Mar 12, 2006 · ASL is a language with vocabulary and grammatical structures distinct from all other languages. As a language, ASL has developed naturally over time and is the "natural language used …

Jun 4, 2007 · ASL is a true and naturally evolving laguistic system based on visual/spatial processing. Adding signs from a visual spatially processed language to a linear syntax creates difficulties in …

May 2, 2005 · Let me give an couple of example of old ASL signs vs new ASL signs. At the local deaf club, a young deaf man went to the concession stand and signed to the deaf woman that he wanted …

Oct 8, 2023 · What Is ASL? Standing for American Sign Language, ASL is a complete language with its own unique grammar and linguistic properties expressed through hand and facial movements, and …

Mar 12, 2009 · Hi Everyone! I was wondering if any Ohioans (or anyone else) had ASL signs for Ohio's three major cities: "Columbus," "Cleveland," and "Cincinnati." I once saw a sign for "Columbus" that …

Dec 1, 2010 · That being said, Good ASL (print) dictionaries will provide a solid sign foundation for Signs that have a consistent English translation, but often will not contain signs for idioms, metaphors, …

Jun 19, 2009 · I understand that Rosetta Stone methods are enabling people to learn new languages quickly but they don't offer ASL lessons. I wounder if they could use the same techniques to teach …

Oct 18, 2007 · SEE and ASL are not the same. Can I ask why most rather use ASL than SEE? Why is it easier for them to use ASL than SEE, is it because it is quicker or...? I am trying to understand why …

Mar 19, 2006 · Practice, practice, practice. Everyone I know who has learned ASL as a second language has said that fingerspelling is the thing with which they struggle most. I've been signing for …

May 1, 2003 · Whys is that one particular word has different signs? For example I own many books, videos and DVDs on the subject of ASL and sometimes I find a word that illustrates the sign while …