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Master ASL (1 Hand) & ISL (2 Hands)
Learn American Sign Language (ASL) and Indian Sign Language (ISL) alphabets, daily conversational signs, practice hand postures with your webcam, and test your recognition skills.
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American Sign Language (ASL) — 1-Handed Manual Alphabet
ASL uses a single dominant hand to sign letters A to Z. Uses high-resolution real hand postures.
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ASL • 1 Hand
AVOWEL
Make a fist with your thumb resting upright along the outer side of your index finger.
ASL • 1 Hand
B
Hold four fingers flat together pointing up, tucking thumb across the palm.
ASL • 1 Hand
C
Curve all fingers and thumb to form a distinct "C" crescent.
ASL • 1 Hand
D
Point index finger straight up, while thumb touches middle finger in an O loop.
ASL • 1 Hand
EVOWEL
Curl all four fingertips tightly down, resting above the folded thumb.
ASL • 1 Hand
F
Touch index finger and thumb tips into a circle ("OK" sign), 3 fingers flared up.
ASL • 1 Hand
G
Extend index and thumb horizontally parallel, like measuring a small pinch.
ASL • 1 Hand
H
Extend index and middle fingers together horizontally.
ASL • 1 Hand
IVOWEL
Extend the pinky finger straight up, all other fingers closed in a fist.
ASL • 1 Hand
J
Start with pinky up ("I") and scoop a curve in the air like a hook.
ASL • 1 Hand
K
Index finger straight up, middle finger angled forward, thumb tucked between them.
ASL • 1 Hand
L
Index finger pointing up, thumb sticking out at 90 degrees forming an "L".
ASL • 1 Hand
M
Tuck your thumb underneath the first three fingers (index, middle, ring).
ASL • 1 Hand
N
Tuck your thumb underneath the first two fingers (index and middle).
ASL • 1 Hand
OVOWEL
Touch all four fingertips to the thumb tip to form a complete circle.
ASL • 1 Hand
P
Make the "K" handshape and point it downward towards the ground.
ASL • 1 Hand
Q
Make the "G" pinch handshape and point it downward towards the ground.
ASL • 1 Hand
R
Cross your index and middle fingers (wishing for good luck).
ASL • 1 Hand
S
Make a tight fist with your thumb folded firmly across the front of your fingers.
ASL • 1 Hand
T
Make a fist with thumb tucked between your index and middle finger.
ASL • 1 Hand
UVOWEL
Extend index and middle fingers straight up, pressed tightly together.
ASL • 1 Hand
V
Extend index and middle fingers straight up and spread them apart in a "V".
ASL • 1 Hand
W
Extend index, middle, and ring fingers spread apart like a "W".
ASL • 1 Hand
X
Curl your index finger into a hook like a pirate's hook or trigger.
ASL • 1 Hand
Y
Extend only your thumb and pinky outwards (the "shaka" sign).
ASL • 1 Hand
Z
Point your index finger and draw a "Z" in the air.
forum Daily Essentials
Everyday Signs & Phrases
Greetings, polite manners, and essential everyday signs in both American Sign Language and Indian Sign Language.
Greetings
Hello / Greeting
नमस्ते / हैलो
ASL (1 Hand)
Salute Wave from Forehead
ISL (2 Hands)
Namaste / Hand Wave
Courtesy
Thank You
धन्यवाद / शुक्रिया
ASL (1 Hand)
Fingertips from Chin Forward
ISL (2 Hands)
Chin / Appreciation Palm
Courtesy
Sorry / Apology
माफ़ कीजिये / सॉरी
ASL (1 Hand)
Fist Circling on Chest
ISL (2 Hands)
Holding Earlobe / Rubbing Chest
Greetings
Goodbye / Bye
अलविदा / बाय
ASL (1 Hand)
Open Palm Finger Wave
ISL (2 Hands)
Side-to-Side Wave & Namaste
Courtesy
Please
कृपया / प्लीज
ASL (1 Hand)
Flat Palm Circling Chest
ISL (2 Hands)
Cupped Palms Pleading
Answers
Yes
हाँ / यस
ASL (1 Hand)
Fist Nodding Up & Down
ISL (2 Hands)
Index / Fist Affirmative Nod
Answers
No
नहीं / नो
ASL (1 Hand)
Two Fingers Snap onto Thumb
ISL (2 Hands)
Index Finger Wag
Essentials
Help
मदद / सहायता
ASL (1 Hand)
Thumbs Up Lifted on Palm
ISL (2 Hands)
Two Hands Support & Offer
Essentials
Friend
दोस्त / मित्र
ASL (1 Hand)
Hooked Index Fingers Interlock
ISL (2 Hands)
Clasped Hands / Warm Shake
Essentials
Water
पानी / जल
ASL (1 Hand)
Tap "W" on Chin
ISL (2 Hands)
Cupped Hand to Mouth (Drinking)
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Complete Guide: American Sign Language (ASL) vs. Indian Sign Language (ISL)
Sign languages are complete natural languages with their own distinct grammar and syntax. Manual alphabets (fingerspelling) are essential building blocks used to spell proper nouns, names, technical terms, and loanwords.
American Sign Language (ASL)
Region: United States, Canada & global adoption.
Manual Alphabet: 1-Handed system. The dominant hand forms all 26 letters (A to Z).
Key Character: Compact fist shapes, finger extensions, and wrist angles. Very quick for fluent fingerspelling.
Indian Sign Language (ISL)
Region: India & South Asia.
Manual Alphabet: 2-Handed system. The dominant hand interacts with the base hand.
Key Character: Highly visual and ergonomic. Base hand acts as a canvas while dominant hand points or touches.
ISL 5-Vowel Rule (Thumb to Pinky)
Remember this simple rule for all 5 vowels in Indian Sign Language:
