Raising Handshape Awareness

Although previous research shows that the use of rhyme in early language stimulation has a positive impact on children’s sign development, this area acquisition not been adequately researched. 90% deaf children are born to hearing parents who barely know before their child is born, and yet they primary role models child’s life. As L2 users, teach skills acquires as one L1s. In article, we focus potential application Icelandic Sign Language (ÍTM) handshape inventory both intervention with signing teaching ÍTM an L2. We argue can be used tool when M2L2 adults visual for (M1L1 or M2L1). The main purpose using raise phonological awareness learning language. This done by explicitly handshapes adult learners signed rhymes stimulation.