The ATA Podcast American Translators Association

Are you at a crossroads in your career as a linguist? Are you thinking about postgraduate education in translation? Do you thrive on learning the ins and outs of a craft from experts in the field? These are all questions to consider as you strive to build a stronger professional profile and expertise as a translator.
 
In this episode, we interview ATA member Angélica Ramírez, a PhD alumna of the University of Alicante's translation and interpreting program. She began translating in the late 1990s and pursued a postgraduate degree early in her career. Listen as she offers insights about how language postgraduate education has evolved in the 21st century and why it was so important for her. She also shares her insights about her experience specializing in audiovisual translation and expands on the type of skills and techniques that are important for working and growing in that area of concentration.
 
Show Notes:
Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn  ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/  
Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!
 
Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

It’s that time of year again – ATA’s Annual Conference (October 25-28) is right around the corner! Whether you work as a professional translator or interpreter, or inspire to be one, this event is made for you! And if you run a translation business or develop language-related software, you won’t want to miss one of the industry’s biggest events.
 
There are a lot of new and interesting things happening at the conference this year, and ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird and President-Elect and Conference Organizer Veronika Demichelis waste no time giving you the scoop on the latest updates for ATA64!
 
Even if you’re a regular conference attendee, be sure to listen in and discover what awaits you in exciting Miami!
 
Show Notes:
 
ATA64 Home: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/ ATA64 Registration: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/registration/ ATA64 Hotel: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/hotel/ ATA64 AST Day: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/education/ast-day/ ATA64 Conference Sessions: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/education/conference-sessions/  
Become a Voting Member: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/ AFTI ATA Membership Diversity Award: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/honors-awards-program/diversity-award/  
ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/  
Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!
 
Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Cris Silva | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

Planning for a vacation or special occasion? Want a break from making dinner? Or maybe you're trying to cook a great meal at home? Eating and drinking makes up the rhythm of our days no matter where we are, and there are plenty of written descriptions across industries to help us eat and drink better and happier. In this episode, we interview ATA member and food and wine translator Adam Sachs about the ins and outs of culinary translation. You’ll hear about his lengthy career as a food and beverage professional starting from his early days working in wine country all the way to managing global supply chain integrity for some major players and how he’s now applying that knowledge as a language professional. Listen to the full episode today for some chuckles about restaurant menu translation errors!
 
Show Notes:
Society of Wine Educators: https://societyofwineeducators.org/
Wine and Spirits Educational Trust: https://www.wsetglobal.com/ 
Court of Master Sommeliers: https://www.mastersommeliers.org/ Cicerone Certification Program: https://www.cicerone.org/ American Cheese Society: https://www.cheesesociety.org/  Cider Association: https://ciderassociation.org/ AulaSIC: https://www.aulasic.org/ Lost in Translation? Why Conscientious Menu Language Matters: https://modernrestaurantmanagement.com/lost-in-translation-why-conscientious-menu-language-matters/  
Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/ ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn  ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/  
Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!
 
Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-host Andie Ho speaks with ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo and President-Elect Veronika Demichelis about ATA's accomplishments so far this year and what they're looking forward to in the rest of 2023. For a great overview of all things ATA and all things to come within the Association, be sure to give this episode a listen!
 
Show Notes:
The ATA Chronicle: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-chronicle/
Refer Friends to Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ 
Translating & Interpreting the Future: Empowering Professionals to Innovate and Thrive: https://www.atanet.org/event/translating-interpreting-the-future-empowering-professionals-to-innovate-and-thrive/  
Advocacy and Outreach: https://www.atanet.org/news/advocacy-and-outreach/ Member Benefits: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/benefits-of-membership/  Online Events: https://www.atanet.org/events/ ATA Committees: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/committees/ Become a Voting Member: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/  ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/  
ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/  
Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!
 
Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Andie Ho | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

In this episode, ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird speaks with Carola F. Berger, PhD, CT about scam types and what scammers are after, such as your information or your money. Carola has helped ATA and language professionals stay knowledgeable and aware regarding scams over the years as they've evolved. Scamming is an ever-present concern for freelance translators and interpreters. Make it your business to learn how scams work and how to avoid them.
 
Show Notes:
Professional Partnerships for Interpreters: https://www.atanet.org/event/professional-partnerships-for-interpreters/
Mid-year Membership Rates: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ 
Preparing for ATA's Spanish>English Certification Exam: https://www.atanet.org/event/preparation-for-the-spanish-english-certification-exam/  
Next Level Blog - The Scammers' New Clothes: https://www.atanet.org/business-strategies/the-scammers-new-clothes/ Scammers Don't Take Time Off: https://www.atanet.org/resources/scammers-dont-take-time-off/   Don't Fall for It! Scams Targeting Language Professionals: https://www.atanet.org/event/dont-fall-for-it-scams-targeting-language-professionals/  
ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/ The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/  
Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!
 
Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Andie Ho | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

The American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) offers a limited number of $500 scholarships to students/recent graduates of translation or interpreting studies programs or related fields to help defray the cost of attending ATA’s Annual Conference.
 
In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-Host Andie Ho speaks with Halla Bearden, 2022 AFTI First-Time ATA Conference Attendance Scholarship recipient. Halla overviews the reasons why she applied for the scholarship, what it looked like, and what attending her first ATA Conference was like. Halla also shares some tips on what she did to ensure she got the most from her time at the ATA Annual Conference!
 
Show Notes:
 
Interested in an AFTI Scholarship? Send an email to ata@atanet.org 2022 Honors and Awards Recipients: https://www.atanet.org/member-news/2022-honors-and-awards-recipients/  ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/  
ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/  
Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!
 
Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan