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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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A woman talking to another woman in sign language
Discussing Sex and Sexuality in American Sign Language
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Teacher showing pre-school girl sign language
Finding American Sign Language Classes
Fact checked by James Lacy
Hands making gesture: one hand held straight on open palm of other
Online Sign Language Dictionary Sites
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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Challenges of Learning Sign Language
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
woman using sign language to read book to two boys
Using Sign Language and Voice for Total Communication
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Woman teaching preschooler sign language
ABC Stories Using the Alphabet in Sign Language
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A teacher showing her student how to talk in sign language
Sign Languages Used in Spanish Speaking Countries
By Jamie Berke
Deaf School children sign to each other in school class room
Sign Language Games and Puzzles
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Parent communicating with sign language
Signing Exact English and Syntax
By Jamie Berke
Couple using sign language
Profile of William Stokoe ASL Researcher
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Pidgin Signed English (PSE) Bridges ASL and English
Fact checked by James Lacy
Friendly police officer gives fist bump to student
Sign Language Crime Vocabulary
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Parent communicating with sign language
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
Fact checked by James Lacy
American Sign Language Signs for Winter Related Items
Fact checked by James Lacy
Teacher showing pre-school girl sign language
25 American Sign Language Signs for Food
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
number 1 in sign language
Learn 20 Sign Language Numbers
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Woman signing the word 'Family' in American Sign Language while communicating with her son
Christmas Songs and Carols in Sign Language
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Picture of a man and women communicating with sign language
Name Signs in the Deaf Community
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Sign language instructions
Sign Language Basics for Beginners
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Silhouette Cross Against Sky During Sunset
Sign Language Resources for Christian Religions
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Therapist carrying out EFT treatment with elderly patient
Sign Language Interpreters at Doctors
By Jamie Berke
People speaking in sign language
Typical Salary for a Sign Language Interpreter
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Jack Jason and Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin's Sign Language Interpreter Jack Jason
Fact checked by James Lacy
Interpreter signing during business meeting.
How to Become a Sign Language Interpreter
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Man looking at computer
Using Relay Services for the Deaf
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Sign language interpreter
Finding 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
Lipreading Software and Online Resources
By Jamie Berke