Sign Language Interpreter Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Sign Language Interpreter Do?
Sign language interpreters understand and convert sign language into spoken language and vice versa. They maintain the nuances and the stress of the message in the recipient language.
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Semantics
The branch of linguistics that studies meaning; it analyses of words, phrases, signs, and symbols and the relation between them.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Sign Language Interpreter
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialSemantics knowledge
The branch of linguistics that studies meaning; it analyses of words, phrases, signs, and symbols and the relation between them.
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EssentialGrammar knowledge
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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EssentialSign Language knowledge
A system of communication using visual gestures and signs, used by hearing impaired individuals.
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EssentialCommunication Related To Hearing Impairment knowledge
The phonologic, morphologic and syntactic aspects and characteristics of human communication for individuals affected by hearing impairment.
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EssentialHearing Disability knowledge
Impairment of the ability to discern and process sounds naturally.
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EssentialLinguistics knowledge
The scientific study of language and its three aspects, language form, language meaning, and language in context.
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EssentialShow Intercultural Awareness skill
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EssentialSpeak Different Languages skill
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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EssentialTranslate Language Concepts skill
Translate one language into another language. Match words and expressions with their corresponding brothers in other languages, while making sure that the message and nuances of the original text are …
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EssentialPreserve Original Text skill
Translate texts without adding, changing or omitting anything. Make sure the original message is conveyed. Don't express your own feelings and opinions.
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EssentialTranslate Texts skill
Translate text from one language to another, conserving the meaning and the nuances of the original text, without adding, changing or omitting anything and avoiding the expression of personal feelings …
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Optional Skills (5 of 14 displayed)
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OptionalFingerspelling knowledge
The image of letters of alphabets using only one's hands.
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OptionalLipspeaking knowledge
The practice of repeating a speaker's message to people with a hearing impairment without using your voice, but by clearly forming the shape of the words, the rhythm, the phrasing, …
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OptionalCourt Interpreting knowledge
The form of interpreting where it is mandatory to accurately translate everything the source says in order not to mislead the people who have to make judgements on the cases.
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OptionalScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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OptionalVoice Interpreting knowledge
The practice of interpreting sign language signed by a hearing impaired person into an oral language for the hearing party that does not understand sign language.
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OptionalConduct Scholarly Research skill
Plan scholarly research by formulating the research question and conducting empirical or literature research in order to investigate the truth of the research question.
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OptionalConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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OptionalWrite Research Proposals skill
Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant …
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OptionalWrite Scientific Papers skill
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
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OptionalAnalyse Text Before Translation skill
Understand the messages conveyed and the nuances of the text in the original text to be translated.
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OptionalInterpret Spoken Language Between Two Parties skill
Convert one spoken language to another in order to ensure the communication between two parties who do not speak a common language.
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OptionalSupport People With Hearing Impairment skill
Accompany the hearing-impaired to facilitate communication in various situations, such as training, work or administrative procedures. If necessary, gather information before appointments.
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OptionalTranslate Spoken Language Consecutively skill
Translate what a speaker says when the speakers pauses after two or more sentences, accurately and completely and based upon your notes. The speaker will wait until the interpreter finishes …
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OptionalTranslate Spoken Language Simultaneously skill
Translate what a speaker says accurately and completely at the same rate of speech without any lag time.
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