Learn Sign Language at Home...Really?
Yes, really! Have you always wanted to learn another language but found Spanish and French too hard? I mean, really...perfecting the r in either of those languages is enough to make anyone run for the hills. Trust me, I know first hand. That's the beauty of Sign Language, and why you shouldn't give up on your dream of learning another language. Now that there are so many resources available to learn the language; yes, even at home.
Sign Language is a beautiful language to watch and speak (with your hands of course). You will be introduced to a whole new world rich with culture and history. It does take practice, like with any language, but if you put in the time you will be able to understand basic signs in no time. The more you practice. The better you will become.
Learning Sign Language at home is not a fantasy anymore. It is amazing how many resources are available for people who may not have the time or the money to spend on expensive classes. Especially in this economy!
Sign Language is a beautiful language to watch and speak (with your hands of course). You will be introduced to a whole new world rich with culture and history. It does take practice, like with any language, but if you put in the time you will be able to understand basic signs in no time. The more you practice. The better you will become.
Learning Sign Language at home is not a fantasy anymore. It is amazing how many resources are available for people who may not have the time or the money to spend on expensive classes. Especially in this economy!
Why Everyone Should Learn Sign Language
American Sign Language is the fourth most used language in the world?
Parents, listen up! Tons of research has been done about the benefits of teaching infants and young children sign language. Why not do it from home, and you can learn too!
You may want to change careers one day. Sign language interpreting is a career option that is becoming more and more popular.
Maybe you saw a Deaf person and thought it would be neat to talk to them.
Or, you were looking around on YouTube and saw one of these videos:
Parents, listen up! Tons of research has been done about the benefits of teaching infants and young children sign language. Why not do it from home, and you can learn too!
You may want to change careers one day. Sign language interpreting is a career option that is becoming more and more popular.
Maybe you saw a Deaf person and thought it would be neat to talk to them.
Or, you were looking around on YouTube and saw one of these videos:
This is What You Can Do When You Learn Sign Language
Practice, Practice, Practice!
Wonder how much they practiced!
How to start Learning Sign Language at home
Learning Sign Language at Home is easier than ever these days. One of the problems a lot of people run into when learning any language is finding good material so they can practice on a consistent basis. Having material available is even more crucial when you are learning Sign Language at home, because you need to be able to see how the signs are formed. This is almost impossible when you are trying to learn from a book.
Learning Sign Language at home with DVD's is an excellent way to go. One, because you have a person who models the signs for you, and two, you can watch them over and over again until you get the signs down.
Learning Sign Language at home with DVD's is an excellent way to go. One, because you have a person who models the signs for you, and two, you can watch them over and over again until you get the signs down.
Important!
Never Give Up!
Learning Sign Language at home can be fun as well as challenging, but you will get better if you stick with it.
You Will Be Happy You Learned Sign Language
I'm not saying that learning Sign Language at home is easy. It will take some work. But, because you have the ability to work at your own pace and whenever you want you will have an advantage over many others who choose to go the book route.
That said, learning Sign Language at home can open up a whole new world for you. The skills you learn can never be taken away.
That said, learning Sign Language at home can open up a whole new world for you. The skills you learn can never be taken away.
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youcansign
Sep 6, 2009 @ 5:12 pm | in reply to ChineseKitesforKids | delete
- Bingo! Practice and repitiion is the key. I hear that from so many people taking sign language. They felt they would never be able to learn a second language because it was so difficult, until they discovered sign language. I'm not surprised your two year old is so advanced, it is one of the amazing things that can happen when you teach sign language to children at a young age. The thing that does surprise me is that many schools have not jumped on this.
Keep doin what you're doin!
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ChineseKitesforKids
Sep 6, 2009 @ 1:20 pm | delete
- Practice and Repetition is all takes! I've never been the type to pick up a second language, I tried with Spanish and failed....but it was totally different sign language. It came to me so easily. My two year old can sign over 300 words and he reads, writes and counts. Sign Language kids have higher IQ's than that of non signing kids. Great lens. I'm going to lensroll this one to:
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Learning Sign Language at Home doesn't have to be hard. Sign Language is one of the most beautiful languages you can learn. Don't be intimidated by the signs. The more you see them and practice the better you will become. I have taught Sign Language to Beginners for many years, and I can tell you, once they get over the initial learning hump, most go on to be fluent. You can do it too!
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