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While you may be familiar with American Sign Language, British Sign Language, or other sign languages used in your country, did you know that there are more than 300 sign languages used in the world today? There is no single universal sign language, so many countries or regions have their own sign languages that are often completely separate from their spoken languages. Learn about some of the most widely used, understood and researched types of sign languages around the world.
- American Sign Language is the most widely used sign language in the world, with signers in the US, Canada, Southeast Asia, West Africa, and South America.
- Some of the other most popular types of sign language include Chinese Sign Language, Indo-Pakistani Sign Language, and British Sign Language.
- More than 300 sign languages are used in the world, but there is no universal sign language that can be used to communicate with all deaf people.
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