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Aside from the US and Canada, ASL and its dialects are used in 19 countries, mainly in the Caribbean and Africa. The rest of the world does not use ASL.

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Which countries don't use ASL?

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.


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.


What are the two cultures that have use a form of sign language are?

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.


How many countries have their own sign language for the deaf?

Many countries have developed their own sign languages, as much out of necessity as any real national reasoning. However, not all are officially recognised as a language, mostly because they are not always standard throughout a country, but more like dialects of a sort.


How do you say the word grace in American Sign Language?

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.

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Which countries don't use ASL?

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.


Can you use sign language internationally?

yes u can its different types though for example its ASL American sign language] and its other kinds for different countries


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.


What are the two cultures that have use a form of sign language are?

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.


How many countries have their own sign language for the deaf?

Many countries have developed their own sign languages, as much out of necessity as any real national reasoning. However, not all are officially recognised as a language, mostly because they are not always standard throughout a country, but more like dialects of a sort.


How do you say the word grace in American Sign Language?

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.


Does Jamaica use the British or the American Sign Language system?

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.


Is there a Canadian sign language?

Yes, there is a Canadian Sign Language (ASL). It is a distinct sign language used by Deaf communities in Canada and is different from American Sign Language (ASL). Canadian Sign Language has its own grammar, vocabulary, and regional variations.


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.


How do you say are you OK in American sign language?

To sign "Are you OK?" in American Sign Language, use the signs for "YOU," "OK," and raise your eyebrows for emphasis. This conveys the question in a straightforward and easily understood manner.


How do you say frost in sign language?

To sign "frost" in American Sign Language (ASL), you would use the sign for "ice" followed by the sign for "crystals" to visually represent frost forming.


How do you sign SHARE in American Sign Language?

To sign "SHARE" in American Sign Language, you can use your dominant hand to make a flat palm facing down and then move it forward as if you are passing something from one hand to another.