Alphabet and Numbers in Sign Language

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This goes over the finger-spelling alphabet used in sign language, along with the numbers or counting system used in sign language.

Hand Shapes: Different shapes made with the hands to represent letters and numbers.
Fingerspelling: The process of spelling out individual letters using hand shapes.
Numbers 1-10: Representation of the numbers one to ten in sign language.
Counting: The process of counting using sign language.
Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers: Differences between cardinal and ordinal numbers in sign language.
Tens, Hundreds and Thousands: The representation of larger numbers in sign language.
Time and Dates: How to sign time and dates in sign language.
Money: Signing numerals in relation to currency.
Calculator Work: The process of using a calculator and signing the numbers/operator keys used.
Calendar Work: Signing dates in relation to a calendar.
Manual Alphabet (Fingerspelling): The manual alphabet is a visual representation of the letters of the English alphabet. In sign language, it is called fingerspelling. Each letter is represented using hand gestures with a different position or movement.
American Sign Language (ASL) Numbers: ASL numbers are hand gestures used to represent numerals in American Sign Language. They are used for counting, measuring, and identifying amounts.
Chinese Sign Language (CSL) Numbers: CSL numbers are used in Chinese Sign Language. They are also hand gestures used to represent numerals.
Japanese Sign Language (JSL) Numbers: JSL numbers are used in Japanese Sign Language. They are also hand gestures used to represent numerals.
British Sign Language (BSL) Numbers: BSL numbers are used in British Sign Language. They are also hand gestures used to represent numerals.
Signed English: Signed English is a system of sign language that uses the syntax and grammar of the English language. It is a form of manual communication that is typically used in educational settings.
Morse Code Fingerspelling: Morse Code Fingerspelling is a code that uses dots and dashes to represent letters and numbers. It is a way to communicate using hand gestures and is typically used in emergency situations.
Cued Speech: Cued speech is a visual communication system used to make spoken language accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It involves the use of hand gestures to visually represent different sounds and phonemes in spoken language.
Louis Braille Numbers: Louis Braille Numbers are a system of tactile communication used by individuals who are blind or visually impaired. They use raised dots to represent numerals, similar to the Braille alphabet used to represent letters.
"The American Manual Alphabet (AMA) is a manual alphabet that augments the vocabulary of American Sign Language."
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