The Board for the Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI)
Let us familiarize you with the BEI, so you can figure out how best to prepare for this hands-up, voice-on exam!
The 4 Sections of the BEI Basic
DID YOU KNOW??
According to the BEI website (hhs.texas.gov) the BEI Basic pass rate
is 43%
*Based on 2019, latest stats
Let our BEI Prep Calendar give you that extra boost to pass the BEI Basic Exam and continue on your journey of becoming a certified ASL/English Interpreter.
DID YOU ALSO KNOW??
The BEI is accepted in more and more states as word of its validity and reliability spreads.
Currently 5 states offer the BEI certification:
Texas
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
Wisconsin
16 States Formally Recognize it...
and MANY more accept it as a form of certification!
BEI Prep Material
ASL Terp Prep, LLC currently offers the BEI Basic Exam Prep Material calendar.
This calendar contains 5 weeks worth of testing material:
Week 1- Expressive Interpreting, Expressive Transliterating, Receptive, & Sight Translation videos/text to practice.
Week 2- Different Expressive Interpreting, Expressive Transliterating, Receptive,
& Sight Translation videos/text to practice.
Week 3- Different Expressive Interpreting, Expressive Transliterating, Receptive,
& Sight Translation videos/text to practice.
Week 4- Different Expressive Interpreting, Expressive Transliterating, Receptive,
& Sight Translation videos/text to practice.
Week 5- Different Expressive Interpreting, Expressive Transliterating, Receptive,
& Sight Translation videos/text to practice.
Each Expressive Interpreting and Expressive Transliterating was designed
with the testing genres in mind,
and filmed at 110 words per minute (The BEI Basic exam rate).
With this calendar, you essentially get 5 full-length practice tests!
Check out more information about the BEI Basic Exam Prep Material
at the Shop page of our website.