How To Learn The Basic Words In Sign Language In Less Than A Day
If you have not studied sign language before, (and it's not something that the majority schools teach), you'll soon realize just how fast you can learn some of the common sign language words.
No, sign language is not a difficult language to learn, it is the ability to recall the sign actions that is the hard part.
As with learning techniques in general you will discover what methods work best for you when matching up a sign action with the corresponding word.
Without a doubt, the most successful way I learnt, was by good old fashion repetition and practice. Without regular practice you will soon forget even the basic words.
I keep on top of what I've learnt by using flash cards, practicing with other people who are learning sign language and my online study course which provided the core knowledge.
You can find quite a lot of free information and help online and I certainly recommend you do so. I personally started off by looking through the various websites and discovering a good deal about sign language. But the most beneficial product for me was by far following a step by step course in my own time.
If you want to know about the online course I completed, please read my signature block at the end of this article for more details.
I have also written more articles on sign language that you may find interesting and have uploaded some excellent video tutorials demonstrating dozens of basic words.
Learning sign language is really not much different to learning any other language. You just learn in a different way.
Most people will want to learn the more commonly used words such as days of the week, the time, directions etc. and then move on towards more intermediate words and phrases.
It is usually better to watch someone signing a new word than it is to read a description of it. That's why sign language video tutorials are very popular and beneficial.
Luckily the internet provides us with the technology to watch sign language words at sites like YouTube and MySpace.
If it's a certain word you wish to learn, there are some very good online dictionaries that have video and/or written descriptions of signed words. Most of these are for American Sign Language.
Here are five good ones I have discovered:
* HandSpeak.com/sign * Lifeprint.com * Signingsavvy.com * Aslpro.com * Commtechlab.msu.edu/Sites/aslweb/browser.htm
These basic words will give you a good starting point to learning sign language and because of the number of free resources there are online, you really have a great opportunity to learn this rewarding language.
For most people who have English as their first language, American Sign Language (ASL) should not prove to be a hard language to learn.
The advantages of knowing sign language can be amazing. Imagine being able to converse with a person who is often ignored because they cannot hear or speak the same language as others.
It really is surprising how many places you find yourself in needing to communicate by sign, once you have learnt this new language.
Even with just a basic level of sign language, you will gain so much enjoyment and satisfaction from being able to communicate.
I can highly recommend it, if you want to learn ASL online. It worked very well for me and my busy lifestyle and if I can do it...well anyone can!
Good luck!
No, sign language is not a difficult language to learn, it is the ability to recall the sign actions that is the hard part.
As with learning techniques in general you will discover what methods work best for you when matching up a sign action with the corresponding word.
Without a doubt, the most successful way I learnt, was by good old fashion repetition and practice. Without regular practice you will soon forget even the basic words.
I keep on top of what I've learnt by using flash cards, practicing with other people who are learning sign language and my online study course which provided the core knowledge.
You can find quite a lot of free information and help online and I certainly recommend you do so. I personally started off by looking through the various websites and discovering a good deal about sign language. But the most beneficial product for me was by far following a step by step course in my own time.
If you want to know about the online course I completed, please read my signature block at the end of this article for more details.
I have also written more articles on sign language that you may find interesting and have uploaded some excellent video tutorials demonstrating dozens of basic words.
Learning sign language is really not much different to learning any other language. You just learn in a different way.
Most people will want to learn the more commonly used words such as days of the week, the time, directions etc. and then move on towards more intermediate words and phrases.
It is usually better to watch someone signing a new word than it is to read a description of it. That's why sign language video tutorials are very popular and beneficial.
Luckily the internet provides us with the technology to watch sign language words at sites like YouTube and MySpace.
If it's a certain word you wish to learn, there are some very good online dictionaries that have video and/or written descriptions of signed words. Most of these are for American Sign Language.
Here are five good ones I have discovered:
* HandSpeak.com/sign * Lifeprint.com * Signingsavvy.com * Aslpro.com * Commtechlab.msu.edu/Sites/aslweb/browser.htm
These basic words will give you a good starting point to learning sign language and because of the number of free resources there are online, you really have a great opportunity to learn this rewarding language.
For most people who have English as their first language, American Sign Language (ASL) should not prove to be a hard language to learn.
The advantages of knowing sign language can be amazing. Imagine being able to converse with a person who is often ignored because they cannot hear or speak the same language as others.
It really is surprising how many places you find yourself in needing to communicate by sign, once you have learnt this new language.
Even with just a basic level of sign language, you will gain so much enjoyment and satisfaction from being able to communicate.
I can highly recommend it, if you want to learn ASL online. It worked very well for me and my busy lifestyle and if I can do it...well anyone can!
Good luck!
About the Author:
Sarah Lancaster decided to learn some basic words in sign language in order to communicate with her young nephew, who was predominantly deaf. For more information on how to learn ASL online and to grab a FREE 6 Part Sign Language Course, visit Sarahs blog at: Learn-Sign-Language-Fast.com
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