Lesson 01 American Sign Language (ASL)

Here’s a quick example to show how English-signed and American Sign Language (ASL) differ: Example from Google Dictionary: “I’m not sure how to fix a car.” English-Signed: Signs each word in English order — “I don't know how to fix a car.” ASL: Uses visual concepts and grammar — “ZERO MIND” (meaning: I have no idea how to fix a car). English-signed follows English structure word-for-word, while ASL is its own language with unique grammar and expressions. It’s faster, more visual, and deeply expr

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