Institute of Translation and Interpreting

13/12/2023

Last week we held our last webinar of the year – a Trados clinic for translators. We covered everything from file types support, editor view, TM maintenance and optimisation and integration with Trados Studio.

If you are an ITI member and weren’t able to attend, the recording is available to watch in the Knowledge Hub.

P.S. If you are a memoQ user we have a webinar planned for you in February.

https://www.iti.org.uk/resource/trados-clinic-for-translators.html

12/12/2023

Perfect stocking fillers for you or a loved one. 🎁

Javier Marías’s final book, a love affair in 1980s East Berlin, reincarnation in France, a story of obsession and a South Korean romp

12/12/2023

Have you been thinking about joining ITI?
‘Warm’, ‘friendly’, ‘supportive’, ‘kind’ and ‘fun’ are just a few of the words our members use to describe the wonderful .

Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your career, you can be sure you’ll receive the same warm welcome from all our members.

Make ITI your professional home. Find out about the right membership category for you: https://bit.ly/2Qlujlq

11/12/2023

“The greatest sin is to do nothing because you can only do a little.” (Edmund Burke).

COP28 concludes tomorrow with big decisions in the hands of global leaders, and sometimes as individuals we can feel powerless. But there are things we can all do and our actions matter.

With this in mind, in January we are hosting an expert panel with members of the ITI SHEA Network (Sustainability, Horticulture, Environment and Agriculture). They will be discussing ways in which translators and interpreters are engaging with the issues surrounding climate change and sustainability and how you can play your part, as well as offering insights into how you can specialise in these sectors.

Register now – Free for ITI members.
https://www.iti.org.uk/training/events/events-calendar/iti-shea-discussion-panel-climate-change-and-sustainability.html

11/12/2023

The results of the Freelance translator survey 2023 have been published and contain some revealing and thought-provoking insights. Our thanks to Inbox Translation and Alina Cincan for conducting the survey and the analysis, and for inviting ITI to be collaborators.

We’ll be teasing out some ITI-specific results over the coming weeks.
https://inboxtranslation.com/resources/research/freelance-translator-survey-2023/

Explore the findings of the Freelance translator survey 2023; see how you compare to translator colleagues on rates, business practices, etc.

08/12/2023

However much you plan, when you start out as a freelance translator it’s tough to cover all the bases. Sarah Bowyer shares some early lessons she learnt to help you get off to a flying start including:

🤝The importance of networking
👩Why you don’t have to have an MA in translation
⚙How good equipment is worth the investment
😺Why learning the advanced features of your CAT tool is time well spent
🧩Specialising doesn’t mean missing out on work
👗 How using a style guide will save you time and ensure the quality of your work
🥳Never underestimate yourself

https://bit.ly/3I2weHk

Just because you’re at home in your office, it doesn’t mean you can’t build up a big online network. In a recent YouTube interview, I mentioned how I started out by thinking that other translators wouldn’t want to get to know me because they'd see me as a competitor for translation jobs. Tha...

07/12/2023

Why does language inclusion matter?

It's not just about words; it's about breaking down barriers to equality. When people are excluded based on their language, it reinforces disparities in society, and disproportionately affects vulnerable groups such as those at risk of poverty, women, people with disabilities, minorities, and more.

In our digitally evolving world, the digital language divide poses a threat to universal access and inclusion for all. Clear Global / Translators without Borders have launched their end-of-year fundraising campaign to help end language exclusion for 4 billion people.

If you would like to donate, or help to spread the word, go to https://hubs.ly/Q02bnpSr0 and ensure that no one is left behind.

06/12/2023

📅 The end of the year – you’re either flat out trying to complete projects before Christmas, or things have quietened down and you’ve got a bit of time to get yourself organised, ready for the new year.

If you fall into the second category, you may want to spend some time over the next couple of weeks working on your CPD, but if budgets are tight, that can sometimes be a challenge.

Don’t worry, Hayley Carter-Smith MA MITI Carter-Smith has five high-quality CPD options that won’t cost you a thing. 🔽

CPD… we all know what an important investment it is. As translators and interpreters, we know that it is an essential part of maintaining our relevance, developing our skillset, and growing our network. There are so many amazing training courses out there, not to mention opportunities to get toget...

05/12/2023

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
In a world where there is mounting pressure on rates, developing the skills to become a specialist is an effective way to buck the trend.

In this two-part course you will learn the principles of technical translation and find out how to develop the skills necessary to succeed in becoming a fully-fledged technical translator, with stability and better rates as your reward.

Here’s what one previous participant thought:
“An excellent course which I would thoroughly recommend. It covers a lot of ground from glossary creation and translation issues to practical advice on finding work which David Smith presents in a very down to earth style, drawing on his wealth of experience.” Caroline Cronin.


Book here ▶ https://www.iti.org.uk/training/events/events-calendar/working-as-a-technical-translator-23.html

05/12/2023

🥳 Today is . So we would like to say a massive THANK YOU to all of you who volunteer their time so generously to ITI. From Board and Committee members to all those running our Networks, we thank and applaud you. 👏👏

04/12/2023

👍 If joining your professional body was part of your plan for 2023, you’re nearly out of time!

👇Learn about some of the great reasons to join, from boosting your professional standing to being part of the supportive .

🔎 Find out more about joining ITI at https://bit.ly/38UBgns

04/12/2023

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
Get all the answers, guidance and tips you need about Trados software to make you more effective and productive.

With Trados you have so many features at your disposal, it’s often difficult to know how to use them all to achieve the best results.

This technical support clinic will answer your questions on a wide range of topics, including:
🗄 File type issues,
🎨Queries about settings,
📑Aligning documents for translation, and
📕Working with and managing terminology.

Plus, you can submit your own questions and Lydia Simplicio, RWS Product Owner, will answer these too.

Whether you are new to the Trados software or have been using it for years, you’re sure to pick up lots of time-saving tips.

Book today ▶ https://www.iti.org.uk/discover/events-calendar/what-s-the-best-way-to-do-that-in-trados-a-trados-clinic-for-translators.html