_anne_catesby_jones.pdf#new_tab) - A brief overview of regulatory terminology in pharmaceutical translation.
- [Community Interpreting: A Historic Moment for a Timeless Profession](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_20_marjory_bancroft.pdf#new_tab) - Community interpreting is no longer about little Susie “translating” for her mother. It is time to look at the whirlwind evolution of a vital profession.
- [Translation Tools: Getting Your Hands Dirty](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_18_donna_sandin.pdf#new_tab) - Tools that enable translators to work in a more professional manner need not be intimidating.
- [So…Is There a Good Thing About Standards?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3507_13_beatrice_bonnet.pdf#new_tab) - This article provides further information on translation quality management standards.
- [New Orleans: A Cultural Feast](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_39_beth_nazar.pdf#new_tab) - What immediately sets New Orleans apart from other cities is the preservation of its 73 historic neighborhoods, its multi-ethnic food tradition.
- [Inventive Step: ATA Holds Patent Seminar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_36_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - Highlights of ATA's first-ever patent seminar, held June 17 in Arlington, Virginia.
- [What's in a Word?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_32_jill_sommer_marita_marcano.pdf#new_tab) - Whichever way you calculate, you might be selling yourself short.
- [Researching Medical Terminology](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_27_holly_mikkelson.pdf#new_tab) - An overview of resources that medical interpreters can use to prepare for technical or unusual assignments.
- [How to Translate a Recording, Testify about It, and Survive the Experience](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_22_clifford_fishman.pdf#new_tab) - If you have never done legal transcription before, you are about to enter a somewhat murky world, with its own vocabulary, guideposts, and potential pitfalls.
- [Glossary Mining: Down Tunnel Number 2](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_18_lee_wright.pdf#new_tab) - It is amazing what information you can find if you know where to look.
- [Translator and Reporter: A Behind the Scenes Conversation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_15_kari_lydersen_susana_galilea.pdf#new_tab) - What do translators and journalists have in common? How can they better understand each other's craft and work together?
- [Translating for the Capital Markets](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3508_13_marian_greenfield.pdf#new_tab) - An overview of capital markets terminology.
- [Risk Management for Language Service Providers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_31_ralf_lemster.pdf#new_tab) - Turning risk taking into a conscious decision is key to being in control of your business.
- [Sharing Lessons Learned](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_29-john_shaklee.pdf#new_tab) - Mentors teach the rudiments so court interpreters may help guarantee equal access for all citizens to the legal system.
- [Glossary Mining, Part III: Digging for Buried Treasure](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_25_lee_wright.pdf#new_tab) - You will be surprised what kind of valuable information you can dig up with a little persistence.
- [Improving the Organization and Workflow of Your Freelance Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_23_dorothee_racette.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some low-tech strategies to improve the profitability, organization, and sustainability of your freelance business.
- [Workplace Fear Factor: Would You Rather Eat Bugs Than Do Employee Performance Evaluations?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_21_kim_vitray.pdf#new_tab) - At least once a year, every employee deserves an investment of your time, effort, and personal attention in an honest and formal evaluation of their performance. Follow these tips to make the event as positive, productive, and painless as possible.
- [“Laissez les bons temps rouler”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_16_beth_nazar.pdf#new_tab) - Laissez les bons temps rouler” (let the good times roll) is an often-repeated New Orleans refrain that describes our centuries-old “modus operandi” and acknowledges our French heritage.
- [International Translation Day](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3509_16_kirk_anderson.pdf#new_tab) - Hallmark has yet to grace International Translation Day with a greeting card, but that will not keep language industry professionals from celebrating.
- [The Onionskin](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_36_onionskin_column.pdf#new_tab) - Case Study: The Onionskin Looks Back and Asks, “Are Things Better Now?”
- [New Orleans:Beyond the French Quarter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_32_beth_nazar.pdf#new_tab) - Even though the French Quarter is the oldest and best-known part of the city, New Orleans still has so much more to offer.
- [Back and Parallel Translations: Managing Client Expectations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_28_chris_durban.pdf#new_tab) - Patient and effective communication is essential with clients who do not appreciate the differences between the way languages work and, as a result, expect exact equivalence in back and parallel translations.
- [Developing the Interpreter's Voice](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_26_michelle_lambeau.pdf#new_tab) - A former senior interpreter with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization examines some of the skills and tricks that can help keep the interpreter's voice going all day (nearly) every day.
- [Effective Continuing Education Design for Medical Linguists: Linking Objectives to Evaluation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_20_mary_esther_diaz_patricia_thickstun.pdf#new_tab) - Linking objectives to content and evaluation provides benefits to participants, instructional designers, clients, and professional organizations.
- [Beyond Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_17_corinne_mckay.pdf#new_tab) - As a translator, increasing your range of services to include writing articles, books, or manuals, teaching an online course, or producing an e-newsletter is an excellent way to expand your client base and to provide useful information to both colleagues and aspiring translators.
- [Quality Assessment in Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3510_12_jiri_stejskal.pdf#new_tab) - Standards and certification play a crucial role in translation quality assessment, and it is important to view these as a complementary system rather than as stand-alone solutions. To achieve the best possible quality, three distinct areas need to be addressed: provider, process, and product.
- [The Critical Role of the Medical Interpreter: An ATA Seminar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_32_ivonne_blandon.pdf#new_tab) - Another opportunity to learn from experts in the field.
- [An Update on Argentine Political Jargon](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_28_rut_simcovich.pdf#new_tab) - As a living reflection of reality, language is constantly evolving thanks to popular creativity, which uses current developments in any field to coin new and ingenious ways of describing things.
- [Team Interpreting: Does It Really Work?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_25_giovanna_carnet.pdf#new_tab) - A discussion of the issues facing interpreters who would like to introduce the team interpreting concept, including tips on how to approach the subject.
- [Band-Aid Interpreter or Culture Consultant? A Different Approach to Culture Brokering](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_20_zarita_araujo_lane.pdf#new_tab) - Good interpreting is not just based on accuracy, but on how the interpreter manages the dynamics of the triadic encounter.
- [An Overview of Vendor Management Today](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_17_charles_campbell.pdf#new_tab) - Why give business away by saying that your company “doesn't do that language” when you could invest time and energy in finding, qualifying, and maintaining a network of vendors to provide these services?
- [Taxes? Now?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3511_14_nicholas_hartmann_dorothee_racette.pdf#new_tab) - The end of the year is actually the perfect time to think about taxes!
- [Interpreter Certification Programs in the U.S.: Where Are We Headed?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_31_nataly_kelly.pdf#new_tab) - How is certification currently defined for community and court interpreting in the U.S., and what is happening within the industry to define it in the future?
- [The Association of Translation Companies 30th Anniversary Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_29_rina_ne’eman.pdf#new_tab) - Many of us attend ATA conferences and events, but it is always an interesting and welcome opportunity when we get the chance to explore and experience our industry from a different perspective.
- [Picking Berries With TRADOS](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_23_tuomas_kostiainen.pdf#new_tab) - Utilizing the more advanced features of TRADOS will help make your translation work more efficient. Here are some suggestions for getting started.
- [Questions Are an Editor’s Best Friend](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_19_jacki_noh.pdf#new_tab) - By asking questions both before and after you have accepted an editing job, you are increasing the chances that the project will end in complete success.
- [Nisei Linguists During WWII and the Occupation of Japan](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3601_14_kayoko_takeda.pdf#new_tab) - During WWII and the occupation of Japan, Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) played crucial roles as translators and interpreters, in addition to serving other important language-related functions. This article presents an overview of their recruitment and activities.
- [Escape from Project Management Island](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3621_17_tina_wuelfing_cargile.pdf#new_tab) - Cultivating a project management culture throughout your organization is the key to increasing your personal bandwidth and unlocking the potential that exists in your company.
- [Quality Assurance for In-House Translation: Tips and Tricks](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_36_dierk_seeburg.pdf#new_tab) - Using a systematic approach to translation can help achieve better results, which will lead to higher customer satisfaction and higher rates of return.
- [I Must be Myself: Accompanying Orhan Pamuk](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_26_jill_timbers.pdf#new_tab) - A literary translator bears powerful witness to how one author changed her life.
- [Translators Hired as Copywriters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_23_nina_sattler_hovdar.pdf#new_tab) - Translators are increasingly asked to “translate” slogans, taglines, and other “marketing” material. More often than not, serious client education is in order.
- [Glossary Mining Part 4: Making It Legal](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_30_lee_wright.pdf#new_tab) - Read on for a list of sites for legal terminology and related sources.
- [Interview with Marian S. Greenfield, ATA President](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3602_14_margaret_powell_Joss.pdf#new_tab) - ATA President Marian S. Greenfield talks about ATA with Margaret Powell-Joss, a member of the Swiss Association of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters.
- [Glossary Mining: Getting Down to Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_35_lee_wright.pdf#new_tab) - Here is a list of resources that will keep you clicking for quite some time!
- [Electronic Organization for Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_28_bruce_popp.pdf#new_tab) - Effective time management is important to your income and your sanity. Here are a few simple techniques you can start using now to organize files so you can quickly find what you need and separate important e-mail messages from newsgroups and clutter.
- [Culturally Capable Translations: The Role of Culture in Translation Quality Processes](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_20_nataly_kelly_darci_graves_rocio_txabarriaga.pdf#new_tab) - The creation of detailed steps to ensure the incorporation of culture throughout the translation production process is a relatively recent development.
- [Rosario Welle Takes Prize in 2006 School Outreach Contest: 2007 Contest Now Open](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_17_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - Entering ATA’s 2007 School Outreach Contest could win you free registration to the upcoming Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 31-November 3.
- [Before You Get Sick, Shop Around](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3603_15_michelle_singletary.pdf#new_tab) - As much as many consumers hate shopping for cars, that is nothing compared with trying to price out a medical procedure or a routine visit to the doctor.
- [Moving Beyond the Literal: Translating Japanese Idiomatic Expressions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3604_39_james_davis.pdf#new_tab) - Idiomatic expressions have the potential to stop professional translators in their tracks. In this article, specific examples illustrate approaches for handling different types of idioms.
- [The Transparent Translator: Is There Such a Beast?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3604_36_inga_michaeli.pdf#new_tab) - Can there be transparency in translation, or is translation by its very nature visible? This article will use examples to probe whether an unequivocal answer to this question exists.!
- [A Conference in Review: Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3604_31_darci_graves.pdf#new_tab) - This conference represented an important forum in building the essential link between quality, cultural competence, and health disparities reduction.
- [The World According to Gap](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3604_27_jost_zetzsche.pdf#new_tab) - Translators, translation memory, and machine translation are here to stay. What will change is that the gaps between them will dissolve.
- [The ABCs of Cyber Security: Spam—It Isn’t Just for Breakfast Any More](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3604_21_keiran_dunne.pdf#new_tab) - Computers and the Internet offer unparalleled opportunities not only to those who use them, but also to those who abuse them.
- [Go Team! Go! Success Is All About Collaboration](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3604_19_scott_crystal.pdf#new_tab) - Whatever variables are involved, developing a spirit of collaboration calls for leadership, people skills, business acumen, realistic expectations, and the ability to establish trust among team members.
- [ATA Certification: View of the Corporate Members](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3604_15_jiri_stejskal.pdf#new_tab) - Without a doubt, ATA certification is a key program offered by our Association. Today, more than 2,100 ATA members in 40 countries are certified.
- [German into English Expansion and Reduction Factors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3605_33_sabine_werther.pdf#new_tab) - Paying attention to word counts and expansion and reduction factors can be the impetus for changes that benefit both providers and users of translation services..
- [The Translation of Brazilian Court Names](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3605_30_roger_kapur.pdf#new_tab) - This article suggests English terms that may be used for the translation of the names of major Brazilian law courts.
- [Phishing: How to Avoid Being Reeled in](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3605_22_keiran_dunne.pdf#new_tab) - Phishing is a deceptive practice whereby criminals use spoofed e-mails to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing sensitive confidential information, which the perpetrators can then sell or use for fraudulent purposes.
- [The Journey from Translator to Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3605_19_clarissa_surek_clark.pdf#new_tab) - Have you ever considered expanding your professional skills to the field of interpreting?
- [Maximizing Visibility for Multilingual Websites](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3605_16_huiping_iler.pdf#new_tab) - Having killer content on your website and not optimizing the site for searches is like having an award-winning movie that no one ever sees.
- [Federal Procurement and Translator Performance: Keeping Our Eye on the Five](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3605_12_brenda_sprague.pdf#new_tab) - The federal interagency language community has developed a scale to help program managers and procurement professionals measure the complexity of translation and interpretation tasks and to assess the qualifications and competence of vendors.
