Number one of the whole world for hearing people who want to be ASL interpreters MUST lOVE Deaf people equally children and adult. I am sorry to say I don't feel treat properly by interpreters. Few do but mostly are not. Almost all of them rarely say hi to me. Don't become interpreter just because sign language is beautiful or just because money or whatever. Tip: be friendly, don't be afraid to speak with Deaf - no matter how lousy or best sign, if you feel uncomfortable, then leave. That is fine. Last tip, if you stand in front of hearing and Deaf and say you want to go out to eat lunch together... please including Deaf person, too. My experience, I was not invited few times that really hurt my feelings. My point is to become an interpreter meant a great deal of collaboration with hearing and Deaf world. Your face smiles both of them equally as well. Hope this help your point of view of position as interpreter. Thank you
I completely agree! I am hearing and I fell in love with the beauty of the language. But, when I learned about Deaf culture, that's when I REALLYYYYY fell in love altogether. I love when I see deaf/hoh people and I show them I know their language and they get excited for me. I help deaf/hoh people where I volunteer at. So, yes, it makes a huge difference when you genuinely love Deaf people AND their culture when signing/intepreting. Thank you for this comment! 💜
I’m fluent in ASL. I’m CODA, it’s my mom who is deaf. And I’ve been told for so long that I NEED to become an interpreter because I’m great with deaf people, I sign great and it’s good money. So here I am, finally learning what to expect and learn as an interpreter and then becoming licensed/certified in my state. Thank you so much for your great video! ❤
I love this! I am studying to be an ASL interpreter (current college junior) and there was only one university in my state that had an ASL program, super helpful informative video!! :)
Really enjoyed this video. I have been vigorously learning ASL since March this year. I practice fingerspelling, receptive and building vocabulary every single day, for atleast 1 hr.
You need to socialize with Deaf people. And you'll need to go through interpreting training courses. Many local community colleges now offer Deaf Studies programs, which then transition you into an Interpreter Training Program (ITP). You may never become a certified interpreter, but you'll still have fun and you'll still learn a second language and get to meet the Deaf community in your area. Good luck!
Thank you it is 9:11 pm rn and this was very informational to me I’m in 8 grade I have been learning sign since 3rd grade and I wanted to learn more about it for future it is year 2022 going into 2023
Do you have to go through college? I'm 43 and want to interrupt to help the community out as well as our local law enforcement, but to get a bachelor's degree in something that had nothing to do with ASL, just to be certified seems like the universities and others who just want an excuse for your money. I wasn't too be able to interpret, not be 47 by the time I get to actually work at interpreting. Feeling very frustrated that you can't just learn what you want but have to play and pay their game. What's EIPA and where would I find that in Montana?
How can I know if the RID or NIC certifications are right for me? I keep finding different things about the two. Also, your content on interpreting is the best I've seen!
Thanks, the RID and NIC certifications take some serious time to acquire but if you are looking into making interpreting a long-term career than they are worth striving for, however there are other certifications you can get along the way such as the EIPA
My great Aunt is an interpreter and I've been considering it myself, only downside is I have never been good in school. I've worked in restaurants and on construction sites for the past 10 years and I know ASL interpreting would be rewarding and more fun than waiting tables or pulling cables. My Aunt will sign while she speaks out of habit and our family all find it adorable. A couple years ago we were all at a bar and she noticed the barback was signing. She pulled him to the side just to say "hi" and let me tell you, this man's face lit UP. It was a beautiful moment and that alone seemed to make it worth it.
I don'"t have a Bachelor degree but I've had an ITP. Started at Gallaudet got sick last semester and had to finish it at a local Comm. College's ITP. So, I didn't get it from Gallaudet . I took summer classes there when I was 16 and 17 yrs old. I started taking Comm College's classes when I was 16. I was put in a 2nd class, no 1st class. in ASL, I actually had to clep it but be tested for ASL1. for credit on ITP. I surrounded myself around deaf people as much as possible. I even made a living in the Mid-Hudson Valley, where there are MORE interpreters than deaf people. ( This was pre-ADA_)
Thanks for the tips. I'm considering interpreting. How is the employment, part time ok for folks over 50? I have a Masters degree in Technical communication and Info design, so another degree, 🤔IDK, I likely could get a BS in ASL from my undergrad school w the same effort as a certificate, since I have a BS (chemistry) already.
Really enjoyed this video. I'm from India, I'm a Indian sign language interpreter and wants to learn ASL but didn't get much information about this. Could you please suggest me the right way for international students.
I finished my interpreting program got injured right after that the pandemic happened. I need to start going back to Deaf events but everything is closed. I’m thinking of applying for VRS but I need more practice first.
