Learning ASL? Learn This FIRST!!! (10 Things You Need to Know About ASL)

If you're looking to learn how to sign, you found the right video! In this video we're learning 10 things about ASL that you need to know before starting! Watch this to get a grasp on the big picture, must knows, essentials of American Sign Language.

ASL is a visual language used by deaf people and their community in America. It's NOT universal, it's AMERICAN Sign Language and it's NOT English. We're going to cover a lot of the basics as well as FAQ's like Why ASL, Which hand do I use, What signs should I learn first and what are some good resources?

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*NAVIGATION*
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - 1. Why ASL?
1:52 - 2. It's NOT all about the hands
2:28 - 3. Your signing space
2:50 - 4. Which hand do I use?
3:28 - 5. The Alphabet and Fingerspelling
3:55 - 6. Parameters of sign
4:10 - 6-1 - Hand shape
4:24 - 6-2 - Palm orientation
4:35 - 6-3 - Location
4:47 - 6-4 - Movement
4:57 - 6-5 - Non-manual signals
5:18 - 7. Your first signs
5:38 - 8. Practice daily
5:49 - 9. Go to deaf events in your town
6:12 - 10. Resources

*RESOURCES*
LEARN HOW TO SIGN - YOUTUBE
We're making and posting new ASL videos every week! You can subscribe here. https://www.youtube.com/klfamilytime?sub_confirmation=1

OUR FAVORITE YOUTUBERS
*ASL Meredith* - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuBAbMlPGJ95w3mwhz-30g
*ASL Basics (Chris Gorges)* - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcYjoyYuUQhxwlX69cCn4Q
*Laura Berg Life* - https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartHandsCA
*Signed With Heart* - https://www.youtube.com/user/ashleyclarkfry
*ASL That!* - https://www.youtube.com/user/chsasl

LEARNHOWTOSIGN.ORG
Check out our website! It's a great resource for learning ASL, specifically the ASL Dictionary

BABYSIGNLANGUAGE.COM
I was honored to be able to help parents learn baby signs in collaboration with BabySignLanguage.com. If you're looking for baby signs and more be sure and check out their website.

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