How to Learn American Sign Language
In the previous post were mentioned all the features and
everything you need to know about ASL. So if you do not seen it, look and
inform yourself.
Now, look some tipes on how to learn this language.
things to know
1)
Know where
to keep your hands. Usually the palm of your hand faces the person you will
talk to. Tilt your elbow and keep your hand close to chest level. Signs are
sent out so as to make reading easier.
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The
importance of pointing forward can not deprive you of comfort. Arthritis and
tendinitis will cause some to fail to perform the signs. If it hurts, adjust
your position.
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Be aware
that the LSA does not just involve hands and fingers. It involves the entire
body including the upper torso, arms and head. The face is extremely important.
If you have already considered why deaf people are so excited, you may have
come to the conclusion that they use facial expressions to further inform their
intentions - in a process very similar to changes in tone of voice and
inflection, responsible for giving additional meanings in conversations.
Example: Eyebrows raised during the signaling of a question.
2)
keep calm !
3)
Learn to
Spell the LSA Alphabet
4)
Practice the
"hello" sign. It's very much like a nod.
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Take your
right hand to the forehead, palm facing away.
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Move your
palm away from your body in a wave motion.
5)
Practice the
"bye" sing. The way to say "bye" in LSA depends on the
situation and the formality.
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More casual
ways of saying goodbye include a simple wave of the hand or an upturned thumb.
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You can also
signal "see you later" by pointing to the eye with your middle finger
while pointing the index finger at the other person.
6)
Learn how to
ask "how are you?". The phrase is divided into two signs:
"how" and "you", with the implicit question.
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Hold both
hands at chest level, with the toes pointing toward the same.
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Turn both
hands out while holding them in the same space facing your chest. Also keep the
shape of your hand.
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Point to the
other person with your right hand held at chest height.
7)
Learn to
signal "thank you". This is a very important and especially useful
signal to thank your learning partners.
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Open your
hand so the palm stays flat, keeping your fingers together while your thumb is
away.
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With the
palm facing your body and your hand held high, begin the movement with the tips
of your fingers as you touch the chin.
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Make a bowing
motion, from top to bottom, with the hand on the chin.
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Shake your
head as you move your hand.
8)
Gradually
add more vocabulary expressions and phrases to your knowledge base. Knowing the
alphabet is a good first step, but much of the sign language is made up of
phrases. Build your vocabulary slowly, taking the time to master every phrase
and word as you learn. Adding novelties consistently and practicing new words
are the only ways to be fluent in LSA - the same is true when learning any
other language.
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Learn how to
signal the numbers. Knowing how to count and number things is a very important
skill within the realm of language.
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Study how to
refer to locations. This will be helpful when you go to new places and talk to
different people.
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Be able to
express time and the days of the week. This will be a very useful skill as you
plan something with your colleagues.
How to
learn
1) Invest
in a good sign language dictionary. Dictionaries are critical tools for
learning any language, and the LSA is no exception. A good dictionary will
allow you to look for signs that seem incomprehensible, and serve as a study
tool.
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Look for dictionaries with simple
illustrations and good descriptions.
2) have
classes.
3) Buy
some study guides. Although a dictionary shows how to flag each word or phrase,
a study guide will force you to put that knowledge into practice. A study guide
will give you better instructions than a dictionary, and will help you with
phrasal structures and basic conversations.
4) Look
for sources online. The internet offers a wealth of information on signage,
deaf culture, and more.
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There are many websites containing video
tutorials posted by professional instructors. In English, you can find ASLU,
the best source for beginners.
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Youtube stores several videos containing
lessons. Just remember that you can post anything on the Internet; so be aware,
as people without knowledge may be providing erroneous information and
techniques.
5) Download
an application.
AND
PRECTICE!!!!
Conducted
by the student of the second year of chemistry, Raíssa Ismaela do Nascimento
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