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Introduction to American Sign Language

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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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    2. How to Sign the Alphabet in ASL
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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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    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
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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
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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.

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    Wendy B
    In just a few minutes, I have a better understanding of just what American Sign Language is!
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    Rob Nielson
    Glad you enjoyed it!
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    Rebecca T
    A little repetitive, but I think I will like his style of teaching the whole language rather than by subsets and categories.
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    Rob Nielson
    Thanks! I prefer to use a wholistic approach to teaching
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    Amy R
    Thank you for your teaching. Love your teaching way as an integrated one which can help us learn better！
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    Rob Nielson
    Thank you! I prefer the wholistic approach to teaching ASL.
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    Rebekah R
    I want to learn ASL just because It would be nice to know if one day I need it. But how am I supposed to focus on the sign language if I'm busy reading the captions to know what he is saying? I just got through the first video only and already couldn't tell you one thing he did with his hands or facial expressions because I'm too busy reading what is being said
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    Bridget P
    This seems kind of stupid how are people suppose to learn this way. We have been taught differently so how can we read and learn the hand symbols
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    Rob Nielson
    I'm sorry you don't like learning this way. I have found this to be a very good way to immerse language learners to help them be most successful.
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