Reading Comprehension Exam Preparation – Two Part Webinar Series

September 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm Zoom Online
with Roula Salam

This webinar series is specifically tailored for candidates preparing to take the Associate-Level English Proficiency “Reading Comprehension Test,” whether you’re an interpreter or a translator writing from English into your primary language.

Pre-webinar homework will be assigned.

Friday September 26 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday September 27 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost:  $80 Non ATIA Members
Cost:  $70 ATIA members (members must be logged in to the ATIA website receive the discount)

Registration Deadline:  September 24, 2025 at 5:00pm

Location:  Zoom Online

Whilst it is not mandatory to attend the exam prep sessions, we can’t stress enough how valuable they are, read on for attendee testimonials.

-This Webinar is so amazing especially the interaction with Roula Salam and group discussion.  Roula is responsible and professional, and excellent tutor.  She delivered a clear and profound presentation with valuable insights on reading comprehension.  I sincerely appreciate the time and efforts of Roula ….. Rita

-The webinar was more thorough and in -depth than I imagined.  Covering all different types of questions and answer tips was very helpful.  I am glad that I attended.  Regards ….. Naoko

-The webinars were really helpful.  Thank you very much ….. Meriem

*** Zoom Invites will be sent to registrants one day before each event.

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Code of Ethics Exam Preparation

September 13, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Zoom Online
with Regina Landeck

This webinar will provide an overview of ATIA’s Code of Ethics and the rationale behind the provisions of the Code.  We will discuss some of the ethical challenges we face as translators and/or interpreters. A mini exam will offer the participants an opportunity to practice for the Code of Ethics exam.

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Cost:  $40

Registration Deadline:  September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm

Location:  Zoom Online

NOTE:  In preparation for the webinar, please familiarize yourself with ATIA’s Code of Ethics. You can find them on our website at www.atia.ab.ca or click Here.

Whilst it is not mandatory to attend the exam prep session, we can’t stress enough how valuable it is, read on for attendee testimonials.

-It was a truly valuable training experience.  Regina explained the articles of the Code of Ethics and broke down the sample questions clearly, and presented a quite representative case study.  Thanks again ….. Rita

-I attended the ATIA Ethics webinar by Regina Landeck, M.A.  The webinar was very useful and fun, making it easy to understand.  The colleagues from different nationalities also added more knowledge, it was worth attending, I learned a lot.  Sincerely ….. Luziana

-I really enjoy the webinars I take with ATIA.  They are informative and helpful.  The instructors are amazing, and make things easy to understand.  Thank you for these webinars.  Regards ….. Ghadir

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TAIGR Plug-in Webinar by Joachim (Joe) Lapine ~ FREE ~ July 3

July 3, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Zoom

Joachim (Joe) is a French-to-English translator with a passion for helping translators to thrive. Even more importantly, he’s a proud dad… and dog owner!

In recent years, Joe has trained for the United Nations, the European Commission, OTTIAQ, Magistrad, Editors Canada, the Translation Bureau, ITI (UK), Training for Translators (USA), and many others.

​Joe taught English translation and related courses at Université de Sherbrooke for nearly 15 years and was head of the OTTIAQ continuing education committee from 2013 to 2020. He holds degrees in fine arts, professional translation, and education, respectively from Concordia University, Université de Sherbrooke, and Plymouth State University.

Webinar Description:
Join Joachim Lepine (Owner of LION TRANSLATIONS) for a focused, 30-minute webinar introducing the TAIGR (Translation Accuracy Improvement and Grammar Refinement) Plug-in—an innovative tool designed to enhance the quality and efficiency of translation work. This webinar will explore how TAIGR integrates with existing CAT tools to provide real-time feedback on terminology consistency, grammar refinement, and contextual accuracy. This session will demonstrate how TAIGR can streamline workflow, reduce revision time, and ensure higher-quality translations.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Key features and capabilities of the TAIGR Plug-in
  • How TAIGR supports both linguistic accuracy and fluency
  • Integration tips for popular CAT tools
  • Q&A

Perfect for translators looking to sharpen their output and work more efficiently with AI-driven support.

Details:  [Two opportunities to participate]
June 27 and July 3, 2025

12:00 -12:30 pm MT

Online via Zoom at this link:    TAIGR Plug-in Webinar Zoom Link

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TAIGR Plug-in Webinar by Joachim (Joe) Lapine ~ FREE ~ June 27

June 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Zoom

Joachim (Joe) is a French-to-English translator with a passion for helping translators to thrive. Even more importantly, he’s a proud dad… and dog owner!

In recent years, Joe has trained for the United Nations, the European Commission, OTTIAQ, Magistrad, Editors Canada, the Translation Bureau, ITI (UK), Training for Translators (USA), and many others.

​Joe taught English translation and related courses at Université de Sherbrooke for nearly 15 years and was head of the OTTIAQ continuing education committee from 2013 to 2020. He holds degrees in fine arts, professional translation, and education, respectively from Concordia University, Université de Sherbrooke, and Plymouth State University.

Webinar Description:
Join Joachim Lepine (Owner of LION TRANSLATIONS) for a focused, 30-minute webinar introducing the TAIGR (Translation Accuracy Improvement and Grammar Refinement) Plug-in—an innovative tool designed to enhance the quality and efficiency of translation work. This webinar will explore how TAIGR integrates with existing CAT tools to provide real-time feedback on terminology consistency, grammar refinement, and contextual accuracy. This session will demonstrate how TAIGR can streamline workflow, reduce revision time, and ensure higher-quality translations.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Key features and capabilities of the TAIGR Plug-in
  • How TAIGR supports both linguistic accuracy and fluency
  • Integration tips for popular CAT tools
  • Q&A

Perfect for translators looking to sharpen their output and work more efficiently with AI-driven support.

Details:  [Two opportunities to participate]
June 27 and July 3, 2025

12:00 -12:30 pm MT

Online via Zoom at this link:      TAIGR Plug-in Webinar Zoom Link

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Webinar: Translation of Legal Documents

April 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Presented by Aida Sarbassova

 

Aida’s Bio:
Experienced English – Russian Translator and Associate Member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA) with over 10 years of progressive experience in interpretation and translation. Licensed Community Interpreter Trainer (TCIT) who has successfully trained and mentored over 100 professional interpreters and translators since 2020, and has provided instruction on a range of essential topics, including preparation for the interpreter proficiency test, community interpreter ethics and protocols, basic translation techniques, formatting, editing, proofreading, and an introduction to CAT tools.

This workshop is primarily designed for novice translators who are looking to deepen their understanding of the dos and don’ts of legal translation. It also offers valuable insights for experienced practitioners interested in refining their approach or refreshing their knowledge.

This 90-minute session will include:

  • Common transfer problems: culture-specific terminology, proper names, date/calendar formats, etc.
  • Effective use of templates and adherence to formatting requirements
  • Practical guidelines for revision and proofreading
  • Understanding declarations of translation, translator’s affidavits, and notarization

Date:  April 24, 2025
Time:  6:00 – 7:30 pm MT

Cost:  $45
ATIA Members:  $35  (members must be logged in)

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Deadline to Register:  April 22, 2025, at 17:00 hours firm.

**In order for this webinar to proceed, there must be at least 10 people registered.

**A Zoom invite will be sent to registrants one day before the event.

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