Yeah, that is certainly tough. If you're feeling like you need more practice, interpreting for lectures or other related videos that are related to the field you are interested into entering can be a great help and can also help you identify any gaps in your vocabulary
Quick question , I know the skills I have been doing it since childhood , but am wondering how the test is gonna look like can you please enlighten me a little bit
Spanish is my first language, i know cuban sing language i'm learning ASL but i worry about English and ASL. What chance in the US have people that first language is Spanish?
Hello. My brother is deaf, he is 18 I am 19. I can hear and speak and am very interested in pursuing a career in deaf culture and interpertation. I am not super fluent in ASL but know basic signs, the alphabet, numbers and can hold a decent conversation. If needed I am always able to finger spell what I can't sign. I am just wondering if you think a career in the deaf community would be a good fit for me and if you think I will have any kind of advantage with the ASL I already know. Thanks.
I got a bachelor's in linguistics about four years ago. My college didn't have an option in asl until the year I graduated. I love languages. It's my passion. But knowing the scarcity of careers in languages, I decided to pursue nursing for the following years instead with the hope of obtaining financial stability. I hate nursing. It's interesting. But I really feel like it sucks the life out of me. I feel shattered because it took me so long to get accepted into competitive programs and now that I'm in, it's daunting just thinking about it. I love languages and I have been interested in teaching myself and learning ASL, but I'm scared if I can make a decent living on that alone. I was wondering if just taking every level of asl courses at my community college along with the aa degree will prepare me enough to pass the national exam? I already have a bachelor's. Would I need another one ? I would like to work in a court setting. Maybe get Spanish translation certified along the way if possible (I'm a native speaker). I'm a little worried that as a non native asl learner I might be at a disadvantage when it comes to jobs. I love learning languages, but most of the ones I've learned are spoken. I hope I'm not jumping the gun because learning asl might not be the same. But I know that I am willing to put the effort and diligence to learn everything I can. I've always found asl fascinating. My linguistics program offered me the first window to asl culture and I wish I had made up my mind to pursue it then. Any tips ? I hope my bachelor's and mastering the language will be enough to help me take the exam. For the EIPA, do I need a 4.0 with regards to my gpa from my undergrad degree or is this 4.0 a scale on the score you need to get for the exam?
@@introvertdude99 not true. My professor in college wasn't deaf and she taught asl classes. She specialized in Irish sign language as well and helped Irish sign language programs draft a constitution when it was in its infancy.
so I want to be in an interpreter for young children but not sure what classes I need I started teaching my 3 year old how to sign at 4 months old but I have always to do this but not sure what I need to do to accomplish this goal
Is there certain requirements in order to take the EIPA exam? Do I need to have graduated from an interpreting program? Or is taking levels 1-6 of ASL enough to take it?
There are no pre-requisites to taking the EIPA, however you will need to have the expressive and receptive skills to pass the evaluation. Depending on which state you live in will depend what a passing score (in most cases it is either 3.5 or 4.0)
Try Gallaudet University as an online student. I think they have ASL 1-8 for certification. I think ~ $8,000 for the program. Spring, Summer, Fall start dates. Financial Aid accepted or payment plan (to avoid student loan debt).
We both have experience in medical, education, community, business, therapy, mental health, and a few other fields, but we don't do much legal. Depending on your certifications and qualifications you can certainly make a fair living interpreting. For ourselves, have both been able to support ourselves interpreting
i quit church because two interpreters left and ask many interpreter services (pro bono) in DFW and no answer. I quit church and converted to atheist. May God will judge you interpreters! ANgRY! .
Number one of the whole world for hearing people who want to be ASL interpreters MUST lOVE Deaf people equally children and adult. I am sorry to say I don't feel treat properly by interpreters. Few do but mostly are not. Almost all of them rarely say hi to me. Don't become interpreter just because sign language is beautiful or just because money or whatever. Tip: be friendly, don't be afraid to speak with Deaf - no matter how lousy or best sign, if you feel uncomfortable, then leave. That is fine.
Last tip, if you stand in front of hearing and Deaf and say you want to go out to eat lunch together... please including Deaf person, too. My experience, I was not invited few times that really hurt my feelings. My point is to become an interpreter meant a great deal of collaboration with hearing and Deaf world. Your face smiles both of them equally as well. Hope this help your point of view of position as interpreter. Thank you
I completely agree! I am hearing and I fell in love with the beauty of the language. But, when I learned about Deaf culture, that's when I REALLYYYYY fell in love altogether. I love when I see deaf/hoh people and I show them I know their language and they get excited for me. I help deaf/hoh people where I volunteer at. So, yes, it makes a huge difference when you genuinely love Deaf people AND their culture when signing/intepreting. Thank you for this comment! 💜
I’m fluent in ASL. I’m CODA, it’s my mom who is deaf. And I’ve been told for so long that I NEED to become an interpreter because I’m great with deaf people, I sign great and it’s good money. So here I am, finally learning what to expect and learn as an interpreter and then becoming licensed/certified in my state. Thank you so much for your great video! ❤
I love this! I am studying to be an ASL interpreter (current college junior) and there was only one university in my state that had an ASL program, super helpful informative video!! :)
Thanks, we’re glad that you found it helpful!
