01/03/2023
Do you know there are 300 different sign languages around the world?
Let's take a look at 4 facts you all need to know : 👇🏽
🌏Some countries have more than one sign language.
For example, Canada has both and Quebec Sign Language (LSQ).
🌎Like spoken languages, sign languages have their unique grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, and can express complex ideas and emotions like spoken languages.
🌍Each sign is made up of five components.
They are hand shape, location, movement, orientation and non-manual components. Changing any one of them changes the overall meaning of the signs.
🌍Sign languages were not recognized as legitimate languages until the 20th century. At the moment, only 41 countries recognize sign languages as official languages.
Thank you HEC Paris for choosing our platform OUispeak CONFERENCE to create an inclusive event and a special shoutout to our sign language . 🙏🏽