Estonian Sign Language interpreting

Reaching Estonian interpreters from anywhere

Most Estonian Sign Language interpreters are based in Estonia, so video remote interpreting with an interpreter there is often the most practical option abroad. For hospital appointments, legal meetings, job interviews and training, a stable connection, good lighting and a camera that shows the Deaf person's hands and face make all the difference, and we help clients test the set-up beforehand.

Some older Deaf people also know Russian Sign Language, and Russian-speaking Deaf people from Estonia may be more comfortable in it, so we ask which language the person prefers. Deaf Estonians who have worked abroad may also have learned the sign language of their new country. Where an interpreter can attend in person, we arrange on-site interpreting, and long assignments are covered by two interpreters.

Signed video translation

We translate written Estonian or English, such as employment contracts, health information, tenancy terms and school communications, into recorded Estonian Sign Language video with Deaf translators, and translate signed video into written English or Estonian. Estonian certificates and records are translated and certified by our Estonian team.

For employers with Deaf Estonian staff in other countries, short signed videos explaining workplace procedures, safety rules and benefits are a practical way to make sure nothing important is missed.

Captions and transcripts

We caption videos and transcribe recorded meetings that include signing, in Estonian or English, with each file checked by a person.

For organisations that publish information in several languages, we can deliver Estonian, Russian and English caption tracks for the same signed video, so Deaf viewers and hearing colleagues can each choose the version that suits them.

Sectors we support in Estonian Sign Language

Our vetted, trained and qualified Estonian Sign Language interpreters can support healthcare providers, legal practitioners, employers and educational institutions. Because the community is small, discretion matters, and we offer a choice of interpreter wherever possible. SILA Linguists® manages each booking through one coordinator, with vetted professionals bound by confidentiality agreements and personal data handled under UK GDPR.