Interpreter

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What does an interpreter do?An interpreter helps people who speak different languages talk to each other by speaking the same words in real time. They listen carefully, remember what was said, and then say it in the other language.
2. Why are interpreters important in hospitals?In hospitals, interpreters help doctors and patients who speak different languages understand each other. This makes sure the patient gets the right medicine and the doctor knows how the patient feels.

Linguistic Mediator: A person who helps facilitate understanding and communication between speakers of different languages.
Consecutive Interpreting: Interpreting that occurs after the speaker has finished a segment of speech, allowing for pauses.
Simultaneous Interpreting: Interpreting that occurs concurrently with the speaker's delivery, often requiring specialized equipment.