Those interpreters are available to interpret, as needed, all mainstream classes for hearing impaired students on an hourly or a daily basis. Oral interpreters are trained to facilitate communication between hearing and hearing impaired persons. In some classroom situations, hearing impaired students are unable to fully use their speech reading skills. Oral interpreters use clear articulation, facial expression and natural gestures. They do not use sign language.
Oral interpreters help students understand by silently repeating the teacher's words.
They convey the message and the emotion.