Using Descriptive Classifiers to Describe Objects in ASL

Learn how to describe objects using classifiers in American Sign Language (ASL). A variety of DCLs (Descriptive Classifiers) are shown in this video. Facial expressions are critical when telling shapes and sizes.

[@thebazile67]

You’re a cool teacher. I love your videos and share them with other hearing who are learning sign language. Wish you’d been on RUclips when I started learning (10 years ago!). Keep on doing what you do!

[@doriantaylor5243]

I finally got it! Thank you for these videos. I use them as guides along with my teachers instructions and they explain so much more!

[@jem112576]

Love your videos, they help me to practice for my ASL classes. Love your face expressions too! Thank you for sharing!!

[@agraybill8]

Hi. Thanks for all the great ASL videos. Can you share a little about yourself? Are you Deaf/hearing? Are you a teacher? Are the adorable children in your videos, yours? Hope to hear from you!

[@carlosalarcon9389]

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[@lenaslife]

Soo useful in helping me understand classifiers!! Thank you so much!!

[@normagrasser2095]

Love your videos!

[@ameliamgh2024]

Haha, awesome. The beginning is so engaging!

[@pilipinasangbayanko7097]

I like your video.

[@axjagfilms]

*Ayo Mr. White*

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

I thought you used a 1 for stick objects

[@trentmora8094]

Well it is a tube. Not really a stick. Generally you want to imitate the geometry of the object you're describing by whatever means possible :). The more minute details you can draw out effectively the more impressive usually.

[@kdnemeth]

Need finger spellings and signs deaf students need to know