These units rely heavily on body language and facial expressions. Record yourself signing a set of directions and watch it back. Can you follow your own map?
Look at the signer’s face and eyes, not just their hands. ASL grammar is read through the face, and peripheral vision naturally catches the hand shapes. If you want to tailor your study plan, let me know: signing naturally 1011
Palm faces inward when counting objects, but faces outward for addresses or phone numbers. Numbers 6-10: Palm faces outward. These units rely heavily on body language and
As learners progress through the foundational levels of American Sign Language (ASL), the Signing Naturally curriculum offers a structured, immersive approach to language acquisition. Units 10 and 11 mark a significant transition, moving from basic daily conversation into more complex narrative, personality description, storytelling, and cultural nuances. Look at the signer’s face and eyes, not just their hands
Looking only at a signer's hands is equivalent to staring at someone's mouth while they speak English. Focus on the "signing triangle"—from the eyes down to the chest.