A place to learn more about American Sign Language (ASL) and practice a few basic phrases.
LEARN NOWBetween 500,000 and 2 million people use American Sign Language (ASL) in the United States.
This makes ASL one of the top 5 most-used languages in the United States. In addition, more than 17% of the population in the U.S. alone are hard of hearing and deaf. It is important to understand that ASL is different from spoken English or other forms of sign language used in various geographical locations or regions; that is, it has its own syntax and grammar. Understanding ASL can only enhance communication skills between parties of all ages. It is a beautiful language which boosts cognitive processes and promotes cultural awareness, bringing us all closer together.
Check out the ASL Online Dictionary to start learning now!
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