Wer gerne mal in die Unterwelt eintaucht, natürlich nur literarisch, für den kann das Übersetzen von Thrillern eine bereichernde Abwechslung sein. Thriller zu lesen ist an sich schon spannend, sie zu übersetzen, noch viel mehr! Das Genre ist kulturell tief verwurzelt und beim Übersetzen hat […]
OR A Brit attempts gratitude for the language life. Before I bring our profession (and my reputation!) into disrepute, this article is not advocating a “wing it” approach. Solid, broad, deep and ever-fresh language skills, plus in-depth research and insight on any number of substantive […]
Over the years, many of our GLD colleagues may have received requests for the translation of personal documents in either language direction. When Frieda Ruppaner-Lind received such a request earlier this year from someone who found her in the ATA online directory, she tried to […]
Von der Industrie- und Handelskammer, vor allem der Abkürzung IHK, haben wir alle sicherlich schon einmal gehört. Manche von uns haben vielleicht dort sogar schon eine Prüfung in Übersetzung abgeschlossen. Aber was die Aufgaben der Industrie- und Handelskammern sind und inwieweit diese im Rahmen der […]
This blog post was originally published on Dorothee Racette’s own website, takebackmyday.com, and later on the ATA Business Practices Blog, Next Level, in a version covering other neurodivergent brain-based conditions.Dorothee shares a lot of information that can be helpful to those with ADHD, as well […]
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 […]