12 ASL Fingerspelling Essential Rules, Tips & Tricks | Free Lesson

This video tutorial introduces finger spelling in ASL, offering tips and techniques for effective practice. It covers the basics, including the alphabet, common mistakes, and special cases like apostrophes and hyphens. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of relaxed hand movements to avoid strain and provides cultural insights into the use of names in deaf culture. The course is available on Skillshare, with additional resources like quizzes and exercises.

What is the main focus of the new course mentioned in the video?

• Photography

• Finger spelling

• Fine Arts

• Crafts

When finger spelling, what should you focus on instead of individual letters?

• The color of the hand

• The speed of spelling

• The word as a whole

• The size of the letters

How should you handle double letters when finger spelling?

• Open and close the hand

• Slightly move the hand

• Make a large movement

• Bounce the letters

What should you do if you make a mistake while finger spelling?

• Ignore the mistake and continue

• Make a big gesture to erase it

• Calmly correct it with a wave

• Start over from the beginning

How do you indicate an apostrophe in a word while finger spelling?

• Bounce the letter

• Skip the letter

• Twist the letter

• Pause briefly

What is the method to show a hyphen in a word during finger spelling?

• Skip the hyphen

• Use a different hand

• Pause and continue

• Pull the index finger down

Why is it important to learn finger spelling clearly?

• To learn faster

• To communicate effectively in ASL

• To avoid using English

• To impress others