Learn American Sign Language: Free Self-Study Lessons and Resources
By
William Vicars / ASL University
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Summary
An introduction to learning American Sign Language (ASL) from a seasoned instructor who is Deaf/hard-of-hearing and holds a doctorate in Deaf Education/Deaf Studies. The content promotes ASL learning as a valuable skill for building relationships and understanding, offered as free self-study lessons including an ASL dictionary, signing videos, fingerspelling charts, and Deaf Culture resources. The material is geared toward homeschool students, parents, interpreters, and casual learners.
Key quotes
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I've been teaching American Sign Language for over 20 years and I am passionate about it.
Knowing sign language will enable you to meet and interact with...
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