In American Sign Language (ASL), a classifier is a type of handshape that represents a noun or a verb in a visual way. Classifiers are used to describe objects, people, and events in ASL and provide a visual representation of their characteristics or actions. Classifiers can be broken down into […]
ASL storytelling
Not Storytelling like a children’s book but….
Storytelling plays a central role in Deaf culture, as it is an important way for deaf individuals to pass down history, traditions, and values from one generation to the next. In deaf communities, storytelling often occurs through visual means, such as sign language, facial expressions, gestures, and body language.🥴😫👋🤷 Deaf […]
Continue your ASL class online starts Thursday May 13
Visually Speaking is now providing american sign language classes online, learn in your own home! This is a small interactive class, we keep our enrollment under 8 students for a more hands on learning experience. This is continuation from the beginning class. Learning American Sign Language is a great way […]
Continuing ASL online starts Sept. 15
This is continuation from the beginning class. Learning sign language is a great way to teach diversity awareness, cultural perspectives, and how to communicate when you meet a Deaf person. —If you’ve fallen out of practice, this class is a great way to get your hands back up and moving. […]
ASL 1.2 in Tacoma starts April 1
This is continuation from the beginning class. Learning sign language is a great way to teach diversity awareness, cultural perspectives, and how to communicate when you meet a Deaf person. —If you’ve fallen out of practice, this class is a great way to get your hands back up and moving. […]
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