It wasn't until the was developed and despite its co-existence alongside English, a user would be hard-pressed to sign with a British person. Find out about the independent evolution of sign language in the U.S. and how intuitively sensible it is.
# Sign Language Summary
Join Josh and Chuck as they dive deep into the fascinating world of sign language, exploring how American Sign Language has become a rich, complex language with its own grammar, syntax, and cultural identity that's completely separate from English. From the surprising history of how sign languages developed in isolated communities like Martha's Vineyard to the practical rules of signing etiquette and how facial expressions and body positioning are absolutely crucial to communication, you'll discover that sign language is far more sophisticated and elegant than most people realize. They'll also explore the different types of sign languages used around the world and how deaf communities have taken linguistic matters into their own hands to create something truly unique.
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