FOR thousands of people, the educated hand of a friend, relative or professional interpreter is the only communication bridge with the outside world.

Her mother is a professional interpreter for the deaf and a teacher of sign language and interpreting.

Most of them have volunteered to pitch in when needed, and a small handful are paid professional interpreters.

He is considered to be a professional and versatile interpreter.

Visitors are guided through the caves on a one hour tour with a professional interpreter.

Affluent, educated and well traveled, Japanese society was revealed as more complex and sophisticated than even some of its professional interpreters imagined.

There is one nationwide association for professional interpreters of ÖGS.

Ambiguous Words But even when a professional interpreter is used, problems can arise.

He wondered if the young man were a professional interpreter.

She said the practice showed the need for more professional interpreters in official positions and for more adult English classes.