- [Taking the Show on the Road: ATA Expands Public Relations Initiative](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3605_10_ata_public_relations.pdf#new_tab) - By making our clients, our colleagues—and even our competitors—aware of the vital role that translators and interpreters play in the global economy, ATA is raising the status of our profession, and, with it, our prospects and earnings.
- [Glossary Mining: Science, from Anthropology to Chemistry](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3606_33_lee_wright.pdf#new_tab) - Paying attention to word counts and expansion and reduction factors can be the impetus for changes that benefit both providers and users of translation services..
- [Taking the Plunge: Part I](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3606_29_naomi_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - If you do not yet use any tool, if you bought a tool, tried it once, and gave up, or if you have only one tool and are not aware of the many different tools available, this article is for you.
- [Student Syndrome](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3606_27_bob_donaldson.pdf#new_tab) - Are we as aware of our current tendency to pace ourselves as we should be?
- [Interpreting in Domestic Violence Servece Settings](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3606_22_jennifer_polzin.pdf#new_tab) - Have you ever considered expanding your professional skills to the field of interpreting?
- [Telephone Interpreting in Health Care Settings: Some Commonly Asked Questions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3606_18_nataly_kelly.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some general facts that all interpreters who are interested in working in this area need to know.
- [Copywriting Principles: Seven Ways to Improve Your Marketing (and Other) Translations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3606_12_danny_verbov.pdf#new_tab) - Professional copywriters use some simple principles to relay their clients’ messages and achieve desired marketing and sales results. Translators would do well to learn from them.
- [ATA at the Meeting of the Joint National Committee for Languages](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3606_11_jiri_stejskal.pdf#new_tab) - The goals of the Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies are similar to those of ATA and, in particular, to those of ATA’s Public Relations Committee.
- [Glossary Mining: Science, from Geology to Zoology](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3607_38_lee_wright.pdf#new_tab) - It's science time again!
- [Taking the Plunge: Part 2](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3607_34_naomi_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - Thinking about computer-assisted tools? Here are the questions you should ask yourself about your work, your translation processes, and what you need from a tool.
- [Nigerian 419 E-Mail Scams](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3607_30_keiran_dunne.pdf#new_tab) - 419 scams are a variation of a centuries-old confidence trick whereby criminals persuade victims to provide money with the promise of realizing substantially larger returns.
- [What Did the Agency Promise the Client?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3607_27_gregor_everitt.pdf#new_tab) - Can a promise between the translation agency and the client truly be fulfilled if each party is operating under different assumptions?
- [ATA's Legal Translation and Interpreting Seminar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3607_24_anne_connor.pdf#new_tab) - If you have the opportunity to take advantage of an ATA professional development seminar, don't miss it!
- [The Pace of Progress: The Changing Patent Landscape](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3607_16_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - The U.S. patent system is broken, say a growing chorus of critics, and the past year has seen significant attempts to fix it in all three branches of the U.S. government. Current trends toward reform could have profound effects on patent practice and patent translators.
- [Online Multilingual Glossary of Legal and Court-Related Terms](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3608_36_silvana_carr.pdf#new_tab) - An overview of the origins and development of Vancouver (British Columbia) Community College’s online Multilingual Glossary of Legal and Court-Related Terms in Plain Language (English), Farsi/Persian, Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese.
- [Why Professional Project Management in Your Translation Company?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3608_30_kenneth_mcKethan_graciela_white.pdf#new_tab) - Discover the value that professional project management can add to your business.
- [Déjà Vu X: A Review of Version 7.5, Part I](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3608_25_naomi_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - A product review from the viewpoint of a freelance translator.
- [Opportunities for Linguists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3608_20_jane_collis.pdf#new_tab) - London and the U.K. will play host to athletes and spectators from more than 220 countries for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. This article explores the opportunities available to professional linguists before, during, and beyond the Games.
- [ATA's Power-Packed Energy Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3608_16_jackie_reuss.pdf#new_tab) - ATA’s recent Energy Conference provided an in-depth look at the energy industry upstream, downstream, and inside out.
- [The ATA Nominating Committee: A Peek Behind the Curtains](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3608_12_tuomas_kostiainen.pdf#new_tab) - Learn how the nominating process for ATA’s election works, and find out how you can contribute to this important team effort for next year’s elections.
- [Déjà Vu X: A Review of Version 7.5, Part 2](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3609_33_naomi_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - A product review from the viewpoint of a freelance translator.
- [Glossary Mining: Brush Up Your English](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3609_28_lee_wright.pdf#new_tab) - In addition to writing usage and vocabulary, this comprehensive list addresses a number of other aspects that often come into play during the translation process, including slang and idiomatic expressions, acronyms and abbreviations, collocations and collective nouns, and language etymology.
- [The Virtual Way to Vista](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3609_24_frank_dietz.pdf#new_tab) - Where can translators find the exact phrasing of a specific menu, button, dialog box, or message in their target-language version of Vista?
- [People Who Work in Glass Houses: Disciplinary Policies Across Member States of the Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3609_20_carola_green_wanda_romberger.pdf#new_tab) - Several states have adopted, or are in the process of adopting, disciplinary policies for interpreters who violate a code of ethics. There are similarities and differences among the states’ policies, but the trend of adopting such policies is here to stay.
- [A Gigabyte of New Information: ATA Translation Tools Seminar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3609_18_corinne_mcKay.pdf#new_tab) - With approximately 80 attendees from across the country, ATA’s latest seminar provided a weekend packed with discussions about how translators and interpreters can optimize the role of technology in their work.
- [Out of the Shadows: Unionizing in Rome](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3610_38_milano_appel.pdf#new_tab) - In Rome this year, literary translators participated for the first time at the XX Congresso of the Sindacato Nazionale Scrittori, one of several writers’ unions in Italy, demonstrating their determination to come out of the shadows and make their professional voices heard.
- [RSS Feeds: Your Information on Your Terms](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3610_32_michael_wahlster.pdf#new_tab) - If you have been surfing the web regularly for information that changes on an unpredictable schedule, you can sit back and let RSS feeds do the work for you!
- [Across: A Translation Environment Tool with an Attractive Price](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3610_26_naomi_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - If you do not yet use a tool because of the cost or because you are not accustomed to using tools other than MS Word, e-mail, and an Internet browser, give Across a try.
- [Insult to Injury: When Your Client Goes Bankrupt](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3610_18_mike_collins.pdf#new_tab) - Bankruptcy is a fact of life in the business world. Companies fail for all sorts of reasons, and the personal and commercial repercussions are often wide-ranging. For suppliers to those companies, the disruption can be difficult or even crippling.
- [Exploring Freelance Business Practices](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3610_14_dorothee_racette.pdf#new_tab) - Thanks to the 1,077 individuals who participated in ATA’s Business Practices Survey this spring, four specific areas of business performance were identified as top priorities for a majority of ATA freelancers.
- [LogiTerm: Your Personal Search Engine, Part I](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3611_32_naomi_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - LogiTerm is really three tools in one!
- [Home Exchanges Make Long Trips Affordable](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3611_27_thomas_hedden.pdf#new_tab) - Translators need regular in-country experience to maintain their skills. Home exchanges make it affordable to spend longer periods in other countries.
- [The Cost of Interpreters Using Interruptions in the Courtroom](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3611_24_marianne_mason.pdf#new_tab) - This article explores how the interpreter’s use of interruptions to manage memory affects the quality of the interpreter’s renditions.
- [“Profezional Linguist Seekign Work”: Tips for Building a Successful Localization Résumé](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3611_17_elizabeth_taylor.pdf#new_tab) - In the virtual world of translation, your résumé will often be the deciding factor as to whether or not you will be considered for work.
- [Kent State University Ph.D. in Translation Studies](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3611_14_françoise_massardier_kenney.pdf#new_tab) - The growing recognition by the federal government that language professionals, like other professionals, need access to specialized curricula taught by trained faculty convinced the State of Ohio of the need to create a Ph.D. program in translation studies at Kent State University in 2007.
- [From Blogs to Wikis: What Web 2.0 Can Add to the Translator’s Tool Kit](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3701_35_yves_averous.pdf#new_tab) - Now that the once derided dreams of the Internet bubble are becoming a reality thanks to wide adoption of broadband and implementation of database-driven networks, what are the visionaries dreaming of next?
- [When Opera Parodies Opera](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3701_30_mark_herman_ronnie_apter.pdf#new_tab) - How a translation can be written to retain the parodic references.
- [LogiTerm Part II](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3701_22_Naomi_Moraes.pdf#new_tab) - If I could have only one translation tool, it would be LogiTerm.
- [School Outreach Contest Winner (Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3701_18_ata_school_outreach_lillian_clementi_alina_mugford.pdf#new_tab) - ATA member Alina Mugford of Bradenton, Florida, took the prize in the Association’s third School Outreach Contest.
- [Promoting Translation in Public Education](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3701_12_kirk_anderson.pdf#new_tab) - In 2007, ATA’s pro bono project ventured into new territory.
- [School Outreach Profile: Patrice Van Hyle](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3702_28_-lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - ATA member Patrice Van Hyle found inspiration at an inner-city high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- [Delivering Multilingual Justice: A Look into the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3702_24_-isabelle_der-kévorkian.pdf#new_tab) - An overview of the challenges that translators at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia routinely encounter.
- [The Perfect Keyboard](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3702_16_Naomi_Moraes.pdf#new_tab) - Learn how you can modify your keyboard layout or create your own.
- [Summary of ATA’s Latest Translation and Interpreting Compensation Survey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3702_12_shawn_six.pdf#new_tab) - The latest edition of the Compensation Survey serves as a practical tool, revealing general tendencies in the translation and interpreting industry.
- [The Way We Were](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3703_33_-bernie_bierman.pdf#new_tab) - A bit of a rearview mirror view of what translation and translators, and translation technology in the U.S., looked like some 50 years ago.
- [A License to Interpret](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3703_24_nataly_kelly.pdf#new_tab) - Certification and licensure each have some interesting points of distinction and possible intersection, and the coexistence of the two can present both benefits and challenges.
- [Translating U.S. Undergraduate Admissions into Spanish](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3703_16_michael_doyle.pdf#new_tab) - There is a growing need to translate admissions materials for U.S. colleges and universities into Spanish.
- [Good Chemistry: Getting a Letter to the Editor into Print](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3703_12_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - With support from the Public Relations Committee, three ATA members promote the profession in a key trade publication.
- [Text-to-Speech Tools: A Helping Hand…er…Mouth for Translators/Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3704_27_Naomi_Moraes.pdf#new_tab) - How can translators and interpreters use text-to-speech software to benefit their workflow?
- [Backstage at the Debate](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3704_23_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - It is not every day that you get a call inviting you to be a part of history in the making.
- [Iowa’s Multilingual Emergency Response Network](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3704_20_loren_bawn_colin_peterson.pdf#new_tab) - In Iowa, a group of emergency response professionals is helping people with limited English proficiency prepare for and respond to emergency situations.
- [Translators in the Media Redux](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3704_14_kirk_anderson.pdf#new_tab) - The world is starting to take a keener interest in what we do, and there is mounting evidence that this curiosity is on the rise.
- [A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place: How to Deal with Information Overload](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3705_34_Naomi_Moraes.pdf#new_tab) - A discussion of several personal “wiki” or “information management” tools, each with a different approach to managing information.
- [The Process and Paperwork of International Adoption](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3705_28_martha_edwards.pdf#new_tab) - Understanding the process behind international adoption can be very helpful in deciphering its specialized terminology.
- [Translation and Corporate Governance in Russia](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3705_22_megan_lehmann.pdf#new_tab) - A broad overview of corporate governance in Russia today and the translation of corporate documents.
- [Translating for the Asset Management Industry: Fact Sheets](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3705_17_eugenio_virguti.pdf#new_tab) - This article provides insight into one of the most commonly translated documents in the asset management industry: mutual fund fact sheets.
- [ISO Certification: Helping Build Stronger Business Relationships](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3705_12_dagmar_dolatschko_bernard_putz.pdf#new_tab) - ISO certification can be either a burden or the path to best practices, resulting in increased bureaucracy or improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- [The Road Toward Collaborative Translation Memories](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3706_30_yves_champollion.pdf#new_tab) - A developer of translation memory software takes a closer look at these tools, tracing their development, examining current trends, and proposing exciting strategies for the evolution of future models.
- [Voice-over Fundamentals](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3706_24_rocío_txabarriaga_jacopo_moro.pdf#new_tab) - A primer for those interested in voice-over work.
- [Verbing Your Way to a Better Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3706_20_mike_collins.pdf#new_tab) - English sometimes seems to be as slippery as an eel when it comes to form and structure.
