As you journey through the world of American Sign Language (ASL), you’ll quickly find yourself asking a familiar question: “Sign, what?” It’s a natural curiosity that arises as you seek to expand your ASL vocabulary and deepen your understanding. But here’s the thing: instead of defaulting to fingerspelling every time […]
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Walking through an ASL conversation
Have you ever stopped in front of two people signing to each other and wondered what to do? Encountering two people engaged in sign language conversation can be a unique situation that prompts uncertainty. The key to navigating through such visual communication is to proceed respectfully and unobtrusively. When faced […]
Dinner Table Syndrome, eh?
Imagine walking into the middle of a conversation and trying to catch up without all the information – seems simple enough, right? Now imagine having to do this for every single conversation during a meal or friendly get-together. This is a small glimpse into Dinner Table Syndrome, a common situation […]
The Unifying Force of Oppression in the Deaf Community
When pondering the essence of the Deaf community, one might naturally think of shared culture, language, and behaviors. However, taking a step back and examining the bigger picture reveals a powerful unifying force: the experience of oppression. Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals tirelessly strive to fit into a world […]
Silent Immersion: Voices Off Approach in Visually Speaking Classes
Visually Speaking adopts a unique approach to teaching ASL by not using ASL interpreters and conducting classes with voices off. This methodology is driven by several key factors: This article is AI generated article using the prompt, explain in 300 words why Visually Speaking does not use ASL interpreters in […]
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