By Melissa Harkin, PLD Blog Editor Happy 2019, everyone! The new year is full of celebrations, resolutions, planning, and new beginnings—but it also brings tax filing deadlines on January 15th and 31st. Are you ready? If you live in the U.S., it’s tax season. If not, … [Read more...] about Planning The Year Ahead
Blog Posts
Which CAT Tool should I use? Yes!
By Daniel Maciel, PLD Blog Co-Editor One thing I realized early on in my career as a translator is that CAT Tools don't have users, they have (in)voluntary evangelists. Not unlike other niche/specialized software used in very specific professional contexts, the weapons of choice … [Read more...] about Which CAT Tool should I use? Yes!
Should remote interpreting be last-resort interpreting?
Post facilitated by Daniel Maciel, PLD Blog Co-Editor If you are an interpreter, it has been hard to get away from the rise in the profile of remote interpreting. It’s not that there have been any massive technical breakthroughs. Suppliers have simply managed to leverage … [Read more...] about Should remote interpreting be last-resort interpreting?
Gender and Diversity in Translation
Post facilitated by Melissa Harkin, PLD Blog Co-Editor Intellectual neutrality is not possible in a world of exploitation and oppression. – Elizabeth Schussler Fiorenza [1] I have always been an avid reader. I remember arguing sometimes with my parents as a child because I … [Read more...] about Gender and Diversity in Translation
Coming up on the blog – Reviews
- Mirna Soares We all know the importance of continuing education, and of keeping in touch with colleagues and up to date on new trends in our profession through conferences and courses. For ATA-certified translators, continuing education is a requirement that must be met … [Read more...] about Coming up on the blog – Reviews