When you are beginning to learn ASL and meeting Deaf folks, it’s good practice to keep it visual. Try to avoid using English expressions. After you have mastered the basics of ASL you will better understand how to get more sophisticated with your signs. Let’s look at a few examples […]
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How long does it take to learn ASL? 🧐
Learning any language with regular and consistent studying could take up to two years to become fluent. You could learn as quickly as a three months if you are completely immersed in an ASL space—it all depends on your dedication and goals. Want to speed up the learning process? 👉 […]
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Want to support the Deaf community?🧏 Give the gift of ASL this holiday season!🤟 💡 Whether you want to give your staff an opportunity to learn American Sign Language or you know somebody who wants to improve communication with their Deaf neighbor or friends, Visually Speaking offers a variety of classes for […]
A note to parents of Deaf loved ones
We applaud you for seeking out resources to learn ASL. 👏👏👏 We want to Thank you for being here! Learning ASL should be a top priority for a strong bond with your child who is deaf or hard of hearing. 👩👩👧👦👨👨👦👩👦👦
Eye contact in Deaf culture 👀
For English speakers, too much eye contact is considered intense or rude and too little means you might be nervous, unprepared, or insincere. When making eye contact with people in the Deaf community, the first connection means “I see you.” 👁👁 When Deaf folks meet for the first time, […]
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