Learning ASL is exciting, but the real magic happens when you step outside the classroom and spend time in the Deaf community. In Tucson, there are many welcoming spaces and events where new ASL learners can connect, practice, and learn about Deaf culture. Here’s how to get started as a. . . + Read More
Tips and Tricks for ASL Students
Learning a new language can be a challenge. If you’re learning American Sign Language here are a few helpful tips & tricks.
How Get Involved in the Deaf Community as a New ASL Student
Learning ASL is more than memorizing signs, it’s about experiencing Deaf culture and building real-life connections. As an ASL student, spending time in the Deaf community helps you learn naturally, develop cultural awareness, and practice your skills in authentic settings. Think of it like learning Spanish in Spain or French. . . + Read More
Tips & Tricks for Learning ASL from a Deaf Teacher
After more than 30 years of teaching, I have advised students on how to enhance their American Sign Language (ASL) skills by improving fluency, retaining knowledge, and developing abilities. Instead of spending time googling numerous tips and tricks for learning ASL, here are some tried and true methods that will. . . + Read More
Tips & Tricks from an ASL Student
Learning a new language should be fun. Practicing shouldn’t feel like a chore, because we all know that if it does, you’re not going to keep at it. On top of signing up for Sign Language Blitz, taking in-person classes, or going to Deaf events, there are other ways to. . . + Read More
Three Ways to Get Back to Learning ASL Post-COVID
The last year has been challenging. The COVID pandemic uprooted daily routines and impacted us all in ways we never thought imaginable. Now things are beginning to open up, and life is slowly returning to more normal. For anyone learning ASL, that is excellent news. Zoom, Skype, Teams, and other. . . + Read More