MANHATTAN, NYC DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING TUTOR

There is a perception that learning sign language is hard, and, in a way, it is both true and not true. It depends largely on what type of sign language you are trying to learn.

The first thing to understand is what type of sign language you want to learn. This will most likely be based on where you live, and what verbal language is spoken in your community. Hand signs can vary based on the type of sign language being used. For example, there is American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL) and various others, based on different languages. Snapchatters worldwide can learn American Sign Language.

In general, sign language is grouped into three sections :

Deaf sign languages: The preferred languages of Deaf communities around the world; including village sign languages, shared with the hearing community, and Deaf-community sign languages
Auxiliary sign languages: Sign systems used alongside oral, spoken languages.
Signed modes of spoken languages, or manually coded languages: Used to bridge signed and spoken languages.

Learning ways:

1. You can take a sign language class. If you ever consider learning sign language, this is one of the best ways!

2. You can learn by watching videos online!

3. Hire a private, qualified professional sign language tutor! This is the fastest way to learn sign language as it gives you the focus, flexibility and attention you need to understand and learn sign language quickly.

Lauren
CCC-SLP, TSSLD

Christina R.
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSHH, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Max
Ph.D., CCC-SLP, TSSLD

Cathy E.
M.S. CCC-SLP, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Rachel V.
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Julia
CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist