What is oral interpreting
Updated January 01, 2014.
Question: What is oral interpreting
Answer:
Oral interpreting is less common, but is still a recognized subspecialty of interpreting. The oral interpreter simply silently mouth interprets speech for the nonsigning deaf consumer. In addition, an oral interpreter may use facial expressions and gestures. This service benefits nonsigning deaf people and hard of hearing people who read lips. The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf has an oral transliteration exam and certification.
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Question: What is oral interpreting
Answer:
Oral interpreting is less common, but is still a recognized subspecialty of interpreting. The oral interpreter simply silently mouth interprets speech for the nonsigning deaf consumer. In addition, an oral interpreter may use facial expressions and gestures. This service benefits nonsigning deaf people and hard of hearing people who read lips. The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf has an oral transliteration exam and certification.
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