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How do you know what level your Sign Language is? Fluent?

signlanguage.blog17 December 202317 December 2023

For decades, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has served as a standardized roadmap for measuring language proficiency in spoken languages. But what about sign languages, those...

Margot Robbie using Sign Language on the red carpet

signlanguage.blog17 December 202317 December 2023

The dazzling world of red carpets often revolves around fashion, glamour, and the next big headline. But recently, amidst the flashing lights and clicking cameras, Margot Robbie did something unexpected...

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Sign, Sing, Learn! Exploring the Joy of Auslan with Sally and Possum

signlanguage.blog17 December 202317 December 2023

Sign, Sing, Learn! Exploring the Joy of Auslan with Sally and Possum In the bustling world of children's television, a unique show shines brightly, beckoning little learners with colorful handshapes...

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Auslan Alphabet Poster and some common Signs

signlanguage.blog17 December 202317 December 2023

Auslan, or Australian Sign Language, is the primary language used by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Australia. It's a beautiful and expressive language, distinct from spoken English, that utilizes...

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Lights, Camera, Captions: How Deaf Movie Lovers Experience the Big Screen

signlanguage.blog14 December 202314 December 2023

How do Deaf people watch movies at a cinema?For many, the magic of movies and TV shows unfolds through sound, with dialogue weaving the narrative and music setting the mood....

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Mythbusting Deafness: Shattering the Whispers of Misinformation

signlanguage.blog14 December 202314 December 2023

Deafness. It's a term often shrouded in misunderstanding, its silence misinterpreted by a world built around sound. But being deaf isn't simply an absence of hearing; it's a vibrant existence...

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Decoding Egyptian Sign Language (ESL): Unveiling Egypt’s Unique Communication Tapestry

signlanguage.blog14 December 202316 December 2023

Egyptian Sign Language (ESL) plays a pivotal role in fostering communication within Egypt's deaf and hard of hearing community, weaving a unique tapestry of expression and connection. In this exploration,...

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Decoding SASL: Unveiling the Richness of South African Sign Language

signlanguage.blog14 December 202316 December 2023

South African Sign Language (SASL) holds profound significance as a means of communication within South Africa's diverse deaf and hard of hearing community. Let's delve into the origins, influences, usage,...

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Indonesian Sign Language (BISINDO): A Cultural Tapestry of Communication

signlanguage.blog14 December 202316 December 2023

Indonesian Sign Language (BISINDO) weaves a vibrant tapestry of communication within Indonesia's diverse linguistic landscape, serving as a crucial mode of expression for the deaf and hard of hearing community....

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Mexico’s Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM): Mexican Sign Language

signlanguage.blog14 December 202316 December 2023

Mexico's Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM, Mexican Sign Language) is an integral part of the nation's cultural and linguistic landscape, fostering communication and community among the Deaf and hard of...