r/asl • u/benshenanigans • May 03 '25
Hi, the following post is a copy paste from the current pinned thread with edits to update a few resources. This was originally posted by u/Indy_Pendant eight years ago. They did an excellent job and I’m trying to preserve as much of it as possible. Since this post was made, other Deaf creators and resources have become available. I simply want to point prospective learners in the right direction. My information is relatively subjective, curated from this sub in the last year. Please, share your opinions, resources you like or to stay away from. I’ll update the post as needed and track the changes in a comment. Without further ado:
Hello! I'm here to help as much as I can, but this is not a comprehensive guide or a substitute for classes. This is a quick resource for people looking for answers to some very commonly asked questions. I've included the information as I know it, but it doesn't mean it's The Truth; my experiences and understanding will vary from others', but this will give you a good enough introduction. There's so much more I'd love to teach you, but I'm going to stick to the FAQs.
My personal favorite is easily http://www.lifeprint.com (which is mirrored at http://asluniversity.com as well). The guy who built the site, Dr. Bill Vicars, is Deaf and is a phenomenal teacher. He teaches primarily west-coast dialect (California, Washington common signs) but makes mention of other dialects (east-coast, Texas) when he can. In addition to teaching vocabulary, he teaches about Deaf culture (more on this in a moment). His Youtube channel is https://youtube.com/@sign-language. Other notable resources are:
Yes! It’s not disrespectful to learn ASL. We just ask that you learn from Deaf sources, learn Deaf culture, and don’t harm the community. Learning so you can connect with Deaf patrons: good. Learning so you can market and sell to Deaf patrons: harmful. Learning so you can cuss in a new language: bad.
Additionally, if you are a nurse, doctor, lawyer, realtor, therapist, or anyone working with a Deaf person through a life changing experience, your client/patient has the right to access the conversation. You will need to put your ASL knowledge aside and hire an interpreter. It’s great that you want to learn, but there are times when having only a handful of ASL is harmful.
The short answer is "it depends." Sometimes. It depends sometimes.
The long answer is that signs will vary. Signs can be different depending on region, as I mentioned before, so just because you see it one way doesn't mean that it's the only way. (Don't make this mistake; a lot of hearing students can get cocky and start correcting others.) Signs can also change depending on context. The signs for "back" in "My back hurts" and "Let's go back home" are completely different.
Also, this is very important: ASL is not English! It is its own language, as different from English as is Klingon. ASL has its own grammar structure, own idioms, own slang. Signs are also not words like in the English sense. Signs are a lot more about intent, concepts, and ideas. For example, if you're trying to learn how to sign "Back off!" I can promise you that you will not need any sign for "back" nor "off." You're learning how to speak, and think, in another language, and using English just won't do.
Now, with all that said, here are some online dictionaries (I suggest you look at them all so you're familiar with the different variations of your sign):
Yes. Consistently use your main, dominant hand. If you're right-handed, use your right. If you're left-handed, use your left. If you're ambidextrous, then pick one and maintain it. Switching dominant hands while signing would be like alternating screaming and whispering while speaking.
Are English and Japanese the same? ASL is not English, so stop thinking of it like English! :) In fact, ASL is derived from French Sign Language, which evolved independently of British Sign Language, and the two are mostly different (in fact, less than 30% of the signs are even remotely similar). There are hundreds of sign languages in the world. Even in the United States, there are several distinct dialects of ASL, including Black ASL.
We use "little-d" deaf to mean someone who physically can't hear well. We use "big-D" Deaf to mean someone who is culturally deaf. Now an interesting bit: someone who is Deaf does not have to be deaf, and someone who is deaf does not have to be Deaf! For instance, children of deaf adults (CODAs) are very often Deaf but hearing. Many people are physically deaf but aren't part of Deaf culture. It's about how a person self identifies and where their culture lies more than it does with anything physical.
It'd take me hours to explain it all, and I usually spread it over my entire 12-week class. In short, many deaf people, specifically those who identify as Deaf, live in a different culture than you do. Yes, they're from your country, they drink Starbucks and they sit in traffic, but they have their own distinct culture. Obviously this includes language (and communicating in real ASL is so different than talking in English that it's hard to describe), but that different method of communication, that different way of thinking, is only part of Deaf culture. Things that are normal in one culture can be very strange the another. (My favourite, probably, is talking with your mouth full. In hearing culture, that's a big no-no and your mother will look at you very cross. In Deaf culture, that's totally acceptable! Stuff your face and then free your hands for conversation, it's great! So much more efficient!) Morality and ethics are shaped by our cultural values. There are aspects of Deaf culture which would be considered blunt or rude in hearing culture, and conversely there are a lot of things normal in hearing culture which are strange or disrespectful in Deaf culture (such as talking to someone's back, or looking around during a conversation). It's important to be aware of and respectful of other cultures, including Deaf culture, and, when possible, to learn about them. Not only will it ingratiate you to people of that culture, but it'll better yourself as a person as well.
