About Us2 min read
Signpost's Origin Story and Mission
Signpost came from very humble beginnings, but those beginnings, we hope, will carry us to a future where learning ASL is as easy as learning any other language.
The Signpost Blog
Learning ASL, written plainly.
Honest, practical guides to learning American Sign Language: what the alphabet really takes, how long fluency actually takes, and why feedback is the piece most learners are missing.
Under the Hood1 min read
How Our Feedback Engine Works
Every sign you make is scored before you have finished thinking about it. Here is what actually happens between your hand and that result.
Self-Teaching1 min read
How Signpost Enables You To Self-Teach ASL
Teaching yourself ASL is genuinely possible, but the parts that make or break it are not the parts most people focus on. Here is how to structure it.
For Families1 min read
How Signpost Can Work Alongside Your Homeschool Program
ASL is one of the most practical languages you can add to a homeschool, and one of the hardest to assess if you do not sign yourself. Here is how to handle both.
For Schools1 min read
Bringing ASL to Your School or District
Most schools that want to offer ASL cannot staff it. Here is what it takes to run a credible ASL course when a certified instructor is not available.
For Educators1 min read
Signpost for ASL Educators: Feedback That Scales Alongside Your Class
No ASL teacher can watch thirty pairs of hands at once. The question is what students practice on the days you cannot correct them.
Learning ASL1 min read
How Signpost Brings ASL To Underexposed Students
Wanting to learn ASL and having nowhere to learn it is the most common story we hear. It does not have to end there.
Fundamentals5 min read
How to Learn the ASL Alphabet: A Practical Guide to Fingerspelling
Almost everyone starts ASL with the alphabet, then quietly gets stuck. Here is what it actually takes to fingerspell clearly, and the part most beginners rush past.
Getting Started4 min read
How Long Does It Normally Take to Learn ASL?
It is the first question almost everyone asks, and the honest answer is “it depends.” Here is what it actually depends on, how you can accelerate, and where the bottlenecks are.
Learning ASL4 min read
Is ASL Hard to Learn? How beginners often get stuck
ASL is not harder than any other language, but it is harder than people expect, and for a reason almost no beginner sees coming.
Self-Teaching5 min read
The Best Way to Learn Sign Language at Home
You do not need a classroom to learn ASL, but self-teaching at home has one trap that stalls most people. Here is how to set yourself up so it actually works.
Learning Science4 min read
Why Watching Videos Isn't Enough to Learn ASL
The most common way people learn ASL online is by watching videos. It is also why so many people stall. Watching trains your eyes, not your hands.