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Many who are deaf or hard of hearing rely on sign language to communicate. Explore the basics of the language and how you can use it to improve daily life.

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Teacher showing pre-school girl sign language
Finding American Sign Language Classes
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Where to Find Sign Language Dictionaries Online
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How Hard Is It to Learn Sign Language?
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woman using sign language to read book to two boys
Combining Oral and Sign Language Communication Methods
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Woman teaching preschooler sign language
How to Create a Fun ASL ABC Story
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A teacher showing her student how to talk in sign language
Spanish-Speaking Countries That Have Their Own Sign Languages
By Jamie Berke
Deaf School children sign to each other in school class room
Learn and Practice Sign Language With These Fun Games and Puzzles
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Parent communicating with sign language
Signing Exact English and Syntax
By Jamie Berke
Couple using sign language
Profile of William Stokoe ASL Researcher
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Pigdin Signed English Uses Sign Language With English Grammar
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Friendly police officer gives fist bump to student
Learn This Essential Sign Language Crime Vocabulary
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Parent communicating with sign language
Learn the Basics of American Sign Language Classifiers
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Deaf couple signing at dinner table
How to Communicate With Deaf or Hard of Hearing People
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Learn Sign Language Basics for Winter Items
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Teacher showing pre-school girl sign language
How to Learn ASL Signs for Common Foods and Drinks
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
number 1 in sign language
How You Can Learn the First 20 Numbers in ASL
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Woman signing the word 'Family' in American Sign Language while communicating with her son
How Do You Sign Popular Christmas Songs?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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How You Receive a Name Sign Within the Deaf Community
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Sign language instructions
Resources for Learning Sign Language
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Sign Language Resources for Christian Religions
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Therapist carrying out EFT treatment with elderly patient
Can Interpreters Be Available at Doctors and Hospitals For the Deaf?
By Jamie Berke
People speaking in sign language
Salaries for Sign Language and Video Relay Service Interpreters
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Jack Jason and Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin's Sign Language Interpreter Jack Jason
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Interpreter signing during business meeting.
Do You Want to Become a Sign Language Interpreter?
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Man looking at computer
Get the Latest on Relay Services for the Deaf
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How to Find a Job as a Sign Language Interpreter
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Closed captioning text across a tv screen during a news report about Memorial Day travel
How to Become a Captioner for the Deaf
Fact checked by James Lacy
Woman reading text message on a mobile phone and giving flying kiss
Lip-Reading Software and Online Resources
By Jamie Berke