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Hey everyone! Hopefully someone will actually read this... I am new to the community and hope to find some useful education and tips! I am 23, I've been signing for about 10 years but always socially. The main problem I'm having now is figuring out which sign language I actually use. I have a hard time understanding ASL users but can get the jist of what they are signing so I'm guessing I use SEE? I've never run into any one who signs SEE except for the girl I learned from in middle school! The community college in my city has interpreter training classes and I would LOVE to get my cert./degree (not sure which one it is) but they only teach ASL. I'm not sure how hard it would be for me to transition into ASL from the sign I use now... Hopefully someone understands what I'm saying LOL Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this and please leave any advice you have for me!!
 
:wave:welcome, iam...

ASL is a true sign language.

SEE is not.

SEE is a invented manual method for originally for teaching purposes. It is based on English and ends up compromising both ASL and English.

ASL is the common language of Deaf people in the U.S. and parts of Canada. It is very culturally significant to the community. I believe if you want to work as an interpreter you will need to know ASL.
 
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:welcome: to AllDeaf forum. ASL is common for Deaf people much better than SEE. It is easier to use ASL than using the full sentences of the SEE. You are right about using ASL for socially in Deaf Events. But SEE is a no-no. :nono:

I hope you can learn from us here while you enjoy reading and posting all the threads here. See you around here. :wave:
 
If it helps with learning, be aware that ASL is a fully distinct language from English. Different language structure, different grammar, etc. It was at least partially originally based on French Sign Language. Using SEE is kinda like using Google Translate. You might be able to kinda get by with it, but if you want to actually understand people and be understood, you really need to learn the language itself, rather than just the vocab words.
 
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