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Sign language families across Europe

Sign languages are not one, they are many, with rich histories.

BSL, LSF, DGS, LIS, all distinct

There are over 30 distinct sign languages in Europe. They are NATIONAL languages, not 'universal'. British Sign Language (BSL), French Sign Language (LSF), German Sign Language (DGS), Italian Sign Language (LIS), and so on. Each has its own grammar, usually nothing like the spoken language of the same country. Most member states have legally recognised at least one national sign…

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