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1 Sign language interpreter

2 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.

3 Types of sign languages
Deaf sign languages Auxiliary sign languages Signed modes of spoken languages

4 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

5 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

6 Training/Studies 2 Britain
Bachelor’s degree needed

7 Some basic signs

8 for you attention


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