Just enrolled for Fall.. How Is it going for you?
Really enjoyed this video. I have been vigorously learning ASL since March this year. I practice fingerspelling, receptive and building vocabulary every single day, for atleast 1 hr.
Wow, great work!
You need to socialize with Deaf people. And you'll need to go through interpreting training courses. Many local community colleges now offer Deaf Studies programs, which then transition you into an Interpreter Training Program (ITP). You may never become a certified interpreter, but you'll still have fun and you'll still learn a second language and get to meet the Deaf community in your area. Good luck!
Thank you it is 9:11 pm rn and this was very informational to me I’m in 8 grade I have been learning sign since 3rd grade and I wanted to learn more about it for future it is year 2022 going into 2023
That’s awesome, what got you started learning sign language at 3rd grade?
I landed on this video by accident but I've loved it. I'm a student interpreter from Uganda.
thanks for the help im learning to become a interpreter my frist laugngure was asl
Do you have to go through college? I'm 43 and want to interrupt to help the community out as well as our local law enforcement, but to get a bachelor's degree in something that had nothing to do with ASL, just to be certified seems like the universities and others who just want an excuse for your money. I wasn't too be able to interpret, not be 47 by the time I get to actually work at interpreting. Feeling very frustrated that you can't just learn what you want but have to play and pay their game. What's EIPA and where would I find that in Montana?
Thanks you guys!!
Your content makes me feel achievable to become an interpreter again!
Thanks 😁 Its great that you are interested in interpreting!
any update??
How can I know if the RID or NIC certifications are right for me? I keep finding different things about the two.
Also, your content on interpreting is the best I've seen!
Thanks, the RID and NIC certifications take some serious time to acquire but if you are looking into making interpreting a long-term career than they are worth striving for, however there are other certifications you can get along the way such as the EIPA
Have you ever seen an ASL interpreter in person? What was your experience?
My great Aunt is an interpreter and I've been considering it myself, only downside is I have never been good in school. I've worked in restaurants and on construction sites for the past 10 years and I know ASL interpreting would be rewarding and more fun than waiting tables or pulling cables.
My Aunt will sign while she speaks out of habit and our family all find it adorable. A couple years ago we were all at a bar and she noticed the barback was signing. She pulled him to the side just to say "hi" and let me tell you, this man's face lit UP. It was a beautiful moment and that alone seemed to make it worth it.
I went to Shakespeare in the park with a group of friends one summer and there was and ASL interpreter there!
Middle school. He was what inspired me.
I don'"t have a Bachelor degree but I've had an ITP. Started at Gallaudet got sick last semester and had to finish it at a local Comm. College's ITP. So, I didn't get it from Gallaudet . I took summer classes there when I was 16 and 17 yrs old. I started taking Comm College's classes when I was 16. I was put in a 2nd class, no 1st class. in ASL, I actually had to clep it but be tested for ASL1. for credit on ITP. I surrounded myself around deaf people as much as possible. I even made a living in the Mid-Hudson Valley, where there are MORE interpreters than deaf people. ( This was pre-ADA_)
Thank u all so much !!
Thanks for the tips. I'm considering interpreting. How is the employment, part time ok for folks over 50? I have a Masters degree in Technical communication and Info design, so another degree, 🤔IDK, I likely could get a BS in ASL from my undergrad school w the same effort as a certificate, since I have a BS (chemistry) already.
Thanks so much for your advice. I'm learning ASL for work to get a yearly bonus.
Thanks
Really enjoyed this video. I'm from India, I'm a Indian sign language interpreter and wants to learn ASL but didn't get much information about this. Could you please suggest me the right way for international students.
I finished my interpreting program got injured right after that the pandemic happened. I need to start going back to Deaf events but everything is closed. I’m thinking of applying for VRS but I need more practice first.
Yeah, that is certainly tough. If you're feeling like you need more practice, interpreting for lectures or other related videos that are related to the field you are interested into entering can be a great help and can also help you identify any gaps in your vocabulary
VRS interpreting can be very hard for someone who doesn’t have a lot experience in interpreting.
What jobs can you work as an interpreter if you have your Associates degree?
I live in Minnesota and on my 1st year of interpreting.
