30 Signs You Need to Know for Basic ASL Conversations

This video tutorial teaches viewers how to have a basic conversation in American Sign Language (ASL). It begins with an introduction to the goals of the video and a sponsorship mention. The tutorial provides three essential tips for effective ASL communication: turning off your voice, maintaining eye contact, and practicing regularly. The video then demonstrates a variety of basic ASL signs, including greetings, emotions, and common phrases. Finally, it shows how to combine these signs into simple sentences, encouraging viewers to practice and improve their ASL skills.

What is the main goal of the video tutorial?

• To promote a new ASL app

• To discuss the history of ASL

• To enable basic conversation in ASL

• To teach advanced ASL grammar

Why is it important to turn off your voice when signing?

• It is a rule in ASL classes

• It prevents signing in English grammar

• It makes the signs more visible

• It helps in learning faster

What should you do to maintain proper communication in ASL?

• Use your phone while signing

• Maintain eye contact

• Speak loudly while signing

• Sign with both hands

Which sign involves moving your hand from your chin to your non-dominant hand?

• Good or well

• Hello

• Tired

• Excited

How do you sign 'happy' in ASL?

• By bouncing your two fingers on top of each other

• By using flat hands over your chest in an upward motion

• By moving your feeler fingers up on your chest

• By pointing to your mouth and ear

What is the sign for 'thank you' in ASL?

• A flat hand making a circle on your chest

• Your dominant hand coming out from your chin

• Your thumb flicking out from your chin

• Your hand moving slowly along your arm

How would you ask someone's name in ASL?

• Your name is what

• Name you what

• What is your name

• You name what you