Only if they learn it from scratch. British Sign language and American Sign Language not related at all. There are only a few common signs, which have been borrowed from each.
ASL and BSL are about as different as English and Korean.
British and American use the same spoken language, English. Yet the two sign languages, British Sign Language and American Sign Language are entirely different. Korean and American spoken languages are entirely different, and the sign language system is just as different.
Jamaica uses American Sign language in the education system, but and Jamaican Sign Language (a dialect of ASL) and Jamaican Country Sign Language (a language isolate) are also used.
Yes, England and America use different forms of sign language. British Sign Language (BSL) is used in England, while American Sign Language (ASL) is used in America. There is no single sign language used by both countries, but International Sign Language is a form of sign language used at international events and conferences for communication between people who use different sign languages.
With your use of the term "mum" I take it you're not American. Each country has its own sign language. If I give you the signs for "dad" and "mum" in American Sign Language it wouldn't be correct if you were to use them in England. If you were in England you would need the signs from British Sign Language (BSL). Resubmit your question specifying which country's sign language you need.
American Deaf culture and Nicaraguan Deaf culture are two cultures that have developed and use their own forms of sign language. American Sign Language (ASL) is used in the United States, while Nicaraguan Sign Language (NSL) is used in Nicaragua.
ASL (American Sign Language) is primarily used in the United States and parts of Canada. Other countries have their own sign languages, such as British Sign Language in the UK and Auslan in Australia. However, ASL has also influenced sign languages in other countries.
Irish Sign Language (ISL) is the main sign language used in Ireland. However, some people may also use other sign languages such as American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL) due to personal preferences or exposure to different sign languages.
There is not a different sign language based on race. Sign languages, such as American Sign Language and British Sign Language, are distinct languages with their own grammatical rules and vocabulary, but they are not tied to race. Anyone can learn and use these languages regardless of their race.
To sign "grace" in American Sign Language, use the sign by moving your dominant hand, palm down, from your forehead to your chest in a fluid motion.
It is estimated that around 151,000 people in the UK use British Sign Language as their first or preferred mode of communication.
Sign languages are typically used by deaf people. There are about 100 major sign languages in the world.The most widely spoken sign language in the world is American Sign Language, spoken by about 500,000 people.
There are about 100 different sign languages used in the world today, and most are not officially recognized by their countries.Some of the places where the local sign language is recognized as official include:South KoreaMaltaZimbabweNew Zealand.American Sign Language, spoken by more than 500,000 people, is not officially recognized by either the US or Canada.