Introducing Sign Language and the Deaf : For Beginner

Bila? Di mana?
When? Where?

Berapa? Bagaimana?
How many? How?

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Speech

Apa khabar? Khabar baik
How are you? Fine

Terima kasih Sama-sama
Thank you Your welcome

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Maaf Hai , Hello
Sorry Hi , Hello

Tahniah Tolong (lah)
Congrats
Please

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Selamat
Well , Good

Pagi Malam
Morning Night

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Selamat
Well , Good

Tengah Hari Petang
Afternoon Evening

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Novelty

This project was created to increase awareness about the
importance of learning sign languages and show the benefits that
could be received from it. It is also created to introduce sign
languages and the deaf among young Malaysian people and give
them methods to start learning it. This book is presented in an
illustrated style to gain more attraction from many people and
make learning experiences more fun. Hence, making more people

interested to start learning sign languages.

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Find out more about
sign languages and
the deaf community here.

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References

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Lau, C. (2018, February 8). Acute shortage of sign language interpret
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Introducing into the world of sign languages and
getting to know more about the deaf community.
This book will highlight the importance of sign
languages and how does it effects our life. If you
are interested in learning, this book will give you
an insight on the basic guide to start the journey
of sign language. It covers the topic on how to
support the deaf community as well as giving love
to sign language. Want to know more detail? Let’s

explore this book.