When Erin Cook began teaching her kindergarten students sign language, it was primarily to assist learning the alphabet. But then she saw the benefits, and it snowballed into something more. Now, her ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...

Fact checked by Marley Hall Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Key Takeaways You can have fun with sign language by ...

American Sign Language Day is April 15, and the hashtag #ASL has gained billions of views on social media since 2023. What's spiked viewers' interest? The work of ASL interpreters has gone viral and ...

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The Purdue American Sign Language Club hosts meetings every other Thursday in Lily Hall of Sciences. The group gives students learning ASL a place to practice, as well as opportunities to learn more ...