In an exciting and heartwarming episode of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” the father-son team of Ike and Alan Barinholtz captured the grand prize of $1 million, all of which will benefit the American Sign Language (ASL) Program at Los Encinos School. This remarkable achievement occurred during the show’s. . . + Read More
ASL Facts You May Not Know
American Sign Language is a beautiful language that is used by millions of Deaf people in America and Canada. It is a language that has been around for many years and continues to grow and change just like every other language. In this blog, I will be sharing some fun facts. . . + Read More
Where Can I Find ASL Interpreted Movies?
For those in the Deaf or hard of hearing community, it can be tough to find ASL interpreted movies and TV shows. Closed captioning is more common, but ASL interpretation is not as easy to come by. Thankfully, there are helpful resources out there for those seeking ASL interpreted content.. . . + Read More
What are the Five ASL Parameters?
One of the key components of American Sign Language is the use of five parameters, which are used to convey meaning and nuance in signs. The meaning of a signed word can change when any of its key parameters are altered. For example, in English, incorrect pronunciation or spelling errors. . . + Read More
American Sign Language Handshapes
What is a mental movie and how do we produce them? When we visualize something in our minds, it’s like a movie scene of what we recall or imagine. It can be a memory or a possible situation we witnessed. When Deaf people think in English, they have words or. . . + 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
Team Sign Language Blitz in Seattle
As I gazed out the airplane window across the beautiful Cascade Range mountains. I realized I’d never flown this far West. Going into the weekend I knew exactly what to expect, but at the same time I had no idea what to expect. As the plane landed and I walked. . . + Read More
Tasha Stones’ Delectable Journey on The Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off, a beloved show for baking enthusiasts, has a unique ability to uncover extraordinary talent in the kitchen. In its latest season, one contestant has captured not only the judges’ attention but also the hearts of viewers around the world. Meet Tasha Stones, a deaf contestant. . . + Read More
What We Have In Store For 2020 – Product Release and New Features
From us at Sign Language Blitz (SLB) we wish you a happy New Year. The start of a new year is always a time for looking at the past, celebrating the present, and planning the future. We’d like to do a little of each, and give you an update on. . . + Read More