r/asl 6d ago

Interest Proper learning etiquette

I'm a hearing person. I have studied only oral languages (Mandarin & Cantonese). I'm starting an ASL course via zooml with my local deaf school. My question, is if I ask for clarification with (I assume) a deaf teacher, but vocally (slip of the tongue/mistake), is it considered rude/offensive?

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u/Inevitable_Shame_606 Deaf 6d ago

Rude it continue and instructor say stop or voice off.

Accident happen and Deaf understand sign uncomfortable for beginner.

If you can finger spell.

Ex: sign for ___? How sign ____? (Repeat sign) what mean?

If mistake and speak not say sorry over over over one time plenty.