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My name is Elisa. I am hearing.

I grew up around sign language. I love sign language. I really like being a part of deaf culture. As a hearing person, obviously I'm not ever going to be truly a part. But the language and culture are things I'm very drawn to.

As I said, I grew up around sign launguage but Ernie (deaf friend) made a point to sign SEE around me so it would be easier for me to understand. He also wanted his children to be able to use English grammer well. As a result, I understand a lot of what is said when someone signs ASL to me, and I can communicate with someone who never learned much SEE, but I couldn't interpret English into ASL or use effective and correct ASL grammer.

I wondered if there is a good book that I can study ASL grammer or principles of grammer out of? I want to be able to have ASL grammer more than just enough for conversations.

There are several local events which asked for volenteers to interpret but I don't feel I can without a better grasp of the grammer. And it upsets me that currently the deaf in my town cannot go to the theatre to see a play!!

I've testing out of the Sign Language I class, and I will be taking Sign Language II, but it seems more like we're just dropping pronouns and any word that isn't essential than actually learning a language. I know ASL is a complete and seperate language.

So with a rather decent "vocabulary" of signs, and a good ability to read lips, what I really lack is the grammer to really understand what is being said when I am about deaf/hard of hearing friends. I hate continually asking people to slow down or explain (although it seems to be the most patient culture on earth! My french doesn't receive the same I assure you!!)

Any suggestions?
 
Hello Elisa,

Welcome to ALLDeaf and enjoy your stay here ;)
 
Hey Lisa, how about reposting your topic in the ASL,oralism forum?
 
Hello and welcome, Elisa! Hope you will enjoy alldeaf.com. :welcome:

It is good to know you grew up around sign language and wish to learn more ASL.

I don't know if my suggestions will be of much help, but you can check the advertisement at the top of alldeaf.com webpage when you first arrive at this website. It is on that page before you sign in. I just saw it advertising ASL books. You can explore by clicking on the ad.

Another way, is if you are living near a residential school for the deaf, check to see if you can borrow ASL books from their library. They might have rules about non-staff borrowing their books, but check anyway.

Also, I think it would be okay to ask the school's Interpreter for his/her expertise or advice.

Hope at least one of the above suggestions will turn out well for you. Have fun hitting the books. :wave:
 
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Welcome Elisa. Nice to have you.
There are many books on ASL and grammar available. An internet search would be helpful, I believe. Also there are CD-ROM's which are quite useful. Best wishes to you. Have fun on the Forum.
 
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:wave: :welcome: Hello and welcome Lisamusing to Alldeaf, I hope you have enjoyed your stay on this forum.

If there is a Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in your state? You may want to give them a call, to see what kind of resources they have that you are looking for.

Good luck, and Happy Signing!!! :thumb:
 
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