For this episode, Claire and Akumu embark on a unique Yes challenge – learning sign language with support from the incredible team at Pallet Cafe in Nairobi (Instagram: @palletcafe_ke), a trendy spot known for its amazing food and dedicated deaf staff.

Watch this episode's VIDEO DIARY >> on our YouTube Channel.

The adventure was slated for a Sunday morning during a scheduled sign language masterclass at Pallet Cafe's Lavington establishment.

However, things took an unexpected turn when Akumu missed the alarm and her cohost's subsequent phone calls, leaving Claire to take the lead on this linguistic journey.

Claire shares her initial nerves and excitement, taking charge of the challenge while supporting Akumu in catching up with the basic signs.

The question is: did the Yes Girl successfully conquer this challenge, or did her signing skills leave her and those around her lost in translation?

Tune in to find out and discover what you need to know about sign language, how different or similar Kenyan sign language is to American Sign Language (ASL), what makes basic sign language so easy to learn, the challenges that the deaf community encounters in Kenya, the need for inclusivity and accessibility, why you should get started with sign language tutorials, videos and resources online, or why you should sign up for sign language classes near you.

Important Resources:

The YESpisode mentioned about learning Greek:

https://afripods.africa/episode/honestly-it-s-all-greek-to-me-ft/68b2e322-42c9-4348-a5b8-1cd307138bc2

Pallet Cafe:

https://palletcafe.co.ke/

Documentary on deaf education in Kenya:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqiPCFwP8SQ

Basic signs in Kenyan Sign Language:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JEgEKCrdr8

Kenyan Sign Language:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenyan_Sign_Language

American Sign Language (ASL):

https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language

Basic Sign Language Signs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FcwzMq4iWg

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