Ch 12

            Chapter 12 discusses how someone can learn sign language if they have an interest. The library is a good place to go and ask the librarian. There are many resources one can use to learn sign language. Books, workbooks, videotapes, ROMs, DVDs, computers, internet, college bookstores, and with the technology we have today if someone really wanted to learn ASL they could find a way. The best way and most fun way to learn is to interact with someone who can sign fairly well.

I have been doing the Sign Naturally workbook that we have for the class and it has helped me out. The ASL I class is the best way to learn in my opinion. If I had to learn ASL only by reading, watching videotapes, and doing a workbook I honestly do not think that I could have caught on and kept with ASL. The class allows me to interact with people, pick up on sign’s, teaches me to try to follow along in a conversation, and it keeps my interest." The most important thing is to get into practice, and if possible,find someone who's skillful in signing to practice with. That makes it more fun" (98).   I would have to agree and say that interaction is by fair the best way to learn ASL.I have also learned that after our ASL class had a little " heart-to-heart" that knowing ASL is more important than than the quizzes and test. I have always been a straight A student, but I have realized that instead of focusing on the grade I have turned my attention to actually wanting to learn ASL because it will be beneficial to me more than just a grade.


Works Cited
Morre, S. Matthew, and Linda Levitan. For Hearing People Only. 3rd Ed. Rochester, New       York: MSM Productions, Ltd.,2003.Print.