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Subject: SIGN LANGUAGE Thu Feb 07 2008, 15:16

SIGN LANGUAGE

Although possibly difficult to teach here on the site, I thought we could add this as I am in the process of trying to learn sign language myself, so perhaps we could all learn together.

I will try to add some helpfull classes in this thread, though please feel free to add posts here to help out.

Subject: Re: SIGN LANGUAGE Fri Feb 08 2008, 15:11

I am pretty sure sign language is the same throughout the world, though if you notice thatsomething ere is different from what you know then please feel free to add your own input

Possibly the easiest place to start is with letters;

Lesson 1: The Alphabet

SIGN LANGUAGE Sign10

Certain letter involve movement of some kind or another which i have tried to illustrate above

Subject: Re: SIGN LANGUAGE Fri Feb 08 2008, 15:38

Now we shall move onto some basic words. You can practice these at home and feel free to put a video link of you doing them in the conversation thread in the other language subforum, or simply use these or other images to strike up conversation there SIGN LANGUAGE Devil

Family

Mother/Mum
SIGN LANGUAGE Mom10

Place the thumb of your right hand against your chin. Your hand
should be open, in a "five shape."

Father/Dad
SIGN LANGUAGE Sign11

Place the thumb of your right hand against your forehead. Your hand
should be open.

Brother
SIGN LANGUAGE Xbroth10

Sister
SIGN LANGUAGE Xsiste10

Grandmother
SIGN LANGUAGE Grandm10

Touch your chin with your thumb on your right hand as in diagram then move your hand forward in two small arches.

Grandfather
SIGN LANGUAGE Grandp10

Touch your forehead with the thumb of your right hand, then move your hand forward in two small arches.

Aunt
SIGN LANGUAGE Sign12

Shape the right hand to form the letter A. Hold your hand close to your right cheek and shake your hand slightly back and forth at the wrist

Uncle
SIGN LANGUAGE Uncle10

Shape your right hand to form the
letter "U." then hold your hand close to your right temple and from the wrist, shake your hand slightly back and forth.

Baby
SIGN LANGUAGE Baby10

Please note: Images taken from lifeprint.com - they are not mine!

Subject: Re: SIGN LANGUAGE Fri Feb 08 2008, 16:10

Days of the Week

SIGN LANGUAGE Sign10

Subject: Re: SIGN LANGUAGE Wed Apr 09 2008, 08:22

Hi I only know some words in BSL which is the alphabet, my name is and a few more. But the alphabet is two handed. like the days of the week. (I think its from that site too).

Subject: Re: SIGN LANGUAGE Sun Jun 29 2008, 06:33

Quote :: Lesson 1: The Alphabet

I noticed differences to the one that I know. I haven't seen exactly which ones are different, but I will edit this post with details.

Subject: Re: SIGN LANGUAGE Mon Apr 29 2013, 19:02

I must tell you that sign language is NOT the same throughout the world. In fact, even in English to English speaking countries (Such as England and America) the signs are different. Quite drastically in fact. The alphabet listed here is the ASL or American Sign Language alphabet, whereas the days of the week are in British Sign Language, or BSL.

I have been working as a certified ASL interpreter for 25 years and have a Deaf sister, both parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. Thinking sign language is universal is a common misconception. I just wanted to clear that up.

Thanks!

Elfie Dumbledore wrote:: I am pretty sure sign language is the same throughout the world, though if you notice thatsomething ere is different from what you know then please feel free to add your own input

Possibly the easiest place to start is with letters;

Lesson 1: The Alphabet

Certain letter involve movement of some kind or another which i have tried to illustrate above

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