LibGuides: Learning American Sign Language: Media

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American Sign Language: Greetings, The Alphabet, and More—American Sign Language, Level 1 (54:29) This program shows viewers how to sign each letter of the alphabet, then demonstrates the signs for introductions and greetings, family members, rooms in the house, animals, and question forms. Segments of the video are displayed first without and then with text so that viewers can test their understanding, and a story section allows for assessment of comprehension of longer conversations. Part of the series American Sign Language.
American Sign Language Goes Mobile (01:55) Engineers have enabled sign-language video chats over ordinary-speed cellphone networks.
Expressing Emotions in American Sign Language (ASL) (00:45) Sharing your feelings and emotions when signing is easy because American Sign Language (ASL) is naturally so expressive. Although many emotions have their own sign—like the ones illustrated in this video—some feelings and emotions can be transmitted with minimal Sign and a lot of facial expression.
How to Introduce Yourself in American Sign Language (ASL) (00:32) Most people who learn American Sign Language (ASL) look forward to signing with others. When you meet someone for the first time, you want to introduce yourself. This video illustrates how you can greet someone in ASL.
An Introductory Course in American Sign Language (41:52) This program provides an understanding of the nature of American Sign Language and sufficient vocabulary to permit reasonable communication with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing. The program covers finger spelling, numbers, common phrases, and specialized signs.
The Letters of the Alphabet in American Sign Language (ASL) (00:52) If you want to learn a new language, including American Sign Language (ASL), you should start with the basics. And you can't get more basic than the alphabet! This video shows you how to sign the 26 letters of the alphabet in ASL.
Using Facial Expressions with American Sign Language (ASL) (00:48) Not everything you're trying to sign is conveyed with your hands. Body language and facial expressions can communicate just as much information as American Sign Language (ASL), as this video shows.