The Singapore Sign Language Sign Bank provides a searchable collection of signs.
TalkingHands
Talking Hands offers lessons and resources for learning Indian Sign Language.
About TalkingHands
Talking Hands is a web portal for learning Indian Sign Language (ISL). It offers an ISL dictionary with search by word and alphabetical browsing, topical sign categories, step-by-step lessons on basic sentences and daily communication, and articles about sign language and hearing-related topics. The homepage describes it as created by Deaf, for the Deaf, and lists Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA, interpreters, and educators as the intended audience. The site is web-based, in English, and no pricing information is provided.
Key features
- ISL dictionary with signs searchable by word or A–Z browsing.
- Topical sign categories include fruits, tools, weather, and WH questions.
- Step-by-step lessons cover basic ISL sentences and daily communication.
- Recently added signs include mango, train, Chat, Act, Time, Arrest, India.
- Articles explain sign language, tinnitus, deafness, and hearing loss.
- Email alerts for new ISL lessons.
Best for: People who want to learn or reference Indian Sign Language, including Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA, interpreters, and educators.
Good for
- States it is created by Deaf, for the Deaf.
- Covers both dictionary reference and step-by-step lessons.
- Targets Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA, interpreters, and educators.
Watch out for
- No pricing information is provided.
- Web-based and in English only.
- No open-source repository is listed.
TalkingHands at a glance
- Website
- talkinghands.co.in
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
TalkingHands alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
The Pakistan Sign Language Dictionary lets users browse signs and narrow results with search filters.
The Danish Sign Language Dictionary provides around 2,250 commonly used signs and search options.
Popular in Learning in Other Languages
Well-known listings from the same topic.
Jagraan Joshjagranjosh.comDR.DKdr.dkPaperpaper.naya.com.npPlan Compareplancompare.inLowyatforum.lowyat.netLuisterradioluisterradio.fm
TalkingHands FAQ
What does Talking Hands offer?
It offers Indian Sign Language lessons, tutorials, vocabulary, an ISL dictionary, topical sign categories, and articles.
Who is Talking Hands for?
The homepage says it is for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA, interpreters, and educators.
Can I look up a specific ISL sign?
Yes. The site lets users search ISL signs by word or browse alphabetically from A to Z.
Is something wrong or out of date?
Tell us and an editor will check it.
Own this website?
Claim this listing
Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.