Learn Indian Sign Language Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Name: Learn Indian Sign Language Vocabulary and Key Concepts
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Build a Strong Foundation in Indian Sign Language with Core Words and Concepts

Created byArpita Roy

Last updated 12/2024

English

What you'll learn

Important terms such as Sign language, Finger spelling, Sign system, Speech reading, Cued Speech, Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
Indian signs for alphabets, numbers, days and months, greetings and etiquette, colours, family and social relationships, emotions, behaviour and action words
Indian signs for pronouns, daily activities, education related words, food items, verbs, adjectives, transportation, time and frequency, antonyms
Sign language vs Sign system (interrelation and difference), Evolution of Sign Language and Indian Sign language

Course content

2 sections • 41 lectures • 1h 50m total length

Layout of section 1: Introduction to Key Concepts of Sign Language0:39
What is Sign Language? | Definition of Sign Language2:54
Sign language uses hand gestures, facial expressions, and spatial orientation to convey meaning as a visual language. It supports deaf and hard of hearing communication and fosters inclusivity across communities.
What is Sign Language part 2 | More about Sign Language1:02
What is Finger Spelling?1:09
Discover how fingerspelling spells words letter by letter using the manual alphabet. See how handshapes, facial expressions, and head movements convey meaning and clarify terms without signs.
What is Sign System?1:40
Define sign system and its elements, including signs, symbols, and gestures, with examples like traffic signs, braille, ASL, cued speech, and sign language versus sign system.
What is Symbol System?2:57
Explore how symbol systems use abstract symbols—letters, numbers, pictures, and signs—to support communication and language development, including sign languages, braille, and navigational and safety symbols at sea.
What is Symbol System part 2 | More about Symbol System0:54
What is AAC? | Augmentive and alternative communication strategies2:38
What is Signed English?1:38
Explore Signed English, a manually coded sign system that visually represents English with American Sign Language and invented signs to teach grammar and syntax and support communication in educational settings.
What is Signed English part 21:41
Explore signed English characteristics, where ASL signs follow English grammar to form a direct translation with added signs, while using manual alphabets and clear facial expressions.
Sign Language vs Sign System : Interrelation and Difference1:34
Explore how sign systems differ from sign language, with sign languages developing naturally in deaf communities as visual communication using gestures, facial expressions, and body language, with grammar and syntax.
Sign Language vs Sign System : Interrelation and Difference Part 21:41
Sign language is a natural language with grammar and syntax, while sign system is artificial, constructed for specific communication contexts used with the deaf community.
What is Cued Speech?2:28
What is Cued Speech? Part 2 | More about Cued Speech1:54
Explore cued speech using visual cues to distinguish sounds that look alike on the lips. It uses eight handshapes and four hand positions to aid reading for hearing impaired children.
What is Speech reading or Lip reading?2:54
Learn how speech reading uses lip movements, facial expressions, and context to understand speech. Identify sounds like p, b, m, f, and v and recognize lighting, visibility, and training limits.
How did Sign Language evolve? Part 11:34
Trace the evolution of sign language from prehistoric gestures and Greece and Rome to medieval monks, European schools, and the rise of French Sign Language and American Sign Language.
How did Sign Language evolve? Part 21:07
Shows how mid 20th century research by William Stokey established ASL as a complete and natural language. Describes global sign language recognition and the role of technology in expanding communication.
How did ISL (Indian sign language) evolve?3:46
Trace the evolution of Indian Sign Language before the British colonization, from informal regional signs influenced by British Sign Language to ISIL, and note standardization, education reforms, and media representation.

