Like many that have learned to speak another language, I cherish my ability to communicate with someone in another language. I had to learn after my best friend became deaf. It was a challenge for me to get my brain to hang onto the lessons that I was taking to be able to communicate. Once I got the hang of it though, it became much more easy. The fact that my friend was going through something much more difficult also pulled me along. I used a book on sign language american style, to help me get better. It was a wise decision, and I am glad to have done it.