American Translators Association
American Translators Association
ATA is a professional association founded to advance the translation and interpreting professions and foster the professional development of individual translators and interpreters. Its nearly 10,000 members in more than 100 countries include translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, language company owners, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.
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You didn't explain what simultaneous interpreters are.
Thank you for Sharing this great Chat:)
This Chat was Powerful and Super helpful 👏 Thank you 😊
I am an immigrant who will soon move to the United States. I have advanced knowledge of German and a university degree. Is there still a demand for German in the US, especially in the southern states? Is it easy to find a job? I wanted to know this issue as artificial intelligence technologies have advanced and the need for translators has decreased, thank you.
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Good Channel!! I am happy I have found this channel on youtube.
Look forward to coming
We can't wait to have you!
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Thank you for this video. I love being an interpreter. ❤
What criteria do i need to join ata?
Honestly, unless the ATA starts lobbying for organizations like USCIS, courts, and other relevant government agencies to start requiring ATA certification I don't see much of a value in getting this certification. With today's technology and the aforementioned organizations flexibilities when it comes to accepting translations all I can see is totally unqualified "professionals" who in many occasions are not even bilingual simply taking over certified translators work and using Google translate to help themselves. I see this every day with many "document preparers." On top of this, to register for the exam you have to be an ATA member, which means you have to shell out close to $200 to even know when the test is going to take place, which believe me, it's not very often. I learned this the hard way last year when I spent $300+ to register around September just to find out that the next exam wasn't even going to be announced until April of the following year. Once you are an ATA member, registering to take the exam costs $525. YES, you read it right. After you have spend all of this money to get certified you have to keep paying your annual membership and on top of it pay for other continuing education credits. Not sure about others, but I simply don't get enough business from document translation to account for this expense.
Honestly, unless the ATA starts lobbying for organizations like USCIS, courts, and other relevant government agencies to start requiring ATA certification I don't see much of a value in getting this certification. With today's technology and the aforementioned organizations flexibilities when it comes to accepting translations all I can see is totally unqualified "professionals" who in many occasions are not even bilingual simply taking over certified translators work and using Google translate to help themselves. I see this every day with many "document preparers." On top of this, to register for the exam you have to be an ATA member, which means you have to shell out close to $200 to even know when the test is going to take place, which believe me, it's not very often. I learned this the hard way last year when I spent $300+ to register around September just to find out that the next exam wasn't even going to be announced until April of the following year. Once you are an ATA member, registering to take the exam costs $525. YES, you read it right. After you have spend all of this money to get certified you have to keep paying your annual membership and on top of it pay for other continuing education credits. Not sure about others, but I simply don't get enough business from document translation to account for this expense.
Honestly, unless the ATA starts lobbying for organizations like USCIS, courts, and other relevant government agencies to start requiring ATA certification I don't see much of a value in getting this certification. With today's technology and the aforementioned organizations flexibilities when it comes to accepting translations all I can see is totally unqualified "professionals" who in many occasions are not even bilingual simply taking over certified translators work and using Google translate to help themselves. I see this every day with many "document preparers." On top of this, to register for the exam you have to be an ATA member, which means you have to shell out close to $200 to even know when the test is going to take place, which believe me, it's not very often. I learned this the hard way last year when I spent $300+ to register around September just to find out that the next exam wasn't even going to be announced until April of the following year. Once you are an ATA member, registering to take the exam costs $525. YES, you read it right. After you have spend all of this money to get certified you have to keep paying your annual membership and on top of it pay for other continuing education credits. Not sure about others, but I simply don't get enough business from document translation to account for this expense.
Honestly, unless the ATA starts lobbying for organizations like USCIS, courts, and other relevant government agencies to start requiring ATA certification I don't see much of a value in getting this certification. With today's technology and the aforementioned organizations flexibilities when it comes to accepting translations all I can see is totally unqualified "professionals" who in many occasions are not even truly bilingual simply taking over certified translators work and using Google translate to help themselves. I see this every day with many "document preparers." On top of this, to register for the exam you have to be an ATA member, which means you have to shell out close to $200 to even know when the test is going to take place, which believe me, it's not very often. I learned this the hard way last year when I spent $300+ to register around September just to find out that the next exam wasn't even going to be announced until April of the following year. Once you are an ATA member, registering to take the exam costs $525. YES, you read it right. The organization offers no actual exam preparation course or anything of the like. They just have past exam passages that you can purchase for $80 if you are a member or $120 for non-members. After you have spend all of this money to get certified you have to keep paying your annual membership and on top of it pay for other continuing education credits. Not sure about others, but I simply don't get enough business from document translation to account for this expense.
