Sign Language: Family & Friends

Series Summary

Sign language, an often overlooked language, is incredibly beneficial to know and fun to learn. American sign language is very easy to learn for native English speakers and requires only a modicum of dedication, but the benefits of knowing sign language are immense. Imagine being able to communicate with someone who is often ignored because they cannot hear or speak the same language as those around them. Those who are hearing impaired deal with this on a daily basis. Imagine what an impact it could make their lives to have one more person connect with them by speaking their language. Most likely that would come naturally for you if you only knew how to sign. Well if you would like to learn, you can get some basic lessons from our sign language expert.

Would you like to know how to sign for things related to talking about yourself? In this free video series, you will learn the signs you will need to do just that. Learn signs for common things related to your family and friends. Learn signs for address, phone and email. You will also know how to sign descriptions for like and dislikes, hobbies, sports and school. Finally, find out how to put it all together in sentences.

Video Transcript

"Ok, now we'll teach you how to sign some signs in regards to family and friends. Family. Mom, Dad. You want to remember that signs from your nose down are typical female, and from your nose up are typically male. Mom, Dad. Aunt. You can see it's from the nose down. Uncle. Sister, brother. Cousin. Cousin. Grandma. Grandma. Grandpa. Grandpa. Very similar to mom and dad, but because it's the next generation, you move your hand out. Grandma and Grandpa. You could have your great-grandmother, which you actually move it out even further. Or your great-grandfather. Friend. Alright, practice those signs. Friends and family."