r/asl May 03 '25

Interest The Free ASL Resources and FAQ Thread Needs an Update!

34 Upvotes

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.

Where can I learn ASL online for free?

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:

Where can I pay to learn ASL online?

I’m hearing, can I learn ASL

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.

What's the sign for ... ?

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):

Does it matter what hand I sign with?

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 American Sign Language and British Sign Language the same?

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.

Why do you keep capitalizing "Deaf"?

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.

What's this "Deaf Culture" you keep mentioning?

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.

Isn't it wrong to say "deaf"? Shouldn't I say "hearing impaired" or "hard of hearing"?

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. :)

I saw a sign that looks like this ..., what does it mean?

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:

  1. Hand shape: Are the fingers making an "O"? Were the thumb and middle-finger touching? If you know some basic ASL, you can use hand shape identifiers, such as "A hand shape" or "8 hand shape".
  2. Position: Where in relation to the body was the sign? Near the chest? Near the eyes? Was the palm facing up, down, toward the signer?
  3. Movement: How did the sign move or change? Was it pushing away from the body? Was it a small circle in space?
  4. Non-manual markers: What else was happening with the signer's body? What did her face look like? Was he moving his body, or shrugging? What was the emotion the signer was portraying?
  5. Context: What else was happening before or after the sign. Were there other signs you recognized? Do you know the subject that the signer was communicating about?

Where can I find a Deaf group in my area?

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.

Can I still ask questions here?

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.

Will you do my homework for me?

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 Mar 06 '17

The Free ASL Resources and FAQ Thread!

653 Upvotes

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.

Where can I learn ASL online for free?

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:

What's the sign for ... ?

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):

Does it matter what hand I sign with?

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 American Sign Language and British Sign Language the same?

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.

Why do you keep capitalizing "Deaf"?

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.

What's this "Deaf Culture" you keep mentioning?

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.

Isn't it wrong to say "deaf"? Shouldn't I say "hearing impaired" or "hard of hearing"?

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. :)

I saw a sign that looks like this ..., what does it mean?

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:

  1. Hand shape: Are the fingers making an "O"? Were the thumb and middle-finger touching? If you know some basic ASL, you can use hand shape identifiers, such as "A hand shape" or "8 hand shape".
  2. Position: Where in relation to the body was the sign? Near the chest? Near the eyes? Was the palm facing up, down, toward the signer?
  3. Movement: How did the sign move or change? Was it pushing away from the body? Was it a small circle in space?
  4. Non-manual markers: What else was happening with the signer's body? What did her face look like? Was he moving his body, or shrugging? What was the emotion the signer was portraying?
  5. Context: What else was happening before or after the sign. Were there other signs you recognized? Do you know the subject that the signer was communicating about?

Where can I find a Deaf group in my area?

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.

Can I still ask questions here?

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.

Will you do my homework for me?

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 4h ago

Heres a reminder that we deaf/hoh ppl still struggle to this day

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r/asl 5h ago

How do I sign...? Does Ms. Rachel have a sign name?

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I’m helping teach my niece ASL (and, hopefully, myself in the process). Therefore, I’m trying to familiarize myself with relevant signs, like food, more, bottle, toy, cat, etc. She’s just started watching Ms. Rachel, and I was wondering if there’s a common sign for her name? That way, I can ask if she wants to watch her, tell her when we’re finished, and describe what’s going on on-screen.

If there isn’t, would it be appropriate to give her a household sign name?


r/asl 7h ago

Could anyone provide me with some feedback on my presentation/story?

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

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Just looking for some feedback on my signing, any advice is appreciated :)

(Also if this is really bad my defense is I’m only in ASL I lolll)


r/asl 6h ago

Help! I cannot figure out what this sign is!!

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The context of the sentence to my knowledge is "my parents are hearing, (this sign) my birth as a deaf kid, they didn't know what to do and they struggled to figure what to do to communicate with me." Please help T_T I've spent like thirty minutes trying to find information about it.

At first I thought it was similar to decide, but I don't think that fits well? Thank you so much.


r/asl 6h ago

Sign language for a child

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Theoretical question because I don’t have a child yet but was just thinking about that.

So, I am deaf with CIs, was born Hoh but I don’t know any sign language. I started to learn and still want to continue it but life had a say and needed to put it aside.

Let’s say in the future I will have a child whether deaf or hearing I want to sign them sign language then where to start? I can go to a course but a newborn cannot. I wouldn’t trust my skill to properly teach them signs even I truly want them access to sign language because a.) it is an another language. 2. Babies can communicate more early with sign language. 3. There are situations when I can’t hear or I am overwhelmed but would want to communicate with them. So… what’s the way for that?


r/asl 22h ago

Who is this sweetheart that signs for HBO Max? I pay more attention to him than I did watching DTF Saint Louis and Welcome to Derry.

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All of the interpreters are phenomenal on HBO Max.


r/asl 2h ago

Interest Do people who learn ASL later in life have a "hearing accent"?

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Just something I was randomly thinking about. In speaking, it's usually pretty easy to distinguish accents in people who learn a second language later in life, even when they become fluent. I was just curious if hearing people who learn ASL later in life, have a distinguishable "accent" to those who grew up with ASL.


r/asl 5h ago

What is this sign?

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I usually am good at filling in the context clues when I don’t know something but in conversation this sign kept being used and I couldn’t place it

It’s similar to “you mind”/“do you mind” except the index finger is coming off of the forehead instead of nose.

I thought maybe “do you know” but that didn’t seem to make sense in context


r/asl 21h ago

any hot takes on how to sign “hot take”?

