Hello ASL Heroes!!! Hey, I could really use your help. If you’ve enjoyed having access to an expert in ASL you can help me continue my work for you. A donation from you would instantly make a big difference here at the studio because teachers don’t earn much and I could use some help paying for server and domain hosting for Lifeprint.com. Right now you can help out a humble (not to mention kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher -- just go here and a few clicks later you too will be a true “ASL Hero!” www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G Thanks! - Dr. Bill p.s. Want to have your very own USB drive with four semesters worth of ASL instruction (that’s the equivalent of two years of colleges classes) for just $79.95? See "SuperUSB" in the ASLUniversity bookstore at: lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm Take care and love to you all. :)
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hello my name is maria i'm 28 years old i'm a girl and deaf and i live in Italy (rome) i want to learn good american sign language ASL i'd like to go to college Bill Vicars :)))
Hola Bill Vicars, no se si vas a ver Y leer este, mi comentario ahora en este año 2024, después de 5 años de subir este vídeo, por si acaso ves O les mi comentario solo te digo: Muchisimas Muchisimas Gracias, porque Gracias a Tí Y a Otras personas como tu, con ganas y dispuestos a compartir Y enseñar vuestra Tan Hermosa Lengua de Signos Inspirándonos Y motivandonos, Gracias a vosotros estoy aprendiendo esta MARAVILLOSA Lengua, la Lengua de Signos. Trabajo con niños Y adolescentes, es mi verdadera vocación Y para con ellos Y poder aportarles lo mejor quise aprender esta lengua, de hecho hacia unos años que senti las ganas, el impulso de hacerlo però no habia podido hasta hace poco tiempo que empezé, Y Gracias a Kayla Santos, (tiene un canal aquí en you-tube) Gracias tf conocí, Y empezé a seguir Y estudiar con TUS vídeos Y de otros profesionales como Tu, que me están AYUDANDO mucho. Tienes una nueva suscritora en tu canal. Muchas Muchisimas GraciasU. Abrazo Muy Grande LLENO de BENDICIONES para Ti Y para todos TUS SERES QUERIDOS 🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖
I’ve been trying to teach myself sign language for a while now and came across your videos. As I have no deaf acquaintances, your videos have really helped me learn to understand signs without reading subtitles or hearing what is being signed. I get so excited to watch a new video every night to learn and understand more! Thank you!
At 4:44 Claudia responds to the question "Do you have a favorite movie?" with fingerspelling "IT" which was a recent horror movie at that time. Bill signs "again" and she fingerspells "IT" again. Bill fingerspells "IT" and then does a dramatic sign for "FEAR". Claudia laughs, then Bill fingerspells "IT" two more times.
When you did “you like signing with who?” I actually understood it the first time and you did it kinda fast (for me anyway)! And when you said “you don’t like signing with me :( I understand” I feel proud of myself
i actually really like the sound for me (hearing), because it helps to notice some of the little things im not familiar with yet, ALSO, my endless curiosity wonders how much sound some people put into things. i wonder when the class laughs, if he makes sounds when he laughs, what his voice sounds like (vocal cords, not necessarily 'speaking'). im just curious about everything. also it helps a little with context for signs that 'touch', do they do so gently without sound, or with a 'pop'/ sound (noting amount of pressure, etc). just curious little things. i can never get enough of the sound of laughing though, so since bill has a great sense of humor, i would love to hear all the laughs if possible. always easier to turn off volume than find ways to get the ringing out of your ears. :/
I always watch with no sound in a quiet room for no distractions-but Bill is so funny he makes me laugh out loud and I startle myself with my own laughing 😂
i just gotta say how a great teacher you are!!! I took one semester of ASL at my university and i found your channel because i wanted to keep practicing and learning. Your videos have helped me a lot!! You are amazing, thank you so much!!!
