CAT Tools: Friend or Foe-The Business Aspects of Owning a CAT Tool
A Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tool may seem like a logical purchase for your business, but will the return on the investment really be worth the expense? Watch this webinar to learn how to analyze the costs and benefits of using a CAT tool in the current market. This financial point of view includes types…
Customizing Texts in Russian to English Translation
Have you ever translated a text from Russian to English that you could never get to "sound right"? No matter how many hours you spent on editing and revising, the translation just didn't get the message across. The problem might be in the conventions of the genre—the kind and amount of information, tone, and textual…
Smoking Guns: Looking for Evidence and Overcoming Hurdles in Legal Document Review and Translation
Working as a translator in the field of intellectual property can be both daunting and rewarding all in the same day. The sheer volume of documents that require review, and the variety of technology with which the linguist must become familiar can be very demanding. But when the "smoking gun" is uncovered, all the effort…
The Use of Customized Corpora to Improve Translation Accuracy
There are numerous collections of corpora online, many available as free downloads. Yet, nothing beats developing your own and making it part of your translation routine. The result? More precise and coherent solutions for vocabulary, expressions, and phrases without the sacrifice of speed. In this 60-minute webinar, linguistics expert Ana Julia Perrotti Garcia shows you…
Translating for the Pharmaceutical Industry: Resources and Translation Strategies for Translators
When translating for clinical trials in the drug research industry, it is essential to understand the linguistic style and types of documentation in addition to the terminology. Watch this webinar to learn how the pieces work together to make the whole. Includes strategies you can use to improve consistency and accuracy in your work for…
Talking the Talk: Tips for Giving a Conference Presentation That Rocks
Speaking at an ATA Annual Conference is both an opportunity and a challenge. There is no better way to gain recognition as a leader and expert in your field. This is the webinar that can help you make that happen. Who should attend Anyone presenting at this year's conference anyone interested in presenting in the…
Translating Contracts to and from French
All translators are called upon to translate a contract at some point in their careers, but what appears at first glance to be an easy task can turn out to be more complicated than it looks. Consider the very title of the document, for instance. Even beginning language students can tell that "contrat" means "contract.…
An Introduction to Note-Taking for Interpreters
Memorizing information is an essential part of a consecutive interpreter's work. However, relying solely on memory can sometimes be difficult—and even impossible in certain situations. That's when the interpreter can fall back on note-taking, a system for capturing relevant information quickly and reliably to assist in the interpretation. This webinar is relevant to any interpreter…
Technical Writing for ‘Into English’ Translators
Superb writing skills are not the first thing that comes to mind when talking about a technical translator’s skill set. The focus is usually on subject-matter expertise or methods for terminology research. Those are crucial, but good technical writing is a third skill that can be developed—one that improves translation quality quickly. This webinar covers…
New International Payment Options for Translators and Agencies
Do you like to work with international clients and vendors but find that the bank fees are killing you? Then it's time to take a look at what else you can do cut the costs of international payment transactions. There are options—even some that may help you avoid fees altogether! Attend this ATA webinar to…
Time Management for Freelancers: How to Get Things Done!
Poor time management is a major pitfall for many freelancers. Without a system for scheduling and prioritizing, we can end up earning less, feeling like we have no free time, and stressing out in our work and personal lives. This ATA webinar will look at practical ways to organize your day, prioritize what matters to…
Ouch! That Translation Hurts! Challenges that English-into-Arabic Medical Translators Face Daily
Not only is medical content challenging for Arabic translators, but also the difference in clinical settings that might not have a relevant equivalent in the Target Language. How can translators tackle such differences and convey the correct meaning in a clear, accurate and simple Arabic? In this webinar, the presenter looks at the challenges that…
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