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Dirty_Diamonds
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26 Apr 2011, 8:41 am

I'm very interested in learning sign language. Has anyone found that it helps them communicate better?

I already spent some time looking at it, picked up the alphabet in a few minutes and a few basic statements.(I am sad, overwhelmed, happy, anxious, I don't want to talk to you, ect.)

Now I've become semi-obsessed with it. My problem is, I don't have anyone I know that uses sign language. I have someone who would learn the basics, if it would help me, but other than that I am on my own! It's very hard when I don't have anyone to practice with.

Does anyone have any suggestions?


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26 Apr 2011, 10:40 am

Why not find someone online who speaks it (visit a forum for the deaf, maybe) and do a cam session with them over IM or something and practice.


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26 Apr 2011, 10:41 am

I've thought about but I really dislike people looking at me normally and I don't usually talk to people I don't know. Unless they understood that I did not want the camera on my face, it would be very difficult.



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26 Apr 2011, 10:45 am

Ah, you don't have to face the camera at your face, you could just focus it on your hands. And I understand what you mean about not liking to talk to strangers. :)

Um, let's see. Well, I would suggest volunteering in your town for some type of event for the deaf, but I'm not sure how that would work out.


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26 Apr 2011, 10:47 am

Waaaay too many people for me. I don't even leave the house alone. Guess I am just difficult, huh? I may have to attempt to get over this one or just learn what I can on my own. I found several online places.