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 “R” is particularly important as it is used when spelling out words and in many signs.
Ready to put the letters together? Spell your name in ASL with our free fingerspelling tool: type any name and watch each letter signed, R 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 index and middle fingers intertwined where the middle finger wraps over the back of the index finger, while the rest of the fingers and thumb curl in.
Remote interpreting services have become increasingly popular, providing real-time access to sign language interpretation via video conferencing platforms. Remote interpreting offers flexibility and convenience, particularly in situations where in-person interpreters may not be readily available.
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
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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.