Wow,, such an insightful take on this matter. I certainly don't see comments this blunt and straight to the point that often. For myself, suspicion arose within me as I was checking their official website and saw that they were over complicating the whole thing, on top of the extravagant price tag on both the membership, and the test enrollment. I would very much like to contact you, since I'm a beginner, and you seem to be quite knowledgeable about this topic, if it's not a hassle for you. If you agree please provide me with a medium that I can contact you through. Thanks a lot.
Thank you SO much for posting this. I was about to get these costs put up on my credit cards, now I am happy I did not. I thought the $80 was steep for a practice exam, however, now after reading through your comment, I realize that is a "member" price! Then the fact you have to pay continuously for that membership?! Thanks for saving me the money!
Honestly, unless the ATA starts lobbying for organizations like USCIS, courts, and other relevant government agencies to start requiring ATA certification I don't see much of a value in getting this certification. With today's technology and the aforementioned organizations flexibilities when it comes to accepting translations all I can see is totally unqualified "professionals" who in many occasions are not even bilingual simply taking over certified translators work and using Google translate to help themselves. I see this every day with many "document preparers." On top of this, to register for the exam you have to be an ATA member, which means you have to shell out close to $200 to even know when the test is going to take place, which believe me, it's not very often. I learned this the hard way last year when I spent $300+ to register around September just to find out that the next test wasn't even going to be announced until April of the following year. Once you are an ATA member, registering to take the exam costs $525. YES, you read it right. Like the video says, after you have spend all of this money to get certified you have to keep paying your annual membership and on top of it pay for other continuing education credits. Not sure about others, but I simply don't get enough business from document translation to account for this expense.
You seem like a stone cold narcissist.
I'm studying to become a translator as well, let's all do our best!
thanks to this video I came to know the important role of a translator behind the scenes🤝
I hope someday I can be translator or interpreter too~
Great information that ensures professional certification.
can someone pls tell me what u have learnt from this ?
Interesting topic
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Happy translation day...Thank you very much...Do you have a medical translation free training courses ?
Thank you!
Thank you ❤
Wow! This is incredible. I love this. I’m a new coming medical interpreter located in NC & a lot of the things she mentioned were so helpful and were parallel to everything we’re learning in our medical certification class through cccs in Massachusetts.
Geoff and John....... Mythic Legends!!!
This is such a dream to help others! Currently I am fluent in English and Vietnamese, and currently studying French!! I hope hope help others learn and communicate :>
Best wishes to you! I want to do this, too, and be a missionary. You're on the right track.
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that was interresting...
I will definitely join ATA in year 2028 . I'm dying to become a translator ❤️
amazing podcast! I`m trying to get into the business and this gave me great insights
For all the people that are dreaming to be a translator or an interpreter in future,I wish you all success!!! And lot of work🤭(this is my dream too btw)
I like to be a doctor or whatever related to it but since i can't afford it my plan two is translator😔
dude, best job I ever have. work from home. 8 am to 4:30pm. no worry about rising gas price. Clients are so kind and sweet.
i hope the best for everyone in this comment section, good luck with your career path!! :)
Thank you for this nice podcast!
I’m a senior in highschool and I want to become a Korean-English translator. My plan right now is to go to college and major in Korean, but what else can I do? Any advice?
Volunteer in the focus specialty, i.e. medical, law,media
This seems like an amazing opportunity!
What is the procedure to get this ATA Certificate?
excellant lecture but all the tapping and smacking on the podium is so annoying I would not reccommend or ever watch again. Ghesh so frustrating
I WANT TO BE A TRANSLATOR IN THE LEGAL OR MEDICAL FIELD
Great, How to attend?
Hiw can I get in contact with her?
Great podcasts and thank you for your efforts
what are the requirements for taking the test?
Go to their website and check it out.
I would like to become ATA member . Do I need a college degree to be able to take the exam ? Or do I buy a study material before I take the exam .. I was looking for a study material on ATA website I could not find it. I would like to buy a good study material so I can be able to pass the exam :)
Could you please make a special episode about medical interpreting? Thank you in advance.