FAQ

Beginner FAQs about American Sign Language:

Everything you're wondering,

​and questions you didn't think to ask!

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New to learning American Sign Language? Struggling to understand where all the 'little' words are, and which hand to sign with? These are the top ten questions that ASL learners like you have asked.  To help you get a head start in learning, I compiled my answers to these FAQs in one doc for you.  

This free PDF contains my top 10 most frequently asked questions, so YOU can get ahead of the curve in your understanding of ASL and avoid common misconceptions.  Simply submit your email below, and you'll get a link to the PDF download to your inbox. 

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What you'll learn:

• What to do when two signs look the same,

• Why you're seeing the same word signed differently,

• What's the deal with words like "to" and "a",

• Where ASL is used (this answer will surprise you!),

• How to get attention in an ASL environment,

• and so much more!

What others have said:

• "This document will provide you with a "crash-course" of any and all beginning questions you may have before starting your ASL journey. Meredith provides fascinating and informative content while speaking as if you are talking to your closest friend!"

• "I came to learn about the language and was surprised to learn so much about Deaf history and culture! Very helpful for a newcomer."

• "Meredith took the time to answer questions that are on most beginner's minds and some that you might not have originally considered! Reading through the FAQ was informative and got me fired up to do more learning about specific topics in Deaf studies and ASL."

• "As a beginner to ASL and the mother of a HOH child, this FAQ was so helpful! It will be a welcome resource to offer other friends and family who want to learn. I hope it also provides an avenue for hearing individuals to engage in more curiosity about Deaf culture and ASL."

• "Hello, wow your site was SO helpful! Lots of my question were answered and I learned a lot. I didn't know how much went in to learning ASL either. Very very helpful thank you so much!!😄"

• "Questions you didn't even know you had! These FAQs cover ASL history to your personal next steps choices."​

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