Days of the Week in ASL
To sign the days of the week in American Sign Language (ASL), most weekdays use the first letter of the day's English name with the palm facing inward, moving in a small circular motion.
Sign Language Blog
One word at a time: how to shape it, where it sits, and what people get wrong. Every sign here is also in the translator.
Colors in Sign Language
Learn colors in sign language with easy ASL guides for red, blue, green, yellow, pink, black, white, orange, purple, brown, and more.
1–10 in American Sign Language
Learning numbers is one of the easiest ways to start building confidence in American Sign Language (ASL). Numbers appear everywhere in everyday…
American Sign Language Alphabet A–Z (ABC in Sign Language)
The American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet, also called the American Manual Alphabet, consists of 26 distinct handshapes that represent each letter of the English alphabet.
Have a Good Day in American Sign Language
Learning how to say “Have a Good Day” in American Sign Language (ASL) is a simple and useful way to communicate a friendly wish with Deaf and hard-of-hearing…
Banana in Sign Language
To sign “banana” in ASL: point your non-dominant index finger straight up like a fist with one finger raised. With your dominant hand, pinch your thumb and index finger together at the…
Help in American Sign Language
To sign help in American Sign Language (ASL), make a “thumbs-up” shape with your dominant hand and place it on the palm of your open, non-dominant hand. Move both hands…
Learn Dad in Sign Language
In American Sign Language (ASL), sign “dad” or “daddy” by making the number 5 with your dominant hand (fingers spread wide). Tap your thumb against your forehead twice. Forming the…
MOM in Sign Language
MOM is one of the very first signs Deaf and hearing families teach a baby — open hand, thumb to chin, done. Here’s exactly how to form it correctly, how…
Wait in American Sign Language
To sign WAIT in ASL: raise both hands to chest level with palms facing you, spread all fingers wide (the “5 handshape”), then gently wiggle your fingers back and forth — like…
Please in ASL Sign Language
In American Sign Language, PLEASE is one of the very first signs taught to children, students, and anyone beginning their ASL journey. It is simple to execute and deeply meaningful…
How to Say Thank You in Sign Language
Whether you’re a parent teaching your baby, a student studying ASL, a healthcare worker, or simply someone who wants to connect with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community, knowing how to sign…
I Love You In ASL Sign language
The I Love You hand sign commonly known as the ILY sign is one of the most recognized gestures in American Sign Language (ASL). It beautifully combines three letters of the manual alphabet: I, L,…