by Daniela Schmidt “All meanings we know depend on the key of interpretation” Mary Ann Evans, a.k.a. George Eliot There is more to the skill of interpretation and translation than being bilingual. As a profession, interpretation and translation rely more…
LSPs are adjusting, and the world continues to spin. by Larry Marshall The need to change one’s customary mode of doing business is a guaranteed stress-builder! The ability of any business to survive in a changed world depends on adaptability—a…
NCTA members can now enjoy the latest edition of Translorial in print and downloadable PDF versions, covering a variety of topics. If you are not an NCTA member, you can join here. Selected articles from Translorial Spring, Vol….
by Miriam Mustain This is an updated version (January 2020) of an older interview from 2000, which can be found here. Q1. How did you acquire your languages? (This may lead to other questions) Our parents encouraged their children to…
At February’s NCTA General Meeting, two representatives of the language industry discussed the ramifications of AB5 for the industry and suggested what independent language professionals can do to help. For more information, read the summary article that just appeared on…
What is AB5? California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 18, 2019. The bill codifies the so-called Dynamex decision on the distinction between independent contractors and employees. The bill does not contain…