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Why Sign Language Was Banned in America

Sign Languages are just as linguistically valid and vibrant as spoken languages, and beneficial to learn for Deaf and hearing people. So why for decades was it illegal to teach them in American schools?
Season 2 Episode 10 Length 12:13 Premiere: 11/07/22

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Why Sign Language Was Banned in America
S2 E10 Length 12:13 Premiere Date 11/07/22

Literally No One Likes a Grammar Cop
S2 E9 Length 08:57 Premiere Date 09/22/22

The Stories Behind Food Names
S2 E8 Length 07:46 Premiere Date 08/25/22

Is Bilingualism a Superpower?
S2 E7 Length 09:41 Premiere Date 07/28/22

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S2 E6 Length 07:00 Premiere Date 06/23/22

A Controversial Theory About Gossip
S2 E5 Length 07:24 Premiere Date 05/26/22

Pronouns: Little Words That Say a Lot
S2 E4 Length 05:56 Premiere Date 04/21/22

The Screwed-Up History of English Spelling
S2 E3 Length 07:50 Premiere Date 03/24/22

How Do Clichés Evolve into Memes?
S2 E2 Length 06:19 Premiere Date 02/24/22

Is Swearing Good for Your Brain?
S2 E1 Length 06:08 Premiere Date 01/20/22

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