Frequently Asked Questions

The content of the What’s the Sign? dictionary link provided inside the TRUE+WAY ASL textbook is similar to What’s the Sign? found here. The main difference is that this version of What’s the Sign? is mobile-friendly! Some students choose to purchase a subscription to What’s the Sign? in addition to their ASL textbook, which is absolutely fine. 

Actually, What’s the Sign? is specifically for American Sign Language (ASL), which is used in United States and Canada.  If you’re in any other country than the United States and Canada, please seek out the Deaf community in your country and learn their sign language. Yes, there are hundreds of different sign languages all over the world! Some countries have several signed languages!  The United States and Canada also have quite a number of sign languages in addition to ASL as well.  Examples include Plains Indian Sign Languages (PISL), Black ASL, Langue des signes du Québec (LSQ), Inuit Sign Language, Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM), and many more. Check out the American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Blog to learn more about this!

What’s the Sign? is a web app, which means it is an app that runs on any web browser. Simply type “app.whatsthesign.com” on a browser and start searching for new signs!

Yes! Here’s how to add the web app to your home screen without having to type the website address in a browser.

The reason why What’s the Sign? is subscription-based because the team is constantly adding new content and updating current content in the dictionary. Your subscription helps the What’s the Sign? continue to create new and exciting content based on the latest linguistics research and community creations!

What’s the Sign? was intentionally priced low for an individual subscriber. Please have your family and friends subscribe to What’s the Sign? and support the Deaf actors, Deaf authors and the Deaf community!

Unfortunately we don’t have a crystal ball. We don’t know what the pricing will be like in the future. The only way to ensure your price is “locked” in is by becoming – and staying – as a subscriber. This locks in your monthly/annual subscription fee. 

Send an email to [email protected] and request for a cancellation. When you cancel, your subscription will end after the last day of your pre-paid subscription. If you ever forget a sign or need to look one up again, we at What’s the Sign? will be delighted to have you back!