Hi Elisabeth! I know what you mean, when I started learning I was doing lot of solo practice and I wasn't retaining much. It wasn't until I started signing with others that the vocabulary started sticking more. I have been signing for almost 8 years, have a degree in ASL/Deaf Studies, and just started tutoring here on iTalki! I'm interested in working with you in any capacity, so if you're still trying to learn let me know! I need practice tutoring so this could be great for both of us! Thanks, Jesse