Signing and Sign Language

Sign Language

by Editor - November 3, 2013November 27, 20160

A few words about Signing and Sign Language: Who uses sign language? There exists a select section of the society that we who are physically disabled as well as those who do not have one or some of the basic senses that every human is born with – sight, hearing, taste,

Linguistics and Sign Language

by Editor - July 12, 20130

People of communities known as the “culturally deaf,” by linguists, primarily use Sign (or signed) languages. Hand signals, facial expressions; the positions of the body, head nods and other physical indications—even the silent mouthing the words— are implemented as a means of communication. What is the Significance? The study of sign

Sign Language: The Often Forgotten Language Explained

Sign Language

by Editor - April 2, 20132

When the term language is brought up or discussed, it is often thought of in terms of words and oratory sounds that convey messages between individuals. There is, however, an important language that does not rely on this verbal communication but rather on the motorized skills needed to convey a

7 Things About Sign Language You Never Knew

by Editor - March 5, 20130

Sign language has evolved into a complete language over the past century. But there are some interesting facts that everyone should know. Here is a list of seven such facts: 1. Sign language also has “dialects” in its own right. Different countries follow different set of rules in sign language. One may

American Sign Language: Who Uses It and Why

by Editor - February 28, 20133

Language is often thought of as verbal communication between two individuals that uses the same syntax, word structure, and overall approach to auditory sounds and patterns. This emphasis on the verbal, however, does not tell the whole story of what language is and what it can be. Language can also

The History of American Sign Language

by Editor - February 19, 20130

American Sign Language (ASL) is the most commonly used method of communication by deaf people in America and many other parts of the world. Some may find it odd that even though people in America, the UK and Australia all speak English, ASL is actually quite different from the sign

What is the language of truth?

by Editor - January 24, 201318

What is the language of truth? Is there a language, where all words are truthful and it is impossible to use lies? Some people think that there is no truth in language and it words have more than one meaning, so the a 'truthful language' couldn't exist al all. They believe that truth, if