Spoken languages are based on sounds. ASL is what is called a “visual spatial” language. Part of learning this language is recognizing that ASL is more than just a set of signs made with hands. The facial expressions, head movements, and gestures that accompany the signs are equally important. Many people falsely believe that ASL is merely a system by which a person can finger spell English words.
Click the links below to start learning 244 basic signs or click the search to look for a specific word:
Sign Language (ASL)
Alphabet
Numbers
Adjective
Animals
At Home
At School
Body Parts
Clothes
Colors
Expressions
Feelings
Food and Drink
People and Pronouns
Places
Questions
Time
Verbs
Vehicles and Transportation