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# Linguist

JA -1 (Corresponding badge for over 14 Years 6 months – SA - 1 Interpreter)

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Objective:- *To be basically conversant in a language other than his own.*
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Carry out the following tests in any language other than his own.:-

1. A simple conversation for 10 minutes.
2. Write a simple letter of at least 100 words
3. Translate in his own time & with the help of a dictionary, an easy passage from a book or periodical(Scout literature to be used where available)

### Available Badge Examiners

| Examiner                    | Address                                            | Email Adress          | Contact Details                 |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Mr. M.K.M. Inthikaaf**    | <p>22 Rodney Place<br>Colombo 08.</p>              | <inthikaaf@gmail.com> | [077 787 0170](tel::0777870170) |
| **Mr. Amithan Karmegan**    |                                                    |                       | [077 344 9339](tel:0773449339)  |
| **Mr. M.F.S. Muheed**       | <p>30,Carron Place,<br>Kalubowila,<br>Dehiwela</p> |                       | [077 772 8275](tel:0777728275)  |
| **Mrs. Heshini Samarakoon** | <p>955/5C1,<br>Kotte Road,<br>Rajagiriya</p>       |                       | [O77 298 5873](tel:O772985873)  |