Learn American Sign Language (ASL) with TakeLessons, an online language learning platform that provides free and paid courses to beginners and experienced learners. In this video, ASL instructor Victoria demonstrates basic sign language phrases for beginners, including greetings, introduction phrases, common questions, and polite manners. Victoria’s approach is beginner-friendly, and her step-by-step explanation is easy…
American Sign Language (ASL) is a rich and complex visual language used by millions of people in the United States and Canada. Like any language, ASL is not a monolithic entity, but rather a diverse and dynamic system that varies regionally and culturally. In fact, just as there are many dialects and accents of spoken…
Sign language is a valuable tool for children of all ages, but did you know that introducing it to children at a young age can have even greater benefits? From improving communication and social skills to fostering a stronger bond between parent and child, teaching sign language to children can have a profound impact on…
how it can improve communication and social skills American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language that has been used for centuries by the Deaf community in the United States. It is a unique and valuable tool for special needs children, especially those who have difficulty communicating verbally. Improving communication skills with ASL ASL can…
Cochlear implants are electronic devices that are surgically implanted into the inner ear to help people with severe hearing loss. The development of cochlear implants has been ongoing for several decades, and there have been several advancements in the technology over the years. One of the latest developments in cochlear implant technology is the use…
Nucleus 8 and Nucleus 7 compared We received the new Cochlear Nucleus 8 today! In this post I wanted to compare the “old” nucleus 7 with this new silver nucleus 8 with pictures. The Silver one on the left is the new Nucleus 8 and the sand one on the right is the older Nucleus…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We, hearing aid users, are doomed to spend a fortune on batteries and accessories to keep us connected to the “hearing world”. Therefore, it’s a good idea to spend some time on understanding what makes a good battery and how you can extend the life of your batteries. This buyer guide will give you answers…
History Of Sign Language in the United States Thomas Gallaudet, a hearing person from America with the help of Laurent Clerc, a Deaf teacher from Paris started the first School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut in 1817. Laurent Clerc brought a method of teaching sign language from the National Royal Institution for the Deaf…
When I was searching for new rechargeable batteries for my son’s Cochlear Implant (CI) a few months ago, I found out there are several options available with different battery lifetimes so I decided to research it further and to write a helpful post on how long do Cochlear Implant batteries last. An average Cochlear Implant…
In this lesson you’ll learn how to sign 9 colors in American Sign Language: Want to learn more basic signs Using classifiers in Color Signs One of the most common ways to sign colors in ASL is through the use of classifiers. Classifiers are handshapes that represent objects or ideas, and they are used to…