Signing Naturally is a course widely used in classroom settings, and it uses multiple learning styles. I’m in my third level of one at the same place of instruction, where the curriculum is Signing Naturally by Dawn Sign Press. As someone pointed out to me, you never want to learn from a hearing person, just as it’s best not to learn any other language from someone who doesn’t have it as their mother tongue. Start with finding a class offered by a local association or approved, certified course. I can’t understand BSL, but I do watch films on BSL Zone as part of cultural studies, though. One caveat though: BSL is VERY different from ASL, so watch the source of resources. I’ll talk about apps, websites, books and meetings. I also am not saying they are all correct or perfect be aware that like any language, there are regionalisms to sign language, even within one (like ASL), and as a newbie I am no expert. I’m not endorsing any, just giving my personal reactions as a hearing learner. [ Video transcript: I’ve spent the last year exploring some ASL learning resources and would like to share my impressions. Images included in the video are not reproduced here. Video on YouTube on my Reel Words | No More Craptions! channel. But even those in my classes who are hard of hearing or have CIs or hearing aids need to do the homework, review and look for additional resources.] I use captions and find I’m needing them more and more. Unlike some of them, my hearing is not imminently disappearing, although it was checked and determined to have some loss on top my Ménières disease, tinnitus and hyperacusis. I’m a mature learner which means I have to do way more review than my 20- and 30-something classmates. You’ll have to practise and review regularly, or it’s not going to stick. Sure, loads of people get into Switched at Birth and new signers love This Close, but picking up a few signs from shows is not the same as having resources that are pedagogically sound, meaning they’ll actually help you learn and retain material. [ Pre-video intro: When you’re starting out as a hearing person learning ASL, there is a wealth of info available but it can be hard to sift through it all and find the most helpful.
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