Nope, and nope. Now, before I continue, I'll let you know that not everyone agrees with me, and I'm speaking in a general sense. Big-D Deaf people prefer the term "deaf" above any other. (It's how a US Senator might feel being called "American." Some people would take it as an insult, but it's just a matter of fact or pride for the Senator.)
Whether people identify themselves as "deaf" or "hard of hearing" (often seen as HoH) is often a matter of self identity, and while it can correlate to level of ability to hear, it isn't caused by it. I'll explain later. Deafies who are a part of Deaf culture will almost always call themselves "deaf," and those who aren't a part of Deaf culture will usually go by "hard of hearing" (or more rarely "hearing impaired"). In general, those who are less physically deaf, or who were raised strictly in hearing culture, will tend to gravitate toward hearing culture, despite the numerous difficulties. These people will commonly say they are "hard of hearing" since "deaf" still has a social stigma in hearing culture. Those who are less capable of integrating with hearing culture, or who were introduced to or raised in a Deaf environment, will usually prefer to be called "deaf" and can sometimes take one of the other terms as a slight offense.
In general, it's almost never correct to say "hearing impaired." I was taught that it was coined by a US Senator who wanted to protect deaf people's feelings from something that didn't offend them in the first place, and it was never accepted by Deaf (the core reason being that we don't believe being deaf is an impairment; it'd be like if I said you were "Deaf impaired." You don't feel impaired, do you, however much I might think it's true?) in general. In fact, it's safe if you never use this phrase again.
When in doubt though, just ask! "Hey, do you prefer 'deaf' or 'hard of hearing'?" See, it's not that hard. :)
We're happy to help with these kinds of questions. I treat it like a quiz show game. However, if you're new to this, you may not know how to describe a sign very well, so let me introduce you to signs!
A sign consists of five parts:
Where's your area? Most major cities have Deaf hubs. San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, and New York all have strong, vibrant, rich Deaf communities. Smaller cities may have meet ups or the like, but they can be harder to track down. Your best bet is to turn to Google or Facebook and search for Deaf events in your area. "Deaf coffee night" is an event held nationwide. People in the community get together for a night or two each month, usually at a coffee shop with good lighting and ample seating, just for the purpose of seeing friends and making new ones. Local colleges or universities will often have ASL/Deaf clubs and usually host student-friendly ASL events, so check with the ASL teachers or the ASL campus group, if it exists.
Yes! Yes! 1000 times yes! Many of us are here to help, and anything we can do to help teach you about the language and the culture we're happy to do.
Nope. Nope. 1000 times nope. It's obvious when students are looking for someone to do their homework for them, and we're not gonna help you out. If you're here to learn instead, then welcome! Come make some new friends. :)
r/asl • u/Indy_Pendant • Mar 06 '17
Hello! I'm here to help as much as I can, but this is not a comprehensive guide or a substitute for classes. This is a quick resource for people looking for answers to some very commonly asked questions. I've included the information as I know it, but it doesn't mean it's The Truth; my experiences and understanding will vary from others', but this will give you a good enough introduction. There's so much more I'd love to teach you, but I'm going to stick to the FAQs.
My personal favourite is easily http://www.lifeprint.com (which is mirrored at http://asluniversity.com as well). The guy who built the site, Dr. Bill Vicars, is Deaf and is a phenomenal teacher. He teaches primarily west-coast dialect (California, Washington common signs) but makes mention of other dialects (east-coast, Texas) when he can. In addition to teaching vocabulary, he teaches about Deaf culture (more on this in a moment). Other notable resources are:
The short answer is "it depends." Sometimes. It depends sometimes.
The long answer is that signs will vary. Signs can be different depending on region, as I mentioned before, so just because you see it one way doesn't mean that it's the only way. (Don't make this mistake; a lot of hearing students can get cocky and start correcting others.) Signs can also change depending on context. The signs for "back" in "My back hurts" and "Let's go back home" are completely different.
