Table 1 Comparison of the scores of all students at Trnava University/TU (n = 36) and Charles University/CU (n = 16) from individual questions (questions no. 1–21 belong to the area “practice”, no. 22–26 to the area “satisfaction” and no. 27–46 to the area “conditions”, as is shown in the graphs).

1

I prefer interpreting from sign language to spoken language.

2

It is difficult to understand deaf people using sign language.*

3

I’m having trouble finding an equivalent expression while interpreting.*

4

I add/omit information while interpreting.*

5

Interpreting from spoken to sign language is more challenging.

6

When interpreting from spoken to sign language, I have no problem with the fluency of the interpretation.

7

When interpreting, I have a problem with remembering information.*

8

I prefer interpreting from spoken to sign language.

9

When interpreting into sign language, I have trouble adapting the interpretation to the audience.*

10

Understanding a deaf person during a conversation in sign language is not a problem for me.

11

When interpreting into sign language, I have no problem adapting the interpretation to the audience.

12

I usually have a problem with the fluency of interpreting from sign language to spoken language.*

13

Interpreting from sign language to spoken language is more challenging.

14

I have no problems finding an equivalent expression while interpreting.

15

I have difficulty understanding the conversation between two deaf people.*

16

Memorizing information when interpreting is not a problem for me.

17

I usually have a problem with the fluency of interpreting from spoken language to sign language.*

18

I do not add/omit information while interpreting.

19

I find it difficult to use informal register.*

20

I usually have no problem with the fluency of interpreting from sign language to spoken language.

21

I have no problem using an informal register for sign communication with an individual client.

22

I am satisfied with the teaching of sign language.

23

I enjoy learning sign language.

24

I rate sign language as interesting.

25

I also regularly encounter sign language outside of class.

26

Regular communication with the deaf helps me in learning sign language.

27

I have enough visual materials to learn sign language.

28

I am comfortable with the direct method of teaching sign language without the use of voice.

29

I perceive the shortcomings of teaching sign language (material/technical).

30

The school has enough communication devices to support the teaching of sign language.

31

The classrooms for teaching sign language are well equipped.

32

The lack of visual materials makes it difficult for me to learn sign language.*

33

There is a lack of visual materials in the teaching materials.

34

Working with my own video recordings helps me in learning.

35

I consider myself technically/computer competent in preparation for teaching.

36

The use of communication devices does not affect the learning of sign language.*

37

I perceive deficiencies in the communication equipment of classrooms for teaching sign language.

38

There are not enough communication devices in the school to support the teaching of sign language.

39

Communication devices can make learning sign language easier.

40

I can easily make my own video recordings.

41

Teaching should be focused more on communication.

42

Practical subjects of sign language should be taught by hearing lecturers.

43

Apart from teaching sign language at school, practice tasks should be included.

44

I consider the extent of practical teaching of sign language to be sufficient.

45

I consider interpreting practice in the field more beneficial than in school.

46

Practical subjects of sign language should be taught by deaf lecturers.