<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you everyone for you replies. <br><br>I get the point it is not completely about speed, but it does seem to be an important factor. Since many people who are fluent in a SL can understand some basics within a few minutes they feel encouraged that reading their language is possible. If the system was so complex that it took many hours to understand simple sentences I doubt it would every catch on, anywhere. Ease of learning has been noted as a key competent of a good writing system.<br><br>Another key is a the maximum representation which SW seems to do quite well. The development of a writing system takes time and input from others, this forum is a testimony as to why this is true. A word
can be represented in many ways, some are more accurate than others. Many times it takes other people to help you see a better way.<br><br>I appreciate the comments and wisdom you have shared with me, thank you.<br><br>Jason<br><br><br><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">----- Original Message ----<br>From: Jason Hopkins <codenosher@YAHOO.COM><br>To: SignWritingList <sw-l@majordomo.valenciacc.edu><br>Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 3:08:53 PM<br>Subject: [sw-l] How long does it take to learn?<br><br><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><div>Hello,<br><br>Just so you know, I'm probing a bit for some research I'm doing :)<br><br>From your experiences, how long does it take for your average Deaf person to learn SW good enough to read most things? I know this is pretty vague, but I'd like to know about what you've experienced yourself or in training
classes.<br><br>I'd also like to know how many people are using SW on a daily basis, and in what ways. I have seen the cards and a couple of emails, but in what ways are you using this on a daily basis for meaningful communication outside of the handful of grade schools I've seen listed.<br><br>Does anyone leave coworkers notes in SW? Look around your computer, on a bulletin board or on your fridge, do you have notes to yourself or others in SW? I'd really like to know how the deaf
Deaf are using SW on a daily basis.<br><br>-Jason<br></div></div><br>__________________________________________________<br>Do You Yahoo!?<br>Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around <br><span><a target="_blank" href="http://mail.yahoo.com">http://mail.yahoo.com</a> </span></div><br></div></div><br>__________________________________________________<br>Do You Yahoo!?<br>Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around <br>http://mail.yahoo.com </body></html>