Even if you've never thought about trying out another language in your life, you more than likely have at least a passing knowledge of Duolingo. Well-known for its outrageous branding and marketing ...
Learning fingerspelling can be a good place to start with American Sign Language, and can be useful to study even if you aren't hearing-impaired. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's ...
We all communicate through words, either by speaking or writing. Very rarely, we use nods, or some simple hand signs to communicate. Unfortunately, there are deaf people in the world who cannot hear ...
Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...
If you’re interested in learning sign language, apps are an excellent way to start. They’re a convenient and affordable alternative to classes. Plus, you can use them anywhere at any time, whether you ...
On April 22, a free basic American Sign Language, or ASL, course will be offered at the Dededo Mayor’s Office. The classes — taught by ASL interpreters and deaf individuals — will be held from 9 to 11 ...
Starting the journey to learn a new language isn’t so simple. With myriad online resources for language learners, you need to do your due diligence to ensure you’re using high-quality tools to ...
More than 90 percent of deaf children in the U.S. are born to hearing parents. For them, the path forward can be difficult and also controversial. The advent of cochlear implant technology has the ...