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Welcome to Spotlight. I'm Joshua Leo. Voice 2

And I'm Liz Waid. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.

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Sounds of a baby crying 赤ちゃんの泣き声

Have you ever heard this sound? Sometimes this sound can be very frustrating. 時々、この音は非常にイライラすることがあります。 You may wonder what a baby wants when he cries. You become tired or angry that you do not know. You may wish that you could communicate with a crying baby. 泣いている赤ちゃんとコミュニケーションが取れたらいいのにと思うかもしれません。 Pode desejar poder comunicar com um bebé que chora.

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Many people believe that babies are too young to communicate. 多くの人は、赤ちゃんは幼すぎて意思疎通ができないと考えています。 Muitas pessoas acreditam que os bebés são demasiado novos para comunicar. People may believe that babies can only cry when they need something. As pessoas podem pensar que os bebés só choram quando precisam de alguma coisa. Then it is the job of the parent or caregiver to try and discover what the baby wants. 次に、赤ちゃんが何を望んでいるのかを見つけようとするのは、親または介護者の仕事です。 Depois, cabe aos pais ou à pessoa que cuida dele tentar descobrir o que o bebé quer.

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But experts say it is possible for babies to communicate their needs in ways other than crying. しかし、専門家は、赤ちゃんが泣く以外の方法で自分のニーズを伝えることは可能だと言います. Mas os especialistas dizem que é possível que os bebés comuniquem as suas necessidades de outras formas que não o choro. Babies can learn a very special language. 赤ちゃんはとても特別な言語を学ぶことができます。 Os bebés podem aprender uma linguagem muito especial. This language does not use speech. この言語は音声を使用しません。 Instead, it uses particular hand signs. 代わりに、特定のハンド サインを使用します。 Em vez disso, utiliza sinais manuais específicos. This baby sign language is easy for young babies to learn and copy. このベビーサイン言語は、幼い赤ちゃんが学び、コピーするのが簡単です。

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Today's Spotlight is on baby sign language. O Spotlight de hoje é sobre a linguagem gestual para bebés. Using this special form of communication can help parents and caregivers of children. この特別な形式のコミュニケーションを使用すると、親や子供の世話をする人を助けることができます。

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It takes an average baby about a year before she can start using words to communicate. 赤ちゃんが言葉を使ってコミュニケーションを取れるようになるまでには、平均で約1年かかります。 Even then, she usually can only say one or two words at a time. それでも、彼女は通常、一度に 1 つまたは 2 つの単語しか言えません。 Mesmo assim, normalmente só consegue dizer uma ou duas palavras de cada vez. And she is often difficult to understand! そして、彼女はしばしば理解するのが難しいです！ So, it is true that young babies cannot communicate their needs verbally, that is, by talking. ですから、幼い赤ちゃんが自分のニーズを口頭で、つまり話すことで伝えることができないのは事実です。 They simply lack the skills to form words with their mouths. 彼らは単に口で言葉を作るスキルを欠いている. They are not able to make the right sounds to speak their needs. 彼らは自分のニーズを話すのに適切な音を出すことができません。

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We already know that babies can communicate in some very simple physical ways. 赤ちゃんが非常に単純な物理的な方法でコミュニケーションできることはすでにわかっています。 Já sabemos que os bebés podem comunicar de formas físicas muito simples. They do this by using their hands, eyes, feet, and yes, their cries to communicate. Babies learn that when they cry they usually get an answer. 赤ちゃんは、泣くと答えが返ってくることを学びます。 So, many times, a baby will cry when she needs to be fed. そのため、多くの場合、赤ちゃんは授乳が必要なときに泣きます。 Por isso, muitas vezes, um bebé chora quando precisa de ser alimentado. A baby will cry if she is wet or dirty. And, a baby will cry if she needs to be held. そして、赤ちゃんは抱っこが必要になると泣きます。 She knows no other way to communicate. 彼女は他のコミュニケーション方法を知りません。 When babies cry, adults feed them, clean them, and hold them.

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But, there is another way for babies to communicate their needs. That is through baby sign language! それがベビーサイン言語です！ Baby sign language can save a lot of tears, crying, and screaming - for babies and parents. 赤ちゃんの手話は、赤ちゃんと親にとって、涙、泣き声、叫び声の多くを救うことができます。 Baby sign language uses the hands to communicate. At about six months old, babies are still not able to speak words. The muscles needed to speak are not yet developed. 話すために必要な筋肉はまだ発達していません。 But, the muscles in their hands have developed much more quickly. So babies can then begin to use their hands to communicate.

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Babies learn almost everything through observing. 赤ちゃんは観察することでほとんどすべてのことを学びます。 They especially observe the adults around them. They learn by copying what they see. Adults can teach babies special signs using their hands. The hand signs represent words. ハンドサインは言葉を表しています。 Adults can use hand signs for words that are important to babies. 大人は、赤ちゃんにとって重要な言葉にハンドサインを使用できます。 These words include, eat, drink, more, change, and sleep. これらの言葉には、食べる、飲む、もっと、変える、寝るなどがあります。 The more that adults repeat or practice these hand signs, the quicker their baby will begin to understand. 大人がこれらのハンドサインを繰り返したり、練習すればするほど、赤ちゃんはより早く理解し始めます。 It may take a short time for the baby to learn to use his hands in the correct way. 赤ちゃんが正しい方法で手を使うことを学ぶには、少し時間がかかるかもしれません。 But soon, the baby will be able to communicate his needs, without crying. Instead he can use a special sign.