Important Note0:19
Explore an important note on Indian sign language vocabulary and key concepts for learners today.
Hand Basics0:11
ISL Alphabets (26 letters) : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z2:58
ISL Numbers (34 words): 0-20, 30 - 90 (tens), 100, 1000, 10000, 1L, 10L, 1C3:23
Master ISL numbers from 0 to 20 and 30 to 90, and sign numbers for 100, 1000, 10000, 1L, 10L, and 1C to expand Indian sign language vocabulary.
ISL Days of the Week (9 words): Day, Week, Monday - Sunday1:59
ISL Months of the Year (14 words): Month, Year, January - December.2:25
Master Indian sign language vocabulary for the months of the year, from January to December, and grasp key concepts for expressing calendar terms in ISL.
ISL Greetings and Etiquette (12 words)1:17
Hello, Good Morning, Good afternoon, Good evening, Good night, Thank you, Welcome, Sorry, Please, See you again, See you tomorrow, See you later
ISL Family and Social Relationships (41 words)5:44
Mother, Father, Parents, Baby, Son, Daughter, Brother, Sister, Grandfather, Grandmother, Uncle, Aunt, Boy, Girl, Children, Man, Woman, Relative, Cousin, Father in law, Mother in law, Brother in law, Sister in law, Person, Neighbour, People, Grandson, Granddaughter, Family, Wedding/ Marriage, Husband, Wife, Friend, Group, Name, Surname, Address, Birth, Twins, Engagement, Enemy
Alternate signs: Number 0 and 10, Letter B, T, and F, October and Enemy0:52
ISL Colours (17 words) : 13 colours, Colours, Crayon, Paint, Paint brush3:22
Colours, White, Black, Blue, Orange, Green, Yellow, Red, Pink, Silver, Golden, Grey, Brown, Purple, Crayon, Paint, Paintbrush
ISL Emotions, Traits and Actions (31 words)4:22
Good, Bad, Angry, Kind, Happy, Sad, Proud, Confident, Patience, Lazy, Hope, Belief/ Believe, Faith, Trust, Guilty, Provoke, Insult, Cheat (exam), Fake, Lie (telling lies), Problem, Stubborn, Jealous, Selfish, Dangerous, Share, Naughty, Behaviour, Personality (nature), Busy, Feeling/Feel
ISL Emotions, Traits and Actions (2) (29 words)4:10
Argue/Quarrel, Avoid, Compare, Regret, Accuse, Blame, Advise, Defend (protect), Enjoy, Escape, Pretend, Promise, Interfere, Admire/ Commend, Praise/ Clap, Encourage, Smile, Calm, Scold, Gossip, Suspect, Fight, Ignore, Confuse (worry), Nervous, Spendthrift, Responsible (duty), Stress, Instigate,
ISL Pronouns (27 words)2:45
I/ Me/ My, Pronoun, Myself, You, Yourself, Your, He/Him, His, Himself, She/Her, Hers, Herself, It, Its, Itself, We, Us, Our, Ourselves, They/Them, Their, Themselves, These, Those, This, That, We'll
ISL Verbs (25 words)3:02
Give, Take, Bring, Call, Do, Find, Keep, Want, Need. Change, Finish, Continue, Move, Meet, Borrow, Lend, Put, Hold, Join, Search, Visit, Spend (money & time), Turn, Complain, Doubt
ISL Adjectives (26 words)5:02
Tall, Short, Long, Active, Famous, Honest, Perfect, Pure, Real, Fast/Quick, Slow, Safe, Careless, Bright, Dark, Expensive, Cheap, Alone, Comfortable, Different, Same, Flexible, Special, Hungry, Uncomfortable, Thirsty
ISL Daily Activities (27 words)4:25
Eat/ Eating, Drink/ Drinking, Sleep/ Sleeping, Walk/ Walking, Run/ Running, Talk/ Talking, Speak/ Speaking, Listen/Hear, See/ Seeing, Watch/ Watching, Breathe/ Breathing, Sit/ Sitting, Stand/ Standing, Work/ Working, Think/ Thinking, Decide/ Deciding, Rest/ Resting, Laugh/ Laughing, Cry/ Crying, Shout/ Shouting, Touch/ Touching, Swim/ Swimming, Drive/ Driving, Jump/ Jumping, Write/ Writing, Read/ Reading, Cook/Cooking
ISL Greetings and Etiquette (2) (19 words)2:31
Welcome (Invite), Happy Birthday, Well done, How are you?, I am fine, Nice/Happy to meet you, Nice to see you, Good to see you again, Take care, Have a good day, Excuse me, Congratulations, Help, Same to you, Yes, No, Mistake, God bless you, Good Luck
ISL Transportation (31 words)5:37
Bus, Taxi, Train, Car, Scooter/Bike, Cycle, Auto-rickshaw, Airport, Railway Station, Ticket, Pass (ticket), Reservation, Driver, Vehicle, Road, Footpath, Traffic, Bus conductor, Truck, Van, Boat, Ship, Engine, Helicopter, Trip (tour), Traffic Lights, Accident, Aeroplane, Car Parking, Drivers' license, Metro
ISL Food Items (35 words)6:03
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Idli, Vada, Dosa, Chapati/ Roti, Poori/ Luchi/ Bhatura, Curry, Pickle, Curd, Meat, Chicken, Chicken Meat, Mutton, Mutton (Goat) Meat, Bread, Jam, Butter, Biscuit, Cake, Ice cream, Milk, Coffee, Tea, Juice, Rice, Ketchup, Fish, Food, Salt, Sugar, Pepper, Cheese, Sandwich
ISL Time and frequency (28 words)4:40
Again/ Repeat, Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Almost, Never, Until, Urgent, Time, Hour, Minutes, Seconds, Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night, Now, Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow, Before, After, Punctual, Late, Deadline, Later, Early
ISL Education related terms (31 words)4:57
School, College, University, Teacher, Student, Classroom, Library, Test, Result, Certificate, Degree (certificate), Principal, Learn, Understand, Class/ Grade/ Standard, Topic, Assignment, Percentage, Professor, Teach, Information, Knowledge, Important, Education, Book, Study, Know, Communicate, Word, Sentence, Story
ISL Antonyms / opposite words (1) (27 words)3:30
Accept / Refuse, Confirm/ Deny, Approve/ Reject, Agree / Disagree, Appear / Disappear, Increase / Decrease and Reduce, Like / Dislike, Love / Hate, Pass / Fail, Close / Open, Pull / Push, Repair / Break, Collect / Distribute
ISL Antonyms / opposite words (2) (26 words)2:45
Question / Answer, Right (Correct) / Wrong (Incorrect), Show / Hide, Go / Come, Start (begin) / Stop, Intelligent / Foolish, Brave (Bold) / Afraid, Boring/ Interesting, Permanent/ Temporary, Young / Old, Beautiful / Ugly, Big / Small, Remember / Forget

