How to use ASL University to learn sign language for free: 1. Visit Lifeprint.com and become familiar with the ASL University website. 2. Bookmark the official ASLU RUclips master playlist: ruclips.net/p/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA 3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists 4. If you use a desktop or laptop computer you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search.htm 5. If you use a mobile device you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search/index.htm 6. If you can’t find a sign after using the search options at Lifeprint.com then consider applying to join the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group and asking your question there. See: facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/ 7. Go through the ASLU Lessons for free: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm Your comments, questions, or suggestions are always welcome. To contact Dr. Bill Vicars, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/contact.htm Ways to support the ASL University channel: 1. Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at RUclips.com/billvicars 2. Click the “subscribe” button at RUclips.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet) 3. Click the “Share” link and share the videos. 4. Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see). 5. Buy some ASL University “official” clothing at: ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu 6. Subscribe to the ASLU subscription site: asl.tc (For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ ) 7. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G 8. For other donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm If you have any friends who might be in a position to do so you might want to consider inviting them to donate -- thus supporting Deaf children and the promotion of free sign language resources via Lifeprint.com Thanks!
Here is a clip involving the wax on wax off concept: ruclips.net/video/sleB8CJMzQ8/видео.html (note that clip has close captions available) The young lady in the clip went on to become a high school ASL teacher.
Update: I've recorded an instructional video for the "A ham sandwich walks into a bar..." joke. The video is now in the queue to eventually be published to this channel. :)
If you've ever had shoulder surgery, "wax on, wax off" has a whole new (painful) meaning (physical therapy exercise). 😣 Good sign for me to know. I'm a tick magnet. I get those "itch hikers"!
I had a shoulder impingement and DANG it hurt to raise my left arm for months! I did my best to take care of it and keep the inflammation down and slowly get back my range of movement. After about 6 or more months I'm back to 85% or so mobility in that shoulder.
@@sign-language I'm so sorry to hear that. Shoulder damage can be soo painful. After a year of PT I got full range back. I consider myself very lucky. I hope you get back to 100%!
Did you have a question about "wax on, wax off?" The concept is based on a segment from the original Karate Kid movie. I do a spoof of that in this clip: ruclips.net/video/sleB8CJMzQ8/видео.html
@@sign-language LOL, I _thought_ you were doing “Wax on, wax off” here; I’m happy to know that I really did catch the joke despite having no closed captions to clue me in😅 I’m an American teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) in Japan, so I’m trying to learn both ASL & JSL: did you know that the JSL alphabet contains quite a few signs from the ASL one❓ “A” (romanized) is the same as ASL A, “KA” is the same as ASL K, “SA” is the same as ASL S, “TA” is *_not_* the same as ASL T (which is apparently a rude/coarse hand gesture in Japan😳), and I could go on, but suffice it to say that I’m finding the correlation fascinating and even wonder if a universal sign language were developed, could it possibly replace English as an international language❓ One of the biggest struggles for my students is English pronunciation because there are a lot of sounds in English that simply don’t exist in Japanese, and aside from not understanding how to shape their mouths/tongues in order to create those sounds, they have never had to use those particular muscles in just that way or direction, so it’s extra hard for for them to learn to pronounce those sounds correctly. I routinely shape my hands in gestures to show them what their tongue should be doing in their mouth for the “r” sound, and how the upper lip needs to curl upward at the same time to prevent the tip of the tongue from hitting the roof of the mouth, because they can’t see what’s going on inside my mouth when I demonstrate the sound, so it’s almost impossible for them to figure out how to make the sound otherwise😮 It occurs to me that learning how to make shapes and movements with their hands would actually be way easier for the average Japanese (and I imagine other language nationalities as well) than learning how to make shapes and movements with their mouths/tongues, and if we were to have a universal sign language, not only would it link us internationally, but it would link deaf and hearing everywhere in the world with a common communication system - or does that sound too “One-World Order” to you❓
There is an international sign language. You can see it used at: h3world.tv/ It is unlikely to replace the 300+ sign languages currently in existence any time soon but maybe over time sign languages will converge a lot more than they have so far. IMHO: Hearing people "all over" will never make the effort to learn sign language to the extent that "one-world language" will develop. Especially now that they all carry around in their pocket a smart phone capable of instantly translating over a hundred languages.
