When it comes to virtual meet-ups, the GLD offers a whole range of ways to bridge the distances between its members. Our GLD Listserv, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn pages, along with our division’s regular Zoom socials and educational events, create numerous opportunities for […]
[Photo courtesy of GLD member Angela Gulick] When I woke up to the news this morning that German author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann had received the 2024 International Booker Prize for Erpenbeck’s novel Kairos, I was tickled pink. Not because I am a […]
[Photo courtesy of GLD member Claudi Thompson] The German Language Division of the American Translators Association plays a crucial role in bridging the past with the present by maintaining a list of specialized translators. These dedicated professionals are adept at translating handwritten documents written in […]
The 10th annual Netzwerktreffen der Hochschulübersetzer*innen, a gathering for university translators and freelancers working for universities in German-speaking countries, took place at the University of Mannheim on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. I was lucky enough to attend, along with 60+ other participants, including GLD Administrator […]
Last week I did something exceptional (for me). I attended a business forum about trade between Germany, the United States, and Mexico sponsored by the Düsseldorf Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK, “Wirtschaftsforum USA”). Why was this exceptional, you ask? Firstly, because it was an […]
Like many translators and interpreters, I have found myself recently sending out many resumes to various agencies. I will admit that promoting myself is not my strong point. Like many present day job applicants, I find myself wondering what would make me stand out from […]
At the monthly social on April 13, in celebration of National Poetry Month, GLD members read poems they (in most cases) have translated or are working on translating. Melody Winkle read a poem embedded in novel by Klara Blum, about lovers divided by fate in […]
The 01/2024 issue of the German Language Division’s biannual newsletter—interaktiv—is now available for your reading pleasure. (Find past issues here.) The theme of this issue is Building (& Maintaining) a Sustainable T&I Career: Tips from GLD Members Download your copy today to find: Tips and advice […]
On March 7th, GLD members Bettina Schreibmaier-Clasen and Rainer Dykowski presented a webinar to share their insights about the distinctive features of the German variants spoken and written in Austria and Switzerland. Attendees were located in the US, Canada, and Europe. Bettina began her presentation […]
Our GLD photo contest came to an end on February 29th, and we are pleased to announce that the winners are … drumroll, please … everyone who submitted photographs! It was just too hard to choose among all the incredible submissions we received. We would […]
A Report from the AWP Conference in Kansas City The annual conference of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs is a major destination for the creative world of writing and publishing, and this year writers, translators, teachers, students, editors, publishers, and others in the […]
On February 8th, GLD member Kelly Neudorfer shared her experiences with using a freeware subtitling program called Subtitle Edit with 15 webinar attendees from US locations on both coasts and in the Midwest, as well as the three European DACH countries of Germany, Switzerland, and […]
Rund 30 Kolleg:innen folgten der Einladung der ATA German Language Division nach Leipzig, darunter einige neue und viele bekannte Gesichter. Auch Fakultätsangehörige und Studierende der Universität Leipzig waren mit an Bord. Das Programm klang verheißungsvoll … Freitag, 02.02.2024 Willkommener Icebreaker war wie immer ein geführter […]
We are excited to announce a special opportunity for our members – we are holding a photo contest! The winning entries will be displayed on the GLD website. Please send your submissions (as many as you want – the sky’s the limit) to robin@robin-limmeroth.com by […]
Many GLD members, who are primarily self-employed freelance translators and interpreters, collaborate with translation agencies. Heike Kurtz, a GLD member based in Germany, shares insights into the advantages and disadvantages of working for agencies rather than for direct clients. She also provides a wealth of […]
Have you ever wondered how the GLD came to be, and how it changed through the years? How interaktiv got its name? When the GLD went online? When I became Webmaster in 2019, the previous Webmaster Jessica Lucio informed me the GLD History document on […]
This past year was the GLD’s first year under the leadership of me, Karen Leube (Administrator), and Robin Limmeroth (Assistant Administrator) and the Leadership Council we finished putting together in 2023. It has been an eventful and productive year and we have shared many of the […]
If you search the GLD listserv messages from the past two-plus years, you will quickly notice the dominance of questions and statements regarding the seismic changes in the working environment experienced by the posters. The messages were particularly abundant in the run-up to ATA’s 63rd […]
On November 8, I left a cool and overcast upstate New York for Tucson which offered sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s. Aside from the welcome change in climate, I was underway for ALTA46, the 46th annual conference of the American Literary Translators Association. […]
I had been toying with the thought of becoming ATA certified since I started translating full-time in 2010 and becoming an ATA member in 2011. The main thing holding me back was the intimidating statistics: not only had I heard about the low passing rate […]
mit Referentin: Inga Schiffler Am 9. November 2023 kamen mehr als 30 GLD-Mitglieder zu einem Webinar über das Thema Leichte Sprache zusammen. Die Referentin Inga Schiffler startete das Webinar mit einer Chat-Umfrage: Kennst du Leichte Sprache? Kennst du den Unterschied zwischen Leichter Sprache und Einfacher […]
For four days in October, ATA’s German Language Division members had the chance to immerse themselves in a bubble of educational and networking opportunities in (partly) sunny Miami. GLD member Michael Schubert started the ball rolling on Wednesday morning with his AST Day offering entitled […]
GLD Administrator Karen Leube was honored with the Dynamo Award on Friday, October 27th during the Annual Awards Presentation at ATA’s 64th annual conference in Miami. “The ATA Dynamo Award recognizes a person or entity that has worked in a particularly energetic way to benefit […]
At the Annual Meeting of All Members of ATA’s German Language Division, Administrator Karen Leube announced her appointment of two new consultants to the Leadership Council. In today’s post, we introduce you to our other new consultant, Andrew Belisle. Name: Andrew Belisle LC position: Consultant […]
The 02/2023 issue of the German Language Division’s biannual newsletter—interaktiv—is now available for your reading pleasure. (Find past issues here.) The theme of this issue is Diversification. Download your copy today to find: Feature articles with inspiring stories about fellow GLD members who have branched out […]