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Introduction to American Sign Language

22 CQ
5 Lessons
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    1. Intro to American Sign Language (ASL)
    A lesson with Rob Nielson
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    What is the difference between English and sign language? Rob Nielson compares ASL to written languages and explains why his lessons don’t involve speaking.

    Intro to American Sign Language (ASL)
    with Rob Nielson

    What is the difference between English and sign language? Rob Nielson compares ASL to written languages and explains why his lessons don’t involve speaking.

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    4 CQ
    2. How to Sign the Alphabet in ASL
    A lesson with Rob Nielson
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    Want to learn American Sign Language, or ASL? Start with the basics of fingerspelling and learn the correct form for each letter of the alphabet.

    How to Sign the Alphabet in ASL
    with Rob Nielson

    Want to learn American Sign Language, or ASL? Start with the basics of fingerspelling and learn the correct form for each letter of the alphabet.

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    7 CQ
    3. 3-Letter Word Fingerspelling Practice
    A lesson with Rob Nielson
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    Three-letter words are simple, right? Not if you’re learning ASL. Find out four essential fingerspelling strategies that’ll help you become fluent in signing.

    3-Letter Word Fingerspelling Practice
    with Rob Nielson

    Three-letter words are simple, right? Not if you’re learning ASL. Find out four essential fingerspelling strategies that’ll help you become fluent in signing.

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    4. How to Sign Colors in ASL
    A lesson with Rob Nielson
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    Want to learn more descriptive American Sign Language (ASL) signs? In this sign language lesson, learn 12 signs for basic colors, as well as comparison signs.

    How to Sign Colors in ASL
    with Rob Nielson

    Want to learn more descriptive American Sign Language (ASL) signs? In this sign language lesson, learn 12 signs for basic colors, as well as comparison signs.

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    5. How to Sign Greetings & Introductions
    A lesson with Rob Nielson
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    In this American Sign Language lesson with certified ASL teacher Rob Nielson, learn common ASL words and phrases for meeting, greetings, and salutations.

    How to Sign Greetings & Introductions
    with Rob Nielson

    In this American Sign Language lesson with certified ASL teacher Rob Nielson, learn common ASL words and phrases for meeting, greetings, and salutations.