That 'helicopter' sign makes me happy! :) I like that you make your lessons fun! The mark of a good teacher, I can telling that your class is interested and eager to learn because they're laughing along with all your jokes
I LOVE how you have to figure out the signs without sound!!! This one, for some reason, went really fast. I had to back track more often than in other videos. Still... I have watched all videos atleast 2x so that I have a better grasp of it. Thank you soooo much for putting this out here to learn with. Your humor makes it fun!!!
at 9:30 Bill asks Claudia what her favorite internet site is. She thinks about it. Bill suggests Lifeprint (his own website) and signs the namesign "LP", and smiles. Claudia shakes her head and Bill signs "Don't have?" and she shakes her head again. Bill asks her to think hard by signing "THINK". Claudia then fingerspells "RUclips". Bill signs "COOL" and then shows us the namesign for "RUclips" at 9:48. There were several variations. The last was simply fingerspelling "YT". Bill prefers the first namesign he used.
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
Thank you so much for making these videos! I feel so grateful to learn this way since I am unable to afford in person classes and want to communicate with my friend in ASL better 💖
The sign for “store” makes me think of the old store signs that hung from a porch ceiling in front of a store. They would swing in the wind and squeak.
Thank you so much Sir Bill Vicars for this video, so hard for me understand this asl but I'm trying my best to learn more on this so that i may able to communicate to my grandchildren.
Isabel, Here are some ways 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 If you like the free LIfeprint.com lessons you might enjoy the low-cost subscription version of the lessons. For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ Ways to support the ASL University channel: * For donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm * ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu * Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at RUclips.com/billvicars * Click the “subscribe” button at RUclips.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet) * Click the “Share” link and share the videos. Thanks!
Started with your older videos. Nice to hear a little bit of sound. And even that laugh you did. Otherwise I'm playing music in the background. I can't even imagine what it would be like if my hearing deteriorated. But thank you for these videos.
I don't know if it's just me but this one felt Really fast paced and was hard to keep up with. Time to go through it 4 times so it actually sticks I guess 😅
Hey Bill, can you explain to me why it's so important to use your dominant hand when signing? What if you are ambidextrous? As someone who uses both hands equally I have the hardest time with this.
I've got a few posts on it. See: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/rightorlefthand.htm www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/lefthandedsigners.htm and maybe this one: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/onehandedsigning2.htm Switching back and forth between hand dominance would be the equivalent of having a voiced conversation and changing the tone of your voice randomly throughout the conversation. The other person will almost certainly still understand you and will almost certainly find it at least slightly annoying. Tip: Pick a hand to call your dominant hand and then do a portion of your studies sitting on your non-dominant hand while just making the signs with your dominant hand best you can. AFTER you've gotten into the habit of using your dominant hand you can add your (chosen) non-dominant hand back into your practice.
@@sign-language Wow! Bless your heart. You've answered this question a million times haven't you!? Thank you for taking the time to answer it again for me. These replies are very informative.
I've had a gameplay of Spyro 2 playing on another tab for the purpose of white noise, and there were some points where the game had popping sounds that synced up perfectly with the hands making contact, making it sound like actual clapping! This happened several times! XD
I should hire someone to insert whooshing sounds when I move my hands around. Then when I make contact they could insert "thoom" sounds -- like in comic books and super-hero movies!* (*Or apparently like "Spyro" games!)
I've taught ASL for a long time. For many years students would ask me what my mom did and she was alive so I'd tell them. Then as happens with the circle of life there came a day when a student asked me that question and I realized the answer had changed significantly.
This one felt harder than the others I've watched so far, like I'd missed a lesson. I've looked, and I haven't missed any yet, but it felt that way. I think the problem is that I need more practice, but I don't have anyone to practice with. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice on practicing ASL? (I realize this is nearly three years late, but any help would be greatly appreciated.)