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Not all adults use the same hand signs to represent words. すべての大人が同じ手のサインを使って言葉を表すわけではありません。 Some adults create their own signs. And some babies even create their own signs that adults must learn! また、一部の赤ちゃんは、大人が学ばなければならない独自のサインを作成することさえあります! But many adults look in special books for guidance. しかし、多くの大人は、ガイダンスのために特別な本を探します。 There are many resources like books and websites to learn baby sign language. ベビーサインを学ぶための本やウェブサイトなど、多くのリソースがあります。 Many of the signs are for words that are important to babies. 標識の多くは、赤ちゃんにとって重要な言葉です。 Here is one example.

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Eating is important to babies. There is a special sign for the word "eat." 「食べる」という言葉には特別な記号があります。 To make the sign, put your thumb and the tops of your four fingers together. サインを作るには、親指と 4 本の指の頭を合わせます。 Move the fingers towards your mouth, like you are going to put food in your mouth. 食べ物を口に入れるように、指を口に近づけます。 This is the sign for "eat." これが「食べる」のサインです。 Voice 1

It is easy to teach a baby the sign for "eat." 赤ちゃんに「食べる」というサインを教えるのは簡単です。 When talking to a baby, simply make the "eat" sign every time you say the word "eat." 赤ちゃんに話しかけるときは、「食べる」という言葉を言うたびに「食べる」のサインを作るだけです。 For example, you may ask your baby, "Are you hungry? Are you ready to EAT?" When you say the word "eat" remember to make the sign. 「食べる」という言葉を言うときは、合図をすることを忘れないでください。 The more you repeat the special sign, the easier it is for your baby to learn to copy it. 特別なサインを繰り返せば繰り返すほど、赤ちゃんはそれをコピーすることを学びやすくなります. Soon, when your baby is hungry, he will make the "eat" sign with his hands. 赤ちゃんはお腹がすいたら、すぐに手で「食べる」サインを出します。 Voice 2

Adults must learn to watch carefully for the special hand signs. When they see a hand sign they should try to reward their baby. ハンドサインが見えたら、赤ちゃんにご褒美をあげようとします。 That is, they should give the baby what he asked for. つまり、彼らは赤ちゃんが求めたものを赤ちゃんに与えるべきです。 If a baby uses the sign for "eat," then the adult should feed him. 赤ちゃんが「食べる」というサインを使用する場合、大人は彼に食事を与える必要があります. If the baby uses the sign for "drink" then the adult should let him drink. The sign for "change wet clothes" should be rewarded with a clean, dry diaper. 「濡れた服を着替える」という合図は、清潔で乾いたおむつで報われるべきです. And, if a baby signs "sleep" then the adult should let the baby rest. そして、赤ちゃんが「寝る」とサインしたら、大人は赤ちゃんを休ませるべきです。 Giving the baby a rest gives adults a rest too! 赤ちゃんを休めば大人も休める！

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Here are a few more ideas to remember when teaching a baby sign language. ベビーサインを教えるときに覚えておくべきいくつかのアイデアを次に示します。

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First, always give the sign when you say the word. If you SAY "eat" then SIGN "eat" too. Voice 1

Second, be patient. 第二に、我慢してください。 It can take a few months for a baby to use hand signs. 赤ちゃんがハンドサインを使えるようになるまでには、数か月かかることがあります。

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Third, share your special signs with family members or other caregivers. They can use signs with your baby too. 彼らはあなたの赤ちゃんにもサインを使うことができます。

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Fourth, start simple. Do not make signs very complex. 記号を非常に複雑にしないでください。 Make signs only for words that are important to your baby's life, like "eat," "more," "finished," and "milk!" 「食べる」「もっと」「終わった」「ミルク！ Voice 2

Finally, always praise your baby when he tries to use a sign. 最後に、赤ちゃんがサインを使おうとするときは、必ず褒めてください。 It will encourage him to try again!

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Research shows that baby sign language is very good for a baby. Sign language encourages babies to communicate earlier. They become active communicators. 彼らは積極的なコミュニケーターになります。 That is, they can begin communication with another person. つまり、彼らは他の人とのコミュニケーションを開始できます。 Babies who know sign language can also communicate their needs easier. 手話を知っている赤ちゃんは、自分のニーズをより簡単に伝えることができます。 They feel understood. 彼らは理解されていると感じます。 This makes them happier.

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Babies are a special gift. It is a wonderful miracle when any baby is born. And each baby needs to receive lots of love and care. Learning the best way to communicate with a baby is just one way to show love.

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The writer of today's program was Rebekah Schipper. The producer was Liz Waid. The voices you heard were from the United States. Computer users can hear our programs, read our scripts, and see our word list on our website athttp://www.radio.english.net. This program is called 'Baby Sign Language'. Voice 2

Tell us your opinions about baby sign language. Have you used this method? Email us your comments and questions. Our email address is radio @ english . net. you can also find us on Facebook. Just search for "Spotlight Radio." We hope you can join us again for the next Spotlight program. Goodbye!