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 importance of finger spelling in sign language?

Describe the correct way to handle double letters when finger spelling.

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

How do you indicate an apostrophe when finger spelling a word?

Explain how to finger spell a hyphenated word.

What is the recommended approach for finger spelling surnames?

Why is it important to learn finger spelling from the beginning of learning sign language?