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!!!

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:

1. Focus on comprehending the meaning and context of signs.
2. Integrate non-manual markers (NMMs) to enhance communication.
3. Emphasize spatial relationships and orientation to convey accurate meanings.
4. Practice role-shifting and character development to express emotions and narratives effectively.
5. Incorporate ASL idioms and colloquialisms to gain fluency and cultural understanding.

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 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)

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

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 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.