- [International Patenting and the Translator: An Essential Partnership](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3706_16_dave_reed.pdf#new_tab) - A basic review of patents and the patenting process, with an emphasis on things a patent translator should know.
- [Going Green: Translating Environmental Texts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3706_10_abigail_dahlberg.pdf#new_tab) - Environmental translation is a field undergoing significant growth, and offers translators the opportunity to have a direct impact on their surroundings.
- [The Translator’s Binoculars, Part II: How to Search Monolingual Reference Texts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3708_26_naomi_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - A review of AntConc, a free monolingual corpus tool, and other tools.
- [Back Translation Revisited: Differences that Matter (and Those that Do Not)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3708_22_richard_paegelow.pdf#new_tab) - Here are a few guidelines for clients to use when they commission back translations, which should help save you and your client time and money, as well as reduce the potential for conflict.
- [PDF Files and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3708_16_jamie_lucero.pdf#new_tab) - How do you handle one of the more challenging file formats for translators and agencies: Adobe Portable Document Format?
- [Advocating for Language Access to Health Care](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3708_12_esther_diaz.pdf#new_tab) - A guide for advocating on language access issues.
- [ATA/Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters Court Interpreting Seminar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3709_39_eric_vidoni.pdf#new_tab) - ATA’s latest professional development seminar was an “ear-opening” experience!
- [The Translator’s Binoculars, Part II: Desktop Search Tools and How They Can be Used to Search Reference Texts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3709_32_naomi_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - A review of built-in and downloadable desktop search tools.
- [Translating for the Cosmetic Industry: An Introduction](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3709_28_karen_tkaczyk.pdf#new_tab) - Here is a brief introduction to the cosmetic industry and the bodies that regulate it, outlining core concepts and providing key resources.
- [The “Business” of Freelancing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3709_22_rob_cruz.pdf#new_tab) - This article will discuss how to develop an “owner’s perspective” toward your language services, and how basic small-business concepts relate to the field of translation and interpreting.
- [Interpreting in Juvenile Court](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3709_18_alexandra_wirth.pdf#new_tab) - What are the main characteristics of interpreting in a juvenile court, and how are the dynamics of this setting different from interpreting in an adult court?
- [Translating and Interpreting: Careers for the 21st Century](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3710_36_cindy_hazelton.pdf#new_tab) - Ohio teachers learn about translation and interpreting career opportunities for their students at a seminar co-sponsored by the Northeast Ohio Translators Association and by Kent State University’s Institute for Applied Linguistics.
- [Terminology: A New Challenge for the Information Industry](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3710_30_kara_warburton.pdf#new_tab) - Terminology data can enhance a wide range of applications and can be exchanged between users, provided that its structure adheres to an international standard such as TermBase eXchange.
- [Note-Taking for Consecutive Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3710_24_hana_laurenzo.pdf#new_tab) - This article contains some practical tips, information, and suggestions for further reading and practice to make the most out of your note-taking experience.
- [The Life Cycle of a Translation Project](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3710_18_george_rimalower.pdf#new_tab) - From inception to delivery, the translation process involves multiple steps and the participation of numerous linguists and experts to create an accurate, linguistically correct, and culturally appropriate translation.
- [School Outreach Profile: Jonathan Hine](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3710_14_-lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - ATA member Jonathan Hine gained unexpected prominence after speaking to high school students.
- [Translating Abolitionist Poetry and Theatrical Works](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3711_26_doris_Kadish_norman_shapiro.pdf#new_tab) - A dialogue between an editor and a literary translator.
- [OMG!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3711_24_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - Like rock and roll, I think that texting will be with us for generations to come and will, over time, have a significant impact on language and communication.
- [Five Keys to Successful Intercultural Communication](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3711_18_vicki_hudson.pdf#new_tab) - Global communication has become a way of life, but that does not necessarily mean that we understand each other any better.
- [Reaching Out to Languages Other than Spanish in Nebraska](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3711_14_-marsha_conroy.pdf#new_tab) - When one thinks of an area that has a great need for wider foreign language access, Nebraska hardly comes to mind.
- [ATA History: Reflections on Alexander Gode, ATA’s First President](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3801_35_ata_history_alexander_gode.pdf#new_tab) - Dr. Gode was one of those special persons one looks back on as having been a unique privilege to know.
- [Some Lessons Learned in Chinese Technical Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3801_30_bruce_hyman.pdf#new_tab) - The translation of Chinese-language scientific and technical documents, particularly in the rapidly developing information technology fields, requires constant attention to lexicography.
- [Scoring the Consortium for State Court’s Oral Proficiency Exam for Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3801_24_wanda_romberger.pdf#new_tab) - An overview of the scoring mechanism for the Consortium exam, including its design and the training received by exam raters.
- [My First Experience with Client Outreach: Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs in the Trenches](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3801_18_alina_mugford.pdf#new_tab) - Preparation and perseverance pay off when a translator reaches out to her local business community.
- [ATA History: Determining Your Subject Area Capability (circa 1976)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3802_26_ata_history_donald_leffler.pdf#new_tab) - One of the first questions which plagues the mind of many potential novice translators is how to determine which areas one is sufficiently capable and knowledgeable to translate, and how to claim that capability and convince a potential employer.
- [A True Tool Box](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3802_22_jost-_zetzsche.pdf#new_tab) - This month, in lieu of his regular GeekSpeak column, Jost brings us an eclectic list of tools that might be helpful for many.
- [Top 10 Pet Peeves of a Technical Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3802_18_linda_gaus.pdf#new_tab) - This list of pet peeves just might help you open up the channels of communication with the client, avoid common translation pitfalls, and make the translation process as pleasant as possible for everyone.
- [Speaking in the First Person When that First Person is Not You](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3802_14_jackie_metivier.pdf#new_tab) - Stepping into the public eye to promote the recognition of our profession not only makes good business sense, but is our duty as members of professional groups. The author describes her recent radio interview that focused on her work as an interpreter.
- [A determination to stay involved in her son’s school ultimately led Sandra Burns Thomson to the winning photo in the 2007-2008 ATA School Outreach contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3802_10_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - A determination to stay involved in her son’s school ultimately led Sandra Burns Thomson to the winning photo in the 2007-2008 ATA School Outreach contest
- [Environmental Translation: Market Overview](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3803__24_patrick_oblander.pdf#new_tab) - An introduction to the field of environmental translation, including an overview of the documents in demand and some of the skills you will need to wok in this area.
- [Capturing an Elusive Truth—and Earning Recognition for It, Too](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3803_20_jill_timbers.pdf#new_tab) - Finnish literary translator Kersti Juva is the first translator ever appointed Artist Professor by the Arts Council of Finland, an award that brings recognition to the entire field of literary translation.
- [Translation in Every Classroom: Stepping into the Center for the Art of Translation’s Poetry Inside Out School Program](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3803_16_olivia_sears_olivia_sears_sarah_valor.pdf#new_tab) - By combining literary translation and poetry in urban classrooms, we can address our nation’s growing multilingual population while increasing students’ literacy skills.
- [Grow Your Client Base, Increase Your Rates, and Make LSPs Love You: A How-to](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3803_12_terena_bell_madalena_sánchez_zampaulo-.pdf#new_tab) - Learn how translators can grow their client base, increase rates over time, and become a language service provider’s go-to person.
- [What Is Really at Stake with Machine Translation?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3804_26_rosana_wolochwianski.pdf#new_tab) - A brief review of the current status of machine translation tools and how they affect the different stakeholders in the translation arena.
- [Overcoming Termbase Trepidation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3804_20_jason_kopp.pdf#new_tab) - This article describes some basic concepts in terminology management geared toward the needs of freelance translators.
- [Translation in Every Introducing the National Museum of Language](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3804_16_greg_nedved.pdf#new_tab) - Many years in the making, the National Museum of Language in College Park, Maryland, has opened to the public with much fanfare.
- [Resolving Commercial Conflicts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3804_12_04_dorothee_racette.pdf#new_tab) - Although even the most peace-loving people cannot avoid all conflict, research has come up with ways to manage those situations effectively and with as little time wasted as possible.
- [ATA History: Translators Hall of Fame: Lewis Galantière](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3805_31_ata_history_lewis_galantiere_henry_fischbach.pdf#new_tab) - Longfellow said a good translation is like a photograph: the best assembles the meaning, configuration, and phraseology of the original.
- [On Becoming a Literary Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3805_24_john_jensen.pdf#new_tab) - The author shares his personal experiences along the road to becoming a literary translator, including the challenges, approaches, ethical decisions, and rewards.
- [Using Patents to Find the Terminology You Need](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3805_16_bruce_popp.pdf#new_tab) - Patent practitioners search for the technical art most relevant to an invention. Translators can use patents found during that search as a source of relevant terminology.
- [First Date: Outreach from the Machine Translation Community to Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3805_12_laurie_gerber_jay_marciano.pdf#new_tab) - What do translators need and want from technology, and what can machine translation/language technology developers do to help?
- [ATA History: No More Re-Typing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3806_30_ata_history_george_sheeham.pdf#new_tab) - I first heard about word processing quite a few years ago, and I had long been wondering just how useful such a system might be to translators.
- [MemoQ: A Strong Contender for the Title of Best Translation Environment Tool](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3806_26_naomi_sutcliffe_de_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - With innovative features, ease of operation, and stability, MemoQ is a great all-around translation environment tool.
- [School Outreach Profile: Opening a New Door](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3806_24_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - An encounter with a former professor lands ATA member Clarisse Bandeira de Mello in a college classroom, where she introduces a group of translation students to the nuts and bolts of interpreting.
- [Multilingual Search Engine Optimization](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3806_20_orad_elkayam.pdf#new_tab) - Driving targeted users to a company’s website is a top priority for almost any business. Multilingual search engine optimization is the most effective way to create this traffic by getting the company’s name on Google and other major search engines.
- [Lessons from Nevada: Establishing a Local Translator/Interpreter Organization](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3806_16_judy_jenner_karen_tkaczyk.pdf#new_tab) - Establishing a regional translators and interpreters organization is not an unmanageable task. This article outlines the authors’ experiences in starting an organization in Nevada.
- [E-mail Marketing for Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3806_12_jill_sommer.pdf#new_tab) - It is difficult for translation agencies and direct clients to send work if they are unaware that you are out there.
- [ATA History: The Translator’s Role in an International Society](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3807_28_ata_history_gerd_wallenstein.pdf#new_tab) - In these days of international mass transportation and communication, the need for rendering thought from one language into another increases rapidly.
- [ATA Translation Tools Seminar in San Francisco](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3807_24_tuomas_kostiainen.pdf#new_tab) - ATA’s Translation Tools Seminar in San Francisco brought nearly a hundred language professionals together to learn about computer-assisted translation programs and other productivity tools.
- [The Role of Interpreters During Disasters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3807_19_betsy_gard.pdf#new_tab) - This article reviews how working as part of a disaster response team affects the interpreter. Suggestions are given on how to manage stress associated with dramatic events.
- [Professional Associations: They Are Not Just for Professionals](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3807_16_michael_collins.pdf#new_tab) - Professional associations offer an excellent platform from which to share knowledge about the field with potential future colleagues.
- [ATA History: Frederick Ungar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3808_30_ata_history_henry_fischbach_frederick_ungar.pdf#new_tab) - Frederick Ungar had a unique opportunity to be in touch with two literary worlds.
- [Report on ATA’s Building Your Business Seminar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3808_26_donna_sandin.pdf#new_tab) - Participants at ATA’s recent professional development seminar were treated to lively presentations on résumés, dealing with agency clients, and project management, as well as multiple opportunities to market their services.
- [ATA School Outreach Profile: Man With a Mission](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3808_24_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - Belkacem Hacene-Djaballah is on a mission to overcome American students’ fear of foreign languages.
- [A Beginner’s Guide to Video Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3808_19_nataly_kelly.pdf#new_tab) - Learn about the emerging modality of video interpreting—where it is used, what technology it employs, and for which applications it is most useful.
- [Interpreting Bad News: What Interpreters Might Learn from Medical Training and Research](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3808_12_laura_espondaburu.pdf#new_tab) - Reviewing the different training strategies offered to health care professionals for delivering bad news to patients can help interpreters do a better job under difficult circumstances.
- [ATA History: A Lexicographer’s Life--Dr. Richard Ernst](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3809_34_ata_history_richard_ernst.pdf#new_tab) - When I was born in 1900, I had three good fairies waiting for me. The first one bestowed upon me good health for up to 85 years now.
- [Opinion/Editorial: Respect](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3809_32_terena_bell.pdf#new_tab) - The lack of respect shown to our industry by those outside of our industry is our own fault, and no one can fix it but us.
