What is sign language? What does an interpreter do? The language of the hearing and/or speech impaired Sign language is different in every language. Uses body language, manual communication Receives a message in one language and relays it as accurately as possible just as any interpreter.
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Sign language interpreter What is sign language? What does an
interpreter do?
The language of the hearing and/or speech impaired Sign language is
different in every language. Uses body language, manual
communication Receives a message in one language and relays it as
accurately as possible just as any interpreter. Types of sign
languages
Deaf sign languages Auxiliary sign languages Signed modes of spoken
languages Where can interpreters work?
TV stations Public institutions Education Freelancers: occasional
jobs, e.g.: police interrogation, wedding, business meetings, etc.
Same salary as other interpreters in Hungary appr. 42,420/year in
the UK Training/Studies 1 Hungary
Basic level: hours course , 1,000 signs Level B2:after 1,000 more
hours you qualify as a professional Have to have a high school
matura exam Training/Studies 2 Britain
Bachelors degree needed Some basic signs for you attention
