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Signing the Letter C in Sign Language
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Signing the Letter C in Sign Language

Welcome to the visual, expressive, and highly nuanced world of manual communication! Whether you are picking up a new language, looking to connect on a

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ASL Basics
Being an American Sign Language Student

Learning American Sign Language (ASL) is exciting. It can also feel a little weird at first, because you’re learning with your eyes and your hands

ASL Basics
Understanding ASL Sentence Structure Basics

American Sign Language (ASL) is a rich, visual language. It has its own unique grammar and syntax. Understanding ASL sentence structure is key to mastering

About ASL
Do You Speak American Sign Language?

Have you ever been fascinated when people say, “Do you speak sign language?” Sign language isn’t a spoken language, so it does not really make

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About ASL
How to sign pets in American Sign Language (ASL)

Pets are more than just animals; they are our best friends and part of the family. In this video, you will learn some ASL signs for different pets that you need to know as a beginner.

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ASL Basics
Deaf Culture Essentials

Learning about Deaf Culture is perhaps the most important part of learning ASL. Deaf Culture was first truly recognized in 1965. The idea that Deaf

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ASL Basics
History of Sign Language – Deaf History

The events that occurred in the history of sign language are actually pretty shocking. How deaf people experience life today is directly related to how

About ASL
American Sign Language Syntax

Homonyms in ASL The definition of homonyms in spoken English mean two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation meanings or origins, but

ASL Online: ASL 4 – Unit 9 Sample

In this unit sample as you learn ASL online, you will be learning about idioms in ASL. ASL Idioms Presentation In the video below, you

Learn ASL: ASL 4 Unit 8 Sample

In this unit sample as you learn ASL, you will be learning about regional sign variation. Regional Sign Variation Presentation In the video below, you

Online ASL: ASL 4 – Unit 3 Sample

In this unit sample of our online ASL course, you will learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Presentation

Online ASL: ASL 3 – Unit 7 Sample

In this unit sample of the online ASL classes, you will be learning about handshape stories and Deaf jokes. Deaf/ASL Art and Literature Lesson The

ASL Online: ASL 2 – Unit 2 Sample

In this unit sample of the ASL online classes, you will be learning about numeral incorporation. Numeral Incorporation Numeral incorporation means incorporating a number into

Learn ASL: ASL 1 – Unit 5 Sample

In this unit sample, you will learn ASL word order. Word Order ASL sentences follow a “TOPIC” “COMMENT” structure. This is the same as the

Learning Beyond The Sign

by Janeel Hew (Hawaii) | June 18, 2010 Understanding the past, helps us to embrace the present. Finally an online class, that teaches you that

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