Almost all deaf people I've met are fine with people hanging out on the fringes of their social functions (though it can feel like being the ultimate third wheel) to practice ASL.
Try deaf? Folks there are friendly, you can ask questions along those lines.
(I sign reasonably well, but rustily. I used to teach deaf kids, but my arthritis has affected my practice.)
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Date: 2005-09-13 12:34 am (UTC)My favorite way to learn ASL is by immersion.
I'll bet there are good classes in Boston.
Almost all deaf people I've met are fine with people hanging out on the fringes of their social functions (though it can feel like being the ultimate third wheel) to practice ASL.
Try
(I sign reasonably well, but rustily. I used to teach deaf kids, but my arthritis has affected my practice.)