American Sign Language, or ASL, is the most widely used form of sign language in the United States. Estimates as to the number people living in the U.S. who are deaf or hard of hearing range from anywhere between 22 million and 36 million. Through ASL interpreters, those who have full hearing can communicate […]
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Is there a universal sign language in existence? How would an american communicate with a brit for example?
I am aware that there are different forms of sign language in various countries so how do you go about translating it? .
Where can I learn American Sign Language?
I really want to learn American Sign Language and have already started to learn some on my own, but I want a real class. My high school offers it, but I need to take spanish for 2 more years before I have a free elective and I want to start learning sooner. Where can I […]
What website is the best place to go to, to learn sign language?
What website is the best one to go to, where I want to learn sign language for free? .
Why Its so Satisfying to Work as a Sign Language Interpreter
A sign language is a complete and comprehensive language of its own. It is not just some gestures which are random and used to convey a meaning. Sign language also has a set of grammar rules to go by. This language is mainly used by people who are hearing and speech handicapped. People […]
How the British Sign Language is Influenced by the Spoken English
The British Sign Language or BSL is the Sign language that is used widely by the people in the United Kingdom. This Language is preferred over other languages by a large number of deaf people in the United Kingdom. It is estimated that there are about thirty thousand to seventy thousand people who use […]
What is a good, convenient way to learn sign language?
I work with teenagers, occasionally with various disabilities. I would LOVE to learn sign language and be able to work with hearing impaired kids more. .
What is the best American Sign Language program?
I’m intensely into American Sign Language. It’s all I ever talk about. Anyway, my mother promised to buy me a Sign Language program for the computer, and a book to accompany it, for my sixteenth birthday this Monday. However, I have absolutely no clue about which programs are best. Can anyone recommend a good computer […]
Sign Language Basics – Directionality
Sign languages are different because they are three-dimentional spatial languages. Far from being simply spoken languages put on the hands, they are real languages on their own. They are rich, dramatic, efficient and elaborate. Sign languages have components that no spoken languages have. One of these components is directionality. To illustrate this, I’ll use […]
What is the easiest way to learn American Sign Language?
Does anyone have any creative tips or know of any free resources to help me learn sign language? (That is, beyond the usual “practice your finger-spelling over and over and over”…) Thanks. .