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Hi everyone!

I'd like to know where to find a website for learning ISL (Irish Sign Language).
I plan to be working and live under BUNAC Program that allows me to work and travel around Europe while I work locally in Ireland. I decided to chose to find job relating to Deaf such as schools, youth associates and so on. So I'd like to find Irish sign language website where I can practice. I'm due to leave the USA on June 20th. I am very nervous about gaining a life in Ireland. The program I'm under will allow me to find my own accomdation on apartment searching, traveling, and finding a job. They will provide me life insurance and a safe haven in case something get disputed. I'm not sure about how Irish budget works. Does US ATM cards work in Europe?? I have so many questions to ask! Ah! If any of you have gone to Ireland or England, please leave some good advices. :)

Thank You!
 
I was in Ireland a few years ago, and met my cousin, who is also deaf. =)
ISL uses a similar Alphabet as ASL, with just a few minor twists. The language seems more close to BSL, though. As far as I know, there is nothing about ISL online.
US ATMs work, although the money is automatically converted to Euros.
I was there just before they started using the Euro, and trust me, the Euro is a good thing for a traveler. less money to convert. Unfortunately, the Euro is worth more than Dollars right now, so you will likely be 'losing' money.
If you want to work with the deaf in Ireland, I would suggest you contact the Irish Deaf Society. Ireland has a 'National association for the deaf', but thats more of a social services group, than an actual deaf organization.
There have been other American deaf people visiting ireland for long periods. Might be a good idea to get in touch with them.
 
i suggust.. go see the castles in northern ireland.. they're soo beautiful.. and heh..

don't say "redheads" :D
 
Good experience for you to travel, that's great!
I went to Eire (Southern Ireland) last May, it was awesome, very green pastures, beautiful castles and houses, but one thing, shame about the weather, rain, rain, rain, rain all the time, I would suggest you to bring Mackintosh and umbrella with you! :D

Bon Voyage :dance:
 
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Thanks a bunch for the good information on the Irish Deaf Society! I am ready to look forward to visit the Irish Deaf Society to learn the culture and gain friends (fingers crossed) I'm going to email them to find if there's any job positions that I can get in once I arrive in Ireland. Best to be prepared heh.
How did you learn about Euro money once you used them? Gee, I have so much to learn! :-P
 
DeafSCUBA98 said:
i suggust.. go see the castles in northern ireland.. they're soo beautiful.. and heh..

don't say "redheads" :D
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I'm a redhead by the way :fly: :P Should I say ginger??
 
Red~Rum said:
Good experience for you to travel, that's great!
I went to Eire (Southern Ireland) last May, it was awesome, very green pastures, beautiful castles and houses, but one thing, shame about the weather, rain, rain, rain, rain all the time, I would suggest you to bring Mackintosh and umbrella with you! :D

Bon Voyage :dance:
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What is a Mackintosh?? I'm guessing it's a Mac computer, right?
Hehe, I know how it is like to be around rain daily...I live in Washington. My god...tell me about it.
 
SeattleDeafGrl said:
What is a Mackintosh?? I'm guessing it's a Mac computer, right?
Hehe, I know how it is like to be around rain daily...I live in Washington. My god...tell me about it.
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Is that sarcasm? Hard to tell online.
Mackintosh == raincoat. A type of one, anyway.
 
Kewl! Good idea to work in Europe! I wish I could journey Ireland! But not yet.. :(

Ah, Irish fingerspelling is kind fo similar to ASL and French, but with slight differences. Maybe you can find it in one of sign language dictionaries? I found ISL alphabet in AUSLAN dictionary.

Good luck.
 
SeattleDeafGrl said:
What is a Mackintosh?? I'm guessing it's a Mac computer, right?
Hehe, I know how it is like to be around rain daily...I live in Washington. My god...tell me about it.
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MACKINTOSH
We call it "Mac" for a short, it is a trench coat, long and light white rain coat, with a lots of buttons, popular coat in Great Britain.
 
Miss-Delectable said:
Kewl! Good idea to work in Europe! I wish I could journey Ireland! But not yet.. :(

Ah, Irish fingerspelling is kind fo similar to ASL and French, but with slight differences. Maybe you can find it in one of sign language dictionaries? I found ISL alphabet in AUSLAN dictionary.

Good luck.
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Yes, ISL, ASL and FSL had same the fingerspelling. And also in South Africa.
 
SeattleDeafGrl said:
Hi everyone!

I'd like to know where to find a website for learning ISL (Irish Sign Language).
I plan to be working and live under BUNAC Program that allows me to work and travel around Europe while I work locally in Ireland. I decided to chose to find job relating to Deaf such as schools, youth associates and so on. So I'd like to find Irish sign language website where I can practice. I'm due to leave the USA on June 20th. I am very nervous about gaining a life in Ireland. The program I'm under will allow me to find my own accomdation on apartment searching, traveling, and finding a job. They will provide me life insurance and a safe haven in case something get disputed. I'm not sure about how Irish budget works. Does US ATM cards work in Europe?? I have so many questions to ask! Ah! If any of you have gone to Ireland or England, please leave some good advices. :)

Thank You!
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I have my book of Irish sign language three or four years ago. I enjoy for Irish sign language. Irish sign language is almost same my South African sign langauge very well. South African sign language was from British sign language, American sign language and Irish sign language. South African sign langauge was called first 'Signed Afrikaans'. :ily:
 
I have an information book of Deaf Irish.

I have an information book of Deaf Irish dictionary about a lot of addresses, emails, clubs, organisations, schools and websites. :mrgreen:

Also look at www.irishdeaf.com. :ily:
 
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