I wanna learn the deaf ( sign) language ..... Are there majore differences between american sign language or other nation's sign lang. ? I mean...it's only signs describing actions or things... Isn't it a universal language?
What Differences Are There Between American Sign-Language and Other Nations Sign-Languages?
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No, it is not a universal language. American Sign Language is used in the United States and Canada, primarily. Other countries have their own. For example, in England and Scotland they use BSL or British Sign Language.
ASL is very much it's own language, with it's own syntax and grammer. It's not just signs describing actions as you would consider a "gestural English". It require you to put English aside and concentrate on ASL as it stands on it's own, much the way you would learn any other spoken language.