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TORONTOSMOSTLOYAL

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9/15/2026
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Just wondering if I wanted to practice with another deaf person or with deaf community, without knowing a deaf person/ deaf people what would be the best way to connect? Also, it’s slightly intimidating as a hearing person to ask a deaf person if it’s possible to practice ASL. Are they welcoming to hearing people wanting to learn?

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Mackaronni

9/16/2026

I’ve never asked a deaf person if I could practice with them but 100% of folks from the deaf community that I’ve interacted with were very welcoming and appreciative of a hearing person trying to learn their language. They always ask why I’m learning because it’s obvious to them I am not a CODA. They slow down their speed and are very patient fingerspelling signs that I don’t know. Good luck

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Daphne Anderson

10/2/2026

I think, anyone trying to learn a different language than their own will be received appreicatively, especially to those whos language it is their first.

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