Around 2 percent of people the United States are deaf or nearly deaf, and many others report that they're struggling with hearing even if they're not completely deaf. Due to these information, a lot of people in both developed and developing countries use sign language to be able to communicate with family and friends and to do business.
In England, an 8-yr-old girl named Tallulah McLellan, showed a level of empathy and kindness far ahead of her years when she learned sign language to be able to connect to her deaf neighborhood delivery driver Tim Joseph. Tim goes to her family’s home 1-2 times a week to bring parcels. A touching video of the 2 friends interacting in sign language swiftly become popular on social media sites, as thousands of people were moved by Tallulah’s loving gesture as well as her sweet, innocent relationship with Tim. Tallulah amazed Tim by using sign language to say “Have a good day!” to him. Tim was really touched by the girl’s effort to learn sign language as well as her endearing message. He was quoted saying the morning surprise “made [his] day” and that he was “stunned” when Tallulah signed a message to him. Tim then took the chance to teach Tallulah more common phrases, such as “Good morning, have a good day,” which she went on to sign back to him on his next delivery to her home.
Their video has since been shared countless times on the internet through social media channels and even inspired many people who watched it to begin learning sign language, thus making Tim extremely glad.
We must all take young Tallulah McLellan as a role model and strive to reach out to the deaf people in our everyday lives by using sign language.
Here are a few explanations why sign language is very beneficial and versatile:
1. It Is Utilized Worldwide
2. It Becomes Really Useful in Everyday Life
3. Sign Language is Beautiful!
4. Readily Available Resources for Learning Sign Language
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