Archives for November 2012

Weighing up translation degrees: two oft-overlooked tips

Some of the best translators I know don’t have a degree in translation, so they are certainly not a requirement to becoming a translator.

However, an increasing number of newcomers to the profession are opting to pursue a formal (usually postgraduate) qualification in the field.

So when translator Lloyd Bingham put out the following call a few months back on Twitter, it set me thinking:

Looking for a few translators WITH and WITHOUT an MA to talk about the relevance of a translation Master’s for the job. Please help and RT!!

— Lloyd Bingham (@thelanguageman) June 5, 2012

What should you keep in mind when weighing up whether a translation degree is for you? [Read more…]

ATA Annual Conference: impressions of a first-timer

by Sarah Dillon

Here’s a high-level look at some of my impressions of the 53rd Annual Conference of the American Translators Association (ATA), held in San Diego 24 – 27 October 2012.

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53rd ATA Annual Conference: In Pictures

by Sarah Dillon

I’m just back from the 53rd Annual Conference of the American Translators Association (ATA), which was held in San Diego 24 – 27 October this year. Here is a little conference round-up in images (written report to follow).

In the meantime, check out the conference Twitter feed and associated quotes, links and photos here.