Extractions: Some language rules may be innate A new sign language created over the last 30 years by deaf children in Nicaragua has given experts a unique insight into how languages evolve. The language follows many basic rules common to all tongues, even though the children were not taught them. It indicates some language traits are not passed on by culture, but instead arise due to the innate way human beings process language, experts claim. The US-led research is detailed in the latest issue of Science magazine. Debate The development of language has long been the focus of debate. Some people in the extreme "nature" camp believe that grammar is essentially hard-wired in the brain, while those in the extreme "nurture" camp think language has no innate basis and is just culturally transmitted. This research has made some of the most interesting discoveries in language acquisition in decades
MySignLink MySignLink is an internetbased American sign language tool for Windows. It allows you to see a sign, signed definition, or picture for many English words http://www.aasdweb.com/mysignlink/
Extractions: MySignLink MySignLink is an internet-based American sign language tool for Windows. It allows you to see a sign, signed definition, or picture for many English words and phrases. It currently has approximately 17,000 entries. Use it while browsing web pages, reading a book, watching captioned TV, doing homework, studying for a test, ... eating a sandwich, taking a bath, communicating with a deaf family member... . Anytime is MySignLink time. MySignLink To add MySignLink to your browser, place your cursor over the blue MySignLink above. Click the right button on your mouse and select Add to Favorites. You will see this box appear Click If you see the next box click on Click Links and then OK MySignLink should appear in your Links toolbar. Quicktime is needed for MySignLink To use MySignLink highlight a word on any web page then click on the MySignLink button in Links. If you want to type in a word to find a sign, click on the
Deaf - Sign Language - Warwickshire Web Warwickshire County Council website page for the Coventry and Warwickshire sign language Interpreting Unit. Page contaings only contact details and no further information. http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/Web/corporate/pages.nsf/Links/D13435C78738C82D802
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE VIDEOS 147 captioned educational videos on ASL American sign language, for children and adults. http://www.aslvideos.com/
Extractions: Click here for UPS Tracking Page Magic Lamp productions is pleased to bring you the most extensive library of videos for hearing impaired children and adults, their friends and family, and for any persons who are interested in learning this wonderful means of communication - now the third most popular language in the United States, after English and Spanish.
Sign Language Research @ Radboud University Nijmegen The sign language Linguistics Society has been officially founded (April 2005). Tuesday 13 July 2004 Miniworkshop on sign language research http://www.let.kun.nl/sign-lang/
Lesson Tutor: Free On Line Jigsaw Puzzle Index Features a selection of interactive puzzles on the states, countries, 13 colonies, capitals, and sign language finger spelling. http://www.lessontutor.com/ltpuzzlehome.html
Extractions: You can't lose the pieces! Other Notes That You Have Told Us About: Unfortunately, these puzzles do not work on MAC computers. Sorry. With the larger the puzzle pieces (for younger audiences), the more distinct the lines are between each piece. This is even more noticeable on black and white graphics but does not affect the pleasure of doing the puzzle. * If you are returning to the same puzzle for a second, third or hundredth time, we have found it quicker to select "Yes" to the prompt question "Replace this file?" Computers are smart. When you do return to a page anywhere, the loading speed is significantly reduced. Pathway memory is a good thing. * Puzzle pieces tend to 'hide' under the menu in the upper left corner. Place your cursor on the top of the menu box, just as you would any puzzle piece, and move it somewhere else.
American Sign Language And Braille He developed American sign language (ASL), a language of gestures and hand symbols In many respects, sign language is just like any spoken language, http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0200808.html
Extractions: Arts and Entertainment In many respects, sign language is just like any spoken language, with a rich vocabulary and a highly organized, rule-governed grammar. But in sign language, information is processed through the eyes rather than the ears. Thus, facial expression and body movement play an important part in conveying information. Sign language shares other similarities with spoken languages. Like any living language, ASL grows and changes over time to accommodate native users' needs. ASL also has regional varieties, equivalent to spoken accents, with different signs being used in different parts of the country. Along with sign language and lip reading, many deaf people also communicate with the manual alphabet, which uses finger positions that correspond to the letters of the alphabet to spell out words and names.
