Translators and interpreters are essential to moving the cogwheels of our globalized world. Our skills help individuals gain access to services, enable entrepreneurs to venture into new frontiers, and assist governments in their diplomatic relations. To all of those hard working translators and interpreters, Happy Translation Day!!!! Your ID Leadership Committee … [Read more...]
Badge policy at ATA Annual Conference
Badges? We don't need no stinking badges! Or...do we?? Well, this year, we must wear our badge at ALL conference activities. So, don't forget! Here's the message from Corinne McKay, President-Elect and conference interpreter: Hello everyone! Please help us put the word out about our new badging policy at this year's conference. To be admitted to breakfast, … [Read more...]
FIT Congress
XXI International Federation of Translators (FIT) World Congress August 3-5, 2017 – Brisbane, Australia By Marsel de Souza Edited on October 24, 2017 to reflect the removal of a bad link. Approximately 800 delegates from all four corners of the world convened in Brisbane – a city where nearly one‑third of the population is from overseas – for this memorable congress themed … [Read more...]
Don’t miss out on the ID/MD Networking Dinner during ATA 58th Annual Conference
Remember to RSVP by 10/13/2017! We've reserved an awesome Brazilian restaurant together to meet new friends and old, reconnect with colleagues we touch base with from afar and generally have a great time! Reserve your seat here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-interpreter-medical-division-dinner-tickets-37568446234?aff=es2 ATA Annual … [Read more...]
Preparing to Interpret at a Conference: Lessons Learned from a Healthcare and Court Interpreter
By Liz Essary During my training as a conference interpreter, some of the most important advice I got was this: Don’t crush your listener with a wall of sound. But what does that mean? It took me a while to figure it out. Rather than parroting a word-for-word monotone (and likely meaningless) rendition of what the speaker’s saying, you must process the message … [Read more...]