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Monday, November 14, 2011

Learn Sign Language With These Simple Methods

By Fabienne Reed


Learning sign language requires practice and a new way of thinking if you're not used to it, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Whether you're motivated by career reasons or a desire to communicate with a hearing impaired person in your life, we will cover several methods that can help you learn quickly. Learning sign language will feel just as natural as talking does now, once you get the hang of it.

You can learn many things online, including sign language. Sign language is one of many languages that you can find excellent online language programs for. Most programs even allow you the ability to directly download the online classes to your computer. Sign language is unique as it is a language that is based entirely on hand movement and these classes rely heavily on the use of video instruction. It may take a while to get used to mimicking hand movements that appear on the screen, but you will get used to it. It's worth investing a little time to research programs to find the one that's best for you. The biggest challenge you face after choosing your program is really using it.

Sign language requires a lot of practice to use effectively so be sure to find a learning partner to practice with. You can either take a class together or download the same program in addition to regular practice sessions. Your learning partner can be someone you meet for coffee regularly, someone who works with you, or even a family member or friend who also wants to learn sign language. This allows you to both motivate each other and each have ample opportunities to practice. If you can't find anyone, try searching online, such as on social networks and advertise for an activity partner. It's simply easier to learn sign language when you're learning along with someone else.

Sign language can be accompanied by spoken words when you talk to hearing impaired people. Someone who can speak should do so, as many deaf people can also read lips... though of course when deaf people speak to each other they only sign. This is especially helpful as a beginner to sign language as you are likely to be slow and make mistakes.By speaking and signing at the same time, you will also be helping yourself learn as you practice saying the words and signing them simultaneously. In general, it can be helpful to use spoken language along with signing as you learn sign language.

To sum up, it's not hard to learn sign language, but you will have to devote time and effort to it just like any other skill. The more you practice, the faster you'll learn. The tips we covered above will help you as you learn this fascinating language. After a while, you'll find that you can sign without thinking too much about it, but you'll have to work to get to that point!




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