I am very ignorant when it comes to sign language in general.
Why is it called American Sign Language? Is it based off of English? If so why not English Sign Language?
For example is their a Chinese sign language? Would someone who knows Chinese sign language be able to communicate with an American Sign Language person?
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It’s based off English! I know very little sign language, but I took a semester in college so I’ve got the basics.
Sentence structure is based very closely on English, though it is a bit simplified and therefore, in my opinion, easier to learn. Most signs also translate pretty directly to English words. There is no written form of sign language as deaf/mute Americans have no trouble reading and writing, so regular ole English is used.
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