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. Just as there are many dialects and accents of spoken English, there…
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…
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…
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…
Days of the week in Sign Language video We are going to show you how to do the signs of the days of the week in American Sign Language. These are super easy! That’s it. Now you know the days of the week in American Sign Language (ASL). Sign Language for Kids Activity Book: 50…
How do you say “please” in sign language? The sign for “please” in American Sign Language is made by first placing your dominant hand with your thumb sticking out and fingers extended over your chest. Secondly, move your hand in a circular motion (clockwise) two or three times. It is often used at the end…