Meet Our New Assistant Administrator The Portuguese Language Division is pleased to welcome Eduardo Krauser as our new Assistant Administrator. A translator, conference interpreter, entrepreneur, and longtime ATA member, Eduardo brings decades of experience in the language … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Eduardo Krauser
The Language Nobody Speaks
Field Notes from a Native Speaker (Whatever That Means) ANTHONY ROSENBERG I once met a gringo in São Paulo who handed me his business card. It had his name in the center, and under it his title in Portuguese: Americano. My expression was apparently enough to cause him … [Read more...] about The Language Nobody Speaks
My Experience with the PLD Book Club in 2025
By Patricia Worsley Revision Lynnea Hansen Illustration by Carina Worsley I have always loved reading. As a child, I borrowed Agatha Christie books from my neighbor and later devoured the Coleção Vagalume series, along with more complex stories and biographies … [Read more...] about My Experience with the PLD Book Club in 2025
In Honor of Danilo Nogueira
By Tamara Barile Introduction by Carmen Reis and revision by Daniel Erlich On February 9, 2026, Brazil lost one of its most distinguished translators. Danilo Nogueira passed away after a long and admirable career devoted to language and professional excellence. Over the … [Read more...] about In Honor of Danilo Nogueira
While the Coffee Gets Cold…
by Carmen Reis Revision: Lynnea Hansen I’ve just left our first Leadership Council Meeting of 2026. As I pour a coffee and get a few cookies to watch an episode of the series I’m currently hooked on, I realize I’d rather write a few words to our members. I’ve been the … [Read more...] about While the Coffee Gets Cold…