Consider watching the same lesson but with a different assistant: ruclips.net/video/IKvo4r5ZDWw/видео.html Consider going to the lesson page and clicking on the individual vocabulary and sentence links: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson05.htm Consider watching the narrative story instructional video for lesson 5: ruclips.net/video/T3TP65mkfQc/видео.html Or watch the version of the lesson 5 video with Sarah: ruclips.net/video/ob0Vg9Mw-4I/видео.html
Is Claudia already familiar with some of the new signs introduced this lesson, or did I miss some vocab in previous videos? Things like FROM, DRIVE, WITH, WALK were new to me but not to her. Similarly, is the vocab significantly different between the (version) and older lessons? I switched partway without realizing it, whoops.
You might want to consider going to the actual lesson page and clicking on the individual vocabulary links and then reading through the explanations and examples. For example, go to: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson05.htm Then click on the CAR link. www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/c/cardrive.htm Then scroll down a bit and you will see a "drive to" example. The think to realize here is that the RUclips instructional videos are not "the" lessons. The RUclips videos are part of an overall curriculum based mainly at Lifeprint.com. That curriculum (the ASL University curriculum) simply makes use of RUclips for free storage and streaming of the massive video files.
@@sign-language Oh geeze, I had been manually copying down word lists from each lesson, too, and there they are. Thank you heaps for the clarification!
* Whoo hoo! Free helicopter rides for all! __________________________ * Or, if the helicopter plan doesn't work out there's always the expenses involved with running ASL University: * Dedicated IP address fee for Lifeprint.com. * Domain hosting fees for ASLU-related websites: lifeprint.com, asluniversity.com, aslpah.com, asl.ms, asl.bz, asl.tc, ... * Domain name registration fee * Cloud storage fee (Dropbox) * Internet / data fee (AT&T) * Secure socket layer (ssl) certificate fee (GoDaddy) * Equipment purchase, maintenance, and replacement costs: computers, monitors, etc. * Hard drives for storage / usb drives / SD cards / cameras / tripods / lenses * Software (for editing the videos) * Stipends and snacks for the interns * electricity (for the home studio / office) ... but that helicopter sure would be fun.
@@sign-language I'll be more than happy to donate, Dr. Vicars. For the longest time I've wanted to learn ASL and your instructions in these videos have been a treasure trove of knowledge. You are a phenomenal teacher and a great source for those who wish to master sign. Thank you for all you do!
When he asked her favorite movie, it was funny she responded with "Star Wars" because I was thinking the same thing! I also noticed she has the rebellion symbol on her sleeve.
hmm... I couldn't figure out what she first signed, it looked like S-T - is that fs for "Star Wars"? But when Bill asked her to sign again, she fs I-T, to which he pantomimed fear; so I figured "It".
DaddyPhatSacs “what do” can be anything that has “what do” at the beginning of a sentence like: “what do you want to do today” “what do you do for a living” “what do you think about my website” “what do you think of when you smell an orange”
See: books.google.com/books/about/The_Canadian_Dictionary_of_ASL.html I have that book. The content is mostly the same as the ASL used here in the U.S. I like that book because it also includes many Canadian geography-related signs (provinces, places, etc.).
