Q: How do I sign this word for Thanksgiving?
A: The answer may be no farther than your browser. Several web sites provide examples of signs online. Some offer drawings or pictures while others provide video or animation. All of them describe how to make the signs.
I selected some Thanksgiving-associated words:
Corn ASL BrowserFeast ASL Pro
Grateful ASL Pro
Gravy ASL Browser
Harvest ASL Pro
Indian ASL Browser Handspeak*
Pilgrim ASL Browser ASL University
Pumpkin ASL Browser ASL University
Thanks ASL Browser ASL University Handspeak*
Turkey ASL Browser ASL University
* = paid site (subscription fee required)
Site Descriptions
- ASL Browser - This site consists of samples from a CD-ROM, so new ones will never be added. It offers a good selection of words though, which are organized alphabetically. It uses Quicktime videos of an adult signing the words.
- ASL Pro - Video dictionary divided into a main dictionary, a religious dictionary, conversational phrases, and a baby sign language dictionary.
- ASL University - Site offers many words, organized by category. It has photo illustrations and animations.
- Handspeak - This online dictionary is regularly updated. It offers a large selection of words organized alphabetically. The author has even included some of her own homemade signs, such as the word "browser." The site is subscription-based.
Thanksgiving is also associated with food. Food signs are in the food signs reference guide.
