Hi and question on origins of signs

JulieB · 2017-07-14T18:17:43+0000

Hi. Starting level 1 course in Sept but have deaf friends and friends who sign so have learnt a bit along the way. I would really like to know if there is a book, website or resource out there anywhere that explains the origins of each sign?

By JulieB, July 14, 2017 in Introduce Yourself

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