Signsnsmiles.com Offers sign language flashcards, links, and resources for hearing babies and toddlers. A teacher's guide for sign language for children or students. http://www.signsnsmiles.com
Interax Video Sign Language Course American sign language (ASL) course on video. The Interax Video sign language Course is a quality video series of the signs and introductory concepts of http://www.signcourse.com/home.html
Extractions: We have the solution. The Interax Video Sign Language Course is a quality video series of the signs and introductory concepts of American Sign Language (ASL). Since 1989 hundreds of individuals, public libraries, universities, church schools, private schools, public schools, churches, deaf schools, home schools, and businesses have chosen the Interax Video Sign Language Course.
Imaging The Deaf Brain A research project exploring how British sign language (BSL) is processed by deaf people, with BSL translations of findings to date. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/HCS/deafbrain/
Meet Other Signers In Your Area! - Meetup.com The RaleighDurham American sign language Meetup Group Be notified when new American sign language Meetup Groups start nearby! http://asl.meetup.com/
Extractions: Start All American Sign Language Meetup Groups What's this? Add to your site google_hints = "American Sign Language"; Country USA Canada Great Britain Australia Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia-Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central Africa Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo Congo (Dem. Rep.) Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guinea Guinea Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea (North) Korea (South) Kuwait Kyrgyzstan
LISTSERV 14.4 Brief explanation with citations from Dr. Steven Schaufele. Reprinted from the LINGUIST list. http://listserv.linguistlist.org/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0202&L=slling-l&D=1&am
Martindale's Language Center: Sign Language & Braille an online American sign language (ASL) browser where you can look up video ENGLISH sign language DICTIONARY HOME ECONOMICS Institute of German Sign http://www.martindalecenter.com/Language_6_SignLanguage.html
EFSLI - European Forum Of Sign Language Interpreters Welcome to EFSLI European Forum of sign language Interpreters EFSLI - European Forum of sign language Interpreters. AGM logo. AGM Seminar info http://www.efsli.org.uk/
Recursos Para Niños: Say Hello To The World Click here to see sign language . This page will only work for Java enabled In American sign language (ASL), hello is signed by moving the hand away http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/hello/signlanguage.html
Extractions: Fun Stuff Click here to see "Sign Language". This page will only work for Java enabled browsers. In American Sign Language (ASL), the sign for "Sign Language" is a combination of the signs for each word. "Sign" is indicated by pointing the index fingers inward and circling them around each other. "Language" is signed by forming the letter "L" with each hand and, beginning at the center of the body, moving each hand outward. English: Hello My name is Sign Language: Click here to see "Hello" signed. This page will only work for Java enabled browsers. In American Sign Language (ASL), "hello" is signed by moving the hand away from the forehead in a forward and downward motion, similar to a salute. Click here to see "My Name" signed. This page will only work for Java enabled browsers. In American Sign Language (ASL), "my" is signed by moving the palm of the hand toward the chest. "Name" is signed by using the first and second fingers of each hand to form an X in front of the body. The fingers are then tapped together twice.
Just Sign - Brenda Mckay - Sign Language Interpreting Services. Private communications service providing services with deaf people. British sign language and other communications services. Specialises in Legal interpreting. Based in Scotland, providing interpreters throughout the UK. http://www.justsign.co.uk
SILENT NIGHT: American Sign Language Since ASL (American sign language) is not a written language, it is necessary to use special notes to make the written version more closely resemble the http://silentnight.web.za/translate/asl.htm
Extractions: Since ASL (American Sign Language) is not a written language, it is necessary to use special notes to make the written version more closely resemble the signed form. This version is a "gloss," which means the words commonly used to represent the sign to be used. Words in ALL CAPS are signed upward and to the right, as if toward heaven. Hyphenated words, like "SPREAD-down", are one sign. In this example, the sign "spread" starts from heaven and is moved downward. In the sign, "join-THEM", one signs "join" starting at one's self and moving toward heaven.
