How to Use American Sign Language in a Sentence

American Sign Language

noun

• From the age of two weeks, Nim was raised by people and taught American Sign Language.
  — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
• The artist tried to keep himself up, nearly pulling the American Sign Language interpreter down with him.
  — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 8 May 2023
• English and American Sign Language, also marks the 20th anniversary of the pop-punk album that inspired it.
  — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
• One side has the letter written out in upper and lowercase, and the other has the hand position for that letter in American Sign Language.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 14 Oct. 2022
• Yet, the series’ brilliant use of sound and American Sign Language is far more impressive than any combat sequence.
  — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024
• Like his character, Woodard is deaf and communicates through American Sign Language, which was changed for the series.
  — Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2023
• Now her school is working on a potential new minor in American Sign Language that aims to help others gain such understanding.
  — Ellis Rold, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2023
• There will also be an American Sign Language version available.
  — Caroline Brew, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024
• Her troop has used its earnings for programs involving coding and robotics, as well as American Sign Language.
  — Julie Creswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2024
• An aphasic patient who can’t speak in Cantonese won’t be able to communicate his meaning any better by switching to American Sign Language.
  — Michael P.h. Stanley, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2022
• Katie Price, who has a bachelor’s degree in deaf education and is already fairly fluent in American Sign Language, is one of those students.
  — Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2023
• Some of the new programs for fall include virtual youth and adult American Sign Language and English as a second language classes, park district officials said.
  — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2023
• One performance of each play will be translated by an American Sign Language interpreter.
  — Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 22 July 2024
• Then the lights went down and the show began with an energetic performance of the musical’s namesake number in American Sign Language and spoken English, with the lyrics projected in bold lettering on the back walls and sets.
  — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
• There are two online feeds available: a closed caption and an open caption with American Sign Language interpretations.
  — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2023
• Last year this event amplified 30+ voices who created a safe space to discuss Black stories that were also interpreted live in American Sign Language.
  — Niani Tolbert, Essence, 15 Nov. 2022
• The two communicate with one another using American Sign Language, which is actually quite helpful in a world where Clickers exist.
  — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
• In a state with changing demographics, this also means translating the manual into more than a dozen languages, including Yoruba and American Sign Language.
  — Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2023
• Each of the pregame songs will be simultaneously translated into American Sign Language.
  — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2023
• The pregame entertainment and halftime show will also feature American Sign Language performances.
  — Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2024
• Bickerstaff communicates with American Sign Language and is deeply aware of the visual characteristics of language.
  — Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
• There's an artisan market with regional artists and vendors, and a local organization showcase, and the entire event will be American Sign Language interpreted.
  — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 25 July 2024
• The introduction to American Sign Language and deaf culture will teach participants how to introduce themselves and communicate in simple phrases.
  — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023
• Read full article The technology connects visitors and library staff with interpreters, including those trained in American Sign Language.
  — Alex Koller, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2023
• The grammatical rules that structure language, a feature of languages from Algonquin to American Sign Language, are more complex than necessary for communication.
  — Sonia Shah, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023
• Buechner was born deaf and said that having to seek medical treatment without a qualified American Sign Language interpreter can be nerve-racking, frustrating and sometimes dangerous.
  — Hunter Turpin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2023
• Other photos showed Isaac's other certificates, which included a certificate of excellence in American Sign Language.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
• But Michigan does not have comparable requirements to understand similar achievement by students who use American Sign Language.
  — Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 4 Jan. 2023
• McLaren also will enhance existing notices within its facilities to clearly alert patients and their companions of the availability of American Sign Language interpreters or other auxiliary aids and services that are free, per the release.
  — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2024
• Paramount will offer American Sign Language interpretation and open captioning at 8 p.m. Oct. 13.
  — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024