{"id":131,"date":"2011-03-06T21:55:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-06T21:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.familydill.com\/wordpress\/2011\/03\/06\/my-journey-into-learning-about-deaf-cultre-and-their-language\/"},"modified":"2012-04-13T01:52:41","modified_gmt":"2012-04-13T01:52:41","slug":"my-journey-into-learning-about-deaf-cultre-and-their-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydill.com\/wordpress\/2011\/03\/06\/my-journey-into-learning-about-deaf-cultre-and-their-language\/","title":{"rendered":"My Journey into learning about Deaf Cultre and their language"},"content":{"rendered":"

In August of 2010, I finally decided to listen to my heart and my interests and started going back to school to learn ASL. I hope to be able to interpret someday, and maybe bridge some gaps between the Deaf and the hearing.<\/p>\n

As I start my journey, I begin with the basics. Learning the language, learning the linguistics and the history. The language piece isn’t so bad, but for me the linguistics is difficult. When and how to use facial expressions isn’t easy. Do I lean forward or backward, to the side or stand straight? WOW!<\/p>\n

But I must say it is probably the same for the deaf person. Maybe they see different body language, facial expressions and mouth movements. We tend to think that our hearing way is the best way, but maybe not always.<\/p>\n

So, now I hope to get followers. Some that deaf, some hearing but hopeful everyone and anyone who can help me to grow, learn and respect the Deaf Culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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