Learning fingerspelling can be a good place to start with American Sign Language, and can be useful to study even if you aren't hearing-impaired. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's ...

Learning American Sign Language (ASL) is not only a way to break communication barriers, it is viewed as a respectful and worthwhile skill to have. Sign language is not universal, and different ...

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Snap isn't done teaching Snapchat users how to communicate using sign language. The social media service has introduced an ASL Alphabet Lens that, as the name implies, significantly expands the ...

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Sign language can like any language be difficult to learn if you’re not immersed in it, or at least learning from someone who is fluent. It’s not easy to know when you’re making minor mistakes or ...

Sign language is a language you express by using your hands and face instead of spoken words. It’s most commonly used by people in the Deaf community. How many types of sign language are there? There ...

Learning American Sign Language (ASL) just got a little easier thanks to language-learning platform Drops. The company announced today that ASL is now available for eager learners on its app Scripts, ...

If you’re interested in learning sign language, apps are an excellent way to start. They’re a convenient and affordable alternative to classes. Plus, you can use them anywhere at any time, whether you ...

American Sign Language is a widely used language that can serve as a connective bridge for families, friends, colleagues, and peers. While the reasons to learn ASL are certainly many, it's still an ...

Learning a new language is a great way to exercise the mind and learn about different cultures, and it’s great to have a native speaker around to improve the learning experience. Without one it’s ...