20+ Basic Sign Language Phrases for Beginners | ASL

Do you want to learn some of the best sign language phrases for beginners? After this lesson, you'll be able to make conversation more easily with a few greetings, icebreakers, and common questions.

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[PincheBeto_Bass]

I work at Amazon, I have 3 deaf coworkers and once I pulled up with the “I’m learning sign” and “my name is B-E-T-O” y’all shoulda seen the smile on their faces it was heartwarming! I need to learn to sign “let’s go hit the stizzy in the restroom!”

[kaylarowe]

I’m learning sign language bc I work in a restaurant and sometimes we have deaf people come in and I just wanna talk to them so they aren’t lonely 🥺

[sunnyysideeupp]

i decided to learn asl for my deaf aunt so we could get to know each other better. unfortunately she passed away last week but i’m still gonna learn for her, i know she would be proud of me :)

[AroaceChicken]

I honestly learned more in 13 minutes than in an entire week, maybe more, of school


Let that sink in

[marikavicari]

I am learning the ASL to be able to speak with the deaf janitor of my school, wish me luck

[maddiem]

Me rn: learn asl.
Me again: you aren’t deaf, you don’t know anyone who is deaf and there isn’t anyone in you school who is deaf.
Me anyway: learn asl rn.

[briezeee]

I know it’s been a year or two but I still think this is needed

*Common greetings*

0:35 - Hello
0:52 - Hey

*Phrases for Intros*

1:18 - My name is....
2:01 - Nice to meet you
3:03 - I am learning sign

*Questions you can ask when meeting someone*

3:51 - What’s your name?
4:22 - Where are you from?
5:05 - How are you?

*How to answer the above questions*

5:48 - Answering “where are you from?”
6:15 - Answer to “how are you?” (I’m fine)

*Manners*

6:49 - Please
7:00 - Thank you
7:16 - Excuse me

*small talk!*

7:44 - What is your favorite
8:34 - What do you like to do?

*Questions you may need to ask*

9:14 - Where do you work?
9:40 - What time is it?
10:06 - Where’s the bathroom?
10:27 - How do I sign
11:09 - Asking what a certain sign means

*Goodbyes and toodles*

12:05 - Goodbye
12:12 - See you later
12:37 - Take care

If you’re reading this and it helped you out .. I’m glad I took the time to do it so that I can help someone. Have a great day or night wherever you are <3

[engineeringismyblood]

Me: learning asl
I‘m not deaf
Nobody in my family is deaf...non of my friends are deaf
No one in my school is deaf
I don‘t know anyone who is deaf
I‘m not living in America and don‘t speak the English language...
And I still learn ASL 😂 I would love to meet someone who is deaf to talk to.

[kishor]

My mind: learn sign language
Me: i am not deaf
My mind: just learn it

[cloroxwipestastefunny]

My friend just found out she's going deaf.. I'm trying to learn sign language so her and I can talk. She already knows some though because her parents made her learn when she was younger.

[vizallaround]

Learning ASL for that one life saving moment in my life where I'll probably need it

[jewelchanco]

I have this one deaf classmate that isnt fitting in very well and i want to be his friend so he doesnt feel left out

[zazi]

There are some kids at my school that are bullied for being deaf, and no one ever works with them. It makes me feel horrible so I want to learn sign language so I can communicate with them and become their friend, please keep in mind that even learning a few phrases and making someone else feel included can mean so much to people and give sign language a try!

[lilylamps]

Everybody her has a great reason to learn sign language while I’m here doing this so I can “talk” in class

[deijah]

I'm learning sign language for one of my new best friends. She is a really energetic funny person! And I can't wait to surprise her when she finally realizes I speak sign language.

[emilypodleski]

Thank you for this. All of the kids are in masks at school and my son just met one of the boys who is deaf. He can no longer read lips because all the kids are in masks. We ordered my son masks with a window, but he's using your videos to learn how to communicate with him better. I appreciate these easy to follow videos. They're great for an 8 year old because you go nice and slow and tell why each sign is the way it is. Thank you :)

[SapphicKT]

I'm learning Asl for my newly adopted sister.

[kimseungmin]

I’m trying to learn ASL not because i’m deaf but because I just want to know for my future life, just incase, ya know ?

[evelynhersman]

I can’t be the only one learning so I can communicate with friends across the classroom silently right💀

[ploptart]

You know how people are like, "I could listen to Italian all day long?" I could watch ASL all day long. Beautiful.