Language is arbitrary. I recently stated that language is arbitrary on Twitter in response to the erroneous claim that language is a code. Language is not a code because language is arbitrary. When I state that language is arbitrary, I often receive bewildered and sometimes disdainful replies such as (1) English is 80% predictable, (2) […] More
Language is the scholarly journal published by the Linguistic Society of America (LSA), which is a professional group for linguists founded in 1924 whose stated mission is to advance the field of linguistics, the scientific study of language (LSA: Publications; LSA: About LSA). Currently edited by Gregory N. Carlson of the Department of Linguistics at […] More
My daughter started learning Spanish in September through a college for kids language program at a local university. I studied the language in high school and then for two semesters as an undergraduate. However, I wanted to start my kids younger for a better chance at acquisition. Learning a second language at a younger age […] More
Just as English uses basic sounds and letters to form words, American Sign Language uses basic handshapes. In addition to the handshapes of the manual alphabet, ASL also uses a number of other common handshapes. Learning the basic handshapes of ASL will make learning the signs for words and phrases in baby sign language easier. A […] More
In addition to asking for more, babies also need to be able to signal being finished. Using the sign for the phrase all done helps parents and preverbal babies communicate, especially during mealtime. Teach your baby the sign for the word more in baby sign language with the following description and video. Use your dominant […] More
Babies often want more of something but do not yet have the words to ask for more. The sign for the word more is an extremely useful sign to teach preverbal babies. I was able to understand my infant cousin, who also used baby sign language, when he asked for more food using the more […] More
Learning the sign language alphabet is a great tactile tool for teaching your child the A-B-Cs. Teach your baby the signs for the letters y and z in baby sign language fingerspelling with the following descriptions and videos. Use your dominant hand to form the signs. Baby sign language, baby sign, or baby signing is used […] More
Learning the sign language alphabet is also a great way to learn the A-B-Cs. Teach your baby the signs for the letters v, w, and x in baby sign language fingerspelling with the following descriptions and videos. Use your dominant hand to form the signs. Baby sign language, baby sign, or baby signing is used […] More
\Young children will enjoy learning the sign language alphabet while learning the A-B-Cs. Teach your baby the signs for the letters s, t, and u in baby sign language fingerspelling with the following descriptions and videos. Use your dominant hand to form the signs. Baby sign language, baby sign, or baby signing is used by […] More
Learning the sign language alphabet while learning the A-B-Cs is a great educational tool.Teach your baby the signs for the letters p, q, and r in baby sign language fingerspelling with the following descriptions and videos. Use your dominant hand to form the signs. Baby sign language, baby sign, or baby signing is used by […] More
The sign language alphabet is a great tool for teaching your baby the A-B-Cs. Teach your baby the signs for the letters m, n, and o in baby sign language fingerspelling with the following descriptions and videos.Use your dominant hand to form the signs. Baby sign language, baby sign, or baby signing is used by […] More
Learning the sign language alphabet is a visual and tactile way to learn the A-B-Cs. Teach your baby the signs for the letters j, k, and l in baby sign language fingerspelling with the following descriptions and videos. Use your dominant hand to form the signs. Baby sign language, baby sign, or baby signing is used […] More