@@sign-language thanks so much for the info, Bill🙏 I searched for International Sign language and found the ISL alphabet here on YT🤓 I was relieved to see that it’s almost exactly like the ASL alphabet with very few modifications, like a different T😅 So if I were to focus on learning ISL first, do you think I’d have a better chance of being able to communicate with both American and Japanese deaf/HOH, than if I carried on trying to learn both ASL & JSL simultaneously❓ IDT ISL should necessarily replace the 300+ sign languages all over the world, as long as it can be used as internationally as English currently is, and progresses to where it’s taught as a regular subject in public schools at the very least - it could even be combined with English so that if students have a rough time pronouncing some of the English words they learn, they can at least be confident that signing the word as they say it will clarify what they mean, even if they do butcher the pronunciation🤓 I discussed this universal sign language concept with my dad yesterday (who is also an ESL teacher here in Japan) and he was of the same opinion as you, that with these smartphone apps that can record speech and translate it on the go, hearing people will never make the effort to learn sign language to the extent that it becomes an international means of communication on par with English, *but* students in compulsory education will typically learn whatever subjects they’re being taught, so if the UN can get a consensus on making ISL part of each country’s regular school curriculum, and our country leads the way in incorporating ISL into its public school curricula, it will take no more effort from hearing students to learn sign language, than it does for them to learn any other required subject, and other countries will be sure to follow suit 🤷🏻♀️ It’s at times like these that I wish I were a lobbyist, but I enjoy teaching too much to do anything else 😅
nice ASL video But I completely read the question wrong It said how to ticks get around but I thought it said how to tickets get around 😂 that’s funny, they itchhike
Not related to today's video...a deaf friend of mine used a sign that they can't spell a specific word that means the same. Has to do with being sure one is right about something, but another person proves them wrong, the person that is wrong with an open hand (a 5 hand) touches that little divot at the bottom of their neck with the index finger, perhaps making a sort of face grimace. Cheers, hope that's enough context.
It is my opinion that you may be referring to this sign: ruclips.net/video/lJ_Y5FXwGVY/видео.html It tends to use the middle finger though instead of the index finger (at least in the regions where I've lived).
Just the other day, outside, sit, relax, something crawling on my foot, in the sandals spot, think spider, nope, black yellow stripes, Wasp!! brush it away, it sting me, once, lucky, still, feeeeel that, fine, now, bug lands on me, panic, think wasp!
How to use ASL University to learn sign language for free:
1. Visit Lifeprint.com and become familiar with the ASL University website.
2. Bookmark the official ASLU RUclips master playlist:
ruclips.net/p/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA
3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page:
ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists
4. If you use a desktop or laptop computer you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search.htm
5. If you use a mobile device you can look up signs using this page:
www.lifeprint.com/search/index.htm
6. If you can’t find a sign after using the search options at Lifeprint.com then consider applying to join the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group and asking your question there. See:
facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/
7. Go through the ASLU Lessons for free:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm
Your comments, questions, or suggestions are always welcome.
To contact Dr. Bill Vicars, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/contact.htm
Ways to support the ASL University channel:
1. Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at RUclips.com/billvicars
2. Click the “subscribe” button at RUclips.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet)
3. Click the “Share” link and share the videos.
4. Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see).
5. Buy some ASL University “official” clothing at: ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
6. Subscribe to the ASLU subscription site: asl.tc
(For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ )
7. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
8. For other donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm If you have any friends who might be in a position to do so you might want to consider inviting them to donate -- thus supporting Deaf children and the promotion of free sign language resources via Lifeprint.com
Thanks!
Loved the “wax on, wax off” lesson. 😁
Here is a clip involving the wax on wax off concept:
ruclips.net/video/sleB8CJMzQ8/видео.html
(note that clip has close captions available)
The young lady in the clip went on to become a high school ASL teacher.
Hi Bill
A ham sandwich walks into a bar and orders a beer.
The bartender says, sorry we don't serve food here.
I love that one.
Read it just the other day. I think I should do that as my next Dad joke. Thanks for engaging!
yeah that is funny
It was in a movie called Big Bully
watch the movie, if you haven’t seen it
It’s really good
Haa! Thats a good one!
Update: I've recorded an instructional video for the "A ham sandwich walks into a bar..." joke. The video is now in the queue to eventually be published to this channel.
:)
Kimsungbook DEAF Singer
Love the “wax on wax off” reference 😂
Funny joke, great lesson!!
I love the Karate Kid joke about "about". It totally went over her head, though.
You might enjoy this clip:
ruclips.net/video/sleB8CJMzQ8/видео.html
(note that clip has close captions available)
thank you !
I've seen around with the closed fingers horizontal instead of vertical. is it the same thing?
The sign "around" has quite a few "ok" versions. Some even do the sign "around" using index-finger handshapes on each hand.
If you've ever had shoulder surgery, "wax on, wax off" has a whole new (painful) meaning (physical therapy exercise). 😣
Good sign for me to know. I'm a tick magnet. I get those "itch hikers"!
I had a shoulder impingement and DANG it hurt to raise my left arm for months! I did my best to take care of it and keep the inflammation down and slowly get back my range of movement. After about 6 or more months I'm back to 85% or so mobility in that shoulder.
@@sign-language I'm so sorry to hear that. Shoulder damage can be soo painful. After a year of PT I got full range back. I consider myself very lucky. I hope you get back to 100%!
Wax on, wax off❓
Had to put you into slow-mo, but finally managed to catch the “itchhike” after like 8 replays 🤦🏻♀️
Did you have a question about "wax on, wax off?"
The concept is based on a segment from the original Karate Kid movie.
