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Bookmark or Share- NAD - What is American Sign Language?American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language. With signing, the brain processes linguistic information through the eyes. The shape, placement, and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all play important parts in conveying information.
- What Is American Sign Language (ASL)? | NIDCDAmerican Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, natural language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with grammar that differs from English. ASL is expressed by movements of the hands and face. It is the primary language of many North Americans who are deaf and hard of hearing and is used by some hearing people as well.
- Sign Language - Education | National Geographic SocietySign language is a visual language expressed through physical movements instead of spoken words. The language relies on visible cues from hands, eyes, facial expressions, and movements to communicate. Although sign language is used primarily by people who are deaf or hard of hearing, it is also used by many hearing people.
- List of sign languages - WikipediaList of sign languages. There are perhaps three hundred sign languages in use around the world today. The number is not known with any confidence; new sign languages emerge frequently through creolization and de novo (and occasionally through language planning).
- The ASL Dictionary - Learn American Sign Language OnlineYour comprehensive guide to learning sign language, featuring 2669 signs. Learn About Us. Practice With AI. Dive into the world of sign language with our interactive AI feature! Practice signing any of the words from our dictionary receive instant feedback to improve your skills.
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