A great place to ask that sort of question is the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/ Well, let's be honest here: Telling someone that your mom works in communications doesn't really do much to improve their understanding of what you mom does. That goes for both Hearing English speakers and particularly so for the Deaf. I state that as someone who has a Bachelor of Arts degree in "Communication" from Weber State University. (My doctorate was in Deaf Education but I'll always be grateful for my undergraduate work in Communication.) If for some reason you feel that word "communications" is really important to convey to your conversation partner or audience then sure, go ahead and sign COMMUNICATE and then maybe fingerspell "communications" (while really emphasizing the "S") -- but realize that to most people that means nothing since most people don't know the differences between "communicate" and "communications." "Communications" has more to do with the systems, technology, media, and tactics involved with communicating with the masses (or individuals in targeted groups) to achieve specific business or societal goals. "Communications" is a nebulous (cloudy or hazy) term to most people. (Note: The CAPS below are not yelling -- they are ASL gloss). So, sure, feel free to use the sign "COMMUNICATE" in the context of "MY MOM LINE--OF-WORK COMMUNICATE. SHE ... (and then list off some of her specific duties)." For "LINE-OF-WORK" see: ruclips.net/video/XZDwagpGFUs/видео.html (MAJOR [academic] / main / discipline / field / line of work / career) I can tell you that as someone who has worked in university settings for 30 years the sign COMMUNICATE is routinely used by interpreters and Deaf academics to refer to "communications," "the Communication Department" or "She is majoring in Communication." It is also fairly common to see the folks at NAD (National Association of the Deaf) and others use the sign COMMUNICATE when expanding the acronym FCC as "Federal Communications Commission." (For example: "FCC, FEDERAL COMMUNICATE COMMITTEE")
I-When he signed “my mom is dead” I was so shocked, I’m sure he used the sign die/dead because it’s simple, but jeez it came across very harsh and I’m so sorry for your loss if you’re reading this. Is there a different sign for a euphemism to death like passing away or is the connotation based on facial expression??? Edit: I’m stupid and didn’t watch after he said that phrase until after making the comment. I don’t know what he said thought so I still don’t know if she’s dead or not. Either way my condolences.
In Deaf Culture we are often more direct than in Hearing culture . It is called "Deaf Blunt." If you invest enough time in the Deaf World you get used to it. Yes, my mother has (to use a Hearing World euphemism) "passed away." Some Deaf "do" use euphemisms when discussing death. The most common euphemism is probably the sign for "gone." However I've seen some people sign "pass" and spell "away." ASL purists will start finger-wagging and call that "Signed English" -- but I think that is a myopic view. ASL is complex and full of signs or phrases "borrowed" from other languages and cultures. However, "borrowed" is the wrong word. A more accurate word is "adopted" or the words "incorporated from." After a phrase has been adopted into ASL it is no longer foreign -- it becomes part of ASL. That is how living languages work, succeed -- and keep living.
hello my name is maria i'm 28 years old i'm a girl and deaf and i live in Italy (rome) i want to learn good american sign language ASL i'd like to go to college 🇮🇹🇺🇸📚🤟🏼
Perhaps you might prefer this version of lesson 5 instead: ruclips.net/video/IKvo4r5ZDWw/видео.html Or this version: ruclips.net/video/ob0Vg9Mw-4I/видео.html Or start with the narrative version: ruclips.net/video/T3TP65mkfQc/видео.html Or visit the lesson page and click on the individual vocabulary links: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson05.htm
Hello ASL Heroes!!!
Hey, I could really use your help.
If you’ve enjoyed having access to an expert in ASL you can help me continue my work for you.
A donation from you would instantly make a big difference here at the studio because teachers don’t earn much and I could use some help paying for server and domain hosting for Lifeprint.com.
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Take care and love to you all.
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hello my name is maria i'm 28 years old i'm a girl and deaf and i live in Italy (rome) i want to learn good american sign language ASL i'd like to go to college Bill Vicars :)))
Hola Bill Vicars, no se si vas a ver Y leer este, mi comentario ahora en este año 2024, después de 5 años de subir este vídeo, por si acaso ves O les mi comentario solo te digo: Muchisimas Muchisimas Gracias, porque Gracias a Tí Y a Otras personas como tu, con ganas y dispuestos a compartir Y enseñar vuestra Tan Hermosa Lengua de Signos Inspirándonos Y motivandonos, Gracias a vosotros estoy aprendiendo esta MARAVILLOSA Lengua, la Lengua de Signos. Trabajo con niños Y adolescentes, es mi verdadera vocación Y para con ellos Y poder aportarles lo mejor quise aprender esta lengua, de hecho hacia unos años que senti las ganas, el impulso de hacerlo però no habia podido hasta hace poco tiempo que empezé, Y Gracias a Kayla Santos, (tiene un canal aquí en you-tube) Gracias tf conocí, Y empezé a seguir Y estudiar con TUS vídeos Y de otros profesionales como Tu, que me están AYUDANDO mucho. Tienes una nueva suscritora en tu canal. Muchas Muchisimas GraciasU. Abrazo Muy Grande LLENO de BENDICIONES para Ti Y para todos TUS SERES QUERIDOS 🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖🌺☀️💖
I’ve been trying to teach myself sign language for a while now and came across your videos. As I have no deaf acquaintances, your videos have really helped me learn to understand signs without reading subtitles or hearing what is being signed. I get so excited to watch a new video every night to learn and understand more! Thank you!