Also, this is very important: ASL is not English! It is its own language, as different from English as is Klingon. ASL has its own grammar structure, own idioms, own slang. Signs are also not words like in the English sense. Signs are a lot more about intent, concepts, and ideas. For example, if you're trying to learn how to sign "Back off!" I can promise you that you will not need any sign for "back" nor "off." You're learning how to speak, and think, in another language, and using English just won't do.
Now, with all that said, here are some online dictionaries (I suggest you look at them all so you're familiar with the different variations of your sign):
Yes. Consistently use your main, dominant hand. If you're right-handed, use your right. If you're left-handed, use your left. If you're ambidextrous, then pick one and maintain it. Switching dominant hands while signing would be like alternating screaming and whispering while speaking.
Are English and Japanese the same? ASL is not English, so stop thinking of it like English! :) In fact, ASL is derived from French Sign Language, which evolved independently of British Sign Language, and the two are mostly different (in fact, less than 30% of the signs are even remotely similar). There are dozens and dozens of sign languages in the world, and even in the United States ASL is not the only one used.
We use "little-d" deaf to mean someone who physically can't hear well. We use "big-D" Deaf to mean someone who is culturally deaf. Now an interesting bit: someone who is Deaf does not have to be deaf, and someone who is deaf does not have to be Deaf! For instance, children of deaf adults (CODAs) are very often Deaf but hearing. Many people are physically deaf but aren't part of Deaf culture. It's about how a person self identifies and where their culture lies more than it does with anything physical.
It'd take me hours to explain it all, and I usually spread it over my entire 12-week class. In short, many deaf people, specifically those who identify as Deaf, live in a different culture than you do. Yes, they're from your country, they drink Starbucks and they sit in traffic, but they have their own distinct culture. Obviously this includes language (and communicating in real ASL is so different than talking in English that it's hard to describe), but that different method of communication, that different way of thinking, is only part of Deaf culture. Things that are normal in one culture can be very strange the another. (My favourite, probably, is talking with your mouth full. In hearing culture, that's a big no-no and your mother will look at you very cross. In Deaf culture, that's totally acceptable! Stuff your face and then free your hands for conversation, it's great! So much more efficient!) Morality and ethics are shaped by our cultural values. There are aspects of Deaf culture which would be considered blunt or rude in hearing culture, and conversely there are a lot of things normal in hearing culture which are strange or disrespectful in Deaf culture (such as talking to someone's back, or looking around during a conversation). It's important to be aware of and respectful of other cultures, including Deaf culture, and, when possible, to learn about them. Not only will it ingratiate you to people of that culture, but it'll better yourself as a person as well.
Nope, and nope. Now, before I continue, I'll let you know that not everyone agrees with me, and I'm speaking in a general sense. Big-D Deaf people prefer the term "deaf" above any other. (It's how a US Senator might feel being called "American." Some people would take it as an insult, but it's just a matter of fact or pride for the Senator.)
Whether people identify themselves as "deaf" or "hard of hearing" (often seen as HoH) is often a matter of self identity, and while it can correlate to level of ability to hear, it isn't caused by it. I'll explain later. Deafies who are a part of Deaf culture will almost always call themselves "deaf," and those who aren't a part of Deaf culture will usually go by "hard of hearing" (or more rarely "hearing impaired"). In general, those who are less physically deaf, or who were raised strictly in hearing culture, will tend to gravitate toward hearing culture, despite the numerous difficulties. These people will commonly say they are "hard of hearing" since "deaf" still has a social stigma in hearing culture. Those who are less capable of integrating with hearing culture, or who were introduced to or raised in a Deaf environment, will usually prefer to be called "deaf" and can sometimes take one of the other terms as a slight offense.
In general, it's almost never correct to say "hearing impaired." I was taught that it was coined by a US Senator who wanted to protect deaf people's feelings from something that didn't offend them in the first place, and it was never accepted by Deaf (the core reason being that we don't believe being deaf is an impairment; it'd be like if I said you were "Deaf impaired." You don't feel impaired, do you, however much I might think it's true?) in general. In fact, it's safe if you never use this phrase again.
When in doubt though, just ask! "Hey, do you prefer 'deaf' or 'hard of hearing'?" See, it's not that hard. :)
We're happy to help with these kinds of questions. I treat it like a quiz show game. However, if you're new to this, you may not know how to describe a sign very well, so let me introduce you to signs!
