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Actually, there are different signs for different cities. You don't fingerspell them all. Go on YouTube or Google and search how to sign the city you're looking for and the answer to your question will most likely be somewhere on the page.(:

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Do England and America use different forms of sign language and if so is there one that both use?

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.


How many different kinds of Sign Language are there?

There are hundreds of different sign languages used around the world. Some examples include American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL), and Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Each sign language has its own unique grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.


Is Korean Sign Language similar to American Sign Language?

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.


Does every language have its own sign language?

No, not every language has its own sign language. Sign languages are unique and separate from spoken languages, and different countries may have their own sign languages.


Is there diff rent sign language to different races?

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.

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Do England and America use different forms of sign language and if so is there one that both use?

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.


How many different kinds of Sign Language are there?

There are hundreds of different sign languages used around the world. Some examples include American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL), and Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Each sign language has its own unique grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.


Is sign language universally the same or individually different as is spoken language?

Sign languages are as individually different as spoken languages, and, as an interesting side note, sign languages for dialects of the same spoken language may not be related. British Sign Language and American Sign Language are in no way mutually intelligible.


Is Korean Sign Language similar to American Sign Language?

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.


Does every language have its own sign language?

No, not every language has its own sign language. Sign languages are unique and separate from spoken languages, and different countries may have their own sign languages.


Is there diff rent sign language to different races?

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.


Is ASL different from Spanish and French sign language?

American Sign Language (ASL) is the predominant sign language of deaf communities in the United States and English-speaking parts of Canada. While not exactly the same, ASL is VERY similar to French Sign Language (FSL.) Spanish Sign Language (LSE) is more varied than ASL or FSL, as there are 3 distinct dialects.


Is sign language different in other languages compared to American Sign Language?

Yes, sign languages are different in other countries compared to American Sign Language. Just like spoken languages, sign languages have their own unique grammar, vocabulary, and cultural influences.


How many different types of sign language are there around the world?

The exact number is not known, but there are about 200 sign languages. Most are based on French Sign language (including American Sign Language).


How where the achievements useful in ancient Greece?

In some cities, they had written language, which is a sign of smartness.


Are there different types of ASL for different countries?

Yes, there are different sign languages used in different countries. American Sign Language (ASL) is used in the United States and parts of Canada, while British Sign Language (BSL) is used in the United Kingdom. Each country might have its own unique sign language or variations of a more widely-used one.


Is sign language universal?

Sign language is a more universal form of communication than verbal language, but it is not universal in itself. Sign language can differ greatly between cultures and, typically, similarities come from the more obvious gestures in the respective 'dialect'. A good example of variation is American Sign language and British sign language which, whilst having some similarities, also have vast differences.