sign language
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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
The family are calling for more hospital staff training, clearer protocols for booking interpreters and basic sign language awareness across healthcare settings.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025
A BSL interpreter helps translate sign language into spoken language and vice versa.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025
She had done that a few times by mistake, and once her tongue had swelled up so much she had to talk to Mo in sign language for two days.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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