- [The Sub-language of E-mail](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3809_30_wendy_griswold.pdf#new_tab) - Translating e-mail can be a challenge for many reasons, including lack of context and deliberate obfuscation. This article offers strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
- [The Value of Conferences.](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3809_26_grant_hamilton.pdf#new_tab) - Attending industry conferences is a lot more valuable than first meets the eye. Read on to learn the five benefits you can derive from them.
- [Please Welcome…ATA’s New Client Outreach Kit](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3809_22_dorothee_racette_chris_durban.pdf#new_tab) - ATA has rolled out a new business development tool designed to raise awareness of professional translation, inform translation consumers, and help you attract new clients by positioning yourself as a solution provider—a triple win.
- [ATA History: ATA at 25](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3810_30_ata_history_anna_lilova.pdf#new_tab) - This is a quarter of a century during which an association of translators and interpreters has existed in the U.S., a quarter of a century full of efforts, work, and endeavor for reaffirming the translator’s profession and your place within the culture of your people.
- [Preserving Nuance in Chemical Nomenclature Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3810_22_roger_sayle.pdf#new_tab) - As the science of chemistry continues to advance, so does its nomenclature. Hence, one of the many challenges faced by translators is the dynamic nature of chemical terminology.
- [Let’s Talk: Trados and the Google Translator Toolkit](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3810_18_jost_zetzche.pdf#new_tab) - It is fascinating to watch the market right now. It is a bit like watching a gun duel in an old Western.
- [ATA School Outreach Profile: From Shanghai to Paris](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3810_16_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - Enthusiasm takes ATA member Claudia Dutra halfway around the world.
- [Opinion/Editorial: Ethical Codes: Where Are We?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3810_09_diane_howard.pdf#new_tab) - There is more to ethics than what you see in the codes.
- [Plagiarism Facts for Translators and Other Freelancers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3811_32_sarah_lindholm.pdf#new_tab) - By combining literary translation and poetry in urban classrooms, we can address our nation’s growing multilingual population while increasing students’ literacy skills.
- [The Pitfalls of the Long Consecutive Mode in the Courtroom: Learning When to Use It](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3811_20_janis_palma.pdf#new_tab) - In certain cases, the long consecutive mode might not be the most appropriate choice for the judiciary interpreter. This article discusses aspects of discourse that interpreters must keep in mind when choosing among long, short, or semi-consecutive renditions.
- [Role of Medical Linguists in an Influenza Pandemic](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3811_12_patricia_thickstun.pdf#new_tab) - Medical linguists need to be prepared to meet the challenges they will face during the current influenza pandemic.
- [American Translators Association Cautions White House on Future Language Policy](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3811_10_ata_white_house_letter.pdf#new_tab) - ATA recently issued a response to the White House’s Strategy for Innovation policy paper, stating that both translation software and qualified human translators are vital to language security.
- [Enter ATA's School Outreach Contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-translation-interpreting-services-survey-report/) - Make a School Outreach presentation during the 2015-2016 school year, and you could win a free registration to ATA’s 57th Annual Conference in San Francisco, California, November 2-5, 2016.
- [ATA Antitrust Policy Update and Commentary](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-antitrust-policy-update-and-commentary/) - ATA has a policy of strict compliance with the federal antitrust laws in effect in the United States.
- [Additional Data on ATA Certification Pass Rates](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/additional-data-on-ata-certification-pass-rates/) - A report on ATA's certification pass rates for 2003-2013 and 2004-2014.
- [Post Traumatic Stress Mess. Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Medical Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3901_34_michael_king.pdf#new_tab) - A story of process, persistence, and patience.
- [ATA/ATISDA Medical Translation Seminar in San Diego](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3901_26_andy_benzo.pdf#new_tab) - Machine translation software extends translation memory products by building better “assembled” translations. Clients ask for “full” post-editing or “minimal” post-editing at discounted rates that can actually make translators more money.
- [Balancing Tragedy and Irony in Musorgskii’s Boris Godunoff](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3901_20_ronnie_apter_mark_herman.pdf#new_tab) - The opera Boris Godunoff by Modest Musorgskii is usually regarded as a tragedy, but the play by Aleksandr Pushkin, on which the opera is based, was originally called a comedy. The translator must be aware of the opera’s genesis and preserve the balance between tragedy and comedy through careful consideration of diction registers.
- [Making Connections: A Profile of 2008-2009 School Outreach Winner Margarita Griggs](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3901_16_school_outreach_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - This year’s winner stays busy providing English and Spanish material for virtually every aspect of her school district’s operations, enabling teachers and school officials to communicate effectively with parents and the broader community.
- [Alicia Gordon Award for Word Artistry in Translation (Gregary Racz)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3901_15_alicia_gordon_award_gregary_racz.pdf#new_tab) - The Alicia Gordon Award for Word Artistry in Translation was presented to Grant Hamilton for his French-English translation of a television advertisement designed to encourage winter tourism in Quebec City.
- [Marian S. Greenfield Financial Translation Presentation Award (Javier Gil)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3901_14_marian_greenfield_award_silvana_debonis.pdf#new_tab) - Silvana Debonis, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the recipient of the 2009 Marian S. Greenfield Financial Translation Presentation Award.
- [STAR Transit: The Next Generation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3902_24_michael_schubert.pdf#new_tab) - An ever increasing number of translation tools on the market means more choices and decisions for translators.
- [Two Heads are Better than One: A Literary Translation Story](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3902_18_tony_beckwith_liliana_valenzuela.pdf#new_tab) - How Daniel Grandbois’s Unlucky Lucky Days became Días afortunados desafortunados.
- [Promoting Your Practice in 60 Seconds or Less: Mastering the Elevator Speech](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3902_14_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - A good elevator speech briefly summarizes who you are and what you offer as a professional. Follow a few key tips, and networking events will suddenly become less terrifying, more fun, and more profitable.
- [Google Built It, They Are Coming: The Advent of “as is” Translation Services](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3902_09_ramiro_pena.pdf#new_tab) - Connectivity, flexibility, and visibility are Internet-driven, and no one in our industry can afford to ignore this fact.
- [Controlled Language: Does My Company Need It?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3903_25_uwe_muegge.pdf#new_tab) - A brief overview of controlled languages and their use.
- [Can You Change Your Accent? Defusing the Mystery of Accent Modification.](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3903_22_juanita_ulloa.pdf#new_tab) - Interpreters have to be great listeners to render large chunks of consecutive information at one time, so why would they not be able to listen to and mold their own sound just like they render meaning?
- [Language Self-Instruction: Choosing Between Rosetta Stone and Pimsleur](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3903_16_susan_welsh.pdf#new_tab) - Both Rosetta Stone and Pimsleur are effective tools for learning a language at an elementary level. Both claim to mimic the way a child learns his or her own language—but don’t count on it.
- [Opinion/Editorial–Clients, Freelancers, and Translation Agencies: Productive Partnership or Missed Opportunities?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3903_10_howard_clark.pdf#new_tab) - In an industry looking at steady growth in business, the key to the future is boosting everyone’s productivity.
- [Project Manager: The Maestro of Every Translation Project. George Rimalower](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3904_26_george_rimalower-.pdf#new_tab) - Much like an orchestra conductor, a project manager must carefully guide the finest professionals in their craft to create a finished product that will be enthusiastically received by its audience.
- [A Closer Look at the Cosmetics Industry and the Role of Marketing Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3904_21_agnes_meilhac.pdf#new_tab) - The language of cosmetics is a blend of technology and creativity. Translators working with marketing copy for cosmetic products are challenged continually to draw on their creative resources and knowledge.
- [Translating Informed Consent: Methodological and Ethical Issues](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3904_15_eric_bullington.pdf#new_tab) - Informed consent is a critical ethical component of modern research involving human subjects. Accordingly, the translation of informed consent forms is critical to valid and ethical cross-cultural and cross-linguistic research studies.
- [How Do You Do That?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3904_12_ewandro_magalhaes.pdf#new_tab) - Explore some counterintuitive processes that make simultaneous interpreting possible and learn the answer to a question that has puzzled interpreters for ages—but the answer may surprise you.
- [The Importance of Giving Back: Volunteering for Your Local Translator and Interpreter Association](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3905_25_judy_jenner-.pdf#new_tab) - While it is certainly good to discuss ideas we have about our profession and the associations that represent us, it is even better to take action to help implement new ideas and support the associations by serving as a volunteer.
- [Managing Your Online Identity for Your Translation Business’s Success](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3905_21_marcela_jenney.pdf#new_tab) - Today we need to create, cultivate, and maintain an online identity that is consistent with our goals.
- [Foreign Bank Account Reporting Requirements](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3905_17_ted_wozniak.pdf#new_tab) - Many freelancers and language services providers maintain financial accounts outside the U.S. New, stricter U.S. Treasury Department regulations for reporting financial accounts outside the U.S. have increased the scope of reporting requirements on such accounts, including for non-U.S. residents, and the penalties for noncompliance.
- [Working With the U.S. Government: Information Resources](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3905_12_jennifer_decamp.pdf#new_tab) - Find out how translators, translation companies, and translation tool providers can work with the U.S. government.
- [Stress Busters for Interpreters (And Everyone Else)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3906_24_julie_burns.pdf#new_tab) - Health care interpreters face multiple sources of stress. Learn self-care techniques to change your stress responses before they become a chronic problem.
- [Protect Your Most Valuable Assets: Data Security and Confidentiality](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3906_20_michael_wahlster.pdf#new_tab) - It s always shocking to learn how many translators put no thought or effort into developing strategies to secure their data, even though these data are the lifeblood of their business.
- [Marketing 101 for Translation Companies](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3906_16_grant_hamilton.pdf#new_tab) - The basics of marketing apply to us, and we disregard them at our peril. Marketing is not just flashy websites. It is the sum total of everything you do.
- [Tables Turned: Workers’ Compensation Law and the Language Services Industry](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3906_12_arianna_aguilar.pdf#new_tab) - Workers’ compensation is an income-generating industry for interpreters and translators. However, as language professionals, we need to be aware of how workers’ compensation law applies to our industry, and who is required to purchase insurance.
- [Translatability and Untranslatability in Simultaneous Interpreting (Or Overcoming the Mot Juste Syndrome)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3907_25_james_nolan.pdf#new_tab) - Why do translators and interpreters need to employ different tactics to render meaning? The answer could lie in an examination of the encoding process that takes place during every interpreted encounter.
- [Report on ATA/Delaware Valley Translators Association Finance Seminar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3907_19_timothy_brinkley.pdf#new_tab) - This skill-building seminar—geared toward translation and interpreting in the new economy—presented an opportunity to learn finance from the experts.
- [Does Translation Matter?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3907_15_susan_welsh.pdf#new_tab) - Edith Grossman’s Why Translation Matters is a thoughtful and hard-hitting argument that literary translation is something a civilized society simply cannot do without. So why do most large English-language publishers—unlike their counterparts in continental Europe—refuse to issue more than one or two such translations per year?
- [Andrea Ondak Wins Naming Contest: New Client Outreach Newsletter Dubbed The ATA Compass.](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3907_12_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - Andrea Ondak, a French-to-English translator and English copywriter based in Connecticut, won the naming contest for ATA’s new client outreach newsletter, The ATA Compass.
- [Language Industry Comes Together for Haiti and the Future](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3908_25_alexandra_farkas.pdf#new_tab) - While there have been other massive disasters with international relief needs, Haiti brought the translation community together like never before.
- [Translating Barefoot Gen: Evolution of a Manga Translation Project](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3908_20_alan_gleason.pdf#new_tab) - This skill-building seminar—geared toward translation and interpreting in the new economy—presented an opportunity to learn finance from the experts.
- [Text-Based Adventure: The Art of Translating Video Games](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3908_16_nora_heath.pdf#new_tab) - The author provides an overview of video game translation, touching on the different types of translations involved as well as some of the unique challenges it presents.
- [What Technology Companies Won’t Tell You: The Truth Behind Integration](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3908_12_bob_donaldson.pdf#new_tab) - Language technology vendors and industry pundits agree—new technology will improve productivity in our industry. But what don’t they tell you? Here are some thoughts for reducing the “surprise” factor.
- [Integrating Technology and Translation: ATA/Atlanta Association of Interpreters and Translators Translation Tools Seminar](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3909_29_amanda_williams.pdf#new_tab) - While there have been other massive disasters with international relief needs, Haiti brought the translation community together like never before.
- [How to Promote Your Services Using LinkedIn](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3909_25_michael_pellet.pdf#new_tab) - This skill-building seminar—geared toward translation and interpreting in the new economy—presented an opportunity to learn finance from the experts.
- [Competitive Intelligence: Learn What Your Competitors Are Doing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3909_22_marcela_jenney.pdf#new_tab) - By learning what the competition is doing, you will be in a better position to create strategies that will help set your business apart and generate more revenue.
