A Guide to Using British Sign Language...
Plenty of people are interested in learning signed language, for many different reasons. But, until now, there has not been a single site where those people can go to learn about the different types of signed language out there. As well as informing readers of the different types of signed language, SignedLanguage also gives people the chance to learn more about the history of these fascinating forms of communication and how they developed.
December's Most Popular Articles...
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Sign Supported English: Sign language is not the only way deaf people can use gestures or make signs with their hands to communicate. Sign language - whichever one - is usually… [258 views in Dec]
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The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust: Everyone is familiar with seeing the small outline of a person using sign language to translate TV programmes in the corner of our… [144 views in Dec]
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The Relationship Between Sign Language and Mime: The relationship between sign language and mime is certainly not as simple as suggesting they are both ways of telling people… [140 views in Dec]
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Home Signs: Home signs are basically a system of signs which are invented and created by a deaf person usually a child, within their own family. This is not an uncommon occurrence if the deaf… [122 views in Dec]
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Prisons' Use of Sign Language: The use of sign language in prisons is a twofold story with two diametrically opposed sides. One use of sign language is for the greater good and the… [108 views in Dec]
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Hands on Signing: Hands on signing is also known as hand over hand signing, and refers to a type of sign language where the user's sense of touch as well as, or instead of, sight is used.… [76 views in Dec]
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