Research Guides: Sign Language: Expressive & Receptive ASL Practice

Receptive Interpretation Practice

Videos for practicing receptive interpretation, when the student watches the signer and voices. This list includes YouTube channels that feature a variety of signed content which provides opportunities to practice receptive interpretation.

ASLized!
A variety of signed video presentations about d/Deaf culture, literature, and studies.
Signed Lessons
Short educational videos presented in sign for elementary-age learners.
ASL THAT
American Sign Language lessons, vocabulary, and narratives.
OIC Movies
A large collection of ASL video narratives created for receptive practice.
What the Deaf?!
A video podcast presented in ASL about the daily lives of two young Deaf women.
Bill Vicars
American Sign Language lessons and demonstrations presented by Bill Vicars.

Expressive Interpretation Practice

Videos for practicing expressive interpretation, when the student listens and translates voice into sign. This list features YouTube channels with scripted educational content which present good opportunities for students to practice expressive signing.

English Easy Practice
Short video lessons and narratives designed to build English language vocabulary and conversational skills.
Homeschool Pop
Educational videos for elementary-age learners.
Kids Academy
A YouTube channel featuring educational content for elementary-age students.
TED-Ed
A collection of short educational videos covering a wide variety of subjects.
TED Talks
A collection of live audiovisual presentations covering a variety of popular and academic topics.