I'm thinking about learning it just for the hell of it, and I was wondering how long it would take. I know it's different from learning, say, Italian (which I also tried, but found it was too hard because it was so different from English)... but this might be different because it's just visually corresponding with verbal English words. Anybody have any insight on this?
2006-10-15 08:47:28 · 7 answers · asked by Meredith B 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
t doesn't take long to learn the letters for ASL (American sign language) what takes time is learning the signs for the different words instead of having to spell out each word. there is a very good program on PBS in my are at 10:30 a.m. (CDT) called signing time, it is a good program for leaning simple word signing. it's intended for children, but my daughter-in- law (whose 26 ) and i watch it faithfully with my grand kids ages 3 &7.
i's not nearly as difficult as learning a foreign language but your not going to learn everything overnight either, and if you don't practice what your learned you'll lose it.
i's a lot of fun, i started learning in high school as i used to sign at the church, but have used it in years.
was able to assist a customr at the tax office years later because i could stll remeber my letters but it took a long time because i didn't know enough signing words,
also whem i wored ems i was able to assist an injured deaf- mute patient with the little i remembered.
it'a a good feeling to be able to help
2006-10-15 09:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by connie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I depends on what type of ASL you want to learn. You could do Sign Exact English (SEE) which takes a lot of effort. I don't think it takes very long to learn but you also have to know about the culture of it and facial and body expression. You need to learn by what the body is showing by what kind of sign they really are saying. Like the sign for late and not yet are exactly the same but you need to know the reaction to what they are talking about. As my sign teacher would say "same sign different meaning." All you need is a good teacher and you'll learn quickly. Also you might want to check this website out.
2006-10-15 12:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by Wolf_28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would take a longer person who can hear to learn sign language then it would a person who can't hear. It depends on how eager you are to learn signing for words. As long as you know the alphabet you really can't go wrong. It would only take a day to learn if that much. But words will be a lot harder. My sister has a friend who is deaf and she has been learning new words here and there and it has taken her many many years.
2006-10-15 08:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by tjnw79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the blink of an eye and wave of the hand
2006-10-15 08:49:04 · answer #4 · answered by Latin Techie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may take you up to 3 months
2006-10-15 09:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS different from person To person. IF you have some on helping you maybe a short while.
2006-10-15 09:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how interested you are. Quick learner do learn fast.
2006-10-15 08:54:32 · answer #7 · answered by jane u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