/r/ASLHelp
ASL Help subreddit specific for help with homework/studying the language.
This sub was started to help fulfill a need specifically with learning ASL and help with "homework" from your ASL classes separate from the /r/ASL sub.
Sub Rules
All posters must make an EFFORT. Please demonstrate what you do know and be specific with what part is causing your confusion. "I understand he is talking about a family vacation, but what is the sign that looks like 'school at 8:09'?" is acceptable. "What's the answer??" or "I need to know what this means ASAP!" are not acceptable.
Promotion of learning materials is prohibited. Please see the side bar for a list of ASL resources. If you'd like to add a resource to this sidebar, please message the mods.
This is a supportive community. Insulting, harassing, and other incredibly rude behavior will result in having your comment removed or even being banned.
Please do NOT answer a poster if you are not sure of your knowledge. Trolls will be banned.
You may only post one question per day. We are not doing your homework for you. We are here to HELP you, on our own time, please remember that.
Please give us some time to work out any kinks and get this sub up and running properly. Thanks for all your support!
/r/ASLHelp
Hi everyoneeee!!!
As I’ve grown up with my deaf single mother, I’d love to make a short 1.5-2 mins video telling the story. In the video, I’d have a small box of me interpreting the content into ASL. Would anyone help me to translate the script into ASL pleaseeee? It would be so so so muchh helpful and appreciated!!!
Thank you!
Hello. I am a college student trying to learn ASL. I am struggling with some vocabulary words if anyone can help me. Thank you
I have a few signs that I just don’t know and have never seen before. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated!!!
Hi! He is being asked what his major is and I am having a really hard time understanding what he says before what I believe he says— “studies” Maybe it’s ASL studies but downwards? I especially am unsure about the sign with the pointer fingers. My professor hasn’t answered my email when I asked and I don’t know anyone in the class because its online. Thanks so much!
I would like to respectfully advise anyone interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL) to prioritize studying the language's syntax and grammar, developing fingerspelling skills, and understanding deaf culture before delving into sign learning. It is crucial to recognize that signs are not merely words and are not used in sentences like spoken languages.
Before embarking on sign learning, it is essential to grasp the following key concepts:
Concept-Based Learning:
By understanding these concepts before learning the signs, you will lay a solid foundation for mastering ASL and communicating effectively within the deaf community. I offer virtual American Sign Language lessons with flexible scheduling and affordable rates. I would be delighted to assist you in your ASL learning journey.
Hello!
I am trained to interpret ASL, I’ve graduated my program. I currently work in a school mainly with Deaf and hard of hearing kids. I work directly with those kids. If anyone needs asl help, I have an ASL 1 course I’d love to teach for free. I’d never take money for their culture. Just if people need help I want to help! Message me or follow me on Instagram and message me @kelseyskandi. Much love and good luck learning out there!! So important to know asl
When do you fingerspell "how" and when do you use the sign for "how"? I feel like I don’t completely understand when to use it. I know you use the sign when asking how someone is, and you fingerspell "how" when you're not sure how to do something. What about when I’m asking how a person opens their window?
https://youtu.be/4DjbrDh1lII?si=Q_NzGhNh9diENrwc&t=32
This is his youtube video that we're using for an assignment (since he is deaf himself) and at 0:32 he makes a sign for some object of clothing that I am unable to recognize. This sign has not been covered in any videos we watched or in our textbook so I have been feverishly researching all sorts of clothing items to no avail. Unsure if this sign is a variation of the same word that is usually signed differently or if I'm just looking in the wrong place... I just know I need a hint or clue because my assignment is due in less than 12 hours :'))
I've been trying to find a sign for zip-tie or cable tie for a few days now and can't seem to find one. I'm referring to the plastic fastener that click as you tighten them and then can not lossen them again.
Anyone know a sign for this or a similar sign that would get the idea across?
Does FEMA need people who know ASL.And if they do, what would they use them for and what would they do on a daily basis?
I've seen it everywhere and it could be 'over there,' 'recently,' or maybe 'do you' like a question. It's in many different sentences and at the end.
I walk with a cane in my dominant hand, and I cannot stand still without meaning that when I’m walking with a cane I will only have one hand to use.
I looked up if you can sign with just one hand and saw that you can, but i’m having a hard time figuring out when I can use only the doninant part of the sign, or the non-dominant part, or both.
Is that something you just have to figure out with every person you sign with? Is there a general ‘rule of thumb’ that dictates whether you can leave out a part or only sign the dominant part?
First words that come to mind that I use a lot are ‘help’ and ‘coffee’. both require two hands, but I’m not sure how to do them one handed. I don’t know if there are similar signs to just the dominant part of both that it could be confused with? Do I sign both parts after another? just the dominant part? Do I have to figure this out with every individual person I talk to? Do I just finger spell them? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you :)
Nev here ! In search of friends in the Deaf community or hearing people that know ASL !!
I’m 23! Nice to meet everyone 🤟🏼🩷
I know he mentions library and school. Including a traffic light but I don’t know where exactly
https://reddit.com/link/1dcw4nd/video/5sct7e0m3t5d1/player
I can understand bits and pieces, but so far i only understand part of the first question (Your favorite season, but i dont know the sign right before that)
Hi! Can anyone help? Probably not 100% accurate; I'm a novice. Also I look like **** and it's 2pm and I'm still in my PJs lol. Mostly I have no idea what the circle part is?
https://reddit.com/link/1d709jm/video/koe3slklob4d1/player
so far i have
1 shirt yellow with short sleeves and a u neck with text on the front that says with berknydmlclub
2 hey over there
3
4
5 me no me no
6 hat with text that says stelus and the hat is yellow
7 me eat no forgot
8 you hello me where there looking for somthing
9 my vest two side pocket name nyem edlk
10 my unlike woll i dont like get itchy
any help i would like
I’ve Really been trying to get this but I can’t 😭
Hello all!!
TLDR: Looking to join/start a group/individual chat to learn ASL.
I'm looking to grow myself and learn a new thing and meet new people. I'm hoping to connect with someone or a group on a weekly basis and learn how to sign. I don't have any good reasons for wanting to learn, other than it's been an interest for years and I'm at a point in my life where I want to "chew" or "grind" on something, while making new connections at the same time.
No idea if this is appropriate or not, apologies to all in advance if this is an incorrect request or post.
Suggestions/advice/YouTube channels/and "get stuffed loser" responses welcome.
Thanks all!! Take care of yourselves and loved ones!!
I have a homework assignment and I can’t figure out where she is flying to. I’ve spent the last 30 minutes going over my lecture and can’t find this sign anywhere.
I took ASL at a nearby college this school year, finished ASL 1 and 2, but the ASL club is closed until September and there are no summer classes, and the only ASL meetups near me are monthly. I don't want to get out of practice.
I really liked the webcomic Schlock Mercenary, and the mercenary fleet has a guidebook, "The Seventy Maxims of Maximally-Efficient Mercenaries," with useful aphorisms.
I've been trying to translate them into ASL. Maxim #1, which appears in this cartoon, https://www.schlockmercenary.com/2002-02-07 is "Pillage, then burn."
My version as I have it now is: proverb - number - 1 - list - 1st item - steal - 2nd item - burn.
What do people think of that? It's obviously longer than the English version, which seems less than ideal.
I haven’t seen this sign or even remember what it is. I think it’s a family member but the U shape maybe indicated to uncle but isn’t aunt and uncle closer to the face? I know it’s not husband or wife, I just can’t think of any other thing this could be