{"id":150207,"date":"2025-01-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sign-language\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T16:51:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:51:17","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-sign-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/news\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sign-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about sign language"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign language is a fascinating and rich form of communication used by millions of people worldwide. It offers a visual alternative to spoken language, with its own grammar, vocabulary and culture. In this blog, you\u2019ll learn all about sign language, from the different types to the use of the alphabet.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wat-is-gebarentaal\">What is Sign Language?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign language is a natural language that uses hand gestures, facial expressions, body postures and mouth movements to communicate. It is not a universal language; each country or region has its own variant. For example, there are about 140 different national sign languages worldwide, including Dutch Sign Language (NGT) and American Sign Language (ASL).  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-het-belang-van-gebarentaal-in-nederland\">The Importance of Sign Language in the Netherlands<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Netherlands, between 15,000 and 18,000 deaf people use sign language as their first language. For this community, NGT is invaluable. It is not only a means of communication, but also an important part of their identity and culture. Since 2020, NGT has been recognized as an official language in the Netherlands, an important step toward inclusion and equality.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verschillende-gebarentalen\">Different Sign Languages<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just as spoken languages vary by country, so do sign languages. Here are some well-known sign languages: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dutch Sign Language (NGT):<\/strong> The official sign language in the Netherlands, used by the deaf community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>American Sign Language (ASL):<\/strong> Used in the United States and parts of Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>British Sign Language (BSL):<\/strong> Used in the United Kingdom and differs significantly from ASL and NGT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Langue des Signes Fran\u00e7aise (LSF):<\/strong> The French variety, one of the oldest in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fact that sign languages show so much variation worldwide shows how dynamic and culturally influenced these languages are.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-het-alfabet-in-gebarentaal\">The Alphabet in Sign Language<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important part of sign language is the hand alphabet, also called finger spelling. It allows you to spell individual letters to convey, for example, names or unfamiliar words. Each variant has its own hand alphabet.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In NGT, the alphabet consists of one-handed gestures, while in BSL, two hands are often used. Learning the hand alphabet is a good way to become familiar with sign language and is often a first step for beginners. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gebarentaal-alfabet-american-sign-language-horend-goed-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"sign language alphabet american sign language hearing good\" class=\"wp-image-137589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gebarentaal-alfabet-american-sign-language-horend-goed-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gebarentaal-alfabet-american-sign-language-horend-goed-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gebarentaal-alfabet-american-sign-language-horend-goed-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gebarentaal-alfabet-american-sign-language-horend-goed-120x60.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gebarentaal-alfabet-american-sign-language-horend-goed-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gebarentaal-alfabet-american-sign-language-horend-goed.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Alphabet in American Sign Language.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-even-oefenen\">A little practice<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you \u201cread\u201d the below now? Let us know in the comments! <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/horend-goed-in-gebarentaal-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"hearing good in sign language\" class=\"wp-image-137595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/horend-goed-in-gebarentaal-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/horend-goed-in-gebarentaal-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/horend-goed-in-gebarentaal-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/horend-goed-in-gebarentaal-240x60.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/horend-goed-in-gebarentaal-600x150.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/horend-goed-in-gebarentaal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hoe-gebarentaal-verschilt-van-gesproken-taal\">How Sign Language Differs from Spoken Language<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although sign language is similar to spoken language in terms of communication, there are major differences. For example, it has its own grammar that is often visually oriented. Sentence structures in NGT, for example, are based on the use of space and movement, while spoken language is linear.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, nonverbal communication plays a larger role. Facial expressions, for example, can change the tone of a message or provide additional information. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gebarentaal-leren\">Learning Sign Language<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to learn sign language, there are plenty of options in the Netherlands. From short courses to extensive training, you can choose a path that suits you, depending on your goals and time. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-online-cursussen\">(Online) Courses<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several organizations and institutions offer courses and workshops for beginners and advanced students. Some examples are: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loi.nl\/n-2633-nederlandse-gebarentaal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dutch Sign Language<\/a> course from the LOI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nha.nl\/beroepsopleidingen\/communicatie\/nederlandse-gebarentaal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dutch Sign Language<\/a> course from the NHA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gebarencentrum.nl\/workshops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workshops<\/a> of the Dutch Sign Language Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gebarencentrum.nl\/Gebarenwoordenboek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online sign dictionary<\/a> of the Dutch Sign Language Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hetgebaarvandedag.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gesture of the Day<\/a>, with a new gesture every day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apps\">Apps<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several apps allow you to learn sign language at your own pace:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.handtalk.me\/en\/app\/\">HandTalk<\/a> is a free digital dictionary for translations into American Sign Language. The app is available for <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/hand-talk-tradutor-portugues\/id659816995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=br.com.handtalk&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsdsk.nl\/kindergebarenapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children\u2019s Signs<\/a> app contains over 200 gestures and is aimed specifically at teaching sign language to both deaf and hearing children. This app is also available for <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/nl\/app\/kindergebaren\/id927930332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.basvanderwilk.kindergebarenlite&hl=nl&gl=US&pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-opleidingen-tot-gebarentolk\">Training in Sign Language Interpreter<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to work professionally with sign language, you can choose to train as a sign language teacher and\/or sign language interpreter, for example.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-time course (4 years) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hu.nl\/voltijd-opleidingen\/leraar-nederlandse-gebarentaal-tolk-ngt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teacher of Dutch Sign Language (NGT)\/Interpreter NGT<\/a> at the Hogeschool Utrecht (HU).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachelor program (3 years) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uva.nl\/en\/programmes\/bachelors\/sign-language-linguistics-linguistics\/sign-language-linguistics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Language Linguistics<\/a> at the University of Amsterdam (UvA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leren-in-de-praktijk\">Learning in Practice<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to formal education, it is important to practice the language in real-life situations. Consider: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volunteering in the deaf community:<\/strong> Allows you to improve your skills and contribute at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact with deaf people:<\/strong> Communicating regularly with sign language learns the nuances and dynamics of language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These opportunities offer everyone from interested beginners to aspiring professionals the chance to learn and become part of a more inclusive society.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technologie-en-gebarentaal\">Technology and Sign Language<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology is playing an increasing role in supporting sign language users. Think of apps that convert spoken language into gestures or vice versa, or videos with subtitles and sign language interpreters. These innovations make communication more accessible and contribute to a more inclusive society.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gebarentaal-en-cultuur\">Sign Language and Culture<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign language is more than just a means of communication; it is an integral part of the culture of deaf communities. Its use brings pride, belonging and identity. By learning or supporting it, you contribute to the preservation and recognition of this rich culture.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-samengevat\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign language is a unique and valuable form of communication used by millions of people worldwide. With about 140 different sign languages, each with its own grammar and culture, it is a diverse and fascinating subject. In the Netherlands, NGT plays an important role in the community of deaf people. By learning and supporting it, you can contribute to a more inclusive society and enrich yourself with a new way to communicate.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sign language is a fascinating and rich form of communication used by millions of people worldwide. 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