Collecting Badges

Interpreter

Interpreter

Interpreter Senior Scouts Badge 1958 to 1964

To earn this badge a scout must do the following * 

Pass the following tests in any language other than his own :

(a) Carry on a simple conversation lasting about 10 minutes and introducing some of the basic Scout vocabulary, e.g., the words for Scout, Patrol, camp, tent.

(b) Write a letter of about 300 words dealing with a simple Scout topic chosen by the Examiner. 

(C) Read aloud intelligibly and give an approximate translation (without the help of a dictionary) of a paragraph of average difficulty from a book, newspaper or periodical.

Note - An additional badge is worn by an Interpreter above the right breast pocket or on a similar position on jersey, showing the language or languages spoken.  

.*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR