Amy Lazzaretti / September 27th, 2024 
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
Amy Lazzaretti / June 3rd, 2024 
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
Amy Lazzaretti / April 29th, 2024 
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
Makenna Cook / April 29th, 2024 
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
Amy Lazzaretti / January 16th, 2024 
With the rise in popularity of videos on social media, American Sign Language has become the center of many trends. Recently, the phrase “Standing on Business” in ASL has been trending due to a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver’s touchdown celebration. Definition of “Standing on Business” According to Urban Dictionary, ”Standing. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / October 22nd, 2023 
Deaf culture refers to the unique cultural characteristics, norms, values, language, and traditions shared by individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. . . . + Read More
Christopher / January 1st, 2020 
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
Christopher / December 28th, 2019 
Why do you want to learn ASL? We posed this question to our Sign Language Blitz users. In turn this question has evoked a wide range of profound answers. We have gone through nearly 500 responses and summarized them here. Creating stronger connections is the most common reason given for. . . + Read More
