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Many parents allover the worlds are using sign language to communicate with the world one way or the other. So it will be better to learn the correct ways of the sign language initially and transferred to the child. Doing this way will help him in the future also. Babies will always have the desire to communicate with the parents. But since they lack the ability to speak them usually scream or cry to express them. Sign language will provide a means for communication and express their wants and needs more easily. The parent should have the basic knowledge in sign language before teaching it to the baby.

• Learning sign language for communication purpose is not very difficult. You need to learn only some basic signs that will enable you to communicate with others. But when you are trying to learn sign language as a language it may turn out to be a bit difficult.


• Many people find it difficult to learn the sign language initially since they are used to express themselves to speaking. You will straight away think in English before attempting it in sign language. To be able to get adjusted to the different grammar and challenges of sign languages you have consider yourself as deaf and dumb.


• Teaching sign language requires great skill. So it is better to choose sign languages classes that are held at community colleges or community centers. This will give you an opportunity to learn naturally and gives you a clear cut idea of the deaf culture.


• Always expect to learn only the basic signs if you are looking for only communication. Mastering the sign language is not that quite easy. Never think that sign language is simple. Some of the basic signs may be simple but once get in deeper things will turn out to be difficult.


• A good amount of time has to be spent for practicing the signs. The practice will help you to improve your skills in communication. You can seek the help of friends or associates who already know the sign language for assistance.



Learning the sign language is quite interesting and handy if you have a right training system. There are many basic differences between a spoken language and a sign language. In a spoken language the importance is for the sounds created by words and the tone of the voice. The meaning is transferred based on the variation in sound. But in the case of sign language the sign shown have to be visually understood by the other person. Hand, body movements, facial expressions, gestures and many other visual illustrations are used instead of words. Fluency for communication using these signs can be developed only through good practice.