New York Circle of Translators

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...

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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

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.

02/22/2024

🚨 The urgent need to preserve linguistic diversity as endangered languages are vanishing at an alarming rate. The Guardian

The long read: Linguistic diversity on Earth is far more profound and fundamental than previously imagined. But it’s also crumbling fast

02/22/2024

Don't forget: The National Translation Awards in Poetry & Prose are open for submissions until March 18! Publishers are invited to submit translations (from any language into English, published anywhere in the world) published in 2023 to these prizes. The winning translators receive $4,000. Submit today! https://bit.ly/3uy19XT