Nadine EdwardsJLD AdministratorFor a few years, the leadership of the Japanese Language Division has been trying to find ways to encourage feedback regarding topics and type of sessions members want at the annual conference. Earlier this year, JLD Member Y. Usui volunteered … [Read more...]
JLD Times Summer / Fall 2017
JLD Times Summer/Fall 2017On behalf of the Editorial Committee, I welcome you to the first “paper” edition of the JLD Times Newsletter published in several years. Our aim is for this revived biannual publication to serve as a useful source of information and interaction for our … [Read more...]
E>J Certification Workshop @ATA58
An update...ATA 英＞日認定試験ワークショップのお知らせ （English into Japanese Workshop only） … [Read more...]
JLD Events @ ATA58
You heard it here first folks...JLD Newcomers LunchThursday, October 26, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM An informal bring-your-own lunch for conference first timers, newcomers to the profession, veterans at conference hotel breakfast area.DC Interpreters Panel at Embassy of … [Read more...]
For Project Managers and Translators
Japanese Orthographic Variants in CAT Tool Based Translationand What You Can Do About It -- Part 1 of 2by JLD Member Noriko Nevins,ATA-Certified (E>J) TranslatorThis writing is for Project Managers unfamiliar with the intricacies of Japanese orthographic rules and Japanese … [Read more...]
Down But Not Out – Strategies to Remain Active While Work is Slow
By: JLD Member Paul KoehlerThose of us who have been working as freelancers for any length of time know that one of the most difficult things to deal with can be the uneven nature of the work. Whenever people ask me about my schedule, I always use the stock phrase "feast or … [Read more...]
IJET-28 Columbus, April 8 – 9, Early Bird ends today Feb. 14
IJET-28 in Columbus, Ohio, USA (April 8-9, 2017) Did you know? This year’s International Japanese-English Translation Conference (IJET) has been approved for seven (7) ATA continuing education points. IJET-28 Columbus will feature over 30 sessions on … [Read more...]
Proposals for ATA58
The American Translators Association is now accepting presentation proposals for ATA's 58th Annual Conference in Washington, DC (October 25-28, 2017). Proposals must be received by March 3, 2017.Is there a session you would like to present at ATA58? Is there a workshop or issue … [Read more...]
Meet the JLD LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR 2017
Our sincerest thanks to members (and former members) who helped make 2016 a fantastic year. We could not have done any of this without you! · JLD Website: Yoshiko Guy· Planning Committee: Hiroki Fukuyama, Jim Patrick, Andrew … [Read more...]
Annual JLD Networking Dinner & Informal Newcomer Lunch
Just a quick update, the number of RSVP's for our annual dinner, is already over 65!If you haven't yet, there is still a little time. Don't wait! RSVP at https://2016jldnetworkingdinner.eventbrite.com Also, please consider the brown bag option (bringing your own) … [Read more...]