A brief introduction is given into sign language, and the British two handed alphabet is shown along with a few signs.
Some deaf people have problems with the use of written English.
Some of the problems are outlined with some indications of how to use English with some deaf people. A short Description of the term long words is given, as this is used by some deaf people in response to The questionnaire to deaf people. However, gesture and mime are not languages. The earliest known British record is found in Carew's Survey of Cornwall 1580, but it is described in a way which indicates that it was not a new form of communication. It is a language that uses facial expression, body movement and movements of the hands in very specific patterns.