ASL is a visual language that involves the precise use of the hands, body, and facial expression to convey linguistic information. It has its own grammar and syntax rules. ASL is not a universal ...

It takes an average of 8 or more years to become fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The proficiency chart below (created by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) shows levels of ...

Learning ASL is different from learning orally spoken and written languages. We've vetted the best ASL sites to help you start signing today. I've been contributing to PCMag since 2011 in a ...