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#mySLjourney: sharing my sign language journey + how to join

September 19, 2021 By Ahmed Khalifa

#mySLjourney: I have accepted a challenge to publicly share 'my sign language journey'. And you can join in too by using the hashtag #mySLjourney

I have decided to accept a challenge to sign more on my YouTube channel by publicly sharing my sign language journey.

Why I’m doing #mySLjourney + how to join in

When subtitles/captions are not enough…

August 24, 2021 By Ahmed Khalifa

Overlay text: When subtitles/captions are not enough...Even when subtitles/captions are (sometimes) available, there are scenarios where it's not enoug: we need sign language interpreters.

It’s very common to see people say “just read the subtitles/captions” when there are calls for sign language interpreters.

But is it really that simple? Spoiler alert: no. But it’s not complicated to understand it either.

Click here to learn when are subtitles/captions are not enough

Why learning French in high school was a big struggle

July 7, 2021 By Ahmed Khalifa

Post image with title: 'Why learning French in High School was a Big Struggle? Learning a new language can be a fun journey. But it can also be a huge challenge for deaf people, as I share my own story'.

As much as I love languages, I have mentioned previously about how I’m never learning oral languages again. But I’ve still got some stories to share about my experiences of learning them, like the one time I was learning French in high school.

Even though I managed to get through, it wasn’t without its unique challenges that comes with listening to other people speaking in French. And that became a problem during exam times.

Learn about French learning experience at high school here

Why I will never learn oral languages again

June 23, 2021 By Ahmed Khalifa

Blog image with title: 'Why I'm never learning oral languages again? - As someone who loves languages, I realised that it is extra challenging for a deaf person like myself to learn new oral languages.'

As someone who loves languages and has learn to speak a few in various fluency levels, I have decided that I am never going to learn oral languages again. This is primarily because of the challenges of learning them as a deaf person.

It’s a huge shame that I fully agree with the concept of learning languages to everyone as it has opened my mind to many parts of the world, people and culture.

Learn why I’m never learning oral languages again here

Sign language vs oral/spoken language: Which is better & more important?

June 2, 2021 By Ahmed Khalifa

Image post with title: 'Sign language versus oral language - Both sign language and oral/spoken language have their own strengths and weaknesses. But which one has the upper hand?'

It’s the battle between sign language vs oral/spoken language; which one is better? Which one is more important? I outline what both sides have over the other and who will the battle of languages.

Both sides have their own strengths and weaknesses. But which will have the upper hand?

Read sign vs oral language battle here

Why you should learn sign language from deaf people

May 26, 2021 By Ahmed Khalifa

Blog image with title: 'Why you should learn sign language from deaf people - With so many people teaching sign language incorrectly and as a beginner, it's so important to learn sign language the right way.

Because of a (yet another) resurgence of worrying sign language videos taught incorrectly, this is an important video for everyone to learn why you should learn sign language from deaf people.

This is especially important if you want to be as fluent, natural and authentic as possible when signing…which is something I imagine you would like to be. In this video, you will learn various reasons why it’s so important to learn sign language from deaf people.

Learn why learning sign language from deaf people is better

“Which sign language should I learn first?” – My thoughts

May 5, 2021 By Ahmed Khalifa

Blog image with text: 'Which sign language should I learn first?' - For those who wants to start their journey in learning sign language, you might wonder which one should you start with.

The question ‘which sign language should I learn first?’ is a common one for those who wants to go on that journey of learning it. And that is great.

By asking that question, it is hoped that you are looking to learn sign language for the right reason (communicate with deaf people) and not for social klouts like attention and because “it looks pretty”.

This post will help guide the way for you.

Learn which sign language you should learn first here

“There should be a universal sign language…” – My thoughts

April 27, 2021 By Ahmed Khalifa

Image with title: '"There should be a universal sign language..." - A common trend that is mentioned mainly by hearing people is the need for a "universal sign language". Here are my thoughts.'

There has forever been an ongoing trend by hearing people to demand a universal sign language (yet you never see sign language users say the same thing…hmmm). It is never too long before one sees comments on social media about “why is there no universal sign language”.

But even for me, as someone who is learning sign language, I have my own thoughts around this trend. And it’s an uncomfortable one.

Learn about my thoughts on universal sign language here

The power of non-verbal communication & how deaf people depends on it

August 5, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Post image with title: 'The power of non-verbal communication -

Since most of our communication is estimated to be non-verbal communication (body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, etc.).

As someone who is deaf, I also depend on those clues and use it as part of the jigsaw when trying to understand what that person is saying.

But anyone can benefit from learning and being aware of the non-verbal communications that exist as it will make you a better overall communicator when you are conversing with anyone, not just those who are deaf.

Learn more about non-verbal communications here

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