As with other forms of manual communication, Fingerspelling can be comprehended visually or tactually.

Fingerspelling ( or dactylology ) is the representation of the letters of a writing system, and sometimes numeral systems, using only the hands.

Fingerspelling is used in different sign languages and registers for different purposes.

Fingerspelling does not seem to be used much in the sign languages of Eastern Europe, except in schools, The above is from Fernando Gallego's retablo panels, 1480-1488, in Ciudad Rodrigo.

* Tactile Fingerspelling ( Deafblind Alphabet ): Every word is spelled out using a manual alphabet.

Fingerspelling is also used by Deaf people as a part of sign languages, for some proper nouns, or when quoting words or short phrases from English.

Fingerspelling is a manual technique of signing used to spell letters and numbers ( numerals, cardinals ).

Fingerspelling words is not a substitute for using existing signs: it takes longer to sign, it is harder to perceive.

Fingerspelling can also be used for emphasis, clarification, or, sometimes extensively, by English-speaking learners of Auslan.

Fingerspelling uses 26 different signs to represent the 26 letters of the English alphabet.

Fingerspelling can be one-handed such as in American Sign Language, French Sign Language and Irish Sign Language, or it can be two-handed such as in British Sign Language.

Fingerspelling has been introduced into certain sign languages by educators, and as such has some structural properties that are unlike the visually motivated and multi-layered signs that are typical in deaf sign languages.

Fingerspelling has only become a part of NZSL since the 1980s ; prior to that, words could be spelled or initialised by tracing letters in the air.

The BSL Fingerspelling Alphabet.

The ISL Fingerspelling Alphabet.

* ASL Fingerspelling Resource Site Free online fingerspelling lessons, quizzes, and activities.

* ASL Fingerspelling Online Advanced Practice Tool Test and improve your receptive fingerspelling skills using this free online resource.

* Fingerspelling Beginner's Learning Tool Learn the basic handshapes of the fingerspelled alphabet.

* Manual Alphabet and Fingerspelling Further information, fingerspelling Tips and video example of ASL Alphabet.

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