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Despite a long history of oppression, the ancient and beautiful Ukrainian language lives on. BY NINA BOGDAN My recent travels to Ukraine and Russia gave me reason to reflect on the turbulent history of the Ukrainian language. It is a…
While technology skills are increasing among the young, critical thinking is taking a hit. BY NAOMI NORBERG On a Saturday afternoon so beautiful it didn’t bode well for high turnout, NCTA members showed their dedication by showing up in significant…
To avoid mental laziness brought on by new tech tools, make a point of watching yourself and your mind at work. BY JULIET E. JOHNSON Technological changes over the past decades have revolutionized how we translators work as well as…
Lydia Davis captivates her audience with musings about her translation of Flaubert’s Madame Bovary. A REPORT BY VERA HAMADY On the night of April 20th, 150 people waited patiently to hear acclaimed author and translator Lydia Davis talk about her latest translation…
Are language service providers limited in their ability to address downward price pressures due to now irrelevant anti-trust legislation? BY STAFFORD HEMMER In February 2011, fellow NCTA Jonathan Goldberg member posted a message to the NCTA groups list about a Hebrew-English…
Distinguishing yourself as a premium language consultant involves more than tricks and gab. BY MICHAEL SCHUBERT NCTA members had an opportunity to experience what large consulting firms pay the big bucks to hear as Andrew Crawford of Crawford Consulting International,…