You can find Vocabulary from our current and past lessons here. (Use the drop-down menu above to navigate between each lesson.) Take time often to practice the signs, sentences, and stories, and you will improve quickly! Take turns practicing with a friend so you can each have an opportunity improve both your expressive and receptive skills. Be daring and challenge each other - mix it up instead of going down the list in order!
HAND SHAPES
Facial expressions are very important in ASL. In fact, they convey as much of the meaning of your sentences as the signs you choose.
The facial expressions to the right are just some of the many facial expressions used in ASL. How many more can you make? Check in a mirror (or take a selfie) to see if your facial expression is accurate. Play a game: Ask a partner (or two) to guess which facial expression you're making. Now switch and guess which facial expression your partner is making. |
ASL MANUAL ALPHABET / FINGERSPELLINGThe table shows how to form ASL representations of the English alphabet.
Remember: - Use your dominant hand (the one you write with). - Don't bounce the letters; hold your elbow or wrist if you need to! - Use a smooth and steady rhythm from letter to letter. - Practice fingerspelling words, not just the alphabet. - Pause a little longer between words or names. - Most letters use a palm-out orientation. |