Deaf Culture Terminology

noun British Sign Language

• British Sign Language (BSL) is the main sign language used in the United Kingdom.
• I learned some basic BSL signs to communicate with my deaf friend.
• Some people think learning BSL is a breeze, but it actually takes a lot of practice.
• Understanding BSL is like learning a whole new language in silence.

noun American Sign Language

• American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language used by deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
• I've been learning ASL so I can communicate better with my deaf cousin.
• Let's practice our ASL skills together and see how fluent we can get!
• Learning ASL has opened up a whole new world of communication for me.