- [Translators Struggle to Prove Their Academic Bona Fides](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3909_18_jennifer_howard.pdf#new_tab) - Academe needs to take translation more seriously. How can translators reassure deans, department chairs, and other scholarly gatekeepers that translation qualifies as intellectual labor?
- [Nigerian Scams: Still Going Strong](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3910_24_rafa_lombardino.pdf#new_tab) - Online scam artists show no signs of slowing their efforts to take advantage of hardworking translators and interpreters. In this article, colleagues share their stories and discuss some of the names and situations to look out for when potential clients contact you.
- [Data Standards: Can They Help Us and Can We Help Them?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3910_20_alan_melby_jost_zetzsche.pdf#new_tab) - This skill-building seminar—geared toward translation and interpreting in the new economy—presented an opportunity to learn finance from the experts.
- [Sitting Down with Lois Feuerle: Perspectives for Newcomers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3910_16_evelyn_garland.pdf#new_tab) - If you are struggling to establish yourself as a translator or interpreter, read on to gain valuable insight from the multifaceted career path of one ATA member.
- [Translation in Canada](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3910_12_grant_hamilton.pdf#new_tab) - There is a lot going on north of the border!
- [Blogging 101](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3911_23_riccardo_schiaffino.pdf#new_tab) - Blogs are a great way to boost your online visibility, but maintaining a blog and making it interesting for you and for others requires dedication.
- [Know Thyself](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3911_18_bobbi_daren.pdf#new_tab) - Based on her own personal quest, the author has put together some simple guidelines, tips, and tools to help put you on the road to finding your own career “holy grail.”
- [What Elephant in the Room? Translating Education Documents for U.S. School Districts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3911_13_anne_rude.pdf#new_tab) - The field of K-12 education can be a reliable source of income for publishers and translators who understand the nature and requirements of this unique market.
- [What the Doctor Ordered: Skilled Interpreting for Better, Less Costly Healthcare](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/3911_10_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - Dr. James Rohack, immediate past president of the American Medical Association, discusses the need for skilled interpreters in healthcare settings.
- [Art in Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4001_35_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - If you want your translation to be a work of art, the art must be inside you.
- [$#*! My Translator Says: Cursing in Subtitles](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4001_30_d_bannon.pdf#new_tab) - Wordplay belongs in translation. Subtitlers must learn to write what is almost said.
- [Translating in the Deep End](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4001_25_michael_karpa.pdf#new_tab) - Two competing visions of the Internet help a translator chart a possible course into the future of translation.
- [Real Voices: What Translators Do and Why We Need to Keep Doing It](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4001_18_nicholas_hartmann.pdf#new_tab) - ATA President Nicholas Hartmann’s keynote address to attendees of the Ninth Conference of the Association for Machine Translation in the Americas in Denver.
- [Another Jog Through the Juniper: A Translator’s Further Excursions into the Copyright Thicket](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4002_22_anne_milano_appel.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - Getting a good contract may depend on your doing some homework and raising the right questions at the right time.
- [How Much Per Word?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4002_18_lawrence_schofer.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - Freelance translators tend to obsess about per-word reimbursement rates, but they often do not set their rates in a manner that reflects goals and working habits.
- [Spreading the Word: Ana Safrin wins 2010 School Outreach Contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4002_16_meghan_mccallum.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - Career day presentations at her daughters’ school gave Ana Safrin a chance to promote the profession—and to capture the winning photo for ATA’s 2009-2010 School Outreach Contest.
- [Insights from the Tech Desk: Sitting Down with Jost Zetzsche](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4002_10_marcela_jenny.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - Jost Zetzsche shares his perspective on many aspects of the industry, including social media, the essential role of humans in the development of translation technology, as well as predictions for the translation and localization industry for the next five years.
- [Things Can Only Get Better](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4003_24_jost_zetzsche.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - This month, in lieu of his regular GeekSpeak column, Jost gives translation tool vendors some suggestions regarding what users are looking for in terms of capability.
- [Post-Translation Client Review](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4003_20_melissa_ramer.pdf#new_tab) - Most of the pitfalls of the post-translation client review process can be avoided when all parties have a better understanding of the process and the expectations for the end result.
- [Creative Thinking: Doing What a Machine Cannot](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4003_15_grant_hamilton.pdf#new_tab) - Tomorrow’s successful translators will be beloved not for their huge store of technical knowledge, but for their nimble style, effortless fluency, and ready grasp of the communication objective at hand.
- [Using Social Media to Boost Your Language Services Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4003_12_nataly_kelly.pdf#new_tab) - Most language services providers agree that a social media presence is important, but very few stop to consider what kind of presence they want to create.
- [Finance for the Life of Your Language Services Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4004_24_memuna_williams.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - A discussion of why keeping track of finances is so critical at each stage of your business.
- [My Mother Tongue](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4004_20_tony_beckwith.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - A brief chronological account of the origins and evolution of the English language.
- [Raising Awareness of the Profession: 2009-2010 School Outreach Participant Jisu Kim](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4004_19_sonia_wichmann.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - An interpreter shows high school students that there really are careers for language majors.
- [Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4004_14_david_evseeff.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - Written over two thousand years ago, The Art of War is well known as an effective guidebook for waging military campaigns, but it can also be applied to modern-day business strategy and management for providers of language services.
- [Toward a Quieter Code of Silence: Upholding the Ethical Standard of Confidentiality](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4005_25_jennifer_cruz.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - "Interpreters need to treat all information, whether public or privileged, as something to protect. "
- [Ignorance is Strength](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4005_22_ewandro_magalhaes.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - Our speech and the virtues or limitations of our languages configure and discipline our way of thinking and how we function as interpreters.
- [Translating Handwritten Spanish-to-English Medical Texts: Seeing What Others Cannot](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4005_18_michael_blumenthal.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - The translation of handwritten text, especially text that is difficult to read, is very likely to remain a human endeavor as opposed to a computerized one for quite some time.
- [Talking with ATA Board Director David Rumsey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4005_14_evelyn_garland.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - Talking with ATA Board Director David Rumsey
- [Beyond Subtitling: Audiovisual Translation in the 21st Century](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4006_24_kretschmer.pdf#new_tab) - Learn about the main modes of audiovisual translation, such as subtitling, dubbing, and audio description, including new growth areas within the industry and the changing role of the translator.
- [Translation and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4006_19_smith.pdf#new_tab) - Scientific translations are not so mysterious nor the texts so difficult as you might think.
- [Are Translators Luddites?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4006_17_milan.pdf#new_tab) - This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Luddite uprising in England. As technology gains traction in the language services industry, translators and interpreters may be tempted to follow their example.
- [To Sign or Not to Sign? Chris Durban Answers the Question.](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4006_12_jan.pdf#new_tab) - When nobody takes responsibility (and credit) and opacity reigns, clients and good translation suppliers suffer.
- [Translating a Speech from the Heart: a Collaborative Experience](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4007_25_diane_hoof_james_morrin.pdf#new_tab) - A client needs help to deliver an English speech into Flemish and obtains the assistance of a translator for a custom-designed immersion into a language utterly foreign to him.
- [Want to Improve Your Interpreting? Drop That Donut and Grab a Jump Rope!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4007_21_holly_mikkelson.pdf#new_tab) - Research findings on brain activity have many implications for interpreters looking to improve their cognitive abilities.
- [Walking the Line: Harnessing Creativity in Medical Marketing Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4007_17_erin_lyons.pdf#new_tab) - What are the main challenges and constraints of an ever-changing global regulatory environment, and what strategies can translators employ to create accurate and engaging marketing copy within an existing promotional platform?
- [New Biological Drugs and Pharmaceutical Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4007_12_edward_zanders.pdf#new_tab) - Pharmaceutical translators are increasingly likely to encounter new biological drugs in regulatory documentation. If you are interested in this field, this article provides some background on biological drugs and a brief description of their nomenclature.
- [Talking with a Project Coordinator for Interpreting: Meredith Liscovitz](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4008_24_evelyn_garland.pdf#new_tab) - A project coordinator for interpreting services provides an inside look into the daily operations of a large company, including tips on how to get assignments.
- [Computer Crash–Twice! SDL Trados Studio Lost–Twice! Now What???](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4008_20_john_mattews.pdf#new_tab) - SIt seems that sometimes the installation of new software can adversely affect other existing software on your computer. Following a few preventive tips can help you avoid disaster.
- [Translating Labels for Museum Exhibitions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4008_14_david_mckay.pdf#new_tab) - Translators of museum texts, particularly those to be used in exhibitions, must package information effectively to help visitors engage with the objects around them.
- [New Policy and Governance Structure for ATA Divisions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4008_10_dorothee_racette.pdf#new_tab) - ATA’s new Governing Policy for Divisions contains many significant innovations for division leadership. The most significant is the establishment of a Leadership Council for each division, which will share the workload associated with increased membership and ensure the future of the division.
- [Film Review: The Woman with the 5 Elephants](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4009_32_susan_welsh.pdf#new_tab) - Die Frau mit den 5 Elefanten, a documentary of the life and work of Swetlana Geier, the renowned translator of Dostoevsky and other Russian classical writers into German, holds lessons for translators in any language pair or specialty.
- [Translation in Space and Time](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4009_27_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - A small investment in automatic terminology extraction can yield a big return in efficiency and client satisfaction.
- [The Deposition from Hell](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4009_22_mark_freehill.pdf#new_tab) - The legal, logistical, personal, and practical problems inherent to depositions are complicated further when interpreting is involved. This is a cautionary but instructive tale.
- [ATA’s Nominating Committee: A Second Peek Behind the Curtains](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4009_20_tuomas_kostiainen.pdf#new_tab) - Learn how the nominating process for ATA’s election works and find out how you can contribute to this important team effort for next year’s elections.
- [Quick and Dirty: Terminology Management for the Impatient](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4010_26_naomi_moraes.pdf#new_tab) - https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4010_26_naomi_moraes.pdf
- [Arabic on Free and Open Source Software](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4010_21_timothy_gregory.pdf#new_tab) - The commercial software development world has overcome several challenges related to the use of Arabic over the past few years, but where does the free and open source software community stand?
- [Confessionas of a Conference Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4010_17_michelle_hof.pdf#new_tab) - Professional identity as seen by a conference interpreter.
- [The Seoul of Standards and You](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4010_12_alan_melby.pdf#new_tab) - There is an ISO standard for almost everything, from spices to film speed, but what about standards for translation?
- [Interpreting Spurs the Monkey Mind](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4011_29_maria_vega.pdf#new_tab) - You can add a lot of value to your relationships with clients if you help educate them about the appropriate use of machine translation.
- [Questions and Answers About Machine Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4011_21_laurie_gerber.pdf#new_tab) - You can add a lot of value to your relationships with clients if you help educate them about the appropriate use of machine translation.
- [Talking with Barry Rosenthal, Esq.](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4011_16_evelyn_garland.pdf#new_tab) - How can you mitigate potential risks associated with errors, omissions, and disputes when working with direct clients? Here is what an attorney has to say from a legal perspective.
- [24 Networking Tips that Actually Work](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4011_12_james_clear.pdf#new_tab) - Networking is a two-way street. And your side of the street is all about helping others, not asking them to help you.
- [How Does the ATA Nominating Process Work?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/how-does-the-ata-nominating-process-work/) - ATA recognizes that its continued effectiveness and future relevance depends on the strength and clear vision of its leadership.
- [ATA Mentoring Program Deadline is March 5](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-mentoring-program-deadline-is-march-5/) - Need to move your business forward? Have questions about technology, management, or clients? ATA's Mentoring Program may be just what you need.
- [ATA Reaches Out to the Department of Justice](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/ata-reaches-out-to-the-department-of-justice/) - A letter from ATA and other translator and interpreter organizations concerning the U.S. immigration court interpreter contract.
- [Losing Your Best Customer--and Thriving!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_23_griswold.pdf#new_tab) - Nobody wants to think about losing his or her best customer, but we must. You can prepare for a drastic change so that your business can survive and even thrive.
- [Welcome to the Magic City!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/welcome-to-the-magic-city/) - Whether you only have a few hours or a few days to spare, Miami has something for everyone! Here’s one local translator’s tips on what to see and do in Miami while you attend ATA’s 56th Annual Conference, November 4–7.
- [Progress in Public Relations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4405_07_zampaulo.pdf#new_tab) - The challenge for ATA’s PR Committee is to unite the voices of our members to promote the translation and interpreting professions.
