My brother is ambidextrous and we’re learning American Sign Language. He keeps using his hands interchangeably when we’re signing, so he doesn’t have a “dominant hand.” How is this handled? Is he going to end up confusing someone? Should I force him to choose a dominant side? .
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Teaching Children A Second Language – Add American Sign Language To The Mix?
by: Christina Schabow, owner, Portland Early Learning Project – Baby Sign Language & Spanish classes for kids in Portland, OR. An increasing number of families are realizing the benefits of introducing their children to second (or more) languages from an early age. In this day in age it is becoming more and more possible […]
American Sign Language – Visual Speaking For Everyone
Have you ever thought of learning sign language? There are so many reasons why you should. American sign language can be taught to anyone and it is a great way to communicate with people that are deaf.American sign language, or ASL, is a very popular form of signing. It is used by over 2 […]
Learning American Sign Language
Have you been dying to learn sign language for years but have never gotten around to doing it? Don’t worry! It’s never too late to learn a new language, and that includes sign language. But just like any other language, learning takes initiative, drive and a little patience. I’m no expert in the art […]
Why Is Beyond Essays, (A Short Film American Sign Language Drama) Important For The American Sign Language Community?
SYNOPSIS OF THE SHORT FILM AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE DRAMA, “BEYOND ESSAYS” A college writing professor, Genevive, frantically tries to finish her dissertation before the deadline tonight. When a disgruntled student, Wanda, unhappy with her grade refuses to leave her office, Genevive is forced to cross boundaries with the student in order to finish on […]
Is American sign language considered a second language that a lot of college’s require?
I plan to go to BYU. And all the high school teachers tell me that most colleges require a second language. I want to learn sign language instead of Spanish. Is sign language considered a second language that I need to get into college? .
The Benefits of Learning American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is the 3rd most used language throughout the United States. Learning sign language can provide numerous benefits. Some of these benefits include being able to converse with a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. Have you ever meet a deaf person before? If not, the first time you do meet […]
An Introduction and History of American Sign Language (ASL)
People who are profoundly deaf can communicate by talking with their hands. You only need your eyesight to know what is being “said”. American Sign Language (ASL) is the language of the Deaf in America. Just like in the spoken word, different countries and regions of the world has a different sign language. American […]
A Look at the Positive Aspects of the American Sign Language
American sign language is the language of the deaf community in America and English speaking countries around North America. This language involves the use of body language like hands and the reading of impressions on lips. Body and facial expressions constitute this kind of special communication. The birth of this kind of language was […]
ABC song/ASL alphabet – American version
www.mysmarthands.com http **NOTE: The letter ‘P’ in this video is what your view is. When you make the sign the thumb should be facing towards your body. If you want to learn the alphabet visit our video here: www.youtube.com *You can download this video with mp3 music file here: www.mindbites.com This lesson on Mind Bites […]