Most schoolchildren are taught about the fascinating life of Helen Keller. Helen was born in Alabama near the end of the last century. Helen was deaf and blind, but with her Teacher’s help she overcame these challenges. She and her Teacher, Annie Sullivan, eventually gained global fame. Around 1902, Annie, aged twenty and herself […]
Category Archives: Sign Language
Why are British Sign Language and American Sign Language so different?
Why are American Sign Language and British Sign Language so different from each other? I noticed this, and am perplexed as to why this is. I know that they are not based on English. However, I am curious as to how they developed independently so that now they are completely and utterly different from each […]
What’s with people asking ASL before they give their own?
If you are going to ask someone ASL, shouldn’t you start by saying your own ASL? When someone chats me and says ASL and I don’t know anything about them, that’s the end of the conversation from me. .
Sign language in the workplace
Employing people with disabilities has become a common practice at workplace. More and more employers take equality issues more seriously introducing equal opportunity policies that offer to people with documented disabilities the same opportunities for employment – where realistic – as to people with no disclosed disabilities. In this context, it is not uncommon […]
Importance of Learning Spanish Language
With an increasing Hispanic population and approximately 500 million speakers of this language Spanish has become the second most widely spoken language in the U.S.A. At global level, again it is one of the second key languages. In this context, learning of Spanish has become very important. Learning of Spanish language will be […]
Where Can I Get Signing Time Coupons? How Can I Use Signing Time Coupon Codes?
About Signing Time Signing Time and Baby Signing Time videos, DVDs, books and more, help teach baby, toddlers, children and kids of all ages baby sign. Signing Time is a sign language video series that teaches American Sign Language (ASL) to children and babies in a fun and easy way to learn.The Signing Time […]
What is the best baby sign language book/program available?
I’d like to get my wife a book or program or whatnot on baby sign language for Christmas. I’ve taken a couple of ASL courses and would love for us to learn more before our baby comes in April. Any suggestions on the best out there? .
Whats a quick and easy way to learn sign language?
A new co-worker at work is hearing impared (deaf) and I want to learn sign language to communicate with her. Where’s a good place to learn some? .
Why Learn Spanish – Benefits of Learning Spanish Language That You Just Cannot Ignore
Learn Spanish to study abroad: This is the most important reason for why you should learn Spanish. Many of us want to study abroad and explore various career opportunities. Without taking that first step of signing up for a language class, you may just miss out on one of life’s most exciting adventures possible. […]
Is there anywhere that I can attend ASL classes for free or at least cheaper than 3 hours of college tuition?
The only class I know of is one that is offered for credit at my university. As tuition hours are quite expensive, I was wondering if there might be anywhere in my community I could learn for free or a lower cost than tuition. I am considering asking the instructor of the ASL class at […]