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❤️ Can you decipher the affirmation? Need an ASL alphabet chart to help you decipher the message? Click Here

❤️ What am I signing? Scroll for the answer.

❤️ Really nice introduction! Wishing you all the best with your ASL journey. 😊

❤️ What am I fingerspelling? --- Need to learn the ASL Alphabet from scratch? Click here. Start with letter A.

Hello, My name is Kelly and I am an ASL student living in Michigan. I have taken ASL 1 and 2 and am looking to practice ASL conversational skills, especially understanding live signing. I am looking to find some people who are open to a voice-off video chat! I have a lot of open time in the mornings (i'm EST), in the later evening, and on the weekends. Zoom or any other video chat service works for me! Please comment here if you are interested and we can set up some times for great conversations!

Same here. 6 is not enough for high schoolers to practice with.

❤️ What's your choice? Need an ASL alphabet chart to help you decipher the message? Click Here

❤️ What am I signing? Scroll for the answer.

❤️ What am I fingerspelling? --- Need to learn the ASL Alphabet from scratch? Click here. Start with letter A.

❤️ Can you decipher the affirmation? Need an ASL alphabet chart to help you decipher the message? Click Here

❤️ What am I signing? Scroll for the answer.

❤️ Can you find 5 words in this ASL word search? Need an ASL alphabet chart to help you decipher the message? Click Here

❤️ What am I fingerspelling? --- Need to learn the ASL Alphabet from scratch? Click here. Start with letter A.

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❤️ Thanks for your time. Have a fantastic day! 😊

That’s beautiful, Tammy. Your dedication to learning and connecting more deeply is powerful. Keep showing up—every sign you learn is a step toward love and understanding. Here's a useful sign that might be applicable to your situation. 😊 ❤️ Have a beautiful day! - Michael (Able Lingo)

❤️ Yay, Amaiya! Knowing the basics is a huge step, and wanting to practice shows real dedication. You’re on a beautiful path—keep it up! 👉 Here are some easy ASL conversations you can learn and use immediately. You'll learn the full conversations sign by sign and practice at multiple speeds. Enjoy! https://ablelingo.com/t/simple-asl ❤️ Have a terrific day! 😊 - Michael (Able Lingo)

❤️ Awesome. Sept 28th is just around the corner. Have fun with your ASL class! 👍 The ASL alphabet is a great place to start. Here's a link to a PDF with some FREE ASL alphabet resources. https://ablelingo.com/free-asl-alphabet-resources The PDF is on Google drive. Click the blue links to access the resources. Have a beautiful day! - Michael (Able Lingo)

❤️ Awesome! Welcome to the forum. 😊

❤️ Did you know that the sign for T in ASL has quite another meaning if you're traveling internationally in countries like Russia and Indonesia? Let's explore what Ai has to say about it: =========== Handshapes can carry dramatically different meanings across cultures. The ASL sign for the letter T involves the thumb tucked between the index and middle fingers. In American Sign Language, it's simply a letter. But in Russian culture, that same gesture is known as the fig sign (called кукиш or шиш in Russian), and it’s considered rude or dismissive. 🇷🇺 Russian Meaning of the ASL "T" Handshape - Gesture: Thumb tucked between index and middle fingers - Russian term: Kukish or Shish - Meaning: A vulgar refusal, equivalent to “You’re not getting anything” or “No way” - Context: Used to deny a request, mock someone, or express defiance. Historically, it was even used to ward off evil spirits or bad luck. So while ASL uses it neutrally for spelling, in Russia it’s a culturally loaded gesture. Definitely one to avoid flashing casually in Russian-speaking regions! Would you like a visual comparison of this gesture across cultures or a deeper dive into other ASL handshapes with cross-cultural meanings? =========== ❤️ Let's jump over to Indonesia. Here's what Ai has to say: =========== 🇮🇩 Indonesian Meaning of the ASL "T" Handshape - Gesture name: Sikut jempol or jempol di antara jari - Meaning: Considered rude or obscene, often interpreted as a vulgar insult or a mocking gesture - Context: Used to express contempt, rejection, or to mock someone—especially in informal or confrontational settings - Cultural tone: It’s not just impolite—it can be seen as provocative, especially among older generations or in more traditional communities While not as universally recognized as the middle finger in Western cultures, this gesture still carries enough negative weight in Indonesia that it’s best avoided in public or cross-cultural interactions. =========== ❤️ Does this mean stop using the T handshape? Of course not. It's just more reaffirmation that sign language is not universal all over the globe. Heck, even handshapes unrelated to sign language can mean different things in different locations. Interesting stuff. I guess this information can help us be more culturally sensitive, see things from a different view, and understand better if someone from the East gives us a funny look when we sign T. Learning this additional info about the T handshape has helped me explain the "interesting" comments I get on my Able Lingo ASL YouTube videos about the ASL alphabet. There's usually a comment or two saying something like, "Did you see the T?" "What's up with the T?!" Well, now I understand. I am enlightened. haha. Have a lovely day everybody! 👍

❤️ I have a feeling that someone asked Ai to create an image for a t-shirt with a sign language theme. Ai created an image and the individual just used the image without double checking if it actually makes sense. Haha 👉 Another option is that it might actually make sense to the actual creator of the shirt. Sign language isn't universal in every country. Heck, even handshapes aren't universal in every country. For example, the "T" sign in ASL is a vulgar insult in countries like Russia and Indonesia. Here's what Ai has to say about it: ========= Handshapes can carry dramatically different meanings across cultures. The ASL sign for the letter T involves the thumb tucked between the index and middle fingers. In American Sign Language, it's simply a letter. But in Russian culture, that same gesture is known as the fig sign (called кукиш or шиш in Russian), and it’s considered rude or dismissive. 🇷🇺 Russian Meaning of the ASL "T" Handshape - Gesture: Thumb tucked between index and middle fingers - Russian term: Kukish or Shish - Meaning: A vulgar refusal, equivalent to “You’re not getting anything” or “No way” - Context: Used to deny a request, mock someone, or express defiance. Historically, it was even used to ward off evil spirits or bad luck. So while ASL uses it neutrally for spelling, in Russia it’s a culturally loaded gesture. Definitely one to avoid flashing casually in Russian-speaking regions. ========= ❤️ Wow! Ward off evil spirits! haha Fascinating stuff. Have a beautiful day everyone! 👍

❤️ Here's the YouTube Link https://youtu.be/vFSDxIXTOuQ It says "Video Unavailable" but guess what?! It's available and viewable. Have a beautiful day everyone! 👍

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