The alphabet serves as a bridge to literacy in sign language. Just like learning to read and write in spoken languages, learning the sign language alphabet provides the foundation for reading and writing in sign language. The letter “F” is used in many acronyms and, as a result, is used often in sign language.
Ready to put the letters together? Spell your name in ASL with our free fingerspelling tool: type any name and watch each letter signed, F included. You can also see all 26 handshapes on the ASL alphabet page, and learn how to sign “My name is” to introduce yourself.
Hold up your dominant hand, palm facing outward, with your index finger and thumb touching while the other 3 fingers are standing upright and spread apart.
Fostering connection. American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-spatial language used by many Deaf individuals and members of the hard-of-hearing community. ASL is not solely a communication tool but also a significant aspect of Deaf culture and identity, fostering connection, expression, and a sense of belonging.
Learn how to sign the rest of the alphabet:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Video Provided by ASLBloom: https://www.aslbloom.com/
Learning to sign is a great start. For the moments that have to be right (a medical appointment, a parent-teacher meeting, a legal conversation) Ava connects you with a credentialed ASL interpreter over video in the Ava app, on demand or scheduled ahead. Available 24/7, with live captions included.