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How to participate:

1. Click the + button in the bottom right corner

2. Search for or click on a country where a specific sign language is used

3. Fill in the details about that country’s native sign language

4. Add a visual - upload an image, video, or link that shows unique traits of that sign language

5. Submit your post to share with the class

Goal: Learn about the diversity of sign languages worldwide and discover how different cultures express themselves through visual communication.

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Egyption Sign Language (ESL), has some unique traits unlike other sign languages. For example, it follows different grammar instead of subject-verb-object, it uses topic-comment structure. i.e, I go to school ---> School I go.

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Turkish Sign Language, or TİD (Türk İşaret Dili), is a complete natural language used by the Deaf community in Turkey, with its own unique grammar and a distinct set of signs different from spoken Turkish. While there are regional variations in signs (lexicon), the grammar of TİD is consistent across Turkey. TİD is not derived from Turkish or another sign language but emerged naturally and serves as a national sign language for the Deaf community in Turkey.

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Spanish Sign Language, or Lengua de Signos Española (LSE)

Spanish Sign Language is a sign language used mainly by deaf people in Spain and the people who live with them. Although there are not many reliable statistics, it is estimated that there are over 100,000 speakers, 20-30% of whom use it as a second language.

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Mali Sign Language is a natural language used by Deaf communities in Mali, mainly in the capital Bamako, where it is known as Bamako Sign Language or Langue des Signes Malienne (LSM). It developed locally and is not based on American or French Sign Language, though some schools mix it with French Sign Language for teaching. In rural areas, small villages have their own unique sign systems, making Malian signing rich and diverse. While it is not officially recognized by the government, Mali Sign Language remains an important way for Deaf people to communicate, share culture, and connect as a community.

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Romanian sign language like other sign languages it uses hand shapes, movements to communicate. But what makes it unique is its strong regional variations. It also reflects Romanian culture and history, borrowing some signs from international sign systems while still maintaining its individuality

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American Sign Language (ASL) is the main sign language used by Deaf people in the US and parts of Canada. It is not just English with hand signs; it has its own grammar and vocabulary. ASL started from French Sign Language mixed with some local signs.

Before ASL, Native American tribes had their own sign languages too, like Plains Indian Sign Language, which helped different tribes communicate without speaking.

There are lots of different sign languages around the world and they are all unique. For example, British Sign Language (BSL) is completely different from ASL. Learning about this shows how rich and diverse Deaf cultures are everywhere.

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Egyptian Sign Language (ESL) is the language used by Deaf people in Egypt.

At first, Deaf people used their own signs at home.

Schools for Deaf children helped make ESL more common and similar in different places.

Today, ESL is used all over Egypt and is important for Deaf culture.

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American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of Deaf communities in the United States and most of Anglophone Canada. ASL is a complete and organized visual language that is expressed by employing both manual and nonmanual features.
ASL example sentences often use a "Topic-Comment" structure, where the subject is placed first, followed by the action or description. For example, "pizza I like" means "I like pizza"

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Jordan Sign Language is the main sign language used by the Deaf community in Jordan. It developed locally over time and serves as the primary way for Deaf Jordanians to communicate, share ideas, and express their culture. While it is influenced by Arabic culture and sometimes shows similarities to other Arab sign languages, it remains a distinct language with its own grammar and signs. Jordan Sign Language is used in schools for the Deaf, social gatherings, and daily life, though it is not yet fully recognized as an official national language.

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Spanish Sign Language (LSE) is a natural visual language used by many Deaf people in Spain, and it communicates ideas through hand shapes, movements, facial expressions, and body language instead of spoken words.

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United States Sign Language is more commonly known as American Sign Language (ASL), a natural language that uses visual-gestural modality to communicate. It is the dominant sign language in North America, used primarily by deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in the United States and in some parts of Canada. ASL is a complete and complex language with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, and it is not a signed version of English.

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SPJ

Name: Slovak Sign Language (Slovenský posunkový jazyk, SPJ)

Country: Slovakia

Users: Around 15,000–20,000 people use it (mostly Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, plus interpreters and families).

Recognition: Officially recognized as the natural language of the Slovak Deaf community since 1995, with more rights guaranteed by later legislation.

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The first references to sign language (simplified Chinese: 手语; traditional Chinese: 手語; pinyin: shǒuyǔ; lit. 'hand language') in Chinese literature date from the Tang dynasty, documenting a sign for 'mirror'. In the Song dynasty, Su Dongpo describes a community that employed a form of sign language.

One-handed system:

Unlike some two-handed manual alphabets, the Chinese system uses a single hand to form letters.

Based on Pinyin:

The alphabet is derived from the sounds of the Pinyin romanization system for Mandarin Chinese.

Influence of Chinese culture and language:

The signs in Chinese Sign Language often reflect written Chinese characters and cultural aspects, similar to how the fingerspelling system reflects the Pinyin spelling system.

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Arabic Sign Language also has its own alphabet system, where each letter of the Arabic script can be represented by a specific handshape, allowing people to spell names, places, or new words that don’t have a special sign.

