Posted on May 31, 2016 by HK Smith
Starting to learn a new skill or revisiting one that is rusty can become overwhelming. Whether you have decided to tap dance, take up the piano, do some woodworking or learn American Sign Language, there are times when you will likely feel stalled. David Foster Wallace, author of Infinite Jest, wrote an interesting article about […]
Read MorePosted on May 26, 2016 by HK Smith
We couldn’t agree more with Fellini! Language is a different vision of life – quite literally in the case of sign language. Anyone exposed to the beauty of ASL does not easily forget this unique and vital form of communication. So, our post today is just a friendly reminder that Amercian Sign Language deserves its own respected spot […]
Read MorePosted on May 24, 2016 by HK Smith
How about a side of American Sign Language? In case you weren’t already aware, ASLdeafined offers an extensive video vocabulary! If subscribing to one of our lesson packages isn’t quite what you are looking for on the menu today, consider gaining access to our 15,000+ word dictionary for only $6/month! This allows new learners the […]
Read MorePosted on May 20, 2016 by HK Smith
The weekend is on the way! Hopefully that means a chance for you to spend some quality time with your family and friends, young and old and in-between. We bet you won’t be surprised if we suggest that you bond over some sign language learning! It has been said that children tend to learn languages much […]
Read MorePosted on May 19, 2016 by HK Smith
It is a sunny day in our home base of Metro Detroit, Michigan… a perfect time to let your laundry dry on the line. That said, it is not the best idea to leave your American Sign Language learning out to dry. Just like any language, ASL requires practice, so this is a colorful reminder to do some […]
Read MorePosted on May 16, 2016 by HK Smith
Education. Communication. Connection. Inclusion. ASLdeafined was founded on the simple philosophy that learning American Sign Language (ASL) is a rewarding way for people to exercise their brain, improve communication with others, make connections with new people and, most importantly, take another step toward a more inclusive world. If you have ever seen ASL in action, there is no denying […]
Read MorePosted on Apr 27, 2016 by HK Smith
All of us at ASLdeafined hope that this post finds you happy, healthy, wealthy and wisely ready to refresh your American Sign Language learning (or possibly consider signing up for our service if you have not tried it yet!) Although our blog has admittedly been quiet for some time, you can expect an increase of activity here sooner […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 31, 2013 by paul
There are many reasons that a person could decide to learn ASL, but one of the greatest benefits is being able to interact with the Deaf community. Naturally I can only speak from experience with my regional Deaf community, but it seems that there are some traits that are universal. Besides finding a group of […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 18, 2013 by paul
Have you ever been in a situation where it felt like everyone knew something that you didn’t? It was pretty uncomfortable, wasn’t it? This is the world that Deaf people have to traverse every day. They are surrounded by people having conversations, sharing information, telling jokes, and they are not included. This can be an […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 15, 2013 by paul
Help! I see Deaf People! So now that you have some knowledge of ASL and Deaf Culture, you will begin to notice more Deaf people around you. Yes, they have always been there; you are just now becoming aware of them. You may be thinking to yourself, “Self….what do I do?! Do I approach them? […]
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