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If you learned a different language, wouldn't you be interested in people that primarily used that language?

Derek, You have given helpful replies on my other threads, but I just don't understand the whole turbocharged thing!

People who are interested in ASL are also interested in Deaf people. Isn't that common sense? People who want to learn German are most likely going to be interested in German people!

I am interested in learning ASL. Initially, I wanted to learn ASL as a hobby and meet people who are deaf or HOH. As I research deeper into ASL, I am interested in using ASL as a career. However, as more and more babies and adults are getting cochlear implants, and too many people are...

Wow, good list, thanks.

Thank you for all your help, guys. As with all languages, I think I will start by alphabet, general greetings, and basic words. I hope I am successful at this; I don't want to look like that stupid guy at the Mandela memorial.

Thank you for the replies. I looked up 12 ASL groups on Meetup.com and 98% of the members on all of the groups are Hearing people. I would like to meet someone who is actually Deaf or HOH. It's kind of like: If I were to learn German, I want to meet someone who is German. I guess I will...

I want to learn ASL and would like to learn pet peeves from Deaf and HOH peeps.

I looked into some but you have to pay for all of them. Anyone know of any that's free?

I'm new to the deaf community. It took me 20 years to finally meet someone who is deaf. Now I'm interested in ASL. Question: Should I learn? I keep learning about these implants that can make deaf people hear. Should I still learn ASL or is this technology rapidly changing the deaf...