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THE BEST TOOLS FOR LEARNING ASL
American Sign Language can be learned online, in a classroom, or through personal contact. Some signs are used differently depending on what coast you hail from (East or West). The first step to learning American Sign Language is learning how to finger spell and staying confident in yourself.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Practicing American Sign Language regularly and with a partner can make you a stronger signer. If you are trying to learn American Sign Language by yourself, make sure you practice signing in front of a mirror or video tape yourself to watch your progression. Every sign in American Sign Language has a proper directional movement and hand shape.
American Sign Language can be learned online, in a classroom, or through personal contact. Some signs are used differently depending on what coast you hail from (East or West). The first step to learning American Sign Language is learning how to finger spell and staying confident in yourself.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Practicing American Sign Language regularly and with a partner can make you a stronger signer. If you are trying to learn American Sign Language by yourself, make sure you practice signing in front of a mirror or video tape yourself to watch your progression. Every sign in American Sign Language has a proper directional movement and hand shape.
7 Basic ASL Hand Shapes
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Open hand: Your hand is flat and your fingers are spread apart, also known as the 5 hand.
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Flat hand: Your hand is flat and your fingers and thumb are touching.
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Curved hand: Your hand is curved and your fingers and thumb are touching.
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Bent hand: Your hand is bent at the knuckles and your fingers and thumb are touching and held straight.
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Clawed hand: Your hand is curved and your fingers are separated.
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And hand: Your hand is formed so that all of your fingertips are touching.
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One hand: Your index finger is up with your palm facing forward, creating the number 1.