american sign language in English

noun
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a form of sign language developed in the US and used also in English-speaking parts of Canada.
The type preferred by most deaf adults is American Sign Language , which has rules and grammar that is distinct from English.

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1. Watch how to sign 'Aggrandise' in American Sign Language

2. Attending American Sign Language (ASL) pioneer school at age 79

3. 1960: William Stokoe wrote the first linguistic book and defense of American Sign Language as a language.

4. A list below outlines some examples of how Classifier handshapes can be used in American Sign Language (ASL)

5. It is not put forth as a comprehensive list of all the Classifiers that are being used in American Sign Language, or how they are being used

6. * Although deaf from birth, he was able to label items, string signs together, and express abstract thoughts in American Sign Language (ASL) at a very young age.

7. The purpose of this study was to extend the current research on Alingual deaf immigrant studies to include the American Sign Language (ASL)/ English interpreters who work with them

8. Berea-Midpark grad Attains sign language goal: Around The Town Updated Mar 12, 2021; Posted Mar 12, 2021 Olivia Culkar looks toward national certification as an American Sign Language interpreter.

9. WHICH IS ALSO THE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE SIGN FOR “Asshole” This meme appeared on Facebook on March 16 2019; one day before, news organizations reported that the accused mass shooter who killed fifty people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand used that same gesture during a March 16 2019 court appearance:

10. With the Bebop Band 1 app, children can explore and have fun learning the English language through music – and parents can sing along too! Ideal for young learners, the Bebop Band 1 app will help to boost your child’s English vocabulary and test their memory through: • 8 animated musical stories linked to daily routines • 73 video flashcards – all including American Sign Language