How Do You Learn Sign Language On The Internet?
Learning a new language is never easy–especially if that language is fundamentally different from your own. American Sign Language (ASL), the standard language spoken by the deaf in the United States, incorporates an alphabet, hand signs and its own grammar to help the deaf communicate with the hearing world as quickly and accurately as with spoken language. With work, practice and patience, you’ll soon be able to communicate with sign-language speakers and enjoy yourself in the process. Learn the finger-spelling alphabet and numbering system through ThinkQuest, an online resource for kids and adults alike. The SIGNhear Communications Center hosts pictures of the alphabet, instructions on expressing numbers and dollar amounts, and pictures of how to make basic signs about the weather, colors, family, places, verbs and hundreds of other signs. Simply log on, choose “Dictionary” and practice each sign as the site gives it to you. Once you are familiar with the sign, press the “next” but
