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Learn to Sign Past, Present, and Future Tense in ASL

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In this essential grammar lesson, Dr. Byron Bridges breaks down one of ASL's fundamental concepts - expressing time through tenses! You'll discover how ASL uses three clear tenses (past, present, and future) to communicate when things happen. Through clear explanations, you'll learn how to recognize and distinguish between these different time markers in signed conversations. Understanding tenses is crucial for telling stories, making plans, and having natural conversations in ASL. Get ready to master this key element of ASL grammar that will help you communicate more precisely about when events occur! ⏰✨