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American Sign Language

Questions related to ASL, its history, culture, signs, etc. American Sign Language is the 4th used language in the USA.

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What Colleges have majors in interpertation?

Many schools offer Interp degrees. In the Los Angeles area Cal State University, Northridge and Pierce Community College. I believe College of the Canyons as well. In Washington, DC Gallaudet University has a very prestigious interpreting program.

How do you sign Amazon in American sign language?

Probably best to fingerspell it as it is a proper noun. Though there might be a regional sign for it if you can find someone from that area.

How do you spell Nicole in French?

Nicole is spelled the same in English as it is in France. France does not change the spelling of a name.

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.

What is the sign for the word cavity in American sign language?

Its a little complicated, and to be perfectly honest, I never understood it.

Adental cavity is.....

1. make a alternating scratching gesture at the chest with both hands

2. with the thumb and first finger, sign as if picking something from the teeth.

What are the Language Programs for the Deaf?

Some language programs for the deaf include American Sign Language (ASL), Signed Exact English (SEE), and Cued Speech. These programs use different methods of communication such as manual signs, gestures, and visual cues to support language development for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Each program has its own unique features and benefits for facilitating communication.

The word of liberty in different languages?

English: liberty

French: liberté

German: Freiheit Greek: Ελευθερία italian: libertà Spanish: libertad

Portuguese: liberdade

Russian: свобода Hungarian: szabadság Croatian: slobode Norwegian: frihet Swedish: friher Finish: vapaudenrajoituksen Turkish: özgürlük Romanian: libertate Albanian: liria Polonian: wolności

How do you sign the word 'freedom' in American Sign Language?

you make both of your hands an "F" then cross your arms so that your hands are touching the opposite shoulder. after, move both hands in a half circle motion forward so that the "F" ends up facing forward, no longer crossed.

Who wrote my country 'tis of thee?

The lyrics for "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" were written by Samuel Francis Smith in 1831. The melody of the song was based on the national anthem of the United Kingdom, "God Save the Queen/King."

What does racy mean?

The meaning of "racy" is :lively , tasty and vigorous in style.

What is the sign language sign for alien?

Note: There are many sign languages around the world. The answer below refers to American Sign Language otherwise known as Ameslan or ASL.

This would depend on the meaning. One version for "alien" as an outer-space humanoid creature uses the sign for "space" plus the sign for "man."

To sign "space" as in "outer space" or "heavens above" see here: http://www.signingsavvy.com/sign/SPACE/6406/1

Another (easier) way to sign "space" as in "outer space" or "heavens above" can be viewed here: http://www.signingsavvy.com/sign/SPACE/6406/2

To sign "man" see here: http://www.signingsavvy.com/sign/MAN/623/2

If it is an unusual space monster alien, you could sign "space" plus "monster" or "space" plus "animal" depending on the particular meaning you are trying to convey.

To sign "monster" see here: http://www.signingsavvy.com/sign/monster

To sign "animal" see here: http://www.signingsavvy.com/sign/animal

An alternative version for "alien" is to place the pointer fingers on both sides of the forehead. Move the fingers back and forth, simultaneously, while keeping the "heels" of the hands against the forehead. This represents the "antennae" coming out of an alien's forehead. This is probably the most widely understood version.

To sign "alien" meaning "foreigner"... you would sign "foreign" as shown here: http://www.signingsavvy.com/sign/FOREIGN/1363/1

Alternatively for "alien" meaning "foreigner" you could add the "er" or "person marker" to the sign "foreign." The person marker follows the sign.

How do you sign your welcome in sign language?

To sign "welcome" in American Sign Language, you can use both hands to make a waving motion towards yourself, as if welcoming someone in. This gesture is often accompanied by a smile to make it more inviting.

Differences between voiced and voiceless sound?

Voiced sounds are produced when the vocal cords vibrate, creating a buzzing or humming quality. Voiceless sounds are produced without the vibration of the vocal cords, resulting in a quieter and more breathy sound. Examples of voiced sounds include /b/, /z/, and /g/, while examples of voiceless sounds include /p/, /s/, and /k/.

How do you say 'dance' in American Sign Language?

make a v with your index and middle finger (like legs) - the rest of the fingers are curled back on your left hand, swing the "legs" from your wrist to your fingers, back and forth (at least that's how I learned it)

Where can you see an image of how you sign the word 'alone' in sign language?

You can search for "ASL sign for 'alone'" on a search engine or visit websites like Lifeprint.com or ASLPro.com, where you can find images or videos demonstrating how to sign the word 'alone' in American Sign Language (ASL).

Where can you find an online American Sign Language translator?

I am not aware of a program that can interpret English text to ASL. There are programs that change the English word into an ASL sign but this is not ASL: what you get is series of signs in English word order, which is not ASL. ASL is not based on English grammar, structure; it has it's own grammar and structure. If you look at certain websites you can see how certain common phrases are signed.

Where did sign language start?

Sign language has origins that can be traced back to different regions around the world, but one of the most well-known is American Sign Language (ASL), which developed in the United States in the early 19th century. Other sign languages have evolved in countries such as France (LSF), Japan (JSL), and the UK (BSL). Each sign language has its own unique grammar and vocabulary.

What is the sign asl for melt?

The sign for melt is the same as the sign for dissolve. Both hands in front of the torso, palms facing, slide the thumb across all fingers beginning with the pinky finger, similar to making an o using the pinky finger and closing to fists while pulling the hands apart. Very similar motion to sowing.

How do you sign the word drought in American Sign Language?

To sign "drought" in American Sign Language, you would sign "DRY" with a facial expression that conveys the concept of a long period without rain or water. This sign visually represents the lack of moisture or hydration that characterizes a drought.

What does n.c.i.s means?

NCIS stands for Naval Criminal Investigative Service. It is a federal law enforcement agency within the United States Department of the Navy that focuses on investigating criminal activities involving the Navy and Marine Corps. The agency is responsible for preventing and solving crimes that affect the military community.

What is the name of the pound sign?

The pound sign is also known as the hashtag symbol or the number sign. It is represented by the symbol "#" and is commonly used in social media to categorize content or indicate a topic.

What is the word for forever in different languages?

  1. Spanish: para siempre
  2. French: pour toujours
  3. German: für immer
  4. Italian: per sempre
  5. Japanese: いつまでも (itsumademo)
  6. Chinese (Mandarin): 永远 (yǒngyuǎn)
  7. Russian: навсегда (navsegda)
  8. Arabic: إلى الأبد (ila al'abad)

How is international sign language different from American sign language?

International Sign Language (Gestuno) is a constructed sign language, which the World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf originally discussed in 1951. In 1973, a committee created and standardized a system of international signs. They tried to choose the most understandable signs from diverse sign languages to make the language easy to learn. International Sign Language; known also previously as Gestuno is an international auxiliary language; which basically means its a "coded language" meant for people from different cultures, who speak different languages. In this case, it is a coded language for people who speak different manual languages. International Sign language is used for things like U.N. Council Meetings, international meetings such as the World of the Deaf, and Deafylimpics. The lexicon of ISL is very limited, and not as comprehensively exhaustive as ASL or other sign languages. ISL users will often tend to use regional signs, when there is no authoritative or standardized ISL replacement.

ASL is the broadest form of Sign Languages in the Americas, predominantly the U.S. and Canada. It has a complete structure with grammar and syntax... it is considered an official language (International sign Language does not have an accepted form of grammar and syntax... participants usually use the codified signs in their native grammar and syntax...) International Sign Language is not considered an "official language."