Same here...I'm learning too & these videos are great.
Same! Dr. Bill is awesome
At 4:44 Claudia responds to the question "Do you have a favorite movie?" with fingerspelling "IT" which was a recent horror movie at that time.
Bill signs "again" and she fingerspells "IT" again.
Bill fingerspells "IT" and then does a dramatic sign for "FEAR". Claudia laughs, then Bill fingerspells "IT" two more times.
When you did “you like signing with who?” I actually understood it the first time and you did it kinda fast (for me anyway)! And when you said “you don’t like signing with me :( I understand” I feel proud of myself
I got so used to the silent videos that hearing sound now is weird!
I muted the sound on my phone so it was normal 😂😂
i actually really like the sound for me (hearing), because it helps to notice some of the little things im not familiar with yet, ALSO, my endless curiosity wonders how much sound some people put into things. i wonder when the class laughs, if he makes sounds when he laughs, what his voice sounds like (vocal cords, not necessarily 'speaking'). im just curious about everything. also it helps a little with context for signs that 'touch', do they do so gently without sound, or with a 'pop'/ sound (noting amount of pressure, etc). just curious little things. i can never get enough of the sound of laughing though, so since bill has a great sense of humor, i would love to hear all the laughs if possible. always easier to turn off volume than find ways to get the ringing out of your ears. :/
I always watch with no sound in a quiet room for no distractions-but Bill is so funny he makes me laugh out loud and I startle myself with my own laughing 😂
My favourite Asl teacher
i just gotta say how a great teacher you are!!! I took one semester of ASL at my university and i found your channel because i wanted to keep practicing and learning. Your videos have helped me a lot!! You are amazing, thank you so much!!!
Bill you are my favorite ASL teacher!! I've learned so much from you and i love your sense of humor. thank you!
Get this man a helicopter
KAPatneaux was he signing helicopter or that he was flying?
@@peacebewithu9684 That was helicopter. :)
It took me the LONGEST time to figure out what that was!
I always thought it was a Magic carpet, no idea why
Hilarious, were you paraphrasing Black Panther?
That 'helicopter' sign makes me happy! :) I like that you make your lessons fun! The mark of a good teacher, I can telling that your class is interested and eager to learn because they're laughing along with all your jokes
I LOVE how you have to figure out the signs without sound!!! This one, for some reason, went really fast. I had to back track more often than in other videos. Still... I have watched all videos atleast 2x so that I have a better grasp of it. Thank you soooo much for putting this out here to learn with. Your humor makes it fun!!!
You're so welcome!
This one actually has sound which surprised me, because usually, he has absolutely no sound!
at 9:30 Bill asks Claudia what her favorite internet site is. She thinks about it. Bill suggests Lifeprint (his own website) and signs the namesign "LP", and smiles. Claudia shakes her head and Bill signs "Don't have?" and she shakes her head again. Bill asks her to think hard by signing "THINK". Claudia then fingerspells "RUclips". Bill signs "COOL" and then shows us the namesign for "RUclips" at 9:48. There were several variations. The last was simply fingerspelling "YT". Bill prefers the first namesign he used.
