Learning ASL For Life

Learning ASL is a journey, not a destination. Make real progress and stay motivated with tips, tricks, and inspiration from my classroom to your home.

A Beginner's Guide to Sign Language: Why It's Not Universal Apr 26, 2023

Are you looking to learn American Sign Language (ASL) but don't know where to start? You're not alone! Many people who are new to sign language wonder why there isn't a universal signed language...

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5 Tips for Learning ASL Quickly and Effectively Apr 23, 2023

 

American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language used by the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community in the United States and Canada. If you're interested in learning ASL, there are several tips...

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Master the Sign Language Alphabet: Tips for Successful Fingerspelling in ASL Apr 21, 2023

If you are new to the world of American Sign Language, you might think that mastering the sign language alphabet is an annoying, but minor, part of your study. But there's more to it than that....

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4 Great ASL Gifts For Kids Mar 14, 2023

When I was an eight-year-old girl just starting out on my American Sign Language journey, any and all ASL-related finds were a cause for celebration. In those Dark Days (before online American...

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5 Ways To Learn ASL NOW (And 2 Mistakes You Need To Avoid!) Feb 14, 2023

Ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? You are not alone! According to the Modern Language Association's study of colleges and universities, ASL is the third most studied language in the...

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Hit a wall? Make immediate progress in your ASL Skills, now! Jan 23, 2023

You've been studying American Sign Language for a while now, but suddenly all your progress has ground to a stop. Isn't practice and hard work supposed to pay off? Why aren't your ASL skills...

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What's in a Sign? (Stop Making Simple ASL Mistakes!) Nov 27, 2022

Hey there, it's Michelle, here at the Wierman Study Center, and I've got a tip for you today. We're talking about why it is that a new sign may be hard for you to remember and sign correctly....

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Dyslexia and Foreign Language (3 Reasons The Answer Is ASL!) Nov 27, 2022

If you are the parent of a child with Dyslexia, you are on a life-long journey to help your child achieve their best self. Often, this may feel like a video-game-worthy quest. Dragons to slay in...

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3 Steps to Help Your Deaf Baby Bond With You Nov 27, 2022

 

When your baby is first diagnosed as having a hearing loss, it may seem as though the world has come apart. Parenting is supposed to come naturally, isn't it? Now it seems as though you...

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