Communication is defined as a process that involves sending and receiving information through some form of language, verbal and non-verbal. The information can also be in the form of thoughts, opinions, and ideas between two or more individuals, mainly to get to a certain understanding or agreement. Linguistic anthropologists view language as "a code for representing experience", "a form of social organization", and "a system of differentiation". Globally, the use of words is the most common way of communication, as there are more individuals with the ability to hear and speak than those who have complete or partial difficulty in hearing, also referred to as d(D)eaf(F). The most common forms of communication amongst people who are d(D)eaf(F) include sign language (cued speech), visual communication (lipreading, reading body language and using gestures and facial expression), written communication, and proxemic (using space to communicate). This qualitative study aims to explore the experiences of d(D)eaf(F) individuals learning communication, shedding light on the forms of communication they use, how they learn, and the reason for such learning and also delving into the barriers (if present) as well as facilitators and strategies that shape their journey. The study will be based within a non-governmental organisation known as the Deaf Community of Nelson Mandela Bay, located within the Mission Vale Reuben Birin School for the Hearing Impaired. The study will use participant observation and semi-structured interviews to generate data with potential primary themes being communication skill preference and identity and learning and pedagogy. The research findings are expected to prove the importance of sign language as a linguistic and cultural resource for d(D)eaf(F) individuals in Gqeberha, highlighting its role in shaping identity, community, and daily life. In conclusion, this study highlights the complex experiences of d(D)eaf(F) individuals in Gqeberha as they navigate communication barriers.