Thank you! I couldn't get this part.
Thanks so much for this explanation! I thought she wasn't able to think of one and then fingerspelled "IOU" lol.
I feel like im in class too 💪
My favorite website is Lifeprint too!
SirenaAsada, You get an "A" for the semester.
Im glad the volume isnt muted. I know there is no sound anyway but its kind of weird without the white noise and people laughing and stuff
that's why I always play Christmas music or nature sounds when I'm watching his other videos without audio
This teacher is amazing 🥰
i hate it when they spell their names. it's the only thing the students are fast at hahaha
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
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1. Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at RUclips.com/billvicars
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Thank you so much for making these videos! I feel so grateful to learn this way since I am unable to afford in person classes and want to communicate with my friend in ASL better 💖
I love watching these. I have learned so much.
The sign for “store” makes me think of the old store signs that hung from a porch ceiling in front of a store. They would swing in the wind and squeak.
Playing Chess with Bill would be super fun
Thank you so much Sir Bill Vicars for this video, so hard for me understand this asl but I'm trying my best to learn more on this so that i may able to communicate to my grandchildren.
Isabel,
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Thanks!
Started with your older videos. Nice to hear a little bit of sound. And even that laugh you did. Otherwise I'm playing music in the background. I can't even imagine what it would be like if my hearing deteriorated. But thank you for these videos.
im so excited when the sound is there
It's the little things that make life worth living.
Loving it, I'm adding a bookmark. 7:46
Am I the only one who feels like he was signing faster than usual ?!!!!!!!!
Kashianah Azard nope
yees
who else love the deaf applause ?
Me
i doooo
it looks like jazz hands to me :D
you come here how?
yes! :)
i love them ahhh
That was hard! Thank you Claudia and Bill! :D
Thanks Claudia and Bill! :D
I don't know if it's just me but this one felt Really fast paced and was hard to keep up with. Time to go through it 4 times so it actually sticks I guess 😅
Hey Bill, can you explain to me why it's so important to use your dominant hand when signing? What if you are ambidextrous? As someone who uses both hands equally I have the hardest time with this.
I've got a few posts on it. See:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/rightorlefthand.htm
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/lefthandedsigners.htm
and maybe this one:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/onehandedsigning2.htm
Switching back and forth between hand dominance would be the equivalent of having a voiced conversation and changing the tone of your voice randomly throughout the conversation. The other person will almost certainly still understand you and will almost certainly find it at least slightly annoying.
Tip: Pick a hand to call your dominant hand and then do a portion of your studies sitting on your non-dominant hand while just making the signs with your dominant hand best you can. AFTER you've gotten into the habit of using your dominant hand you can add your (chosen) non-dominant hand back into your practice.
@@sign-language Wow! Bless your heart. You've answered this question a million times haven't you!? Thank you for taking the time to answer it again for me. These replies are very informative.
It's what I do.
;-)
Best wishes to you and yours for a safe and healthy rest of the spring and summer!
I've had a gameplay of Spyro 2 playing on another tab for the purpose of white noise, and there were some points where the game had popping sounds that synced up perfectly with the hands making contact, making it sound like actual clapping! This happened several times! XD
I should hire someone to insert whooshing sounds when I move my hands around. Then when I make contact they could insert "thoom" sounds -- like in comic books and super-hero movies!*
(*Or apparently like "Spyro" games!)
@@sign-language
LOL! That would be awesome! XD
Claudia: What does your mom do?
Bill: My mom's dead.
Claudia: 😃
That moment cracked me up so much, I'm sorry 😂😂
I've taught ASL for a long time.
For many years students would ask me what my mom did and she was alive so I'd tell them.
Then as happens with the circle of life there came a day when a student asked me that question and I realized the answer had changed significantly.
This one felt harder than the others I've watched so far, like I'd missed a lesson. I've looked, and I haven't missed any yet, but it felt that way. I think the problem is that I need more practice, but I don't have anyone to practice with. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice on practicing ASL?
