What's inside the sign language learning journal
- Learning Goals
- New Signs Log
- Handshape Sketches
- Fingerspelling Practice
- Signs by Topic
- Practice Log
- Conversation Notes
- Notes
See every page
All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Learning Goals
- 5. New Signs Log
- 6. Handshape Sketches
- 7. Fingerspelling Practice
- 8. Signs by Topic
- 9. Practice Log
- 10. Conversation Notes
- 11. Notes
- 12. Thank you page
Who this sign language learning journal is for
This journal is for people learning sign language. It suits parents of deaf or hard of hearing children, teachers, healthcare workers, interpreters in training and anyone who wants to communicate with deaf friends, family or customers. Signs are visual, so sketching handshapes and movements alongside written notes helps you remember them far better than words alone. The journal works with any sign language you are learning.
How to use your sign language learning journal
Use the goals, sign log, sketch, alphabet, topics, practice and conversations pages. Write your goals, such as signing the alphabet fluently or holding a simple conversation. Record each new sign on the sign log with its meaning and a short description of handshape and movement. Sketch tricky signs on the sketch pages. Practice fingerspelling with the alphabet page. Group signs by topic, such as family, food or feelings. Log practice sessions and record conversations you have had, noting signs you want to look up afterward.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Is it for beginners?
Yes. Other pages in the 12-page sign language learning journal include "Learning Goals", "New Signs Log" and "Handshape Sketches", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Can I log signs?
Yes. Other pages in the 12-page sign language learning journal include "Learning Goals", "New Signs Log" and "Handshape Sketches", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Can I track practice?
Yes. Look for the "Fingerspelling Practice" and "Practice Log" pages in the 12-page sign language learning journal. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is the Sign Language Learning Journal really free?
Yes, the Sign Language Learning Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Sign Language Learning Journal?
The Sign Language Learning Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.