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Sign Language in Jordan

Sign language is the main way deaf and hard-of-hearing people communicate in Jordan. The country uses Jordanian Sign Language (JSL), which is adapted to Arabic and local culture.

Organizations like the Jordanian Deaf Association work to raise awareness, provide training, and encourage society to learn sign language. Learning it helps:

Communicate with deaf people.

Support social inclusion and education.

Reduce isolation and improve job opportunities.

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Egyptian Sign Language (ESL) is the indigenous, stable, and stable sign language of the deaf community in Egypt, used by deaf people of all ages. It is different from other international sign languages, as the assumption of universality is a misconception, according to the American University in Cairo. While there is little documented information on ESL's variation and grammar, it is known to be used in major cities like Alexandria and Cairo.

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Chinese Sign Language (CSL, 中国手语 Zhōngguó Shǒuyǔ). hala kamal 9D

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Chinese Sign Language (CSL, 中国手语 Zhōngguó Shǒuyǔ). hala kamal 9D

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Chinese Sign Language (CSL, 中国手语) is the native sign language of Deaf communities in China. It has regional dialects, mainly the Northern (Beijing) and Southern (Shanghai) forms, with many local variations. Influenced by Chinese culture and writing, some signs are based on character shapes or writing motions, and the grammar partly reflects spoken Chinese but remains unique. CSL is highly visual, uses a special two-handed numeral system, and relies on facial and body expressions to convey meaning. Though efforts have been made to standardize it, Deaf communities often prefer regional versions, and it is distinct from Western sign languages but somewhat related to Japanese and Taiwanese Sign Language.

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German Sign Language (DGS) is the language of the Deaf community in Germany. It has its own grammar, uses hand signs and facial expressions, and is different from spoken German. Since 2002, it has been officially recognized as a language.

DGS has a manual alphabet (A–Z with handshapes) that people use to spell names or new words. Each letter is represented by a handshape and movement.

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sign language in canada

In Canada, two main sign languages are commonly used: American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ). ASL is widely used by Deaf communities in English-speaking parts of the country, while LSQ is mainly used in Quebec and some areas of Ontario where French is spoken. Both ASL and LSQ are fully developed languages with their own grammar, vocabulary, and cultural significance, and they are not simply signed versions of English or French. In 2019, Canada passed the Accessible Canada Act, which officially recognizes ASL, LSQ, and Indigenous sign languages as primary languages of communication for Deaf people. This recognition highlights the importance of sign languages in promoting accessibility, inclusion, and equal rights for the Deaf community across the country.

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Italian Sign Language (LIS) and Tactile Italian Sign Language (LIST) are two languages that rely either on visual or tactile modalities, and are commonly employed by individuals who are deaf or deafblind to communicate.

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Jordanian Sign Language (LIU) has regional dialects, including likely variations in Irbid. Limited research exists on Irbid’s specific signs, but local schools, Deaf clubs, and family networks shape a distinct community language. Urban exposure and education influence standardization, while rural traditions preserve unique lexical and gestural features.

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Japan, Tokyo, Sumida City, Taihei, 4 Chome−22−6 japanese milk tea & vegan スコーン 「and tei」

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Japan, Tokyo, Sumida City, Taihei, 4 Chome−22−6 japanese milk tea & vegan スコーン 「and tei」

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Japan, Tokyo, Sumida City, Taihei, 4 Chome−22−6 japanese milk tea & vegan スコーン 「and tei」

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Japan Sign Language (JSL) is the natural visual language of Japan’s Deaf community, with its own grammar, vocabulary, and culture, distinct from spoken Japanese.

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In China, the sign language is called Chinese Sign Language (CSL).
It is the main sign language used by deaf people there and is based on the Chinese spoken language (Mandarin)

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Egyptian Sign Language (ESL) is the main language for deaf people in Egypt. They use hands, face, and body to talk. ESL has its own words and rules, different from spoken Arabic. People use it to share ideas, ask questions, and express feelings. It is very important for the deaf community because it helps them communicate and connect with others. ESL is also part of their culture and identity.

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Sign language is communication using hands, face, and body instead of talking. Each country has its own. It helps deaf people express themselves and makes society more inclusive.

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Sign language is a way of communicating using hand movements, facial expressions, and body language instead of spoken words. It is mainly used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing, but anyone can learn it. Each sign language has its own rules and vocabulary.

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مدريد، إسبانيا

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مدريد، إسبانيا

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مدريد، إسبانيا

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Spain's primary sign language is Spanish Sign Language (LSE), distinct from other sign languages like American Sign Language (ASL) and influenced by French Sign Language. However, Catalonia and Valencia use their own sign languages, Catalan Sign Language (LSC) and Valencian Sign Language, respectively, which are distinct but share mutual intelligibility with LSE. The Confederación Estatal de Personas Sordas (CNSE) is a key organization for the deaf community in Spain, and the National Day of Spanish Sign Languages is celebrated on June 14th.