American Sign Language (ASL)

1. Deaf people have strong sense besides hearing.

1.1. Can feel vibrations

1.2. Their sight, touch, smell, and taste senses are more advanced since they cant use their sense of hearing.

2. How long does it averagely take to learn ASL?

2.1. It takes about 2-3 years to become fluent in ASL but if you want to be an interpreter, it takes an additional 2 years of training.

3. How can you apply your knowledge of ASL?

3.1. In your everyday life, if you meet someone hard of hearing you can use it like your 2nd language.

3.2. Knowing multiple languages can be very helpful when going out shopping or just everyday activities that involve being around others.

3.3. ASL is the 3rd most used language in America next to Spanish and English.

4. People who can't hear use sign language as their language.

4.1. They have signs for individual letters such as the alphabet.

4.1.1. They have signs for specific words and phrases.

5. Began in 1814.

6. Started in the American School for the Deaf.

6.1. Founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet.

6.2. Wanted to communicate with people who couldn't hear.