A sign consists of five parts:
Where's your area? Most major cities have Deaf hubs. San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, and New York all have strong, vibrant, rich Deaf communities. Smaller cities may have meet ups or the like, but they can be harder to track down. Your best bet is to turn to Google or Facebook and search for Deaf events in your area. "Deaf coffee night" is an event held nationwide. People in the community get together for a night or two each month, usually at a coffee shop with good lighting and ample seating, just for the purpose of seeing friends and making new ones. Local colleges or universities will often have ASL/Deaf clubs and usually host student-friendly ASL events, so check with the ASL teachers or the ASL campus group, if it exists.
Yes! Yes! 1000 times yes! Many of us are here to help, and anything we can do to help teach you about the language and the culture we're happy to do.
Nope. Nope. 1000 times nope. It's obvious when students are looking for someone to do their homework for them, and we're not gonna help you out. If you're here to learn instead, then welcome! Come make some new friends. :)
r/asl • u/the-asl-shop • 16h ago
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Hey everyone! I’ve seen a few comments about why fingerspelling looks different in conversation than when you’re learning the alphabet, so I wanted to share this explanation.
r/asl • u/Chance_Humor_6851 • 2h ago
I have several ASL 1 students who, due their maturity level, don't fully understand that ASL is deaf people's language and that hearing people are guests. They think they can do whatever gesture is "close enough" because it doesn't matter.
How, and are they worth, explaining to?
r/asl • u/CommercialYoung9 • 2h ago
Hi all,
I am a hearing person who has been learning ASL for some years now, and honestly for regular day to day conversations I often prefer to sign rather than speak. (The act of using my voice can worsen my health issues, hence I prefer ASL because it doesn't hurt my body.)
I also am a new pet owner (dog!) and I both sign and speak to my dog. If it is a speaking day I will sim-com. If I am in a day I prefer to sign, I get her attention by saying her name and then once she looks at me I will exclusively sign ASL.
The issue is on days my health issues flare up... where talking becomes VERY uncomfortable for my body. I want to get my dog's attention without having to speak, and to also recognize her name said in a non-verbalized way.
Issue is:
(1) I cannot think of any non-verbal sounds that would be specific for my dog and dog only (almost like a name) so she wouldn't get confused if I am addressing her or something else. (For example, I whistle at her to get her attention... but I also whistle while I cook for my own enjoyment, so that sound not reserved just for her. I can clap... but only when both hands are available, and I clap unironically in conversations sometimes. I cannot snap my finger without nerve pain).
(2) The only alternative I can think of would be somehow getting my dog a sign name. Obviously I cannot give her one. So a Deaf person would need to give my dog one, and I would need to ask them if they would be willing to help and explain why I am asking them in the first place. However I am not allowed to bring my dog to where the Deaf events in my area are hosted. And, I moved away from where I met my first few Deaf friends so they would only see my dog in the monthly facetime, so they wouldn't really get to know her well, so they may not be able to help me here. And is it appropriate to ask for a sign name I can use for my dog, anyways?
Any tips ideas suggestions recommendations, I welcome 🤗
r/asl • u/zmb1eb1tez • 4h ago
Had the biggest signing fumble at work today, I’m a very very beginner asl learner and I have a deaf regular at my work and he asked me how are you and I didn’t know how to say I’m good so I kept saying yes😭😭😭😭 learning to communicate with him has been great but I get super nervous signing and especially when I don’t know the words- I was so embarrassed for like 2 hrs after
r/asl • u/saddestkat404 • 15h ago
I remember his sign name, but I don't remember his name spelled out. His sign name is the sign for “where” but with the “R” hand shape.
He’d tell stories about growing up in a deaf residential school and pranking the hearing teachers. There was a part of the story where he tries to hide behind a door, but he's found by one of the teachers because he didn’t realize his heavy breathing made enough noise to give him away.
He also did fingerspelling stories. I remember one where he's up on stage and he asks the audience to give him a word to make a story out of. Someone in the audience gives him the word “vampire” and he makes a short story using the handshapes for each letter of the word.
I loved this guy's standup performances and wanted to share them with my new ASL class, but for the life of me I can't find him. Can someone help me find this guy?
r/asl • u/SuccessfulFinish2843 • 5h ago
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I had a test for ASL 3, and I couldn't figure out what name they were signing for this part. It doesn't look like any of the options provided. I submitted the test already, so it's not cheating I hope? I thought it was Jane.
r/asl • u/MultiJanus • 15h ago
I'm Deaf, and every episode of my review series is voiced by an interpreter. This week's episode is about Voxally, a marketplace app where interpreters claim Deaf creators' signed videos and voice them for social media.
