Native American Sign Language, or Hand Talk, was developed centuries prior to American Sign Language came to exist. It possesses four crucial elements: hand location, hand movement, hand shape, and hand orientation:
1. Hand Location: This relates to t...
Posted on April 26th, 2023
During the past decades, American Sign Language transformed primarily thru face-to-face interaction. Though these days, a whole new signed word can spread out like wild fire on social website platforms like TikTok or YouTube.
The focus of this article...
Posted on March 16th, 2023
Children who are deaf or hard of hearing and lack proficiency in sign language may encounter various challenges upon entering school. Therefore, numerous parents are currently advocating for increased American Sign Language (ASL) education within schoo...
Posted on March 15th, 2023
Many may feel isolated simply because it’s usually difficult to communicate effectively in American Sign Language with peers, family members and especially strangers. For 11-year-old Zoe Tapley, this feeling was unexpectedly conquered at Disneyland in ...
Posted on March 6th, 2023
The American Sign Language (ASL) records its roots back in the 19th century in France. And also like several voiced or signed language, ASL has progressed over time to reflect users’ cultural and regional distinctions.
American Sign Language isn't a ...
Posted on March 6th, 2023
In case you happen to be deciding to learn American Sign Language (ASL), you are part of an evergrowing trend. Use of sign language is becoming significantly common around the world. More and more people are using the language as a communication tool o...
Posted on February 10th, 2023
A lot of hard work goes into making the concert-going experience gratifying and accessible for anybody. Recently, Hyunjin, the lead rapper and dancer of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, thanked some people who make this possible - talented and ded...
Posted on January 31st, 2023
The Simpsons' Season 33 episode 17, called "The Sound of Bleeding Gums" is notable for American Sign Language (ASL) (even though the characters have only 4 fingers), and for casting Deaf actor John Autry II to voice the Deaf character Monk. With this r...
Posted on December 12th, 2022
In this video are key points to remember about the International Day of Sign Languages.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8m54hyEIbg
Ready to learn American Sign Language? Check out Start ASL, where you learn ASL faster and easier with our online vide...
Posted on November 9th, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz6EVCMwT4g
Learn the signs for "fall" in this video by Start ASL.
Read more:
https://www.startasl.com/happy-first-day-of-fall/
Ready to learn American Sign Language? Check out Start ASL, where you learn ASL faster a...
Posted on November 9th, 2022
