Learn How to Do Sign Language
Those who cannot speak for themselves or cannot hear sounds use sign language to communicate. Signing can also be used to communicate thoughts and ideas between friends as a type of "code." Just like learning other languages, learning how to sign requires studying and practice. Put in the effort to study and practice the material and you will be able to communicate using only your hands.
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Sign up for a sign language course. Local colleges and community centers routinely offer courses in sign language. Check bulletin boards and websites of local educational institutions in your area and take a course in sign language.
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Study on your own using free courses available on the Internet. To supplement any formal coursework in sign language, or to teach yourself, if you choose not to take a formal class, use sites such as aslpro.com and lifeprint.com to learn sign language. Watch the instructional videos on these sites and mirror the hand movements with the teacher.
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Purchase and study out of a sign language text book. "Sign Language Made Simple" by Karen Lewis and the "American Sign Language Book" by Martin L. A. Sternberg use color pictures accompanying text to teach the reader sign language. Ask your local bookstore to order you a copy of a sign language text book, borrow one from your library, or order one from the Internet.
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Practice signing. Visit community centers, nursing homes, or hospitals and ask whether they offer visitation for people who cannot speak or hear. Visit these groups (where available) and practice speaking. Look into webcam communities for the deaf or mute and try to practice signing over the Internet.
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