Something I've learned the hard way: the interpreter you need and the next available one are not always the same. I've had both. A good voice keeps my tone and lands my jokes. A rushed one turns me into a different person.
For the students here: if you were handed a Deaf creator's video to voice, what part would worry you most? Register, humor, names, speed?
Disclosure: my episode. Not sponsored. I booked this episode's voice through Voxally, paid by myself.
r/asl • u/knockofftrash • 18h ago
There is a musical that I want to animate and I want the characters to sign, but I don't know if there's any specific interpreter site or type of interpreter to look for?
What I want is to send the song/songs(there's 3 hours of the songs so not all at once) to an interpreter and then have them send me a video of them signing the song, preferably from at least 3 angles(front and 3/4 either side). I don't know how long that would take, but I've seen per hour rates from 40-80 bucks.
Any idea on how long it would take, and where to look? Or if an hourly interpreter is correct for this project since their jobs are for in person stuff.
Someone said that music lyrics are hard to translate, could I just send them the parts where characters are talking/singing? Another note is that a lot of the songs are narration, like hadestown 'He could not see the storm coming' kind of stuff. So I guess I would just need the dialogue and not the whole song.
r/asl • u/Warm_Tiger7875 • 7h ago
Olá, pessoal! Tudo bem?
Meu nome é Alex, sou surdo, professor de Libras e moro em Recife, Pernambuco. Tenho mais de 8 anos de experiência como instrutor de Libras e ofereço aulas on-line para pessoas de todo o Brasil.
Meu curso vai do básico ao avançado e é voltado para pessoas de todas as idades, desde quem está começando do zero até quem deseja aprimorar sua comunicação em Libras.
Como funciona o curso?
Aprender Libras é uma oportunidade de se comunicar com pessoas surdas, conhecer a cultura surda e contribuir para uma sociedade mais acessível e inclusiva.
Se você tem interesse em aprender Libras, entre em contato comigo para saber mais sobre o curso. Será um prazer ajudar você nessa jornada de aprendizado.
WhatsApp: (81) 98514-4391
Obrigado pela atenção!
r/asl • u/just_leahyourfav • 8h ago
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hi guys! I am currently in ASL 1A and learning to sign, I cannot figure out the sentence(s) this lady is signing and I have no idea how to figure it out. I’m not sure if I have learned the words or not but I feel like I’ve never seen them before, and I want to continue learning but cannot if I don’t have this assignment submitted-i am not asking for the direct answer, but instead some help on how to figure it out. I know she is signing “I like …” and “I don’t like …”, but I don’t know what comes afterward. thank you for reading and happy learning to everyone! :))
r/asl • u/BrianaDae • 22h ago
I feel like insecure and not having trust are two different things. You can still trust your partner and be insecure. So how do you communicate the sign insecurity without that misunderstanding?
r/asl • u/AdeptEntertainment39 • 1d ago
Went to an event today and was told that they had pork tamales. I misunderstood the sign for “pork” as the sign for “dirty”, and I almost threw away the plate of tamales I was offered, right in front of the chef 😭
At the end of the event, I meant to sign that I had to leave, but signed something more like “I need to run away” lol
I’m feeling a little silly. Would love to hear others happy accidents.
r/asl • u/AnabelleRene • 22h ago
I want to learn ASL (American Sign Language) and I also want to get a certificate. Ultimately, while learning it, I need a certificate that I can use in the future to officially prove in official institutions or workplaces that I know this language. Which online courses can I take for this, and what steps should I follow
r/asl • u/dumbitch1998 • 2d ago
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At first I got “Clark, I know we fuck, I appreciate it” but when the translation was revealed at the end of the episode it meant something completely different.
The translation the show revealed was “Clark, I know you are fucking my wife”. I guess I could see it meaning “Clark, I know you two are fucking, enjoy it” Is that the literal translation? I was soooo confused lol I’ve never seen that last sign used for “my wife”
r/asl • u/cassidyjoy19 • 1d ago
I am painting a mural for my church that says “Love thy God, love thy neighbor” in as many languages as I can fit on the wall. I would really like to include images of ASL on the mural, what would be the appropriate signs?
