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How to Sign Time Expressions in ASL

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About this lesson

In this time-focused lesson, Dr. Byron Bridges introduces essential ASL vocabulary for discussing when things happen! You'll master signs for units of time (seconds, minutes, hours), time-related words (early, late, soon), and temporal concepts (past, present, future). Through clear demonstrations, you'll learn how to express time periods from specific measures like weeks and months to abstract concepts like "forever" and "always." These fundamental signs are crucial for scheduling, storytelling, and everyday conversations in ASL. Get ready to explore how time is uniquely expressed in sign language! ⏰✨