- [Indigenous Languages and the Courts: Challenges in Providing Language Access to Indigenous Immigrants](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4405_10_decoursey.pdf#new_tab) - In certain areas of the U.S., there are large communities of indigenous immigrants from Latin America who speak no or very limited Spanish. Despite the efforts of community organizations and interpreter training programs, many courts continue to struggle to find interpreters for indigenous languages. Persistent misconceptions about these languages can exacerbate the problem. Here’s an up-close look at the situation, and some possible solutions.
- [Not Your Mother’s Latin: Honing Your Medical Terminology for Medical Interpreter Certification](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4405_15_bancroft_allen.pdf#new_tab) - What’s one of the best study approaches for preparing for the written certified medical interpreter exam? An interactive one, of course! You need to enjoy honing your terminology instead of developing a migraine.
- [Untranslatable Text: Myth, Reality, or Something Else? A Translator’s Reflections on Translation and “Untranslatability”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4405_19_maginot.pdf#new_tab) - As difficult to prove as to disprove, untranslatability has been a hot topic of debate for centuries. But what is it, really, and how closely is it related to everyone’s understanding of translation as a concept? Are we always using the word untranslatable correctly?
- [The Color of American Language: Figurative Usage of Words for Colors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4405_24_rubinstein.pdf#new_tab) - The translation of colors provides a challenge to translators that is more complicated than it seems, particularly when using a term figuratively.
- [Never-Ending Imbalance?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4404_12_bell_bodeux_mckay_reiner_tkaczyk.pdf#new_tab) - Juggling your professional and personal life in a way that allows you to succeed at both is not easy, especially if you’re counting on that paycheck. Learn what some of your colleagues are doing to avoid being on call 24/7.
- [Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde? The Strange Case of Medical Marketing Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4404_16_lyons_erin.pdf#new_tab) - Medical marketing translation is a billion-dollar industry rife with budding opportunities, drivers, and “pharmerging” markets; however, it is also a specialization that requires linguists to marry technical expertise with inspired messaging.
- [Skirting the Juniper Brambles: A Translator Narrowly Misses Getting Trapped in the Copyright Thicket](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4404_20_milano_appel_erach_screwvala.pdf#new_tab) - What are the benefits of holding a copyright? An awareness of our rights and a willingness to stand up for them are critical when negotiating with publishers.
- [The Client is [Almost] Always Right?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/bonus/the-client-is-almost-always-right/) - What happens if a client doesn’t understand what a good translation or publication entails or makes linguistic inquiries that go beyond that extra mile?
- [Behind the Scenes with The ATA Chronicle Task Force](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_12_alfonso_mckay.pdf#new_tab) - What changes are in store for The ATA Chronicle? Read on to find out!
- [Presenting to Potential Clients: You and ATA’s Client Outreach Kit](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_14_cash_zampaulo.pdf#new_tab) - ATA’s Client Outreach Kit will give you the tools you need to attract direct clients by positioning yourself as a resource for translation and interpreting buyers and users.
- [Educating the “Uneducated” Client](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_18_maginot.pdf#new_tab) - Educating “uneducated” clients is a sine qua non to a productive relationship. But not all “uneducated” clients are created equal, and client education may at times be so challenging that translators will need a great deal of patience and humor to keep a cool head (and sometimes their clients!).
- [Still Don't Have a Website? Why WordPress Is for You!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_26_troyer.pdf#new_tab) - A website gives you credibility and demonstrates that you're serious about your translation business. WordPress is easy to install, simple to use, and perfect for multilingual websites.
- [The Opportunity Cost of Freelancing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4406_09_milan.pdf#new_tab) - Setting a “fair price” for your services based upon your own needs and desires is a useful exercise for any self-employed professional, but it’s only the first step in a larger process.
- [Increasing Quality and Productivity: Utilizing the Multilingual Resources of the European Union](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4406_12_damico.pdf#new_tab) - With 24 official languages, the European Union has developed excellent multilingual resources. This is important to us as professional linguists, since retrieving official documents is key when working with high-profile financial, legal, or medical projects.
- [A Name by Any Other Name](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4406_16_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - How do you handle proper names in translation?
- [A Deliberate Practice Approach to Skill Development](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4406_19_herring.pdf#new_tab) - "While we know that practice plays a key role in developing interpreting competence, we also know that practice doesn't always pay off as much or as quickly as we might like. Here’s an overview of skill acquisition studies and deliberate practice, including recommendations for maximizing the effects of practice time for trainers, students, and practicing professionals. "
- [An Interview with Reading in Translation’s Lucina Schell](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4406_24_carter.pdf#new_tab) - The founding editor of Reading in Translation discusses how she created a forum for reviewers of literary translation.
- [Interpreting and the Digital Revolution](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4101_26_barry_slaughter_olsen.pdf#new_tab) - InterpretAmerica Co-President Barry S. Olsen’s keynote address to attendees of the National Judiciary Interpreters and Translators Association’s 32nd Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, May 13-15, 2011.
- [Translation Tango](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4101_23_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - How should we go about translating a tango?
- [More About Post-Editing](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4101_20_mike_dillinger.pdf#new_tab) - Machine translation software extends translation memory products by building better “assembled” translations. Clients ask for “full” post-editing or “minimal” post-editing at discounted rates that can actually make translators more money.
- [Not Your Father’s Bureau: Who Are We and Where Are We Going?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4101_16_monica_alvarez.pdf#new_tab) - As the roles of the FBI’s linguists have changed, so have the opportunities available.
- [Interview with Marcela Jenney: Translators and Branding 2.0](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4102_22_jennifer_horne.pdf#new_tab) - In today’s market, we need to create, cultivate, and maintain a brand identity that is consistent with our goals.
- [Translation and Interpreting on the American Frontier: Incidents and Issues](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4102_17_eric_bye.pdf#new_tab) - Early on, interpreters and translators in North America wrestled with end-client revisions, errors, omissions, illegible copy--plus hazardous working conditions, treachery, and mortal danger.
- [Getting Creative in the Classroom: School Outreach Winner Marcelo Pelliccioni](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4102_14_tess_whitty.pdf#new_tab) - Marcelo Pelliccioni uses a variety of methods to educate students in middle school and beyond about careers in translation and interpreting.
- [The Importance of Linguistic Discretion in the Age of Facebook](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4102_10_john_watkins.pdf#new_tab) - While contracts protect confidential information, we often misunderstand the terms. Learn more about confidential information, the risks of disclosure, and what measures should be taken to protect it.
- [Guidelines for Editing Translations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4103_24_wendy_griswold.pdf#new_tab) - Editing a translation may involve talking to yourself, doing research, and editing yourself as well as the translator. Are you improving the text or substituting your own preferences?
- [Training a Dragon: Using Speech-to-Text to Boost Productivity](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4103_20_andrew_levine.pdf#new_tab) - The newest version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking already merits serious consideration for many translators. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this software?
- [Making the Whole Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: Virtual Partnerships Between Freelance Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4103_16_friderike_butler_jeana_clark.pdf#new_tab) - Freelance translators have much to gain by proactively seeking and building cooperative relationships with their peers.
- [Afraid? Who’s Afraid?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4103_11_ewandro_magalhaes.pdf#new_tab) - "astery of the most challenging vocabulary will be of little use in the absence of the fine stress management skills required to talk your way out of trouble.
- [Translating for Quebec: Eight Essential Rules to Follow](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4104_20_grant_hamilton.pdf#new_tab) - Quebec and Canadian clients have millions of words translated every year. You can tap into this market if you can deliver what these clients are looking for.
- [Freelancer Envy](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4104_18_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - With a bit of luck, we can be anything we want to be if we are prepared to work for it.
- [Translating for Nongovernmental Organizations](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4104_14_fabio_saidpdf.pdf#new_tab) - Translating for nongovernmental organizations represents a market where you can earn a living while working on issues about which you truly care.
- [Introducing The ATA Guide to a Translation Services Agreement](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4104_10_stephanie_cash_paula_gordon.pdf#new_tab) - Drawing from the collective knowledge of independent contractors and translation company owners, The ATA Guide to a Translation Services Agreement is a new resource tool designed to assist translators in drafting contracts.
- [Just for the Thrill of It!!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4105_24_angeles_estrada.pdf#new_tab) - A fun and off-kilter look at the interpreting profession.
- [From Hippocrates to Hypoglycemia: Demystifying Medical Terminology](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4105_19_gary_smith.pdf#new_tab) - Medical lexis sometimes appears in texts generally unrelated to medicine, so a basic knowledge can always come in handy with such a universal subject.
- [Automated Speech Recognition: Translator Friend or Foe?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4105_16_hassan_sawaf_jonathan_litchman.pdf#new_tab) - Speech recognition is the new hot technology, but will it be a friend or foe of translators as it is integrated with machine translation and used in real-time voice translation applications?
- [India Finds a Place on the Translation-Localization Map](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4105_11_vijayalaxmi_hegde.pdf#new_tab) - Many companies with clientele based in India are now looking to market their wares in Indian languages in order to grow. Such companies are looking for language services providers who can support them and meet their needs.
- [Oral Flashcards: Tapping into Auditory and Vocal Skills to Improve Term Acquisition](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4106_24_julie_sellers.pdf#new_tab) - Oral flashcards can facilitate acquisition and recall of content and help improve our efficiency as interpreters.
- [Translating Technical Manuals: Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4106_21_joao_roque_dias.pdf#new_tab) - Here is an examination of the dos and don’ts of translating technical manuals.
- [Xbench and ChangeTracker: Two Freeware Tools for Translation Quality Assurance](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4106_16_riccardo_schiaffino.pdf#new_tab) - An essential step before delivering our translations is confirming that their quality and consistency satisfy our customers’ needs. ApSIC’s Xbench and Technolex Translation Studio’s ChangeTracker are two Windows programs that can help achieve this goal.
- [Pricing Strategies for Translators and Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4106_12_judy_jenner_feature.pdf#new_tab) - Setting your rates is not about what someone else is charging. In lieu of her regular “Entrepreneurial Linguist” column, Judy Jenner answers questions from members about making the best pricing decisions for your business.
- [Acronym Translation Strategies](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4107_21_jenn_mercer.pdf#new_tab) - It is astonishing how much information we can convey with no words or vocabulary.
- [When There Are No Words: Translating from the “Heart”](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4107_21_maxwell_hoffmann.pdf#new_tab) - It is astonishing how much information we can convey with no words or vocabulary.
- [Self-Management for Freelance Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4107_15_nicole_adams.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some tips on how to manage your priorities better in order to work more efficiently.
- [Opportunities and Risks in Providing English Translations for the Swiss Insurance Industry](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4107_10_anli_van_der_walt_reinhard_kunz.pdf#new_tab) - The popularity of English in the Swiss business environment, including the insurance industry, offers attractive opportunities for English translators in numerous specialized fields. However, the fact that English is not a national language in Switzerland poses significant challenges.
- [Research Techniques for French into English Legal Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4108_18_cynthia_hazelton.pdf#new_tab) - The challenges legal translators of French into English face are exacerbated by the complex nature of law in general and legal writing in particular. Check out some of these valuable resources the next time you find yourself in a difficult translation corner.
- [Translator on the Roof](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4108_16_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - At what point was a grunt just not good enough, prompting one of our ancestors to articulate a sound that was inextricably linked to a specific meaning.
- [How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator: A Review](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4108_13_judy_jenner_dagmar_jenner.pdf#new_tab) - There is no magic button to press (or wand to wave) that will make you a successful translator, but this smart, 200-page book will tell you just about everything you need to know to set yourself up for success.
- [Tips for an Interpreter-Friendly Presentation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4108_10_ewandro_magalhaes.pdf#new_tab) - Interpreting quality will improve greatly if some basic precautions are taken and all parties involved are aware of the necessity for an interpreter.
- [10 Things You Should Know About Automatic Terminology Extraction](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4109_24_uwe_muegge.pdf#new_tab) - A small investment in automatic terminology extraction can yield a big return in efficiency and client satisfaction.
- [Translating for Television: A Peek Into Another World](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4109_20_sarah_lindholm.pdf#new_tab) - Learn some of the ins and outs of what it takes to localize your favorite television shows.
- [Settling the Boundaries in Diplomatic Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4109_16_joseph_mazza.pdf#new_tab) - How does one define diplomatic translation, and are there special qualities one should ascribe to the diplomatic translator? Read on to gain some insight on this topic from the head of the Translating Division at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Language Services.
- [Sitting Down with InterpretAmerica’s Barry Slaughter Olsen and Katharine Allen](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4110_22_maría_cristina_de_la_vega.pdf#new_tab) - The co-founders of InterpretAmerica share their thoughts on the profession, including training, industry fragmentation, and technology.
- [Let’s Talk About English](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4110_19_madeline_rios.pdf#new_tab) - Here is a look at some of the myths and challenges of the English language from the perspective of a language practitioner.
