Entrance level of interpreting and language skills of interpreters of sign language

This bachelor's thesis deals with description of language qualification in czech language and czech sign language, description of interpreter's skills of sign language interpreters corresponding with B2 level according to Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). Its aim is to create the test which tests the level of langauge qualification and interpreter's skills on the base of obtained information and its subsequent using in practice and also support a general discussion about various ways of testing of sign language interpreters. and cooperation among deaf people organizations and professional organizations in our country. Second chapter deals with description of interpreter role. There are described general, psychological and physical demands to interpreter profession Separated chapters deal with destription of language qualification at B2 level according to CEFR , interpreter's skills based on both studying foreign literature and associations of sign langauge intepreters workshop resualts. Practical part contains basic information about test, reasons why and which ways the tasks are put together. Description of test run and test results. Recommendation for potencial subsequent testing. Key words: role of interpreter, interpreteting skills, language level B2, common european..