À Propos: Professional Training Topped with Collegial Networking: Translate in Chantilly

Château de Chantilly

ata-fld-newsletter-logoChantilly, already famous for horses and whipped cream, became known as a hive of French and English translation activity the first week of August 2015 as one hundred colleagues gathered to attend this year’s “Translate in…/On traduit à…” event. This language-specific series has mushroomed in both size and reputation since its inception in 2009. This year marks the first time it was held outside of North America  and it did not fail to live up to expectations.

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FLD Continuing Education Series – Episode 2: State of the FLD

Welcome to the second episode of the French Language Division’s Continuing Education Series podcast.

The main focus of this podcast is the craft of translation (English > French and French > English). It also provides a forum for the Division Administrator and Assistant Administrator to give a State of the FLD address. The purpose of this episode is to let members know what is happening with the FLD.

Eve, Jenn, Angela - L to R
Eve, Jenn, Angela – L to R

In episode 2, podcast host, Angela Benoit interviews Eve Bodeux, FLD Administrator, and Jenn Mercer, Assistant Administrator. They tell you all about the FLD, benefits for members and upcoming events. Check it out and get the most out of your FLD membership!

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FLD Continuing Education Series – Episode 1: Introduction

Welcome to the podcast of the Continuing Education Series of the French Language Division, a division of the American Translators Association.

This podcast focuses on the craft of translation (English > French and French > English). We provide this service as a benefit to our members and to those interested in becoming members.

This is episode 1, a short introduction to the podcast’s raison d’être as well as to the podcast’s host, Angela Benoit. Angela is interviewed here by Eve Bodeux, FLD Administrator, and Jenn Mercer, Assistant Administrator and she tells you everything you need to know about this new podcast series.

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