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Sign language

Sign languages are visual languages that use hand shapes, facial expression, gestures and body language. Sign languages have their own vocabulary, construction and grammar. 

In the UK, the term sign language usually refers to British Sign Language (BSL) or sometimes Irish Sign Language (ISL). In this section, you can find out more about BSL, ISL, tactile signing and sign systems.