Eli5 – Why are sign language translators still used? Aren’t subtitles more effective?

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Eli5 – Why are sign language translators still used? Aren’t subtitles more effective?

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Answer 1

Sign language isn’t english any more than russian is english – it’s entirely possible (though increasingly less likely) to be fluent in sign language and not know any english, written or spoken. It’s also possible to be fluent in sign language and not be particularly good at reading english, especially if ASL is your native language.