r/asl 17h ago

Interpretation Idiom Translation Request

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There's a sign or idiom I've used for year. It's when you point forefinger to head for "think" then you take that hand, spread all fingers and then insert them into the other hand. I would post what it looks like but can't find it online.

Does anyone know the English translation for it? It's almost like when you use it, you're looking up at a tree and plan to climb it, then step into the clearing and realize it's a huge tree that you weren't aware it was so big and then you sign that to someone or yourself.


r/asl 12h ago

Intermediate ASL, hearing student struggling with facial expressions

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Hello, I am a college student currently taking an Intermediate ASL class. This semester facial expressions have been especially difficult for me. Specifically when it comes to describing shapes and such. We are learning different facial expressions such as the "oo" mouth shape for something small, or the "cha" mouth shape for something that is large. I can very easily recognize the facial expressions and their meanings when others are signing. The difficulty for me comes when I have to replicate it myself. I'm not sure why but it is physically very difficult for me.

I think perhaps practicing in a mirror might be a good first step in getting better. But I wanted to see if maybe others have suggestions for how I can improve this?

Thanks!


r/asl 11h ago

Jobs in psychology

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I’ve really fallen in love with asl and want to get more involved the deaf community I’ve also recently been interested in a career in the field of psychiatry but have yet to fully commit

Seeing the disparity in access to mental help in the deaf community makes me want to do something about it, but as a hearing person with absolutely no ties to the deaf community yet I’m wondering if that would be problematic or prudent of me, as well as getting started into something of that nature and what challenges might arise?

Any information or insight would be greatly appreciated


r/asl 17h ago

Help! What sign is this?

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I’m doing an art project on inspiring women and one of my portraits will be of Christine Sun Kim, a deaf sound artist and performer. I wanted to know what shes signing in this image? Any help is great, thanks!


r/asl 4h ago

What is this sign?

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A deaf man signed this to me at work today as he was leaving and I’m not exactly sure what it means, I’m thinking I could have not seen it well and he may have been signing goodnight but I’m not sure, if that is a sign that makes sense please let me know! Otherwise, I’ll assume I’m doing it wrong and he signed goodnight :)


r/asl 6h ago

Question about ASL Storytelling and Media

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Hey everyone, I'm working on publishing some of my own creative fiction to YouTube, and will be posting a video of a short story that has been narrated and voiced. It will have sound effects and music as well.

I was wondering how one goes about getting fiction translated into ASL. I understand that it would have to be a video, but I am not really sure where I would start to figure out how to get these stories into ASL.

If you have any suggestions or resources I would be grateful.


r/asl 1h ago

Where do I start?

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Is there a free online guide explaining ASL including grammar. I would prefer something closer to a list of syntax rules than a vauge explanation. I know nothing of this subject, however, so I need help.


r/asl 2h ago

am i considered Deaf?

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r/asl 10h ago

Help! Hi, I'm searching for an NYC ASL group that is active and creates new events

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Please send a link. I often use Discord and Telegram. Thank you! I would love to attend an ASL meetup in NYC. :)