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New York Circle of Translators New York Circle of Translators (NYCT) is the chapter of the American Translators Association (ATA) s

About Membership:

As a NYCT member you will enjoy the following benefits:

* Monthly meetings featuring speakers on all aspects of the translation profession
* Networking opportunities at monthly dinners and annual holiday party
* Professional development workshops and seminars
* Subscription to our newsletter, The Gotham Translator
* Listings in the NYCT Online Membership Directory and the annual NYCT printed Membership Directory
* Referrals (if you indicate that you accept them, existing members may direct work requests to you or clients may contact you directly)

All memberships, excluding Lifetime and Honorary Lifetime, run for one calendar year, January 1st through December 31st, and are renewable on January 1st of every year. Special conditions apply to first-time student, individual and corporate members who join after July 1st (see web site for information).

We understand that the story of the interpreters in this article can be heart-wrenching. If you're feeling a sense of co...
04/02/2024

We understand that the story of the interpreters in this article can be heart-wrenching. If you're feeling a sense of compassion and want to make a difference, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and find out how you can donate and provide much-needed assistance to these interpreters.

Aug. 27—A Norwin High School graduate who served three tours of duty in Afghanistan attempting to help rebuild the country and its military is on a new mission: to get two Afghan interpreters out of Kabul before the United States pulls out of the chaotic capital. "It is total chaos," said Jason Sm...

🤣 State names decoded! Did you know Alabama means "Thicket Clearers" and Florida could be "Flowery Easter"? Check out th...
03/19/2024

🤣 State names decoded! Did you know Alabama means "Thicket Clearers" and Florida could be "Flowery Easter"? Check out the fun in Mental Floss' translation map! 🗺️😂

From California to Boston, here are the literal translations of every American state and capital city name.

🗣️America's rich tradition of multilingualism teaches us that embracing linguistic diversity strengthens us economically...
03/15/2024

🗣️America's rich tradition of multilingualism teaches us that embracing linguistic diversity strengthens us economically, politically, and culturally.

Donald Trump framed speakers of diverse languages as threat—but the U.S. has always benefited from speaking many tongues

🚫🤖 Pay attention to the warning: relying solely on AI translation for important tasks can lead to serious consequences. ...
03/07/2024

🚫🤖 Pay attention to the warning: relying solely on AI translation for important tasks can lead to serious consequences. Human expertise is irreplaceable.

Still, when it comes to translating legal documents, contracts, or sensitive business materials, relying solely on automated tools can lead to unintended - and unwanted - consequences.

📚 Must-read for translation lovers!
03/06/2024

📚 Must-read for translation lovers!

The International Booker-winning translator takes a deep dive into the complexities of the role in her ambitious second novel

Many authors rely on translation for U.S. visibility, risking loss of uniqueness. European publishers are challenging th...
03/04/2024

Many authors rely on translation for U.S. visibility, risking loss of uniqueness. European publishers are challenging this trend. Can they reclaim literary diversity?

Many international authors are available in other languages only after they are translated for the U.S. market. While this allows for wider circulation of work, it still determines the fate of many foreign authors, while sometimes losing their idiosyncrasies. Some publishing houses in Europe are try...

I invite you to take a moment to read a piece of the Circle's history. It's a gem. The best way to honor their legacy is...
03/01/2024

I invite you to take a moment to read a piece of the Circle's history. It's a gem. The best way to honor their legacy is by fostering a sense of community among ourselves.

Translation Journal: a Web publication for translators by translators about translators and translation

🚀 Brace yourselves, linguists! Merriam-Webster Dictionary just dropped a grammar bomb: ending sentences with preposition...
02/27/2024

🚀 Brace yourselves, linguists! Merriam-Webster Dictionary just dropped a grammar bomb: ending sentences with prepositions is totally okay. 💥

The dictionary publisher's guidance on the practice has people riled up. Grammarians say the made-up rule is one big waste of time. Not everyone is ready to let it go.

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