How Do You Learn Sign Language Free?
Throughout North America, American Sign Language (ASL) is the standard visual language used to communicate between deaf and hearing individuals. ASL has been used and taught in schools since the 1800s, and is fairly easy to learn, especially with the number of resources available free online. Here are a variety of websites that offer free videos, fingerspelling charts, and lessons for beginners (and those that want a vocabulary refresher): At ASL University (Lifeprint.com), a variety of resources are available for learning sign language free, for teachers as well as students. These are provided n text format, animated graphics, and a few embedded videos. Lessons are provided that include vocabulary words, practice tests and a checklist of objectives. A great place to start is Basic ASL: The First 100 Words. While the website itself is pretty basic and pared down from a graphics perspective, it is rich in resources – most of which are available on CD in the bookstore for a relatively sm
