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Free online courseIndian sign language

Duration of the online course: 14 minutes

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Learn Indian Sign Language basics and communicate with confidence. Take this free online course and explore ISL linguistics, culture, and inclusion.

In this free course, learn about

  • Key milestones in the history and evolution of Indian Sign Language (ISL)
  • Overview of ISL linguistics: structure, grammar, and core language features
  • How ISL differs from spoken Indian languages and other sign languages
  • Roles, culture, and identities within the Deaf community in India
  • Common myths vs. realities about Deafness and sign languages in India
  • Social and educational contexts affecting ISL use and Deaf people’s access

Course Description

Build a practical new communication skill and broaden your cultural awareness by learning the foundations of Indian Sign Language (ISL). This free online course introduces ISL as a living language used by the Deaf community in India, helping you move beyond the idea of sign language as simple gestures and toward understanding how real languages are formed, shared, and shaped over time.

You will explore where ISL comes from and how it has developed, gaining a clear view of the history surrounding Deaf education and the wider Deaf Indian community. By seeing ISL in its social context, you will be better prepared to communicate respectfully and to recognize why accessibility matters in everyday life, education, customer service, healthcare, and public spaces.

The course also explains essential linguistic ideas in an approachable way, showing how sign languages have their own grammar, structure, and patterns. This perspective helps learners appreciate ISL as a full language and makes it easier to continue learning more signs and conversations later with the right mindset.

Whether you are a student, a professional looking to strengthen inclusive communication, or simply curious about languages, this course offers a thoughtful starting point. You will come away with a stronger understanding of ISL, the Deaf community in India, and the role you can play in more inclusive interactions—skills that are increasingly valuable in a connected, service-oriented world.

Course content

  • Video class: Indian Sign Language | Overview of History, ISL Linguistics, and the Deaf Indian Community

    14m

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