The best way to learn ASL?

I hear this question a lot. I'm no expert in ASL. But in my experience, the #1 best way to learn is to be in a class or with a group of people. I think it's so much better to have other people to sign with...in fact, I think you really have to in order to remember the signs well (because you're actually seeing them) and sign correctly (because you either have a teacher who knows the signs already, or you can help eachother to sign correctly) To be honest, since I haven't been in a group or class for a few weeks, I see my signing getting rather sloppy. Time to set up a sign group!

Two of the best ASL websites you will ever visit are http://www.aslpro.com/ and http://www.lifeprint.com/ . Both of these are excellent and have their different strengths. ASLpro has a HUGE dictionary of signs and you can watch the person sign (not just a picture). But I've found that, because they're in a different area of the country, some of the signs are different from the signs used in my area (which, obviously, wouldn't be a problem if you live in that area :) ). Lifeprint is the site for ASL University. There are amazingly well put together FREE lessons. Lord willing, I will be teaching a class next school year using the ASL University curriculum.

So there you go! :) Have a great day!