Turns out that a sudden urge to learn sign language in the hearing community without ever having met a deaf person is perfectly normal and common. Here I thought I was so special.
As a hearing person I like that there is no crutch with any audio of what they are saying and you can turn off subtitles. It really pushes you to look at what they are signing and helps to learn better. Plus such a good atmosphere Bill is the best teacher
Totally agree! I literally keep suggesting this teacher/lesson for that reason!!! Dr. Vicars is the best because you are forced to learn what he is saying/teaching and the person is making common mistakes so he corrects them; therefor correcting us. Amazing lesson.
totally feel this. I'm binging this channel right now to learn ASL, and I love that there's no audio. It makes it more engaging & fun. Bill also has amazing facial expressions & mannerisms, this is a great resource
Same! I really loved watching this. He's a great teacher! (I bet whomever is reading this thought of the sign for teacher the second they read this. I know I did. lol)
I'm sitting here learning this because I encountered my first deaf person at work and she had a mask on. At that moment I felt like such an idiot because I couldn't communicate with her. This should be mandatory in schools. Thank you, Dr. Vicars!
When I was in elementary school, 2 girls who were in my grade were deaf. Our whole 6th grade learned fingerspelling. I got pretty fast. When I took ASL in college a whole new world of communication opened up.
Good 1:06 Yes 1:16 No 1:26 Again 1:30 Understand 1:38 Don't understand 1:43 You 2:10 Me 2:14 Do you understand me? 2:23 Sign version 1 2:32 Sign version 2 Forgot/forget 3:24 This/it/that/she/he 2:01 Ask version 1 4:11 Ask version 2 Ask me 4:43 Ask her Ask him Do you understand this/him/her Sometimes 5:15 Sometimes I understand him/her/that 5:18 Name 5:30 I am named 5:35 My name is 5:55 Who what when where how how many how much 6:08 What name 6:25 Nice to meet you 6:49 Deaf 7:26 Are you deaf 8:16 Teach 8:31 Teacher 8:39 Learn 8:44 Person 8:56 Student 9:01 Student you? 9:40 What's your teachers name? 10:53 You understand he/she 11:30 Sometimes /once in a while /rarely 11:44
Currently asking the wall of my room what it’s name is and how it’s doing… I’M SO EXCITED! Thank you for the lesson! I had a customer come in who is deaf and I want to surprise him next time I see him :D Edit: I’m halfway through the video, and I didn’t realize I didn’t have subtitles on! You are an incredible teacher!!
His method of teaching reminds me of Pimsleur for other languages. The spaced repitition is perfect, the prompts are consistent, and you get thrown into the conversation. Absolutely sensational, I learned so much without having to hear a word or an explanation. True immersion, as language learning at it's best is. I'm a fan!
Back in the early 70s I worked with 4 Deaf people. They taught me sign Language. I worked there for 6 years and signed every day. I got to the point that they all said I was very clean in my signing and should get my interpreter's certificate. I was in my 20s at the time and would practice at home. My younger sister would help me. She eventually became an interpreter. When I left that job they all said I would forget how to sign. In 97 I moved to England with my wonderful English wife. Sign language here is completely different so not much call for ASL. Watching this video I am amazed how much I have remembered. My oldest daughter because of me has learned British Sign Language and now my wife wants me to teach her ASL. I have talked to many deaf people over the years in America who are amazed that I am not deaf but know ASL. I always felt a bond with them and I hope they feel that bond with me. Thank you Bill for posting this video! I will be watching all of them. Though I may never get to use ASL in England, it is a part of me that will never fade.
I heard about this channel while I was on an Alaska Airlines flight with my wife. I'd been practicing baby sign language in preparation (we're both hearing) , and using it to ask my wife if she wanted water. The flight attendant then begins to try to have a full conversation with us! After we explained we knew next to nothing, he told me he learned everything from watching your videos. I thought I was going to just start signing to the future baby, but he and you have inspired me to learn as much as I can. So here I am. Thank you!
I signed with my first patient today!!!!! They used to be a translator, and it was so exciting!!! I only know what we learned in the first two videos but I think it meant a lot to her that I was trying to communicate with her! I’m so excited to learn more!!!❤❤❤❤
As an autistic person who doesn’t always know what my face is doing, that was more difficult than the actual signing lol but I’m also hard of hearing so I’m trying to get ahead of the curve just in case
Learning this because someone came in at my work who was hard of hearing and used sign language but also was able to speak so we could communicate. If someone like that comes in again, I’ll be somewhat ready to help them Edit 10/17/2022: A woman came in today who was deaf. I haven’t practiced in a while, but I was able to tell her I was learning sign language, asked her name, told her my name, and told her the story above. Thank you so much!!
i've come back to this to brush up before taking ASL 2, and wow now that I understand more, I realize Bill is HILARIOUS. I thought he was funny before, but man.
Hi! I am deaf, Brazilian, and a native user of Brazilian Sign Language (Libras). I know a bit of ASL, but I want to learn more to become fluent. This video is great for practicing and learning ASL.
