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04/02/2026

A single word can travel surprisingly far.

“Soap” likely began as Proto-Germanic *saipō, which spread into Latin (sapo), then Greek and Syriac, becoming Arabic ṣābūn. From there, trade routes carried it across the Indian Ocean into Malay (sabun), then into languages of Indonesia and northern Australia (e.g. sabuj, jaabu).

01/18/2026

Two stories this week highlight how AI is impacting the role of translators and what that may mean for the future of translation in publishing…

01/14/2026

03/16/2025

The translation industry is undergoing a profound transformation, with at the forefront of this evolution. 👨‍💻 This webinar will show you how to embrace AI as an ally rather than fearing it: https://www.atanet.org/event/wordscope-chatgpt-for-translators/

Whether you’re an experienced translator or just starting to explore AI-powered tools, this webinar offers an eye-opening glimpse into the future of translation. Learn how to stay competitive, embrace AI with confidence, and lead the way in this exciting new era!

03/16/2025

ATA and five other associations representing language service providers across the United States have issued a joint statement opposing President Trump’s recent Executive Order 14224, which designates English as the official language of the U.S. and revokes Executive Order 13166. Read the full statement at https://www.atanet.org/advocacy-outreach/leading-language-organizations-oppose-executive-order-14224-warn-of-potential-consequences.

Language access may be under threat, but the fight isn’t over. Now is the time to act. As interpreters (and members of our respective communities) we must:

✅ Educate LEP individuals about their rights under Title VI and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
✅ Support providers in maintaining language access services despite the chilling effect of this executive order.
✅ Support policies that expand language access and speak out against efforts to weaken it.

The law still requires meaningful access, but enforcement depends on our collective voice. Stay informed, speak out, and stand up for language justice.

12/25/2024

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!

10/17/2024

Interpreters and translators must understand what attorneys are trying to accomplish during a trial or evidentiary hearing. This language-neutral course will focus on the most common types of evidence presented during legal proceedings and the most common objections raised during criminal and civil matters. The speaker will explain, analyze, and provide examples of these elements of proof and objections interpreters are likely to encounter in a procedure and that translators will find in court decisions they’re asked to translate. Attendees will analyze elements of evidence and decide if they’re admissible in a court of law. Come learn the legal concepts that will make lawyers want to hire you!

Register for this AST course and discover others at https://www.atanet.org/ata65/education/ast-day/.

10/17/2024

How will new technologies affect creative fields like translation? 🧐 The ATA Compass has a breakdown of some main points about to help you understand how it works. Read this post to find out when it can be a very effective tool (and when it can cause problems) at https://www.atanet.org/client-assistance/what-is-machine-translation/!