ASL Letters Guide

Handshape and Orientation

Accurate recognition depends on finger positions, palm orientation, and movement. Focus on silhouette first, then verify thumb placement and finger separation.

Common Confusion Pairs

• M vs N: Thumb placement under three vs two fingers. Count the fingers above the thumb.
• S vs A: S forms a fist with thumb over the front; A places the thumb along the side.
• E vs O: E compresses the fingertips toward the palm; O forms a round shape.

Practice Drills

1. Scan letters in random order for 60 seconds and say each aloud.
2. Identify five confusion pairs daily and write a one-line cue for each.
3. Switch to timed quizzes once accuracy exceeds 90% at Level 1.

Ready to apply learning? Return to practice or continue with the ASL Numbers Guide.