ASL | First 500+ Basic Signs | American Sign Language

Explore starter signs like hello, goodbye, thank you, excuse me, sorry in american sign language, while learning hand shapes, positions, and motion, with a two-part review for signing and comprehension.

Learn ASL finger spelling by signing the letters A, S, and L, and see how the acronym ASL is formed with your dominant hand, whether right or left.

Learn how to sign hello in American Sign Language using your dominant hand, with the rest position and a boat-like handshape, while emphasizing facial expressions as essential to meaning.

Learn the sign for goodbye using your dominant hand, forming a flat hand and flapping the fingers down three times to convey goodbye.

Learn the ASL sign for deaf with the dominant hand, touching the cheek near the ear and then the side of the mouth, following a consistent orientation.

Learn the sign for hearing using your dominant hand with an index finger circling in front of the mouth to show words rolling out, and practice three times.

Learn the sign for sign using both hands, index fingers, and tip spacing, performing backward alternating rotating bicycle motions from the front, starting from the rest position, three times.

Learn to sign 'thank you' in ASL with dominant hand, palm-in motion from the lips outward, and use facial expressions to show sincerity when directing it to someone.

Learn the ASL sign for okay by forming O and K with specific finger and thumb positions. Practice the sign from rest position, repeating three times to master the gesture.

Learn how to sign 'excuse me' in American Sign Language using a two-hand method: a flat non-dominant platform and a dominant hand that swipes twice, with appropriate facial expressions.

Learn how to sign 'sorry' in American Sign Language by forming the A handshape, circling on the chest, and using facial expressions to convey sincerity in various situations.

Review starter signs in random order, sign as they appear, pause to compare with the instructor, then sign along, including hello, thank you, sorry, here, and goodbye.

Practice understanding starter signs by guessing what the signer signs in random order and shouting out the recognized words such as hello, goodbye, thank you, excuse me, and sorry.

Explore starter signs two in ASL by learning how to sign please, see you later, and I love you, with focus on hand shape, position, and motion, plus practice.

Learn the please sign in American Sign Language: use your dominant right hand, a flat hand shape, palm facing in, rub your chest three times, with appropriate facial expression.

Combine the C handshape with the later L shape to sign see you later, then practice the motion three times for accuracy.

Learn how to sign 'I love you' in American Sign Language, forming the hand shape from a rest position, then practice it three times with optional shakes or straight in.

Learn the ASL sign for 'name' using both hands with the same shapes, and sign the letter h with the described two-finger setup and a two-tap on the non-dominant hand.

learn the two-handed sign for with in American Sign Language, using identical hand shapes, bringing the hands together and pushing forward from the rest position, with guided practice.

Learn to sign hey in American Sign Language by using a dominant, open hand and waving three times toward the person to get attention, with tips on respectful usage.

Learn to sign yes in ASL by forming an S handshape with the dominant hand, bending fingers with the thumb in front, then nod for affirmation.

Learn the no sign in American Sign Language, using your dominant right hand from rest, moving the fingers downward with a front-rotated thumb, and reinforce with a head shake.

Learn the sign for maybe using flat, two-handed palms up, in an up-and-down alternating motion, with expressive facial cues as part of ASL's total communication package.

Learn the sign for not by using your dominant hand, with the thumb under the chin flicking forward and a front-facing motion paired with a head shake to convey negative.

Review starter signs number two by signing along with me, compare your answers to mine, and repeat signs like you, not, name, I love you, maybe, please.

Practice understanding starter signs with a review of no, see you later, name, maybe, hey, please, not, I love you, yes, and okay. Review reinforces understanding of starter signs two.

Learn ASL pronouns by exploring personal and possessive forms, using index-finger shapes for personal pronouns and flat-hand shapes for possessives, with practice, positions, motions, and review.

Learn the sign for the personal pronoun I by pointing with the index finger on your dominant hand to indicate self, seen from front and side.

Learn how to sign 'my' as a possessive pronoun in American Sign Language, using a flat hand with the thumb along the side to indicate possession, and practice three times.

Learn to sign you in American Sign Language using the index finger as the personal pronoun, while facing the viewer and using pointing to indicate the person clearly.

Learn how to sign 'your' in ASL, a possessive pronoun with the same handshape as other possessives, using a flat hand from the rest position, signing three times.

Learn the sign for he or she as a personal pronoun, using the index finger and a single pointed motion for any gender identity, a gender-neutral pronoun.

Learn how to sign his and her as possessive pronouns in ASL, using a flat hand and a single push—directional and gender-neutral for their stuff.

Sign the personal pronoun we by using your dominant hand's index finger, tapping the chest once, then moving from the side to the front to express we or us.

