Stephen J. Lu

Start with the general, big picture, then move down towards smaller, more precise details Directions are based on the signer's perspective. Can be confusing at first. If you have difficulty: Imagine the signer is taking you on a tour, but you are facing them and walking backwards, always facing the signer Don't think in terms of "right" or "left", rather the direction the signer is signing or pointing Signer should use directional eye gaze to indicate location, direction, and distance Dist...

Legend 2H = both hands DH = dominant hand OH = other/non-dominant hand DS = dominant side OS = other/non-dominant side 'X' = handshape f = fingers fs = fingerspell ft = fingertips hs = handshape Words WORD SIGN broke (little money) DH '5' palm down hit pinky side on DS neck borrow 2H 'K' DH rests on OH front space. Bend both forearms back towards self loan Reverse "Borrow" keep Same hs as above, knock DH and OH together 1x in front space save up/savings DH flat 'O' insert f into...

Legend 2H = both hands DH = dominant hand OH = other/non-dominant hand DS = dominant side OS = other/non-dominant side 'X' = handshape f = fingers fs = fingerspell ft = fingertips hs = handshape Words WORD SIGN Letter (written message in mail) 2H '10' DH thumb from chin to OH thumb OR "MAIL" Letter (alphabetical) 2H '10' tap thumbs together 2x OR fs "ABC" less (less less) DH bent '5' palm down start above OH '5' palm up. Move DH down towards OH amount expressed (and repeat if wanted...

My ASL Journey Growing up, I got interested in learning ASL and I purchased a book. Back then, I learned the alphabet and a few basic signs, but not much else. Fast forward to today, with significant hearing problems and the loss of my voice, becoming fluent in ASL has become a much more urgent need. Throughout my ASL learning experience, I have used a number of resources to learn this difficult language. An essential part of the mindset shift is transitioning from an oral, auditory language to...

Simple Conjunctions AND - Used for emphasis (normal use, no sign) #OR - Also used for emphasis FINISH - As conj, means 'and then' to show progression of events UNDERSTAND - As opposed to "to understand", conj means to keep in mind or remember the primary phrase or condition Complex Conjunctions WRONG-conj Unexpected, unwanted, annoying, sense of wrong-doing, no control over occurrence. Strong negative feelings associated HAPPEN-conj Expected, saw it coming, during previous action HIT-co...

Legend 2H = both hands DH = dominant hand OH = other/non-dominant hand DS = dominant side OS = other/non-dominant side ' ' = handshape f = fingers fs = fingerspell ft = fingertips Words WORD SIGN salad 2H open '5' repeat bring f together then up. Like tossing salad spaghetti 2H 'I' pinkies touch face self, move DH away while squiggle. like shape of spaghetti pasta 2H as above, but move both hands pot form shape sign 2H lid OH 'S' DH '5' hit palm on OH, like closing lid smoke 2...