(I realize this is nearly three years late, but any help would be greatly appreciated.)
Consider watching the same lesson but with a different assistant:
ruclips.net/video/IKvo4r5ZDWw/видео.html
Consider going to the lesson page and clicking on the individual vocabulary and sentence links:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson05.htm
Consider watching the narrative story instructional video for lesson 5:
ruclips.net/video/T3TP65mkfQc/видео.html
Or watch the version of the lesson 5 video with Sarah:
ruclips.net/video/ob0Vg9Mw-4I/видео.html
Is Claudia already familiar with some of the new signs introduced this lesson, or did I miss some vocab in previous videos? Things like FROM, DRIVE, WITH, WALK were new to me but not to her. Similarly, is the vocab significantly different between the (version) and older lessons? I switched partway without realizing it, whoops.
You might want to consider going to the actual lesson page and clicking on the individual vocabulary links and then reading through the explanations and examples.
For example, go to: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson05.htm
Then click on the CAR link.
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/c/cardrive.htm
Then scroll down a bit and you will see a "drive to" example.
The think to realize here is that the RUclips instructional videos are not "the" lessons.
The RUclips videos are part of an overall curriculum based mainly at Lifeprint.com.
That curriculum (the ASL University curriculum) simply makes use of RUclips for free storage and streaming of the massive video files.
@@sign-language Oh geeze, I had been manually copying down word lists from each lesson, too, and there they are. Thank you heaps for the clarification!
What was his favorite movie?? i saw F P lol like whattt
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@@sign-language I'll be more than happy to donate, Dr. Vicars. For the longest time I've wanted to learn ASL and your instructions in these videos have been a treasure trove of knowledge. You are a phenomenal teacher and a great source for those who wish to master sign.
Thank you for all you do!
When he asked her favorite movie, it was funny she responded with "Star Wars" because I was thinking the same thing! I also noticed she has the rebellion symbol on her sleeve.
hmm... I couldn't figure out what she first signed, it looked like S-T - is that fs for "Star Wars"? But when Bill asked her to sign again, she fs I-T, to which he pantomimed fear; so I figured "It".
@@laboulesdebleu8335 i thought it was the movie IT too lol
@@laboulesdebleu8335 It was "IT"
Nice videos man thank 😀🥳
Did anyone catch her name? I can't slow it down I got Cladia?
Natalie Bell yea, Claudia - teacher had me thrown off too with his “u” when he resigned for the camera since she was facing him initially
At 1:15 is that asking what do you want to do? Or what do you do for a living??
DaddyPhatSacs “what do” can be anything that has “what do” at the beginning of a sentence like: “what do you want to do today” “what do you do for a living” “what do you think about my website” “what do you think of when you smell an orange”
Is ASL used in Canada cause I live in Quebec and I feel like learning might not be the best idea because it might not even be the one people use
See: books.google.com/books/about/The_Canadian_Dictionary_of_ASL.html
I have that book. The content is mostly the same as the ASL used here in the U.S. I like that book because it also includes many Canadian geography-related signs (provinces, places, etc.).
Quebec French speakers use LSQ. It's different.
I live in Quebec too (Montreal) and decided to learn ASL rather than LSQ
What did he sign at the very beginning after he signed Claudia's name and before he signed how are you?
I started to spell her name, restarted, did a "thumb-up"
If you said "My mom works in communications," would you just use the sign for communicate? As in communications in local government.
A great place to ask that sort of question is the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group:
facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/
Well, let's be honest here: Telling someone that your mom works in communications doesn't really do much to improve their understanding of what you mom does. That goes for both Hearing English speakers and particularly so for the Deaf. I state that as someone who has a Bachelor of Arts degree in "Communication" from Weber State University. (My doctorate was in Deaf Education but I'll always be grateful for my undergraduate work in Communication.)