This was SO great. Even with no sound I was super focused and found this easy to follow and funny. Loved the girl she’s adorable and made me feel normal when I froze up on things the exact times she did! Thank you!!
Alie, You are welcome! Since you liked that one you'll probably enjoy the other 399 videos in the master playlist. (See below for that and other tips.) What you describe regarding your reactions as you went through the video is the exact reason I prefer to teach someone on camera instead of it being "just me." 2020 (post March) has made one-on-one in-person teaching a real challenge. I tried using Zoom and it was "ok" but limited to 720p resolution. So I might end up doing some videos with "just me." I can't wait for this pandemic to be over! - Dr. Bill ============================ 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.
It actually made it so much more easy to understand muted. I know people learn from things in several ways, but this way seemed to work best for me. I could pause and think about what he signed and interpret my own conclusion. If this was done by a mainstream channel there'd be jump cuts and edits with weird sound effects that would make me click away. This is brilliant. I'm able to sign my name within a couple of seconds after practicing watching this video, when I never really tried before!
I know right! I liked and subbed after like 2 minutes 😁 I need someone to practice with though. My gf has implants atm but eventually her hearing will fade completely but she isn't ready to learn yet. So I would like to become as fluent as possible so when she finally is I can help her as much as possible. Any sites you know of that may have like sign langue pen pals? Or people to talk to and learn from through conversation?
Same! I just started learning ASL and I can't stop myself from smiling when this happens! It makes you feel really good because you know you're learning.
This is amazing! I especially appreciate sitting in on your lessons with Jen rather than it being a lesson just for me. I can learn from her mistakes as well as my own. So good!
If you like this style of learning you might want to just start at the beginning of the ASLU playlist and watch until you become capable of holding conversations with Deaf people. Then when the pandemic is over go to Deaf Events and make some (or some more) Deaf friends. See item 2 below. ============================ 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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1 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: * 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. * Buy some ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu * Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G * 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
These videos are enormously helpful for me. I've recently started regularly losing the ability to speak due to a cocktail of anxiety, post-traumatic stress stuff, neurodivergence, and some other smaller factors, and I've been meaning to learn so I still have a way of communicating. Your videos have so far been a genuinely fun and engaging way to learn ASL, and I appreciate it greatly.
Omg same I thought it was just me ;-; I have C-PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder and for some reason I've been loosing my ability to pronounce and say words even. I'm sorry it's happening to you too but it makes me feel better that it's not just me! Thank you so much!
@@naturemommyandchildrenanda3836 I think so but I think the kind they were talking about makes it even more difficult. Im not for sure so dont take this as a fact, but I'm pretty sure the mind gets so overwhelmed that when you try to speak to someone its like your voice doesnt work. I think its kinda like your own mind is shutting your voice down because of past trauma experience. Again dont take for a fact that was just my wild guess.
Your comment is certainly one of my favorite comments ever. I specifically designed my curriculum and instruction method to create rapid language learning and bring students to conversational fluency very quickly. For more information, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/teachingasl/teachingasl11.htm
I took sign language back in '80. I tried signing to a deaf guy after 10 minutes he slapped me and said I'll just read your lips. First, try talking to her with a note pad...maybe she'll help teach you signing.
A few years ago, we had sign language interpretation at church. I liked singing the hymns in sign language, so the deaf people would encourage me to sit with them and they would teach me sign during the sermon. Unfortunately our interpreter left the church. I recently started working as a pharmacy technician, and a patient handed me her ID with a note saying "I am deaf." I was able to sign "Know little sign...help you?" We did most of the transaction in sign language, and now I'm trying to learn more so I can better communicate with my deaf patients. Thanks so much for this!
You: Hey Dr. Bill I really love your videos and I’d like to buy you lunch! Dr. Bill: Oh gee that’s really swell of you because dumpster food is getting boring. You: So what’s the easiest way? Dr. Bill: Just go here: www.paypal.me/Lifeprint Or for more options see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate
Update (2021) I might end up needing to caption this video and others since it seems the google algorithm has started penalizing videos without captions. Hmmm. Decisions, decisions.
@@sign-language Needing to caption a silent video is such a stupid rule, especially since most of the words talked about are on your screen anyway. :P But in any case, thanks for going the extra lengths to caption many of your videos, even if it is just to please the algorithm. I barely use the captions, but I still appreciate your work, so thank you!
this is wonderful its like an actually class and its not going fast i am really learning and enjoying at the same time...plus no sounds makes it even better awesome!!!!
Prinsipe Idris I’m pretty sure that the term is “immersive learning”. Like only speaking Spanish in a Spanish class. I guess it ensures that you don’t rely on English, and depend on your understanding of ASL to be able to follow the lesson. Very neat indeed!
I took two years of sign language in high school and I’m amazed at how much I remember! Thank you for making this videos! They’re definitely helping me freshen up on the beautiful language!
I came across your videos and I love them. I work in a casino as a dealer for about five years. Only once I dealt to someone who's deaf. I felt terrible because I didn't know how to communicate with her. Now I'm learning with you. So next time I will be able to communicate with them. Oh and I have my children watch also. Thank you so much.
