Facts about Irish Sign Language (ISL)Word SearchIrish Sign Language (ISL) is a visual language which has its own grammar,syntax, lexicon, and history.Find these words in the word search.RainSignSign language is not international. There are hundreds of sign languages aroundthe world. They are independent languages and are different to English and toeach other just as Japanese is different to French.MusicGreenSwimmingCloudBlueFootballWindyISLSingingWhiteLanguages Connect promotes the many advantages ofISL is different to all other signed languages such as British Sign Language,American Sign Language etc.learning foreign languages – making new friends, learning aboutIrish Sign Language is the first and/or preferred language of 5000 deaf peoplein Ireland and approximately 40,000 people in general communicate in ISL(family, friends, co-workers, etc).more.Members of a Deaf community may not all be necessarily deaf themselves.They can be hearing children of deaf adults and hearing peopleworking with the deaf community who use sign language.more important than ever – we need to keep connecting withnew cultures and places, finding more interesting jobs, and lotsKnowing a foreign language is fun and it opens your mind to thewider world. Right now in Ireland, foreign language skills arenew and exciting global opportunities.You’ll find information about bringing languages to life, events,December 14th is National ISL Day.Communicating with Deaf peopleHere are some simple tips to helpcommunicating with deaf/hard of hearingpeople to optimise communication.advice from industry experts, real-life stories of Irish people whoNumbers1use languages in their careers every day, and lots more onlanguagesconnect.ie432For exciting competitions and language learning tips follow us on:- Sign clearly, slowly, and steadily.- To catch someone’s attention, it is ok towave or to touch by lightly tapping aperson’s shoulder.- In a large group or classroom setting,flashing a light switch can help to captureattention.Facebook LanguagesConnect.ie6589Instagram LanguagesConnect7Twitter@langsconnect_ieYoutubeyoutube.com/languagesconnect10- You should always face the person whentalking, look directly at them and do notlook away.- Avoid standing in front of a light source asit can make it difficult to see your faceclearly.- Take turns – if there is more than oneperson in a conversation takes turns to talk.- Don’t cover your face or mouth, mumble,shout, or exaggerate your mouth pattern.ColoursYellowWhiteOrangeRedGreenBrownBlueBlack
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