Tips for Learning Sign Language as an Adult - Lindsay Cockburn


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While Googling ASL Education, I came across Lindsay Cockburn's website with a post outlining Tips on Learning Sign Language as an Adult

I liked reading this because it gave me insight on the Adult Learner's perspective when it comes to learning ASL. The tips are really good and I agree with them. I especially like that the learner is encouraged to follow Deaf news. I have followed The Daily Moth for many years, it is a great source of news in ASL. It covers both general news and also news that is relevant to Deaf community. It is a great way to observe ASL and also learn about the Deaf community!

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