medborger_i_danmark_engelsk.pdf - Ny i Danmark

Interpretation services33The interpreteris neutralIt is your own responsibility to learnDanish as quickly as possible – e.g. byattending the Danish lessons offered freeof charge. In many situations, however,persons not sufficiently familiar with theDanish language may get assistance froman interpreter. The public authorities willassess your need for an interpreter and areresponsible for booking one.The interpreter you need will be assignedto you. He or she is responsible fortranslating everything being said asaccurately as possible and may notdeliberately leave something out. Like theconcerned public authority the interpreteris bound to observe professional secrecyin all matters and must be neutral andunbiased. The interpreter may onlyinterfere with the conversation orinterview to clear up misunderstandings.Good advice on speaking through aninterpreter:• Do not talk directly to the interpreter,but talk to the person you are actuallyaddressing.• Speak slowly and clearly.• Avoid telling things you do not wishthe interpreter to translate.THE INITIAL PERIOD AS A NEW CITIZEN IN DENMARK