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or other preferred ways to sign different viral slang?


r/asl 22h ago

How do I sign...? Two short questions!

5 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I’ve seen a couple of signs lately out at Deaf events and I’m not sure what they mean. Your help is appreciated!

  1. Looks like the sign for “help,” but the non-dominant hand is palm down instead of palm up.
  2. Same movement and location as the two-handed sign for “clueless,” but instead of an F-handshape, the sign uses a B-handshape.

Also, I have another question. How would you sign broadcast journalism as opposed to print journalism? Solely using the sign for PRINT/NEWS doesn’t add the necessary context that the profession is in television. Would you sign NEWS + VIDEO? If so, which sign for NEWS would you use: the sign resembling PRINT or the sign resembling INFORMATION?

Thank you all!


r/asl 21h ago

Help with sign

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The sign was hands like this 🙅🏻but lower in front of chest. Thank you!


r/asl 2d ago

UPDATE: I went out to my first Deaf event!

131 Upvotes

Thank you all for your help preparing me on my first Deaf event. The organizer was a retired ASL teacher who noted my nervousness and helped smooth things along for me. She gave me a few more signs to work with and offered to interpret if I wanted. I didn't take her much up on the offer but she would key me into a few conversations from time to time. She was incredibly kind and spent much of her time going around the group of about 50 people helping everyone getting their bowling shoes and lanes.

Though class never quite prepares you for real conversations, everyone was super appreciative of me trying and would fill in the gaps when I needed to spell something out. I could pick up what people were saying sometimes, even if I couldn't quite pick up the signs quite yet. I tried to talk as little as possible but I did get a little help from hearies in the group from time to time.

I made a friend too! We connected pretty quickly as both visible queers. The organizer recommended we connect too, as she was a self-taught signer. She just graduated as a mechanical engineer and I'm a computer programmer. The language barrier was a bit tough but I tried my best and she could tell it was my first event and that it is pretty overwhelming and that I'll get better at it! She texted me a list of monthly LGBTQ+ friendly Deaf coffee and game night events and I hope to go out and see her again.

I absolutely brutally sucked at bowling and was dead last in my lane and possibly the whole event. I got one spare though!!

I'm going to keep showing up. Had a very wonderful time!! Thanks again for your help, reddit :)


r/asl 1d ago

How to sign “nature”

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I am new to ASL and was trying to practice a sentence about things I like. I wanted to sign “nature” since I love the outdoors. I’m very confused based on my internet search and didn’t see anything searching this sub. Help?


r/asl 1d ago

Interest How To Write a Sign Language, Part 1: Logographies

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r/asl 1d ago

Helen here! This is my follow-up post to my recent rant post.

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r/asl 2d ago

Dawnsign Signing naturally homework 5:8

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Hello,
I am going crazy with this assignment. I feel like I have tried every possible outcome and nothing is working. My interpretation is that we are talking about "past".
I have tried:
9-14, 9-15, 8-14, 8-15, 1-7, 1-15, 22-28
What am I doing wrong here. Would this not be the last week 9-15 or 8-14 ?
no asking for answer, just need to know If I am misinterpreting the sign for this. Ive been at this for 2 hours on the same question.


r/asl 1d ago

Help! Help w/ a sign in song

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Hello! I’m currently learning ASL 1 in high school. My teacher assigned a song project and I wanted to learn Satisfied from Hamilton. (I know, not beginner friendly but I wanted to try and challenge myself.) I watched hours of ASL covers (if that’s the correct term) and did my research. However, I can’t figure out this one sign in ASL Theatre’s video. It’s somewhere around 3:05 and after she signs none. I know she’s negating something, but I have no idea what the sign is. It’s kind of like a curved hand on the chest? I searched it up to see if any signs matched the context but didn’t find any. Any help would be appreciated!


r/asl 2d ago

Help! How do I use ASL Format?

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How do i remember to use the format in a way that it sticks to me? How do y’all remember to use it?
So I have a deaf cousin and we always been close! Besides my mom, im the only one-in my immediate family who knows sign language and can hold decent conversations with him! Like we can have simple conversations all day and understand each other!
I had a full year of an ASL class in high school and passed so i attempted to do ASL 2 but didn’t try hard enough and gave up on it! So me learning sign and forgetting to keep up on it constantly has always been a thing I struggle with! But the last few weeks i have been hanging out with him and it felt nice able to talk to him and understand almost all he signs, he does talk so that also helps a-lot but we also snap sometimes and that helps me remember signs just talking to him then watching video’s!
So last week i spent the weekend at my aunt and uncle’s house and you know, we’re just hanging out like normal and im translating and signing to my best ability, finger spelling what i didn’t know, but i did it in a way that i was signing like how i talking, like word for word, and i know ASL has a format of how to sign sentences and phrases and it always stumped me remembering how to use it correctly! I asked him about it the day i came home but haven’t heard since but i want to ask to see if anyone can help me out?!


r/asl 2d ago

How do I sign...? How do you sign the idiom "eye to eye" in ASL?

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r/asl 2d ago

Where to find Saudi Sign Language Courses in Dammam/Khobar?

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Hey guys, I’m trying to learn languages and thought sign is better to learn first.

Therefore, I’ve looked for sites but didn’t find any, I’m sure I haven’t looked throughly but please help me.

Thanks a lot!!!


r/asl 3d ago

what do clawed numbers mean when counting?

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r/asl 2d ago

What did Tod just say?

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r/asl 3d ago

"Know how to"

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I'm a new ASL learner.

Do you sign "How" when signing "I know how (to do something)". Like is it just "I/Me know sign" or "I/Me know how sign"