20 signs · Deaf World Basics
Deaf Culture Signs: Deaf, Hearing, ASL, Interpreter
Before anything else, learn how to talk about the language and the community you are stepping into. DEAF, HEARING, HARD-OF-HEARING, ASL, INTERPRETER, and the humble, useful phrase I'm learning ASL. These signs earn you patience from native signers and show respect from your first conversation.
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Deaf
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Hearing
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Hard Of Hearing
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ASL
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Sign Language
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Name Sign
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Deaf Culture
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Fluent
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Learn ASL
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Practice
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PhraseWhat's Your Name Sign?
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PhraseI'm Learning ASL
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PhraseI Sign A Little
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Interpreter
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Caption
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Hearing Aid
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Lipread
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Gesture
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Translate
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PhraseSilent Applause
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