When fingerspelling, the hand is at shoulder height; it does not bounce with each letter. A double letter within a word is signed in different ways, through a bounce of the hand, a slide of the hand, or repeating the sign … See more

Since fingerspelling was originally developed in order to incorporate the English language into sign language, it is very closely linked to English. Studies have shown that deaf … See more

• Practice fingerspelling receptive in real life Practice "reading" fingerspelling using real life videos.
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• ASL Fingerspelling Resource Site Free online fingerspelling … See more

Fingerspelling is typically only used in a specific set of circumstances, primarily for proper names (including personal, brand, and place names) and other words that do not have a … See more

Like other languages, American Sign Language is constantly evolving. While changes in fingerspelling are less likely, slight changes still … See more

Phonetics does not have to be constricted to just speech but it can also be used when signing to others. When signing, the person's expressions could greatly determine the outcome of what they are trying to communicate to the other person. For example, if the … See more