I do a spoof of that in this clip:
ruclips.net/video/sleB8CJMzQ8/видео.html
@@sign-language LOL, I _thought_ you were doing “Wax on, wax off” here; I’m happy to know that I really did catch the joke despite having no closed captions to clue me in😅
I’m an American teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) in Japan, so I’m trying to learn both ASL & JSL: did you know that the JSL alphabet contains quite a few signs from the ASL one❓ “A” (romanized) is the same as ASL A, “KA” is the same as ASL K, “SA” is the same as ASL S, “TA” is *_not_* the same as ASL T (which is apparently a rude/coarse hand gesture in Japan😳), and I could go on, but suffice it to say that I’m finding the correlation fascinating and even wonder if a universal sign language were developed, could it possibly replace English as an international language❓
One of the biggest struggles for my students is English pronunciation because there are a lot of sounds in English that simply don’t exist in Japanese, and aside from not understanding how to shape their mouths/tongues in order to create those sounds, they have never had to use those particular muscles in just that way or direction, so it’s extra hard for for them to learn to pronounce those sounds correctly. I routinely shape my hands in gestures to show them what their tongue should be doing in their mouth for the “r” sound, and how the upper lip needs to curl upward at the same time to prevent the tip of the tongue from hitting the roof of the mouth, because they can’t see what’s going on inside my mouth when I demonstrate the sound, so it’s almost impossible for them to figure out how to make the sound otherwise😮
It occurs to me that learning how to make shapes and movements with their hands would actually be way easier for the average Japanese (and I imagine other language nationalities as well) than learning how to make shapes and movements with their mouths/tongues, and if we were to have a universal sign language, not only would it link us internationally, but it would link deaf and hearing everywhere in the world with a common communication system - or does that sound too “One-World Order” to you❓
There is an international sign language.
You can see it used at: h3world.tv/
It is unlikely to replace the 300+ sign languages currently in existence any time soon but maybe over time sign languages will converge a lot more than they have so far.
IMHO: Hearing people "all over" will never make the effort to learn sign language to the extent that "one-world language" will develop. Especially now that they all carry around in their pocket a smart phone capable of instantly translating over a hundred languages.
@@sign-language thanks so much for the info, Bill🙏 I searched for International Sign language and found the ISL alphabet here on YT🤓 I was relieved to see that it’s almost exactly like the ASL alphabet with very few modifications, like a different T😅
So if I were to focus on learning ISL first, do you think I’d have a better chance of being able to communicate with both American and Japanese deaf/HOH, than if I carried on trying to learn both ASL & JSL simultaneously❓ IDT ISL should necessarily replace the 300+ sign languages all over the world, as long as it can be used as internationally as English currently is, and progresses to where it’s taught as a regular subject in public schools at the very least - it could even be combined with English so that if students have a rough time pronouncing some of the English words they learn, they can at least be confident that signing the word as they say it will clarify what they mean, even if they do butcher the pronunciation🤓
I discussed this universal sign language concept with my dad yesterday (who is also an ESL teacher here in Japan) and he was of the same opinion as you, that with these smartphone apps that can record speech and translate it on the go, hearing people will never make the effort to learn sign language to the extent that it becomes an international means of communication on par with English, *but* students in compulsory education will typically learn whatever subjects they’re being taught, so if the UN can get a consensus on making ISL part of each country’s regular school curriculum, and our country leads the way in incorporating ISL into its public school curricula, it will take no more effort from hearing students to learn sign language, than it does for them to learn any other required subject, and other countries will be sure to follow suit 🤷🏻♀️
It’s at times like these that I wish I were a lobbyist, but I enjoy teaching too much to do anything else 😅
nice ASL video
But I completely read the question wrong
It said how to ticks get around
but I thought it said how to tickets get around 😂
that’s funny, they itchhike
Not related to today's video...a deaf friend of mine used a sign that they can't spell a specific word that means the same. Has to do with being sure one is right about something, but another person proves them wrong, the person that is wrong with an open hand (a 5 hand) touches that little divot at the bottom of their neck with the index finger, perhaps making a sort of face grimace. Cheers, hope that's enough context.
It is my opinion that you may be referring to this sign:
ruclips.net/video/lJ_Y5FXwGVY/видео.html
It tends to use the middle finger though instead of the index finger (at least in the regions where I've lived).
@@sign-language Thank you. My mistake should have said middle finger ;)
Urgh.....still on the struggle bus learning
When jokes go over students heads because theyre not old enough to remember the cultural reference 😂
Just the other day, outside, sit, relax, something crawling on my foot, in the sandals spot, think spider, nope, black yellow stripes, Wasp!! brush it away, it sting me, once, lucky, still, feeeeel that, fine, now, bug lands on me, panic, think wasp!
If you come face to face with a jellyfish or squid, when it swims away, is it a wolf?
I suppose it depends on how you look at it.
Clever.
Hahahahaha!
XD
2 minutes ago 😎