How to Learn Sign Language Online Free

You can learn sign language online for free.

Instructions

1. Search for free sign language programs online using web sites that focus on sign language or the deaf community. For example, you can find programs listed by the American Sign Language (ASL) University that offer many free learning tools for students, teachers, interpreters and even parents of deaf children.

   Many of the sign language materials, resources and advice are suitable for individuals or for teachers to use as instruction material for their own classes, free of charge.

2. Use a search engine to search for lessons. Use terms such as "free sign language online", "free sign language" etc. Searching different terms and using a variety of search engines will bring up more results.

3. Consider looking at several types of sources. For example, there are video podcasts that offer free lessons. Other sources to check are online video sources such as YouTube or video "how to" web sites.

4. Decide what areas you want to focus on. Some of the material you will find includes: sign language for babies, basic communication, adjectives, verbs, expressions, colors, numbers, places, food and drink and more.

5. Learn at your own pace. Several different tools are offered for learning sign language online, including several American Sign Language dictionaries, glossaries, finger spelling charts, and pictures.

6. Keep in mind what you are trying to accomplish when searching for free sign language sources online. You can search for web sites offering specific types of lessons, such as free baby sign language lessons, or do a general search. You will find there are several ways to learn sign language online for free. Choose what works best for you.

Resources

• ASL University
• ASL Dictionary
• ASL Pro