Thank you 💛
r/asl • u/WolfAlliance • 2d ago
https://reddit.com/link/1xfm4k8/video/5uwyivvdcqxh1/player
Hello, everyone! I'm curious about your thoughts on this sign. Right now, in school, I tend to see it used for money, like in the context of deductions and taxes, but recently I've noticed it used in different contexts. For example, on TikTok, Claudia (CODA) used this sign in one of her music videos. I'll copy sign it (00:30). I understand the meaning, but I'm curious about other possible ways to use this sign. Do you mind telling me ways that you know? Please and thank you!
I forgot to mention, this is not homework, but I am still learning! I know my ASL isn't perfect, but I'm doing my best :)
Here is Claudia's video
https://www.tiktok.com/@claudkul/video/7507666046778625322
r/asl • u/AimlessHyperbole • 2d ago
I’ve been happily learning ASL mostly independently for the last few months. I’ve worked through 37 Bill Vicars lessons and am teaching my 14-month-old DHH daughter along the way. It’s been SO fun, and she can already communicate so much through sign! But now it’s starting to get hard.
I’ve reached the point where I’m realizing just how much I don’t know and how different fluent signing is from beginner signing. I’m increasingly self-conscious about my very English grammar, but I haven’t had enough conversational practice to internalize ASL grammar.
I practice with my daughter, but there are two challenges: First, while she’s DHH, she hears and understands spoken English just fine, so signing isn’t really necessary for her receptive language (though it’s been amazing for her expressive language!). Second, there’s only so much to say to a toddler, and I feel like I’m repeating the same phrases constantly. In the last week, I’ve found myself defaulting to English so much more frequently because it’s just… easier.
Honestly, knowing my daughter functions so well with hearing has taken some of the wind out of my ASL sails. It feels more like a hobby right now and less like access.
I’m not deterred. I love this language and will keep going! But I feel like I’ve reached the beginning of the middle, where the easy beginner stage is fading and the real work begins. I’m realizing just how much grit it’s going to take to become fluent in ASL—and help my daughter get there too.
(Note: she’s in a DHH playgroup, so we both get practice with Deaf peers for a couple hours a week. And I plan to enroll in the community courses my local Deaf school offers once the next cohort starts. I think that’ll help my motivation a lot because I’ll have the multiple external commitments moving me forward—and a lot more practice in real conversation.)
r/asl • u/whoever1974 • 1d ago
I’ve heard good things about StartASL, but people mostly say that’s just a good starting point. If I complete StartASL, what’s the next step? What online classes can help me become completely fluent and also provide me with a certificate, so I can get a job in the future? Community college isn’t really an option for me because the closest one only offers in-person classes and in my particular situation, it’s best if I do all of this online for now.
r/asl • u/WalkMelodic • 2d ago
Anyone interested in practicing ASL today or any day?
I am currently taking a college ASL 1 class and would like to practice.
Live near the Oak Park area in Chicago. Willing to drive.
r/asl • u/Icy_Barnacle2386 • 2d ago
When I was younger I worked hard to learn how to try to have conversations with hands ofc in asl and would even practice anywhere I went, searching up words I didn’t know but as I got older that passion died a bit not having anyone to share the joy of learning or practicing with and not being able to use or apply what I was learning with anyone. I want to start practicing again and want to find someone that’s willing to practice, learn, or maybe is already fluent if you are apart or know someone who is part of the deaf community, I would love to learn more and find others with the same passion 🤟
r/asl • u/dumbitch1998 • 3d ago
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I’m always learning new, interesting words and phrases in this language and I thought this was a funny one. This is from DTF St Louis on HBO.
r/asl • u/thatstarkid • 2d ago
Hello! I have been trying to learn asl for a while now. To give you an idea on my experience I have taken a college class, have a decent amount of books and have been using the app "ASL Bloom" for about the past 100 days. All of these have been helpful, especially the latter two in showing me signs. It's just that I have had the HARDEST time with the grammar/remembering how the sentences are structured. The college class I took touched on it, but I just couldn't get it. And now I'm learning all these signs and I'm putting them in sentences that I'm sure make sense in English, but not ASL, if that makes sense. Are there any helpful hints or tools I can use to help?
r/asl • u/immystr4wb • 3d ago
Im a 20yo girl and I'd love to practice asl in real life since I have a hard time learning by myself, Ive been a beginner for a while now and I've only practiced French sign language as a kid (which are now only faded memories haha)
Please dm or comment! :3
