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lrtranslator · 10-23-2008, 05:11 AM

marcuz, I do not know of any online courses for the ATA exam. I have not seen any or heard about any; you can write to ATA and ask. If you find some I can take a look and tell you my opinion. One thing I know, it is not a matter of courses, it is a matter of knowing your native language almost to perfection, knowing the source language almost as well, translating so the translation reads like an original.

The exam is very hard and it is difficult to pass the first time. You could take it just to get a taste of it and see whether you are prepared. You must be a member, however, and you must prove that you have been billing for translation jobs for 3 years prior to becoming a memeber. But before you do that and invest/waste your money, there are thousands of language tests online. I suggest you start by taking tests in your language, just to see where you stand. Then take online tests on the other language. There are bilingual books, one page in one language, the opposite page in the other language. I believe they are great, and a humbling experience indeed. Work for about a year seriously perfecting your knowldege and skills, and worry about the ATA exam later.

10-23-2008, 05:11 AM	#7
lrtranslator New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami, FL Age: 60 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 18	Re: Certification from the American Translation Association marcuz, I do not know of any online courses for the ATA exam. I have not seen any or heard about any; you can write to ATA and ask. If you find some I can take a look and tell you my opinion. One thing I know, it is not a matter of courses, it is a matter of knowing your native language almost to perfection, knowing the source language almost as well, translating so the translation reads like an original. The exam is very hard and it is difficult to pass the first time. You could take it just to get a taste of it and see whether you are prepared. You must be a member, however, and you must prove that you have been billing for translation jobs for 3 years prior to becoming a memeber. But before you do that and invest/waste your money, there are thousands of language tests online. I suggest you start by taking tests in your language, just to see where you stand. Then take online tests on the other language. There are bilingual books, one page in one language, the opposite page in the other language. I believe they are great, and a humbling experience indeed. Work for about a year seriously perfecting your knowldege and skills, and worry about the ATA exam later.