Five strategies for learning American sign language

To increase language learning in the classroom, develop the following habits:

1. Establish a language community.
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  Try not to miss the course, especially at the beginning. Your class promotes the formation of a language community: the cohesiveness of the team can influence the richness of language exchange in the classroom. Missing classes makes it difficult to implement this interactive environment. Maintain a signal environment in the classroom. During the break, classes begin before the class, when the monks are present.

2. Minimize reliance on English when listening or talking in ASL.
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  Leave English [and your voice] outside the door. When you look at someone's signature, try not to translate. At first, this is hard to do, but as you become more fluent, the temptation should be reduced. Don't worry about taking notes in class. Instead, let the classroom time immerse yourself in the language by interacting with teachers and other students who use ASL. Student DVDs and workbooks will help you preserve the language presented in the class.

3. Focus on meaning rather than personal logo.
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  When your teacher tells a story, gives a description or explains the concept, try not to worry about the signs you missed or didn't know. Instead, pay attention to the meaning of what is said. If a particular sign repeats repeatedly and you still can't figure out what it means, ask the teacher. Try to avoid asking English translations to your classmates. You will lose the valuable communication experience you need to enhance your understanding.

4. Focus on the signer's face instead of having two very important reasons:
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  First of all, a lot of grammar is in facial expressions, so to really understand what you are saying, you must see facial expressions and signatures at the same time; secondly, it is rude to leave the signer's face when signing for you.

5. Tell you about the signer.
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  Nodding means you are following; when you are not, giving you a confused expression. Develop positive listening behaviors such as nodding, responding to the sign "Hmm?" "Wow" or "Really?" The audience played a very active role in the signature dialogue. Active listening can improve your understanding and optimize your learning. Participate as much as possible by adding comments, agreeing or disagreeing. Follow all conversations, whether they are between teachers and classes, teachers and students, or between students and students. The more you participate, the more you learn.

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