sign language

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"Our language at home is sign language. When I'm not here they talk to each other in English, but they naturally switch to sign language when I come home," said Anthony.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It provided legal recognition of British sign language as a language in England, Scotland and Wales, but does not automatically provide free, universally accessible language classes for all families.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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

“Growing up, I never learned sign language, and that barrier prevented me from really connecting with my dad,” Osmond said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

An American woman in it'd taught chimpanzees to speak in sign language.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell