How to say “ASL” in Sign Language

To perform “ASL” in American Sign Language (ASL) you form the letters A, S, and L successively.

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Do I use my right or my left hand for signing “ASL”?

For spelling letters, like “A-S-L” you use only one hand. You typically use the hand you also write with. So in case you are left-handed, you would normally use your left hand for signing “A-S-L”.

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