[Trainer-Talk] Teaching adults who don't speak English

[Raul Gallegos - RGA]

Hi. I'm not trying to get this topic and subtopics lost in the weeds when I say this, but I feel it's important to use proper terminology. I believe that what you meant was, interpreter, not translator.
FYI, an interpreter is for oral and visual language while a translator is for written language. These two terms often get misused, so it's important to point out the differences.

Example: If I am not a native English speaker, I will need an interpreter at the clinic so that I can fully understand what the doctor is saying to me about my health. When it comes to filling out any forms, I will need them translated into my native language so that I can fully understand what I am filling out.

I hope this makes sense.

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Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] Teaching adults who don't speak English

If the individual you are working with has an  open Vocational Rehabilitation case, their VR counselor should pay for a translator for your lessons.
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