sign language

Example Sentences

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The 37-year-old was the first professional comedian to stage a show in both English and sign language.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The first hurdle if he ends up staying in Colombia, is that he and his mother will have to learn Colombian sign language, which differs from American sign language.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Think sign language for people who can hear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

A BSL interpreter helps translate sign language into spoken language and vice versa.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

She’d talk to me, and we’d invent a sign language, which would be great fun.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine