Our colleagues at the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA, and ATA Chapter) will be offering a webinar for those interested in the ATA Certification Exam (Eng>Sp). Presented by Izaskun Orkwis, a current ATA grader in that combination. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get tips and ask questions directly to an expert on ATA Certification!
On Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM (EST) via Zoom
The ATA English-into-Spanish Certification Exam:
Overview and Tips
Presented by: Izaskun Orkwis
Presentation Overview:
Becoming an ATA-certified translator is an important milestone in a translator’s career. To succeed as a candidate, in addition to being a very good translator, there are many details to think about. Izaskun Orkwis is one of the people grading English-into-Spanish ATA certification exams and is here to tell you how the exam works, how it is graded, and what you need to keep in mind when preparing and sitting for it. There will be lots of examples and explanations of how grading decisions are made. The session will be in Spanish, focusing on English-into-Spanish examples; candidates in other language combinations are welcome.
Presenter:
Izaskun Orkwis, CT, FCCI, has been a translator for more than 20 years, working mainly for international organizations. She is a reviser for the Spanish Translation Service at the United Nations Secretariat. She holds a BA in Romance Languages and MAs in Institutional Translation and Communication. She is an ATA-certified English<>Spanish translator, a federally certified court interpreter, a certified court interpreter in Virginia, a certified healthcare interpreter (CCHI), and a sworn translator in Spain.
AOPC: 1.5 CEUs
Difficulty level: All are welcome.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 21st at 11:59 PM
LINK to Register: The ATA English into Spanish Certification Exam – The Delaware Valley Translators Association (dvta.org)
The workshop is free for current DVTA members and $45 for non-members.
Members must sign into their account to RSVP.
Refund Policy: All purchases are final. We are unable to issue refunds once your purchase has been processed.
You will receive a Zoom link before the event. (Please make sure to check your spam folder).
See you then!
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