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From: Jay.Croft@p0.f147.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Jay Croft)
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Subject: Re: How hard is it to learn to sign?
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Date: 14 May 91 13:52:15 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

No one ever died learning to sign. Go for it!

Perhaps the hardest part of learning American Sign Language (not signed
English) is the realization that it is a separate language with its own
grammar.  Also, for some people it's difficult to communicate spatially.

But you will enjoy the experience!

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