What is the best way to learn sign language and what is the best website for information on sign language?

Answer 1

As with any new language, the best way to learn is by doing.

Once you've learned basic signs, you should become involved with your local deaf community (volunteer in programs, etc.), to truly become fluent.

Here are some nice sites to get you started:

http://www.masterstech-home.com/ASLDict.html

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0932666426/002-6593472-5815237?v=glance&n=283155

http://www.americansignlanguage.com/

http://www.signmedia.com/info/asl.htm

Answer 2

In addition to the responses given, you may want to visit your local public library. Videos/DVDs may be available for you to check out and try at home.

Books are also available showing the position of the hands for phrases, idioms, etc.

If you are very ambitious, you may want to sign up for some classes. Check your local college or university's contiuning education programs.

Answer 3

for children, use the signing times videos, www.signingtimes.com, my son was born w/ his vocal cords paralyzed and had a trach at 2 months old, we started showing him the videos at 7 months, at 9 months he began signing. Now he is three and no longer has the trach, but he still knows most of his signs

Eric Simon

Answer 4

Please visit,
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=hi&q=sign+language&btnG=Google+%E0%A4%96%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%9C&meta=