Sign Language

B1 8+
  • Frequency of Use
    90 %
  • Retention Rate
    70 %
  • Complexity
    50 %
  • Sign Language Meanings

    noun a language that uses manual communication and body language to convey meaning

    Fields related to sign language

    Linguistics

    Sign language is studied as a unique linguistic system with its own grammar and syntax.

    Education

    Sign language is used in educational settings to support deaf and hard of hearing students in their learning.

    Speech Therapy

    Sign language can be used as a tool in speech therapy for individuals with speech and language disorders.

    Deaf Community

    Sign language is the primary mode of communication within the deaf community, used in everyday interactions.

    Interpreting

    Sign language interpreters facilitate communication between deaf individuals and those who do not know sign language.

    Occupation Usage of sign language

    Writer

    Sign language can be used by writers who are deaf or have hearing impairments to communicate with editors, publishers, and other professionals in the publishing industry.

    Psychologist

    Psychologists may use sign language when working with clients who are deaf or have hearing impairments to ensure effective communication during therapy sessions.

    Teacher

    Teachers who work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing may use sign language to facilitate classroom instruction and communication with their students.

    Interpreter

    Sign language interpreters are professionals who specialize in translating spoken language into sign language and vice versa, enabling communication between deaf individuals and hearing individuals in various settings.

    Medical Doctor

    Medical doctors may use sign language to communicate with patients who are deaf or have hearing impairments to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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