This week I made a video demonstrating seven useful ASL signs I think everyone should learn!

7 Useful Signs You Should Learn In ASL:

  1. Hello
  2. Yes
  3. No
  4. Thank you
  5. How may I help you
  6. Deaf
  7. Hearing
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7 useful signs in ASL #learningasl #schoolproject

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Sign Language Tips

Handshape: Many people can use the wrong handshape when communicating in ASL so it is important to pay attention and learn the proper different handshapes by watching videos or researching resources online.

Palm Orientation: this refers to where the hand is turned to produce a sign. Palm orientation includes palm up, palm down, palm left, palm outward (away from you), palm inward (palm facing you).

Photo from: How Well Do You Know The Back Of Your Hand? » Science ABC

Location: The general physical parameters (signing space) for sign language production is about four inches above the head, elbow room as hands on the waist, and about four inches below the belly button.

Non-Manual Markers/Signals: NMM or NMS are signals done without the use of hands. The signals or gestures are demonstrated mostly from the shoulders, head, and face to relay a message. Specific NMM or NMS alter the meaning of a sign. Facial expressions or body language such as head nods, shakes, eyebrows, nose, eyes, and lips fall under this category and carry a meaning that is attached to a sign.

Other Resources

References:

7 Helpful ASL Signs You Should Know | Rick Hansen Foundation  Top 10 & 25 American Sign Language Signs for Beginners – The Most Known Top 10 & 25 ASL Signs to Learn First | Start ASL