All right, this post has a prerequisite video. It is short, it has drama, and it has Brad Pitt in it. I’ll explain why shortly, but try to keep it in mind as you read this. OK, now put Mr. Pitt aside for a couple of minutes. I promise I’ll get back to the video. One of … [Read more...] about Fight or Flight?
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A Newbie’s Impressions of ATA58
Let me start by saying that I am a conference rat. I love attending translation conferences! In the last four years I’ve gone to the following: Brazilian Association of Translators and Interpreters (Abrates) conference, every year since 2013; PROFT, a Brazilian … [Read more...] about A Newbie’s Impressions of ATA58
ATA58 Session Review: What Kind of Interpreter Are You?
An Octopus, a Hologram, or Hepburn: hat Kind of Interpreter Are You? (I-3) - Roberta Barroca Review by Silvia Helena Gonçalves If you are not an interpreter, chances are you missed Roberta Barroca’s talk at #ATA58. So, let me give you a brief description of what you … [Read more...] about ATA58 Session Review: What Kind of Interpreter Are You?
Spreading Best Practices for Everybody’s Benefit
Before the opening ceremony on October 25 that kickstarted ATA’s Annual Conference in Washington D.C., officers representing the association’s chapters and divisions got together in the afternoon to talk about what’s been working for them and how everyone can better assist their … [Read more...] about Spreading Best Practices for Everybody’s Benefit
Meet the Speakers #ATA58: Marsel de Souza
As we gear up for the ATA’s Annual Conference in Washington DC this October, let’s learn more about the speakers we’ll get to see during sessions associated with the Portuguese Language Division! Below you will find a summary of their presentation(s), as well as a brief … [Read more...] about Meet the Speakers #ATA58: Marsel de Souza