Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language

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A language of Trinidad and Tobago

ISO 639-3
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Alternate Names
Trinidad Sign Language, TSL, TTSL
Population

2,000 (2008 E. Parks).

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Deaf sign language
Dialects

Deaf people in Trinidad do not understand US-style ASL [ase]; comprehension of Trinidad-style ASL varies, but appears to be due to bilingualism.

Language Development
Dictionary.