Through these beginning stages of learning ASL, the biggest things I have learned are:

  1. That ASL has its own grammar
  2. Using your dominant vs non-dominant hand/arm matters

As of now, here is my list of ASL terms that I know!

  • Hi
  • My name is___
  • Eat
  • More
  • All done
  • Want
  • Water
  • Bathroom
  • Play
  • Toys
  • Ball
  • Help
  • Stop
  • Go
  • Wait
  • Yes
  • No
  • Please
  • Pencil
  • Question
  • Read
  • Quiet
  • Listen
  • Thank you
  • Mom
  • Dad
  • Grandma
  • Grandpa

Plus more! I also learned the whole alphabet- which I think has been very beneficial for when I do not know a specific sign.