Quick question , I know the skills I have been doing it since childhood , but am wondering how the test is gonna look like can you please enlighten me a little bit
Those outtakes! Love it!
lol, thanks 😄
Spanish is my first language, i know cuban sing language i'm learning ASL but i worry about English and ASL. What chance in the US have people that first language is Spanish?
Can I still become an interpreter if I take a year break during school?
Yes, in the end you really just need to have the skills, and depending on who you want to work for, the right certification(s)
This was so helpful! Thank you. ❤
Hello. My brother is deaf, he is 18 I am 19. I can hear and speak and am very interested in pursuing a career in deaf culture and interpertation. I am not super fluent in ASL but know basic signs, the alphabet, numbers and can hold a decent conversation. If needed I am always able to finger spell what I can't sign. I am just wondering if you think a career in the deaf community would be a good fit for me and if you think I will have any kind of advantage with the ASL I already know. Thanks.
I got a bachelor's in linguistics about four years ago. My college didn't have an option in asl until the year I graduated. I love languages. It's my passion. But knowing the scarcity of careers in languages, I decided to pursue nursing for the following years instead with the hope of obtaining financial stability.
I hate nursing. It's interesting. But I really feel like it sucks the life out of me. I feel shattered because it took me so long to get accepted into competitive programs and now that I'm in, it's daunting just thinking about it.
I love languages and I have been interested in teaching myself and learning ASL, but I'm scared if I can make a decent living on that alone.
I was wondering if just taking every level of asl courses at my community college along with the aa degree will prepare me enough to pass the national exam? I already have a bachelor's. Would I need another one ?
I would like to work in a court setting. Maybe get Spanish translation certified along the way if possible (I'm a native speaker).
I'm a little worried that as a non native asl learner I might be at a disadvantage when it comes to jobs. I love learning languages, but most of the ones I've learned are spoken. I hope I'm not jumping the gun because learning asl might not be the same.
But I know that I am willing to put the effort and diligence to learn everything I can. I've always found asl fascinating. My linguistics program offered me the first window to asl culture and I wish I had made up my mind to pursue it then.
Any tips ? I hope my bachelor's and mastering the language will be enough to help me take the exam.
For the EIPA, do I need a 4.0 with regards to my gpa from my undergrad degree or is this 4.0 a scale on the score you need to get for the exam?
These are all great questions! Do me a favor and shoot me an email and we can talk more about it in depth. chris@aslbasics.com
What qualifications do you hold to teach ASL and/or interpreters?
You know if your not deaf that privilege of teaching is theirs alone.
@@introvertdude99 not true. My professor in college wasn't deaf and she taught asl classes. She specialized in Irish sign language as well and helped Irish sign language programs draft a constitution when it was in its infancy.
so I want to be in an interpreter for young children but not sure what classes I need I started teaching my 3 year old how to sign at 4 months old but I have always to do this but not sure what I need to do to accomplish this goal
Here are some of our favorite ASL resources for kids aslbasics.com/free-asl-resources/#for-kids
Is there certain requirements in order to take the EIPA exam? Do I need to have graduated from an interpreting program? Or is taking levels 1-6 of ASL enough to take it?
There are no pre-requisites to taking the EIPA, however you will need to have the expressive and receptive skills to pass the evaluation. Depending on which state you live in will depend what a passing score (in most cases it is either 3.5 or 4.0)
Informative, cute out takes!
How did you learn how to sign language
love this
Thanks
My major goal for sign language is to get an degree certificate
Ben Bella Bethany and the slow speed please
That's right, those were the three names from my latest fingerspelling practice video, great job 👍
I want to double major in ASL and Architecture. Although there aren’t many bachelor degree programs in asl near me(Florida).
Wow, that's awesome that you are going for a double major
Try Gallaudet University as an online student. I think they have ASL 1-8 for certification. I think ~ $8,000 for the program. Spring, Summer, Fall start dates. Financial Aid accepted or payment plan (to avoid student loan debt).
Very informative information I don’t know if I would qualify as an interpreter
It is something that definitely takes time and lots of practice, but it is a skill like everything else which can be learned :)
Chris Gorges that’s true maybe I will get the hang of it
Is your wife in medical, legal or court interpreting? Can you make a fair living
We both have experience in medical, education, community, business, therapy, mental health, and a few other fields, but we don't do much legal. Depending on your certifications and qualifications you can certainly make a fair living interpreting. For ourselves, have both been able to support ourselves interpreting
4 years of irrelevant college? I'd think this was a 2 year thing
i quit church because two interpreters left and ask many interpreter services (pro bono) in DFW and no answer. I quit church and converted to atheist. May God will judge you interpreters! ANgRY!
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So ,there's no God because your asl interpreters left? That's sad.