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Since deaf people can't hear what others are talking about this use this hand language called sign language which has been been used for plenty of years.

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What is sign language used for?

Sign Language is a hand motion for people who are deaf and have lost their voice. You should learn sign language if you know someone that is deaf or lost their voice.Sign language is still used, and speechless and deaf people use it to communicate.


When deaf people sign to each other they change the way they sign when they are around hearing people why?

Deaf people don't necessarily change the way they sign around hearing people. Most ASL signers don't need to adjust how they communicate simply because they're around hearing people. Since hearing people are the majority, it would be inconvenient to adjust conversation every time they were in a public place, etc. If a deaf person does change the way they sign around hearing people versus being surrounded by deaf people, it may be because hearing people frequently watch signers. It can be uncomfortable to be watched by everyone around you. They may use less of their signing space than if they were at home or surrounded by other deaf people, which is the sign language equivalent to 'whispering' or speaking quietly.


Why was sign language created?

Sign language was created in order to provide a way for people with hearing impairments to communicate effectively. It uses hand movements, facial expressions, and body language to convey meaning and is a visual language that is distinct from spoken languages. It allows deaf individuals to communicate with each other and with those who are able to understand sign language.


What does ASL mean or stand for?

American Sign Langage, used by people who are deaf, or hard of hearing. It is motions used by the hands to make words instead of talking. Or in text talk it meens age sex location.


What is BSL?

BSL stands for British Sign Language Sign language is commonly used in deaf people a a way of communication. It is not really that hard to learn. My mum is deaf so I use BSL with her and I am currently on level 2 in my exams. Each level consists of 3 exams. So to get to level 2, I done 101, 102 and 103 just to pass level 1. I am currently waiting or my results for the last 2 exams I completed. Hope this helped! CuriousJade x