- [Reviewing Found in Translation: How Language Shapes Our Lives and Transforms the World](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4110_16_corinne_mckay.pdf#new_tab) - Nataly Kelly and Jost Zetzsche’s new book explores how language is the engine of human interaction, from the mundane to the life-threatening.
- [Lessons We Can Learn from the Olympics](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4110_13_jennifer_de_la_cruz.pdf#new_tab) - The Olympics provided the ultimate example of achievement that we can use to inspire us in our own professional lives.
- [The Words We Use to Describe Ourselves](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4110_10_nataly_kelly.pdf#new_tab) - For us, the intricacies of how we refer to and define our own professions seem plain as day. For outsiders, things are not so simple. So who is right?
- [Global English (Globish) and Its Impact on the Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4111_24_jeana_clark_esma_gregor.pdf#new_tab) - As globalization spreads, language professionals are increasingly asked to edit or translate documents showing the telltale signs of Global English.
- [Chinese Character Usage in New York City](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4111_20_mathew_kane.pdf#new_tab) - Which Chinese character set and dialect would you use when translating public service announcements for New York City’s subway?
- [Practical Pointers for Dictation Software](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4111_14_mario_chavez.pdf#new_tab) - Dictation software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking can be a boon to translators seeking to cut down on typing. This review presents some time-saving tips.
- [Time to Declutter! 15 Decluttering Tips for Subtitling (And Other Media)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4111_10_bianca_bold_carolina_carvalho.pdf#new_tab) - These 15 decluttering tips will help translators deal with the challenges posed by space, time, and intelligibility constraints in video subtitling and other types of translation.
- [World Intellectual Property Organization Pearl: A Multilingual Patent Terminology Portal](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4401_27_francoise_herrmann.pdf#new_tab) - Welcome to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s new database, providing access to a wealth of multilingual scientific and technical terminology. The best part -- it’s free!
- [Evolution of a Dictionary Project: An Interview with Javier F. Becerra](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4401_24_holly_behl.pdf#new_tab) - Javier F. Becerra reveals the many years of dedication behind his comprehensive Spanish>English legal dictionaries.
- [Using a Database to Answer Real-Life Questions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4401_19_andrene_everson.pdf#new_tab) - A database that tracks important parameters of your business can be an invaluable tool when you need answers fast.
- [Product-Centric Translation: What It Is and How Best to Handle It](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4401_14_uwe_muegge.pdf#new_tab) - How is it possible that when the right people do “all of the right things” the outcome is still wrong? Performing complex, time-sensitive translation projects related to international product launches -- and to doing it well -- makes the use of tools and processes mandatory.
- [Interview with a Game Localizer](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4402_23_chereshnovska.pdf#new_tab) - Alain Dellepiane discusses what it takes to make it in the exciting field of game localization.
- [Term Extraction: 10,000 Term Candidates--Now What?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4407_19_inge_karsch.pdf#new_tab) - Extracting terms is easy. Identifying the right terms and names from a long list is not. Here are 10 criteria for project managers preparing a translation project.
- [Reaching Out to the Advanced Placement Classroom: ATA’s School Outreach In Action](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4402_17_vosseler_brehmer.pdf#new_tab) - This year’s ATA School Outreach Award went to Jenny Stillo, a Spanish interpreter and translator based in Crested Butte, Colorado. Jenny’s winning picture highlighted her May School Outreach presentation to an advanced placement Spanish class at Crested Butte Community School.
- [Anatomy of an ATA Conference](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4402_14_guernsey.pdf#new_tab) - An interview with David Rumsey, ATA president-elect and conference organizer.
- [How Does the ATA Nomination Process Work?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4402_10_nominating_committee.pdf#new_tab) - Why is ATA interested in leadership development for its Board and potential future candidates?
- [Who’s That Invisible Dame?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4403_23_lester.pdf#new_tab) - An example of how poor interpreting techniques can interfere with court transcription and cause conflict in the case.
- [Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act: The Long Arm of the Law](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4403_18_pike.pdf#new_tab) - Learn why and how the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act came about, its global affect, and the terminology in its agreements.
- [It’s Tax Time--Are You Ready? Tax Tips for Independent Contractors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4403_15_geisenhoff.pdf#new_tab) - Here’s a quick look at tax implications for translators and interpreters who work as independent contractors. Pertinent deductions are explained to assist you when doing your taxes.
- [Setting a Fair Price: It’s All about You](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4403_12_hine.pdf#new_tab) - Knowing whether you’re making money or giving your work away is crucial to running a sound business. Here are six simple steps to figure out your breakeven point.
- [Best Practices in Translations for Legal Evidence: How to Protect Yourself and Your Clients](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4404_11_martin_cross.pdf#new_tab) - Legal settings require special translation practices. Here are a few tips on how to protect yourself and your clients, manage issues such as certification and conflict of interest, and deal with challenges.
- [Piercing the Veil: OMG, You Say They Do What?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_27_maría_cristina_de_la_vega.pdf#new_tab) - The authors of Found in Translation share their views on technology, education, and the professional status of translation and interpreting in the U.S.
- [Do Not Take It Personally! Secrets of Revision](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_23_jonathan_hine.pdf#new_tab) - Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible for anyone to edit his or her own work perfectly, and that is simply a human reality. Working as a reviser has the added advantage of improving our own self-revision.
- [How Information Technology Developments Are Changing the Future of Medical Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_19_erin_lyons.pdf#new_tab) - New developments in information technology and e-documentation are transforming the face of the medical industry worldwide. How can translators stay ahead of the curve and adapt to changing expectations in the field?
- [School Outreach Contest Winner (Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_18_school_outreach_birgit_vosseler_brehmer.pdf.pdf#new_tab) - ATA member Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer won free registration to ATA’s 53rd Annual Conference in San Diego for a photo of herself with an English class at the Kurfürst-Salentin-Gymnasium in Andernach, Germany.
- [ATA Student Translation Award (Eyal Sherf)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_17_student_translation_award_eyal_sherf.pdf#new_tab) - Eyal Sherf is the recipient of the 2012 Student Translation Award for his translation project from Arabic into English of an excerpt from Alawiya Sobh’s novel, It’s Called Love.
- [Harvie Jordan Scholarship Winner (Francesca Samuel)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_16_harvie_jordan_scholarship_francesca_samuel.pdf#new_tab) - Francesca Samuel, an ATA active member and EnglishSpanish translator and interpreter, is the recipient of the 2012 Harvie Jordan Scholarship.
- [Marian S. Greenfield Financial Translation Presentation Award (Javier Gil)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_16_marian_greenfield_award_javier_gil.pdf#new_tab) - Javier Gil is the recipient of the Marian S. Greenfield Financial Translation Presentation Award. ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation offer this prize to recognize an outstanding presenter of a financial translation session during ATA’s Annual Conference.
- [Alicia Gordon Award for Word Artistry in Translation (Lisa Carter)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_15_alicia_gordon_award__lisa_carter.pdf#new_tab) - Lisa Carter is the recipient of the Alicia Gordon Award for Word Artistry in Translation for her Spanish>English translation of El calígrafo de Voltaire.
- [Lewis Galantière Award Winner (Arthur Goldhammer)](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4201_10_lewis_galantière_award_arthur_goldhammer.pdf#new_tab) - Arthur Goldhammer, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the recipient of the Lewis Galantière Award for his translation from French of Alexis-Charles-Henri Clérel de Tocqueville’s Tocqueville: The Ancien Regime and the French Revolution.
- [Deadlines](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4202_22_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - Deadlines are an integral part of our discipline, and we ignore them at our peril.
- [Roseann Dueñas González: No Longer a Voice in the Wilderness](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4202_21_maría_de_la_vega.pdf#new_tab) - The founder of the Agnese Haury Institute for Interpretation offers her personal perspective on the interpreting profession.
- [Information Technology for Freelancers: Redundancy Is Key](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4202_18_matthew_hayworth.pdf#new_tab) - The reliability of your information technology system is essential to your freelancing business. Find out how to create the redundancy needed to make your system reliable.
- [Machine Translation: 50 Shades of Grey](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4202_13_charlotte_brasler_jost_zetzsche.pdf#new_tab) - What role should machine translation play in our professional lives? In order to have an informed opinion on this subject, we first have to know and understand what we are talking about.
- [Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer Wins 2012 School Outreach Contest: 2012-13 Contest Now Open](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4202_11_lillian_clementi.pdf#new_tab) - Hard work pays off for English>German translator Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer, winner of ATA’s eighth annual School Outreach Contest.
- [From Freelancer to Factory Girl: The Professional and Personal Benefits of Returning to the Office](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4203_23_hilary_higgins.pdf#new_tab) - Why would you give up a successful business as a freelancer to go back to work for a company?
- [Medical Interpreters and Burnout: Preventing a Negative Outcome](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4203_19_kristin_sanchez.pdf#new_tab) - The reliability of your information technology system is essential to your freelancing business. Find out how to create the redundancy needed to make your system reliable.
- [Add Arabic and Simmer for Eight Centuries](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4203_16_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - Here is a brief account of the origins and evolution of the Spanish language.
- [Launching a New Graduate Studies Program in Translation and Interpreting: A Case Study in Creative Tenacity](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4203_11_david_sawyer_shawn_parry_giles.pdf#new_tab) - The establishment of the University of Maryland’s new graduate studies program is a case study in the creative tenacity required to address the demand for translator and interpreter education.
- [Translators and Self-Published Authors: A Partnership for the New Digital Publishing Age](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4204_24_rafa_lombardino-.pdf#new_tab) - If you are thinking of gaining experience as a literary translator, you might want to consider a relatively untapped niche: self-publishing.
- [Training for Technical Translators: An Interview with Uwe Muegge](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4204_18_marta_chereshnovska.pdf#new_tab) - In addition to developing skills in translation core technologies like terminology management, translation memory, and machine translation systems, what other skills are necessary for students of technical translation?
- [Seven Things a Chief Interpreter Wishes You Knew](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4204_14_ewandro_magalhaes-.pdf#new_tab) - An interpreter recruiter shares advice on the dos and don’ts for freelancers.
- [How Mature Are We, Really, When It Comes to Language?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4204_10_nataly_kelly.pdf#new_tab) - Why do those of us who work in the language field often take things so personally when it comes to language?
- [Carlos Fuentes: The Writer and His Translators](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4205_21_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - Three translators recollect what it was like translating the works of an individual who was widely regarded as one of the grand old men of Latin American letters.
- [The Rhetoric of Wine](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4205_16_giles_watson.pdf#new_tab) - "What are some of the general stylistic expectations of English and Italian, and how do they influence the translation of material related to wine? "
- [Hot Topics in Financial Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4205_10_javier_gil.pdf#new_tab) - In order to be successful, financial translators need to be aware of the key developments in the industries they serve. This article will address some of the most relevant developments affecting the main financial sectors.
- [It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s … Speechpool!](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4206_19_michelle_hof.pdf#new_tab) - Developed by the Centre for Translation Studies at the University of Leeds, Speechpool is a free speech-sharing website where interpreters can search as well as upload practice material. Learn how you can get involved in this exciting new project.
- [Breaking the Starbucks Code, One Cup at a Time](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4206_17_ewandro_magalhaes.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some language codes for coffee lovers. What is behind Starbucks’ unintelligible lingo and what does it take to break it?
- [A Bridge Too Far](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4206_13_gary_smith.pdf#new_tab) - When it comes to politics, there are times when it is humanly impossible to avoid offending someone.
- [Review: Thoughts on Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4206_10_nataly_kelly.pdf#new_tab) - Corinne McKay’s new book will help translators learn how to enjoy their work, increase their income, display professionalism, and perhaps most importantly, lead meaningful lives in the process.
- [The Technical Translator: The Sherlock Holmes of Translation?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4207_18_mathilde_fontanet.pdf#new_tab) - Technical translators are trained detectives looking for every possible clue to help them unlock the mysteries within a text.
- [Two Translators with a Swedish Tatto](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4207_15_tony_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - A conversation with a husband-and-wife translation team about literary translation and the boom in Scandinavian crime fiction.
- [Taking Advantage of the Cloud](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4207_10_arianna_aguilar.pdf#new_tab) - Small businesses depend on cloud computing for many services. Discover how cloud computing can be an inexpensive and efficient tool for your small business.
- [Author and Translator: A Success Story](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4209_20_giles_watson.pdf#new_tab) - This article outlines the landmark projects in a satisfying working relationship—and friendship—that spans two decades.
- [Essential Steps for Preparing a Document for Translation: A Project Manager’s Perspective](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4208_16_george_rimalower.pdf#new_tab) - Here are a few essential steps that lead to consistent, high-quality translation services.
