By John Wan Photo by Zack Spear on Unsplash WELCOME TO PORTLAND Hey there, fellow translators & interpreters! Welcome to Portland for the ATA’s 65th Annual Conference October 30 - November 2, 2024. I've been living in Oregon for a very long time now, and for the … [Read more...] about City of Roses: A Guide to Portland for ATA65 Attendees
Addressing Translation Challenges in Chinese-Spanish Communication
By Armando Zárate Image by Maik from Pixabay The influence of the Chinese language in the world has grown significantly over the past few decades, reflecting broader economic, cultural, and social interactions. This influence, which has been boosted by the plethora of videos … [Read more...] about Addressing Translation Challenges in Chinese-Spanish Communication
Demystifying Video Game Localization
By Siyang Gao Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash The idea of “video game localization” can be intimidating. In fact, the number one misconception about it, as far as I have seen, is that it requires a lot of technological know-how. But does it? Now, relax and have a … [Read more...] about Demystifying Video Game Localization
Why ATA Membership and Certification Matter: In the Words of CLD Members
Photo by D koi on Unsplash A recurring topic in our “ATA CLD Friends” WeChat group, which is open to Chinese-language translation and interpretation professionals who are not yet members of the American Translators Association, is whether it’s worthwhile to join the association … [Read more...] about Why ATA Membership and Certification Matter: In the Words of CLD Members
Strategies for Translating Chengyu
By Independent Contributor: Jim Jones Photo by Cristina Gottardi on Unsplash There are four types of formulaic expressions (熟语) in Chinese: collocations (惯用语), two-part allegorical sayings (歇后语), proverbs (谚语), and chengyu (成语). Numbering between 5,000 and over 20,000 … [Read more...] about Strategies for Translating Chengyu
