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Benefits of knowing sign language

by Silindokuhle Booi

Sign language is mainly a visual language that makes use of hand gestures, facial expressions and body language to communicate. It has been found to have a huge positive impact in the acquisition of spoken language for children with hearing loss as it provides them with a visual mode of communication that can assist them to understand the meaning of words and phrases even if they cannot hear sounds.

In this article we will navigate the benefits of knowing sign language.

It allows them to participate in social interactions with others, it helps improve cognition, it provides them with increased access to information and communication.

Many people around the world think that learning sign language is more difficult, but it is as easy as learning another language. There are various platforms that people can use to learn sign language such as the Hand Talk App.

Learning sign language can bridge the gap of miscommunication between the hearing and the non-hearing. Furthermore, it also increases the hard of hearing and deaf’s self-esteem, allowing them to communicate effectively and participate in conversations.

Sign language is a unique and complex language with its own grammar and syntax.  It can be used to express emotions, thoughts, and ideas just as easily as any spoken language.  It is also valuable tool for educating deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults.

IF you would like to practice and learn sign language you can use the video below from, ASL phrases.

WATCH:

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