American Sign Language

  • Do u have a slow button
    With the videos do you have a slow button option? Also in the dictionary I notice you don't have best, and better, and beautiful. In the dictionary. How do you sign all three of those ??? Thank you so very much
    9 repliesLast post by Indy-Rocket-Languages Mar 10, 2026
  • the difference between two and V?
    What is the difference between two and V?
    5 repliesLast post by Barbara-M Mar 9, 2026
  • The letter G
    All other sources that I have looked at form the letter G by extending both the index finger and the thumb straight out and parallel to each other. This course forms the letter G by extending only the index finger. Why is this course doing this differen...
    3 repliesLast post by Barbara-M Mar 9, 2026
  • Cross Domination
    Okay, so I am Cross Dominant/ambidextrous. I am right eye dominant but the rest of my body switches between right or left. My question is how do you pick a strong hand when your body constantly switches without you thinking about? I know it seems complica...
    2 repliesLast post by Barbara-M Mar 9, 2026
  • want to talk about ASL
    Hi I am Sophie
    1 repliesLast post by SophieM-di6f Oct 9, 2025
  • Looking for people to practice with
    Looking for people to practice with on zoom, anyone interested?
    1 repliesLast post by CarrieS-acmu Jun 24, 2025
  • Sign language
    How many types of sign language are there ? As I do not live in the states ?
    2 repliesLast post by caitlinxoxx Jun 24, 2025
  • I see mention of flashcards?
    So I'm in the iOS and iPad app and not seeing flash cards. Is there something I'm missing inside the program beyond the review at the end of each section? 
    2 repliesLast post by Margaret-RocketLanguages Jul 26, 2024
  • Where is the dictionary?
    The lessons refer to the dictionary to look up vocabulary, but I don't see a link anywhere? 
    5 repliesLast post by Margaret-RocketLanguages Jul 16, 2023
  • Sign for "GO" in "TRAIN-GO-SORRY" (Module 7.3 ASL Idioms)
    I was wondering about the sign for “go" in TRAIN-GO-SORRY in Module 7.3. It's different from the usual sign for “go” seen throughout this course. I have looked up “go”, “depart”, “leave” in some online dictionaries, but I couldn't find this sign.   In...
    4 repliesLast post by jackieasl Jan 31, 2023
  • Module 4.7 “Is there a bus?” gloss
    Hello! Could someone provide the gloss for the “Is there a bus?” clip in Module 4.7? I'm having trouble undertanding what that last sign means.
    3 repliesLast post by Fal16 Dec 13, 2022
  • Sign Name?
    What if I'm only learning this for fun, and I don't know any deaf people? Who should give me a sign name?
    2 repliesLast post by Margaret-RocketLanguages Aug 16, 2022
  • Right handed/Left handed
    Is there a difference in which hands are used for each sign? If i use my dominant hand for a one handed sign as opposed to the other? or choose to swap which side i use for the signs.
    2 repliesLast post by jackieasl Nov 23, 2021
  • Videos won't play
    Only a few videos in the alphabet section will play. The screen on the rest either goes all black or all white when the play button it pressed. I've tried giving it several minutes to download, however, nothing changes. I can go into the dictionary and wa...
    2 repliesLast post by marieg-rocket languages Sep 10, 2021
  • ASL Months
    How can you easily remember the months in ASL?
    2 repliesLast post by caitlinxoxx Aug 13, 2017
  • american or uk
    did you do sign language for the UK or does it translate all over the world with one language,i get that dialects change as do the majority of signs ,but are the basics the same ??
    2 repliesLast post by caitlinxoxx Aug 13, 2017
  • Set of flash cards in Sign Language course
    I am unable to set up flash cards or find flash card sets made by others? Can I get help? Sign Language course Thank you Carol
    2 repliesLast post by caitlinxoxx Aug 13, 2017
  • where do you take quizzes
    where do you take quizzes?  
    3 repliesLast post by maryhunt1996 May 3, 2016
  • taking a test
    How do I take a test? it says at the bottom that the test below are in order from easiest to hardest but there is nothing listed  TIA
    3 repliesLast post by marieg-rocket languages Jan 26, 2016
  • where are the crosswords?!?
    I have looked and searched for the crosswords for a while now. Someone said it was under the games tab. But there is no games tab on rocket asl. I was realy hopeing that rocket asl had crosswords.
    5 repliesLast post by crankyz Nov 13, 2015
  • My Dictionary
    The preface before going into My Dictionary claims to have over 2,400 words, yet I can't even seem to find the word "Thursday". Is there another page that has access to more words? Because there are clearly not 2,400 on that page.
    5 repliesLast post by Asma--83 Oct 15, 2015
  • Levels of ASL?
    What level of ASL does this program go to? I need a level 2 and 3 course.
    4 repliesLast post by Cathrine_56 Sep 5, 2015
  • Why does the sign for "No" change?
    The sign for "no" changes when you're using it alone and when you're using in a sentence like "no smoking"? Are they interchangeable?  
    2 repliesLast post by Cathrine_56 Sep 3, 2015
  • Unlocking more puzzles
    I have unlocked up to 3 puzzles, and i have read all the material lessons. But I can't do any more puzzles. how do I unlock the rest of the crosswords?
    3 repliesLast post by Cathrine_56 Sep 3, 2015
  • Writing
    Is there a way where I can learn how to write in signlanguage or is that not even a thing?
