| I began learning sign language at the age of 10. I am | | | | and the direction of the signs. |
| hearing but I took a keen interest in sign language | | | | Another way to learn sign language is to take a class |
| when I saw a deaf girl signing to her sister who was | | | | at a local community college or university. Taking a |
| also hearing. | | | | college course will surely expose you to the deaf |
| You don't have to grow up with deaf parents to learn | | | | because the professor should know about all of the |
| the language although many registered interpreters are | | | | events in the surrounding areas that involve the deaf. |
| children of deaf parents. | | | | Finally, a very good way to learn the is to volunteer at |
| To learn sign language, it will take a lot of commitment | | | | a local deaf center. There are a lot of deaf centers |
| and practice. Like any new language, you should | | | | looking for volunteers. Make sure you know your |
| definitely try to immerse yourself in the culture. | | | | alphabet and as many words as possible prior to |
| One quick way to start learning the language is to | | | | becoming a volunteer. Learning the basics should start |
| invest in a very good book of sign. All books are not | | | | you on your way to become fluent in the language. |
| alike. Purchase a book that has detail explanations and | | | | Being around deaf people is absolutely the fastest |
| one that has good visual signs that show the motion | | | | way to learn the language. |