While there are some good books about sign language, your best bet is to take a class. Drawings or photographs in a book can't take the place of seeing a person actually signing. I love to watch sign language interpreters; there is a special beauty to signing. Many junior colleges have sign language classes. You might also find other sources of classes in your local area by contacting social service agencies which provide services for people with disabilities.
2007-01-03 06:54:33
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answered by sonomanona 6
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It's called sign language. The most common form is ASL, which is American Sign Language. There is also a form SEE, which is Signing Exact English. Many places offer classes in Sign language. I took a class through an adult education program offered through my town. Also many community colleges offer classes for enrichment or for credit. At your library or bookstore you can find lots of resources to learn sign language. There are many books out there to use. Sign language dictionaries show the words and their sign. There are several video program and independent learning programs to use. The internet has great sign language resources, just do a search. I have the book The Everything sign language book, and have a good time learning the basics from that. You can also look up in your area and see if there is a deaf service center that can help give you resources. Learning sign language is a good skill to have. I use it in my job as an aide with special need children. The deaf language is used in the deaf culture. The deaf really do have their own culture.
2007-01-03 14:28:26
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answered by steffiegirl815 3
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Kudos to you for wanting to be able to communicate with hearing impaired people. I would recommend that you take a course at a community college or university that offers American Sign Language. You might be able to learn vocabulary words from books, but learning ASL is a different thing altogether. Having deaf friends with whom you can use sign helps a lot; signing as much as you can will help you develop speed and fluency. Good luck to you.
2007-01-05 03:29:15
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answered by kalliope 3
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Books are good for referencing but they are static non-moving which makes it difficult to learn a language thats in motion. :) Learning sign is the same as learning a second language complete with rules and syntaxes of thet language. Most colleges have courses in ASL American Sign Language which is what we most use. We have classes as well at some local libraries and I ve seen some at "adult ed" classes. Good luck!
2007-01-06 14:47:15
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answered by NIKIPASS 2
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It is called the sign language. go to any school for the deaf in your place...or you can read up books on sign language or even on the internet!
2007-01-02 19:28:12
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answered by chewhwee 3
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Many colleges offer classes I once took a class in high school. Also you can check out your local paper to find places that offer those classes. Or you can check out a book at your local library. I know a good one titled "The joy of signing"
2007-01-02 21:03:48
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answered by night_lilly66 2
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First off its called Sign Language. And theres lots of books out there to help you with pictures and such.
2007-01-02 19:22:54
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answered by g00dapple 3
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My daughter is deaf in one ear and I am teahing her some signs just in case something happens to her other ear. I bought Baby Wordsworth (DVD) at wal-mart and it has taught me a lot you can also get books at the library.
2007-01-03 12:18:14
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answered by Angela B 2
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frist thing of wow. glad to hear someone is intereted in my own language :) frist all of it, you can go to class, you can buy books, you can meet deaf people and im sure they can teach you language
2007-01-03 14:50:47
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answered by coolgirlsoccer2003 2
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deafness.about.com/od/learningsignlanguage/a/whylearnsign.htm
deafness.about.com/c/ec/8.htm site
www.apa.org/monitor/apr98/amer.html -
www.handspeak.com -
signlanguagevideos.com -
www.wikihow.com/Begin-to-Learn-American-Sign-Language -
www.lifehacker.com/software/life-hacks/learn-sign-language-156107.php
www.aslcd.com -
goliath.ecnext.com/comsite5/bin/comsite5.pl?page=description&... www.learnbsl.org/deafawareness.htm
2007-01-02 19:27:39
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answered by Anonymous
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