If for some reason you feel that word "communications" is really important to convey to your conversation partner or audience then sure, go ahead and sign COMMUNICATE and then maybe fingerspell "communications" (while really emphasizing the "S") -- but realize that to most people that means nothing since most people don't know the differences between "communicate" and "communications."
"Communications" has more to do with the systems, technology, media, and tactics involved with communicating with the masses (or individuals in targeted groups) to achieve specific business or societal goals.
"Communications" is a nebulous (cloudy or hazy) term to most people.
(Note: The CAPS below are not yelling -- they are ASL gloss).
So, sure, feel free to use the sign "COMMUNICATE" in the context of "MY MOM LINE--OF-WORK COMMUNICATE. SHE ... (and then list off some of her specific duties)."
For "LINE-OF-WORK" see: ruclips.net/video/XZDwagpGFUs/видео.html
(MAJOR [academic] / main / discipline / field / line of work / career)
I can tell you that as someone who has worked in university settings for 30 years the sign COMMUNICATE is routinely used by interpreters and Deaf academics to refer to "communications," "the Communication Department" or "She is majoring in Communication."
It is also fairly common to see the folks at NAD (National Association of the Deaf) and others use the sign COMMUNICATE when expanding the acronym FCC as "Federal Communications Commission."
(For example: "FCC, FEDERAL COMMUNICATE COMMITTEE")
I got a bit lost in translation at 2:10
I want to go to the moon too! :)
Nice.
This guy got jokes
I hope someone comes across my comment but what does "what do" mean? Does it mean "what do you do?"
Yes, "what-DO?" means things having to do with: "What do you do?"
It can also mean, "What are you doing?"
@@sign-language Thank you so much!
I-When he signed “my mom is dead” I was so shocked, I’m sure he used the sign die/dead because it’s simple, but jeez it came across very harsh and I’m so sorry for your loss if you’re reading this. Is there a different sign for a euphemism to death like passing away or is the connotation based on facial expression???
Edit: I’m stupid and didn’t watch after he said that phrase until after making the comment. I don’t know what he said thought so I still don’t know if she’s dead or not. Either way my condolences.
In Deaf Culture we are often more direct than in Hearing culture . It is called "Deaf Blunt." If you invest enough time in the Deaf World you get used to it.
Yes, my mother has (to use a Hearing World euphemism) "passed away."
Some Deaf "do" use euphemisms when discussing death. The most common euphemism is probably the sign for "gone." However I've seen some people sign "pass" and spell "away." ASL purists will start finger-wagging and call that "Signed English" -- but I think that is a myopic view. ASL is complex and full of signs or phrases "borrowed" from other languages and cultures. However, "borrowed" is the wrong word. A more accurate word is "adopted" or the words "incorporated from." After a phrase has been adopted into ASL it is no longer foreign -- it becomes part of ASL. That is how living languages work, succeed -- and keep living.
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hello my name is maria i'm 28 years old i'm a girl and deaf and i live in Italy (rome) i want to learn good american sign language ASL i'd like to go to college 🇮🇹🇺🇸📚🤟🏼
I recommend you visit:
gallaudet.edu/admissions/international/
Gallaudet has a great international students program.
@@sign-language I would like to be on the ASL course because I need to look for my job there in America 🇮🇹🇺🇸📚🤗
Had to mute this video 2 minutes is because suddenly sound was distracting
Same. I'm so used to the muted videos that I almost wanted to mute this. But its nice to have the option to listen or not.
Too advanced....needs subtitles
Perhaps you might prefer this version of lesson 5 instead:
ruclips.net/video/IKvo4r5ZDWw/видео.html
Or this version:
ruclips.net/video/ob0Vg9Mw-4I/видео.html
Or start with the narrative version:
ruclips.net/video/T3TP65mkfQc/видео.html
Or visit the lesson page and click on the individual vocabulary links:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson05.htm