    3 repliesLast post by gene-lansberry Jun 10, 2015
  • printing alphabet
    Is there a way to print the alphabet as a reference sheet or card?
    2 repliesLast post by Rocket-Languages Apr 13, 2015
  • Sign for Thursday
    Is there a sign for Thursday? I didn't see it in the lesson nor My Dictionary.
    3 repliesLast post by C-L1 Dec 19, 2014
  • Videos Not Working
    Is anyone else experiencing the videos on the ASL site not working? It's so frustrating.
    4 repliesLast post by Rocket-Languages Dec 3, 2014
  • Best Amount of Time Every Day?
    When you're first learning, as I am, is there a best amount of time to spend every day? I, of course, would like to learn quickly and have no idea really how much time it does take to learn proficiently. Thanks! Leva
    6 repliesLast post by maha266 Nov 10, 2014
  • Left handed signer!
    Hi, I'm left handed. I have no problem looking at the video and imitating what I see w/ my left hand, is that okay? Also, when I view the video, it's like looking in a mirror, are the signs actually reversed? What I mean is the difference between the word...
    6 repliesLast post by maha266 Nov 10, 2014
  • synonym for 'moan'
    Hi Everyone, Your thoughts and help please.. What word would you sign for 'moan' from the Cat Steven's song-Moon Shadow? A synonym for complain? Your thoughts :)
    1 repliesLast post by Barbara-P27 Aug 10, 2014
  • fluency
    How long does it take to become fluent in ASL?
    9 repliesLast post by Elizabeth-M19 Jul 26, 2014
  • Fingerspelling shortcuts.
    Hi, all! I had a friend call my VRS number (first VRS call ever) and leave a brief recorded message. He started out by saying, "Hi, Melvin! This is Richard." Here's what I saw the video terp do: Hi, M-(hold palm out with all fingers extende...
    6 repliesLast post by Elizabeth-M19 Jul 26, 2014
  • review
    May I review the first video offered, yesterday?
    2 repliesLast post by Shirley-P10 Jul 21, 2014
  • different signs
    I am self taught from this Rocket and several books and dvds. I have found a social group that meets once a week for lunch at local mall and went, introduced myself and they warmly welcomed me to their group. They chat amongst themselves very fast but tho...
    6 repliesLast post by Willliam-L Jul 15, 2014
  • how to sign 'miss' as in 'I miss you'
    how to sign "I miss you"
    2 repliesLast post by Willliam-L Jul 15, 2014
  • Helping Deaf and Hearing Communicate
    If I am an ASL student and I know a little sign language and I meet a hard-of-hearing/deaf person having trouble communicating with a hearing person, should I try and help using what little ASL signs I know and finger-spelling?
    3 repliesLast post by Willliam-L Jul 15, 2014
  • How do i get a refund?
    The sign language course is way more basic than i thought it'd be. I purchased this course to help me go from intermediate to advanced level and its only a beginner level. Sorry but where do i go to get my refund?
    6 repliesLast post by Willliam-L Jul 15, 2014
  • sigh language
    how do you sigh, thank you for changing my life
    3 repliesLast post by Willliam-L Jul 15, 2014
  • Does anyone like to just talk about Sign Language?
    Does anyone here just like to dicuss Sign Language? Anything about it? Well.......if anybody wants too......let me know! Would love to!
    2 repliesLast post by Willliam-L Jul 15, 2014
  • pictures or videos (can't tell which) in lessons
    just signed up and they aren't showing up ... instead I get a blank box with a red "x" in the upper left hand corner.
    5 repliesLast post by Willliam-L Jul 15, 2014
  • Why can't I access the next lesson?
    I've received an email telling me that Lesson 2 is available, I'm signed in, and still can't access Lesson 2...
    5 repliesLast post by Willliam-L Jul 15, 2014
  • sign language
    How do you say wife
    2 repliesLast post by Suzanne-S29 May 28, 2014
  • Why can't I get the media device needed to use my cd
    I run windows 7 and usually search with Firefox...i get a message from Adobe that the media device is somehow incompatible with my system.
    5 repliesLast post by gene-lansberry Mar 17, 2014
  • I there anything more to do after I've finished the material except review??
    I was just wondering that besides reviewing, is there anything else that I can do now that I have gone through the material?
    20 repliesLast post by gene-lansberry Mar 16, 2014
  • Asl language
    I can not find more visual sighn Language that can help me answer the cross word puzzles that has that course. is there a place that can help me see more visual sign language. Thanks for the help - Carmen
    1 repliesLast post by carmen-s9 Mar 9, 2014
  • my level
    How do I get to my level? I don't see a link or button for it anywhere. If any one could help I would be very grateful.
    1 repliesLast post by harmonyhofmeister Jan 28, 2014
  • Tests
    Just wondering if their are any tests I could take or quizes? thanks
    3 repliesLast post by harmonyhofmeister Jan 27, 2014
  • What's the process to request a word for the dictionary?
    I'm looking for the words "want" and "learn" bu I couldn't find them in the dictionary. In general, how should I request the addition of words?
    2 repliesLast post by zachariah-i Nov 22, 2013
  • puzzle master
    The puzzle master wont work.. any ideas why?
    3 repliesLast post by horsegirl1234 May 30, 2013

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