Deaf and Dumb people communicate by sign language. Sign language transmits messages by using hand movements, body postures, and facial expressions. Sign languages have very different grammatical structures as compared to spoken languages. Sign languages are also complex and hence not often written. Hundreds of sign languages are in use around the world. American Sign Language is the most commonly used sign language used by more than half a million deaf people.
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Fluency
One can attain fluency is sign language only after a long period of study and practice.
Finger spelling
Sign language uses finger spelling. Finger spelling is the way in which the shapes of alphabets are made on hands. Finger-spelling sis used by deaf people to spell names of people, places and concepts.
Facial Expression
Raising eyebrows, widening eyes and forwarding head are some of the facial expressions used in sign language.
Lip Reading
Lip reading is often thought to be a essential part of sign language.
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