Learn how to sign the possessive pronoun our in American Sign Language, including the flat handshape, chest starting point, curving movement, and right- or left-handed variations, and practice three times.

Learn to sign they as a pronoun using the index finger shape and a sideward arc, kept off to the side of an invisible line to refer to a group.

Learn to sign their as a possessive pronoun in ASL, using a flat hand directed toward the people referred to, while keeping the sign off to the side.

Learn the you vs you plural sign in asl using the index-finger form, crossing an invisible line to distinguish you plural from they, and practice with a group scenario.

Learn how to sign your plural in ASL with a flat hand, as a possessive pronoun, crossing an invisible line in front to indicate two or more people.

Practice signing all ASL pronouns, including personal and possessive forms, with cues, sign order, and movements off to the side to distinguish he, we, they, you, my, his, her.

Review understanding skills for personal and possessive pronouns with practice identifying signs for mine, you, they, her, we, you all, he, she, and related forms.

Engage in a two-part ASL test covering starter and pronoun signs, using a 3-second signing portion and a no-timer understanding segment to reinforce skills.

Master sign starter signs as you build the first 500+ basic signs in American Sign Language. Prepare for a timed test that reinforces foundational ASL skills.

Test your understanding of starter signs from the first 500+ basic signs in American Sign Language.

Learn basic conversational dialogues in ASL by signing common phrases and question-and-answer exchanges, such as I love you, thank you, goodbye, you, hello, and nice, with practice.

Practice the dialogue: Hey, I love you, thank you, goodbye in ASL, using facial expressions to convey emotion, and compare robotic signing with expressive signing in the deaf community.

Practice a mini dialogue in ASL focusing on yes-no questions with eyebrow raise and forward lean, using signs like excuse me, sorry, you all sign, hello, and I sign.

Learn essential ASL dialogue through they with us and are they hearing with yes-no questions, sign for us and we, and practical tips to build fluency with repeated practice.

Learn the rest position in ASL: keep hands loose and ready to sign, use it as a cue to start and finish signing during lessons.

Choose and stick with your dominant hand for signing and finger spelling to ensure clear communication. For lefties or life moments, sign with the non-dominant hand when needed.

Explore family signs in American Sign Language, learning father, mother, parents, daughter, son, brother, sister, husband, and wife, with hand shapes, motion, practice, and review.

Learn the family sign using a two-handed F handshape, starting from the first position, forming a circle by touching the pinky tips, and practice it from front and side.

Learn the sign for father using the dominant hand with an open hand shape, thumb tapping the forehead twice, repeated three times, and applicable to dad or father figures.

Learn the ASL sign for mother using your dominant hand, with the thumb on the chin and a twice-tap motion. Practice from the side and front, three times.

Learn how to sign parents in ASL by combining mom and dad with a single tap each, using the dominant hand to tap the chin and forehead.

Learn to sign 'daughter' in ASL by using a dominant B hand shape, tapping near the chin, and moving to the non-dominant arm, with palms facing up.

Learn the sun sign in ASL with a two-handed sequence: non-dominant flat hand, dominant B-handshape, a head salute motion, and palm orientation; practice three times.

Learn the sign for brother in ASL using both hands, with the non-dominant hand down and the dominant thumb tapping the forehead before landing on the other hand.

Learn the sign for sister using two hands, starting with l-hand shapes. Place the non-dominant hand, touch chin with the dominant thumb, then bring the hand down to form sister.

Learn how to sign husband in American Sign Language using both hands, palm up, with fingers together and a light forehead tap, demonstrated from side and front.

Learn the ASL sign for wife using both hands with the same shapes, bring them together, and tap the chin with the side of the dominant finger, from the side.

Review and practice family signs in ASL, including mother, father, wife, husband, son, brother, sister, and parents, by signing along, comparing your answer with mine, and repeating until mastery.

Practice understanding and recognizing core family signs in ASL, including family, parents, son, sister, daughter, mother, husband, father, brother, and wife.

Explore family signs in ASL by learning hand shapes, positions, and motions for children, baby, aunt, uncle, cousin, grandma, grandpa, nephew, and niece, with guided practice and review.

Learn the sign for children using a flat hand; the dominant hand taps lightly on the head, palm down, from the rest position, then from the sides and front.

Learn the ASL sign for kids using a right-handed dominant hand with the devil horns shape, thumb in front, index finger and pinky up, and a wiggle near the nose.

Learn the baby sign using two flat hands in a cradle, where the dominant hand cradles the back of the non-dominant, then rock and sign 'baby' three times.

Learn how to sign aunt in ASL using your dominant hand with the A handshape, placing it at the side of your face, then pivot and twist it.

