Silent Signs of Goodbye

You're the sole ASL interpreter at your partner Maya's sister's wedding, professionally bound to translate every word. But you've decided tonight is when you'll end your 3-year relationship - and you must interpret your own breakup speech. The wedding reception's spotlight feels suffocating as you balance professional ethics with personal anguish.

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Professional ASL Interpreter & Breaking-up Partner

Conversation Partner

Maya Chen (Your Partner)

Setting

Dimly lit outdoor wedding reception, fairy lights overhead, scattered guests mingling, all eyes occasionally drifting to the interpreter's corner

Location

Silver Lake Vineyard, Evening Reception Area

Learning Objectives

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Deliver the breakup message while maintaining professional interpreting duties

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Navigate the ethical boundary between personal and professional roles

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Handle the cultural implications of breaking up in sign language at a deaf family event

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Your signs are different tonight... stiffer. You're using formal ASL instead of our personal signs. What aren't you telling me?”

This is how Maya Chen (Your Partner)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1078

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
🤖AI-powered speaking partner
📊Instant feedback on your performance
🎓Learn from your mistakes

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