Requirements

No prior experience needed.

Description

The course is divided into two main sections:

Section 1: Introduction to Sign Language-

In this section, you will be introduced to the foundational concepts of sign language.

Terms such as Sign Language, Fingerspelling, Sign System, Symbol System, Cued Speech, Speech Reading, and Augmentative and alternative communication will be discussed.

A summary of the evolution of sign language is also included.

Understanding these fundamentals is crucial as they provide the foundation for developing your ISL skills.

You will also learn about the correlation between sign language and sign systems.

Section 2: Indian Sign Language Vocabulary -

Building on the foundation established in Section 1, this section explores the extensive vocabulary of ISL.

You will learn signs for a wide range of words and phrases, organized to make learning easier and more systematic.

Signs have been categorized into the following: Alphabets, Numbers, Days of the week, Months of the year, Greetings and etiquette, Family and social relationships, Colours, Emotions, traits, and actions, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Daily activities, Transportation, Food items, Time and frequency, Education related terms, Antonyms (opposites).

The course contains signs for more than 500 words...

Learning ISL offers numerous benefits, both personally and professionally.

By learning ISL, you develop a new mode of communication, enhancing your overall communication skills.

Teachers and educators who learn ISL can better support deaf students, creating an inclusive learning environment and improving educational outcomes for deaf children.

Acquiring knowledge of ISL has the potential to unlock new career prospects. Employers greatly appreciate individuals who communicate effectively with a diverse workforce, including deaf colleagues and clients.

Acquiring proficiency in ISL can undeniably elevate your value as an asset within any organization.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who is interested in learning Indian sign language.
Anyone who is interested in enhancing their skills for career development.

Learn Indian Sign Language Vocabulary and Key Concepts

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Course content

Key Concepts of Sign Language18 lectures • 34min

Indian Sign Language Vocabulary23 lectures • 1hr 16min

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