Podcast HackHow Sign Language WorksBy Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark, Chuck Bryant
In a Nutshell
On this February 2014 episode of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant dive into the history and development of American Sign Language.
Favorite Quote
Sharing a common spoken language with another country does not mean that they share common sign languages. And that's a really good point because it reveals that the Deaf community has, over time, just basically said, 'We're gonna do this ourselves.'
Josh Clark
Introduction
Lots of people think that American Sign Language (ASL) translates directly into English, but ASL is its own language entirely.
Stuff You Should Know is an educational podcast, and each episode is a deep dive into a topic listeners want to know more about.
On this February 2014 episode, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant explore the history of ASL.
The podcast also offers insights into how the language works, looking at the grammar system and the importance of body language and facial expressions.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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