Learn how to sign 'uncle' in American Sign Language by forming a 'U' handshape with your dominant hand, placing it near the temple and swiveling it a few times.

Learn the sign for cousin using a dominant hand, forming a C and swiveling by the ear; male cousins use the top half of the face, female cousins the bottom.

Learn to sign grandma in American Sign Language by using the dominant hand, starting at the chin and bouncing the hand outward twice, with guided practice.

Learn to sign grandpa in ASL by using your dominant flat hand with the thumb on the forehead, bouncing twice, demonstrated from the sides and from the front.

Learn the nephew sign in ASL by forming the N handshape with the dominant hand, extending the index and middle fingers, and moving it on the head back and forth.

Learn to sign niece in ASL by forming an N handshape with the thumb between ring and middle fingers, using two knuckles, then rotate and practice three times.

Review and sign family signs two with me, practice signing along, and compare your answers with mine as you learn signs like kids, grandma, nephew, uncle, and cousin.

Guide learners through a quick understanding review of family signs by guessing and shouting signs, ensuring they can sign grandma, grandpa, niece, nephew, and cousin.

Explore family signs, from twins and triplets to relationship and marriage milestones, with focus on hand shape, position, and motion. Practice and two-part review reinforce signing and understanding.

Learn how to sign twins in American Sign Language by using your dominant hand, forming the number two sign, and tapping the sides with a light rubbing, practiced three times.

Learn to sign triplets with your dominant hand, using a three-finger handshake, then rub the index finger down the inside and outside from the sides to the front, three times.

learn the sign for relationship using two f hand shapes linked like two people, starting from the best position and pushing outward twice to sign 'relationship'.

Learn to sign engaged in ASL using a dominant hand forming the letter e and a non-dominant flat platform, then hover and tap near the engagement ring.

Learn the ASL wedding sign using two hands, starting with fingers together and a thumb gap, then bring the dominant hand inside the non-dominant to signal wedding.

Sign the honeymoon sign using your dominant hand, with the middle finger tip, starting at rest position, then touch the chin on each side.

Learn how to sign married with both hands, the dominant on top and non-dominant underneath, using spread fingers and clasped together from rest position; usable as a verb or adjective.

Learn the ASL sign for separated and the signs for relationship and marriage, including the sign for mary (marriage) and a three-time rest-position drill.

learn the American Sign Language sign for divorced using the D handshape, fingertips touching, then twist out and separate from rest position, practicing three times.

Learn the ASL sign adopted using the dominant hand to bring a child into the family, with a rest position and two variations shown for consistency.

Practice family signs in a guided review, signing along and then comparing your answers with mine. Learn terms such as married, engaged, twins, honeymoon, and divorced.

Practice understanding family signs number three in ASL, recognizing items like adopted, triplets, divorced, married, honeymoon, engaged, wedding, separated, and twins.

Explore family signs, including grandson, granddaughter, son in law, brother in law, stepdad, stepfather, half brother, and half sister, with hand shapes, positions, motions, practice, and two-part review.

Learn how to finger spell grand and form related signs for grandson, granddaughter, and grandchildren, with tips for clear communication and fluid signing in ASL.

Learn to sign in-law in ASL by combining mother, father, son, daughter, brother, and sister with law into a compact compound sign, using an L-handshape and single taps.

Learn to sign step and build compound signs for step mother, step father, step brother, step sister, step son, and step daughter, with rest position practice.

Learn how to sign half with the dominant hand, then combine it with sister or brother to form half sister and half brother in a family context.

Learn the sign for argue in American Sign Language, using both hands with index fingers, pointing at each other, and a serious facial expression.

Learn how to sign 'get along' in ASL: bring flat hands together, bend fingers, tilt forward, and push outward from the side to show two people working well together.

Learn the ASL signs for heat and hate, using a quick flick of the fingers with both hands, and practice matching facial expression to the intensity of hate.

Learn the ASL sign for help by using a dominant hand on a flat, palm-up non-dominant hand, with the A handshake, and explore directional usage like you, me, and we.

Learn to sign ignore with your dominant hand, using four fingers to touch the nose, wrap, and throw away, with a suitable facial expression and three practice repetitions.

Learn the ASL sign for love using two S handshapes, crossing arms, and a self hug. Emphasize facial expression and step-by-step practice.

Review and practice family signs in ASL, number four, focusing on words like love, mother-in-law, stepfather, argue, get along, grandchildren, and hate; compare your answer with mine.

Engage in a review of family signs four in ASL by guessing signed words from a live demonstration, including half brother, daughter-in-law, grandson, and stepmother.