- [The Words Others Use to Describe Those Who Translate](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4208_13_nataly_kelly.pdf#new_tab) - How do others describe those who translate, and how do they refer to the environment in which these individuals and organizations work?
- [Anatomy and Physiology and Judiciary Interpreters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4208_10_jennifer_de_la_cruz.pdf#new_tab) - Philip Boehm is the recipient of the Ungar German Translation Award for his translation of Herta Müller’s 2009 Nobel Prize-winning novel, The Hunger Angel (Picador, 2013).
- [An Overview of Clinical Trials and the Drug Discovery Process](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4209_23_carmen_cross.pdf#new_tab) - An introduction to how drugs are developed and tested for safety and efficacy.
- [The Compassionate Interpreter](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4209_20_ewandro_magalhaes.pdf#new_tab) - Here is a story about the empowering nature of language and the personal journey it means to each of us.
- [Tips for Newcomers to the Translation and Interpreting Professions](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4209_16_corinne_mckay.pdf#new_tab) - You’re a freelancer! Now what?
- [Sound and Translation: A Multimedia Approach to Increase Accuracy, Efficiency, and Quality](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4210_22_madeline_newman_ríos.pdf#new_tab) - Interpreters are not the only ones who can benefit from audio techniques to improve language skills.
- [Beyond Translation: Expanding Your Freelance Business through Writing and Teaching](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4210_18_corinne_mckay.pdf#new_tab) - Expanding your freelance business beyond translation to include writing, speaking, and teaching about translation is an excellent way to position yourself as an expert in the field while boosting your business’ bottom line.
- [Online Training: Is It Right for You?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4210_15_jennifer_de_la_cruz.pdf#new_tab) - When deciding whether or not an online course is right for you, the bottom line is to know your needs and make well-informed decisions from the start.
- [On Good Terms with Terminologists](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4210_10_barbara_karsch_jost_zetzsche.pdf#new_tab) - A translator and a terminologist discuss each other’s approach to terminology.
- [La Vie en Rose](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4211_22_ewandro_magalhaes.pdf#new_tab) - Here is a story about the empowering nature of language and the personal journey it means to each of us.
- [Overcoming Cultural Conflicts in Healthcare Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4211_17_haytham_boles.pdf#new_tab) - Without proper cultural knowledge and training in the field, healthcare interpreters run the risk of ignoring, misinterpreting, or mishandling situations involving cultural conflict that arise during a healthcare encounter.
- [Four Things You Need to Know about Notarization and Translation](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4211_14_michael_lewis.pdf#new_tab) - U.S. translators and notaries often work together to serve the needs of immigrants. Here are four things to keep in mind when it comes to translation and notarization.
- [How to Lose Customers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4211_10_susan_rials.pdf#new_tab) - If you would like to maintain a loyal customer base, it pays to develop a strategy that works.
- [Translating Screenplays](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4301_24_kretschmer.pdf#new_tab) - There are several aspects which distinguish a screenplay from a literary work and which have a bearing on its translation—both on the overall approach the translator needs to take and on specific translation choices.
- [The Great Leap Forward that Never Was](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4301_20_muegge.pdf#new_tab) - Have developments in post-editing kept pace with those in machine translation?
- [Branding Yourself: Create a Professional Portfolio](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4301_17_reyes.pdf#new_tab) - The competitive translation market continues to change, as does the way translators prospect for work. Now is the perfect time to create a portfolio that lets you stand out from the crowd.
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- [Decoding Other People’s Accents](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4302_17_kirchner.pdf#new_tab) - The rules associated with pronunciation are inconsistent among languages, resulting in many variations of how someone sounds when speaking. However, there are a few basic principles of phonology that can help you get accustomed to all of these accents.
- [Making Sense of the Continuing Professional Education Maze](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4302_14_brooks.pdf#new_tab) - A continuing education program does not need to be complicated or costly, but it does need thought, planning, and review.
- [Enjoying the Process](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4302_12_cruz.pdf#new_tab) - When we understand that we are a quiet yet powerful force in the room, we can see how important we are, and that is a great way to keep ourselves positive and ready for the next challenge.
- [Promoting Professionalism: María Elena Gaborov Wins 2013 School Outreach Contest](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4302_09_wichman.pdf#new_tab) - An outreach presentation geared toward undergraduate students paid off for Spanish interpreter María Elena Gaborov, winner of ATA’s ninth annual School Outreach Contest.
- [The University of Life](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4303_19_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - And where the words go, the translator must follow.
- [The Translator as an Editor](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4303_16_maginot.pdf#new_tab) - When it comes to ambiguous (or untranslatable) source copy, a translator is confronted with more than the not-so-simple choice between editing and not editing. How do we prove to our clients that an inquisitive translator is good news?
- [An Approach to the Back Translation of Medical/Pharmaceutical Texts](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4303_12_klein_til.pdf#new_tab) - Back translators walk a fine line between literalness and mistranslation.
- [The Pitfalls of Automation: What Happens When Technology Fails?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4303_08_decoursey.pdf#new_tab) - Whether we like it or not, most of us are rapidly embracing new technologies that will change the way we work dramatically. The question is: As we become more efficient, are we losing any important skills in the process?
- [Interpreter of Maladies](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4306_20_magalhaes.pdf#new_tab) - Health care interpreting is a gentle reminder of what interpreting is about: humans interacting to satisfy immediate human needs.
- [Creating a Marketing Plan for Freelance Translators: A Practical Guide](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4306_15_whitty.pdf#new_tab) - Most of us know that we should have a marketing plan for our small business, but how do we create one targeted specifically to our profession?
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- [Learning from Translation Errors](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4304_19_miletich.pdf#new_tab) - Translation mistakes can be avoided with a careful examination of the target text. Knowledge of possible syntactical, morphological, and punctuation errors can help novice translators deliver a professional translation.
- [When Technology Meets Simultaneous Interpreting: A Glimpse into the World of Webcast Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4304_17_silva.pdf#new_tab) - Although the concept of remote interpreting is not new, improvements to technology are making this area of interpreting more feasible.
- [Mental Health Interpreting: Diagnosis through Speech, Idioms of Distress, and Culture-Bound Syndromes](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4304_12_aguilar.pdf#new_tab) - Mental health interpreting involves complex and intimate interpersonal communications with individuals who may act, speak, or think in unusual ways. Through study and practice, interpreters can offer practical solutions while balancing professionalism and patient care.
- [ATA’s School Outreach Program: Understanding the Value of Educating the Public](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4304_08_mccallum.pdf#new_tab) - Since 2003, ATA’s School Outreach Program has helped professional linguists educate students of all ages about the exciting career paths of translation and interpreting.
- [A Strategy for Expressing Arabic Diglossic Elements in English](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4308_19_cross.pdf#new_tab) - When translating from a language that exhibits diglossia, such as Arabic, into one that does not, such as English, it is important to analyze each dialectal element individually and to decide if it should be expressed in the target language and, if so, how best to express it.
- [Whatever Could Be Said](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4308_16_magalhaes.pdf#new_tab) - How an unprecedented and expeditious method of interpreting made the Nuremberg trials possible.
- [“Power” Words to Do Justice to Interpreters and Language Services Providers](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4308_12_lauman.pdf#new_tab) - The proper use of “power” words can improve the public’s perception of professional interpreters by portraying interpreting as a rigorous, intellectually demanding endeavor.
- [Legal Translator Liability: Some Myths and Realities](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4308_08_mann.pdf#new_tab) - Here is an explanation of the basic tenets of the law governing translator liability and why legal translators are probably less vulnerable than they think.legal interpreting, court interpreting, court interpreter, court translator, Thomas B. Mann
- [The Man Who Brought Russian Classics to the Juvenile Detention Center: An Interview with Andy Kaufman](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4309_26_stone.pdf#new_tab) - Using translations of Russian classics, “Books Behind Bars: Life, Literature, and Leadership” pairs university students with incarcerated youth and transforms both groups through the power of conversation about the things that matter most: how to find meaning and purpose in life.
- [How to Set Up a Free Website (and Inexpensive E-mail) with Google](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4309_20_.decoursey.pdf#new_tab) - Your business or professional organization needs a website to establish an online presence. If cost is still holding you back, Google might offer the solution.
- [Working Sustainably as a Translator: Time Management](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4309_17_tkaczyk_ball.pdf#new_tab) - Being organized about time management so that you can balance work with “down time” will help you enjoy what you do and keep you out of crisis mode.
- [The Savvy Newcomer: One Year In](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4310_25_eby.pdf#new_tab) - The story behind how a group of ATA volunteers worked together successfully to create a blog where newcomers can learn from experienced translators and interpreters.
- [Unique Voices and Tricky Choices](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4310_22_beckwith.pdf#new_tab) - Reflections on the death of legendary Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez and literary translation as a transformative experience.
- [Two to Tango: Tips for Project Managers from a Freelance Translator](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4310_16_vesler.pdf#new_tab) - Creating a project brief can improve the effectiveness of the interaction between the freelance translator and project manager substantially.
- [Translation Scams: Tips for Avoiding Them and Protecting Your Identity](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4310_10_berger.pdf#new_tab) - Taking steps to safeguard your identity and minimize the risk from scammers is not as difficult as it sounds, but it takes diligence.
- [Be the Choice, Not the Obligation: Winning Champions of Interpreter Services Through Exceptional Customer Service](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4311_23_rosales_lecaptain.pdf#new_tab) - Interpreters working in the health care sector have the opportunity to inspire individuals to become champions and supporters of interpreter services by demonstrating exceptional customer service in their daily interactions.
- [Content Marketing Planning: Tips and Tricks](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4311_16_howard.pdf#new_tab) - Content marketing helps attract potential customers via “valuable and relevant content.” Read on to find ideas for such content and how to save time on content strategy planning.
- [Help! I’m Being Investigated: An Introduction to Background Investigations and Clearances](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4311_15_fritz_hinders.pdf#new_tab) - Knowing what information to gather in advance can be the key to navigating a background check or clearance investigation.
- [International Payment Options for Translators and Agencies](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4311_10_lindemuth_bodeux.pdf#new_tab) - The problem with international payments in the translation profession is that they can be very costly for both the sender and the receiver. Making the effort to define your payment strategy consciously will also assist you in finding the best fit for your specific business needs.
- [Enhancing Short-Term Memory for Accurate Interpreting](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4307_18_roberts.pdf#new_tab) - Short-term memory, also referred to as working memory, plays a very important role in both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. Let’s examine how short-term memory functions in the two main modes of interpreting and learn about some exercises for improving your memory store.
- [Internationalization and Localization: An Interview with Cisco’s Gary Lefman](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4307_16_chereshnovska.pdf#new_tab) - Even though there are many software applications being developed in the U.S., there is still too little consideration for the global user. Changing the mindset of development teams—convincing them of the real value of internationalization—is a monumental task.
- [Translating Pathology Reports: An Outline](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4307_13_brotnov.pdf#new_tab) - Pathology reports are notoriously challenging, as they combine highly technical language with sometimes poetic modifiers that call for both scientific expertise and creativity on the part of the translator.
- [Emotional Intelligence: Are You Hitting a Wall?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4307_10_tkaczyk_ball.pdf#new_tab) - If you know your emotional triggers, you will be in a better position to cope with stressful situations when they arise. Emotional intelligence is one factor that predicts success.
- [The Debate Over Language Access in Court: Who Should Pay for the Interpreter in Civil Proceedings?](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4306_08_decoursey.pdf#new_tab) - In California, where the state courts are currently developing a language access plan, there is an ongoing debate about whether the courts should provide an interpreter for all civil litigants, or if those who can afford to hire their own interpreter should be required to do so. Let’s look at both sides of this important issue, which will affect many of us in the near future.
- [Biofeedback for Booth Jesters](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4305_20_magalhaes.pdf#new_tab) - When hundreds of heads turn back to locate you in the booth, let it be for the right reasons.
- [Bilingual Writing for Big Business](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4305_14_oplinger.pdf#new_tab) - Bilingual writing in a corporate setting can be unsettlingly inexact. Few established rules govern the skill set of a bilingual writer in this area, where the goal is to communicate ideas and strategies from multiple authors/sources to meet a specific business need.
- [11 Tips for Freelance Translators from a Project Manager](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4305_12_ibrahim.pdf#new_tab) - Here are some tips from a project manager that will help you work more efficiently and avoid some of the recurring issues she encounters on a daily basis.
- [Assisting Researchers in the Translation and Submission of a Manuscript for Publication](https://www.ata-chronicle.online/wp-content/uploads/4305_08_lozano.pdf#new_tab) - Translating a research paper can be simple or difficult depending on the translator’s ability to get the idea across, and on the researcher’s ability to draft a manuscript that conveys very clearly the ideas he or she wishes to share with the scientific community.

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