This has helped me learn so much, Thank you! I also just want to say how much of a shock it was to be watching a video with no sound for 20 minutes and then to hear an ad at full volume 😂 I really want to learn sign language and this has been a great resource!
If you want to learn ASL then you'll enjoy the rest of the videos on this channel. See item 2 below for the playlist. Enjoy! ============================ 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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1 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: * 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. * ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu * Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G * 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
OMG! You are a genius!!!!! My dumb hearing as was about to ask for subtitles like WTF....... I love the repeated on the spot teaching. I learn like that. Subbed and I hit the bell.
I have been hard of hearing for a long time, and it is extremely difficult for me to understand others - whether in loud settings or not. I have wanted to learn sign language for a long time, but never had any resources near me. My cousin found your website and referred me to it. Your videos are awesome, Bill! Thank you! It is going to be difficult learning on my own, but you just made it so much easier! And I have decided to commit to learning to sign fluently. I know you will continue to help me every step of the way. And like a lot of people already mentioned, the repetition is awesome! And you explain things so well. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
I don’t know why sign language was not distributed in any schools this is so fascinating and interesting to learn , thank you so much for taking your time to show us the ropes 😊.
I have paid for online classes and watched other videos for years and I have never caught on past learning the alphabet. This was phenomenal. I love that it is repetitive vocabulary words that are integrated into real life conversation. Thank you!! I am excited to keep learning.
I am hard of hearing but did not grow up with ASL and most online tutorials are geared toward hearing people/involve a lot of verbal speech and terrible subtitles. I really appreciate this being completely silent.
Hey, Dr. Bill! I've been a HUGE fan of your channel and website for a couple of years now. Thanks to you, I now have deaf friends I met at the gym, I once helped a deaf girl get to a place she was looking for and even showed it to my girlfriend and my brother and we use ASL to communicate a lot. One of my friends and former boss' sister is deaf and when I met her, she told me (voiced) her name and that she was deaf and immediately I started signing and we became instant friends. This is all thanks to you, Dr. Bill, you should be proud of what you do for humanity! Greetings from Dominican Republic!
I have a special needs son who is hearing impaired and per the doctor will go completely deaf. I'm trying to learn to sign to him now (though he can't sign back) so that he can understand me when his hearing goes. Thank you for this! Much more helpful than any other video I've watched. I'm open to any other suggestions :)
I am trying to learn asl for my daughter well her mother and I are trying to learn we take classes once a week and this really helps on the days we don’t have class I am so grateful I found this channel we live in such a remote area a deaf community is non existent or elusive to us having these videos here is a godsend
This is pure gold. I teach English as a second language in a foreign country. Around 7 months ago I lost my voice to laryngitis and found it very difficult to communicate with my surroundings beyond writing (I keep the Sabbath and that made it even harder). Being a proactive person, I started learning ASL. My voice is slowly returning but I've fallen in love with the language and its expressive nature. The grammar is certainly not intuitive but I'm learning. Again, thank-you!
Someday I would like to teach ASL for a semester at an overseas university. It would be fun to teach a few days a week then go explore the rest of the time. ------------------------------------------------- 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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1 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: * 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. * Buy some ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu * Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G * 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
Best wishes to you in your studies! ================================ 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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1 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: * 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. * Buy some ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu * Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G * 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
I have followed Bill Vicar's for years as I have a degenertive ear issue and am now almost completely deaf. His format has changed and although very good, seems a tad faster. No one else anywhere earound me can sign, so I was hoping I could point them back over to him (because he really is the best), but I am having a hard time myself just refreshing up on my signing, let alone getting anyone else convinced to come over and giving this a try. I do wish it was just a tad slower, but 100% kudos to Bill Vicar for all his work and offering this to everyone, without a fee. I still give a thumbs up. Thanks Bill for doing this for the community!
An idea to consider is to watch the video using a desktop or laptop browser and then use the gear (settings) icon to adjust the video speed to 50% or whatever fits your need. Also, consider going to Lifeprint.com and studying the individual vocabulary items first then watch the video afterward as a way to tie the vocabulary together. 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
I just went on a 44 minute educational journey and I feel like a new man. Also I feel very strongly that we must protect Jen at all costs. She seems so sweet! I loved getting to learn this alongside her!
I just spent 45 mins watching a RUclips video with no sound, just raw learning, thank you, I also just subscribed. I am a hearing person that wants to learn sign so that I can communicate with people I meet, especially kids, if I can put a smile on a kids face by signing to them if only for a few minutes and help them feel normal and accepted then it's worth my time to learn.
Watched 13 min. Studied a little sign language when I was in high school. Towards the end of my studies, I felt more confused than when I started. I watched a tv show, saw people signing, and then wanted to become more acclimated. Bill, you have a great personality! Thanks for putting a smile on this lady's face. I hope you go far in life and enjoy life to its greatest extent. Stay awesome!
I just started learning yesterday and seeing someone else learning in the video is actually really helpful plus im finding it way easier to remember the signs through the natural progression/ conversation than flash card style learning. Amazing
I’m not a deaf person. Im having hard time expressing myself through speaking. Not that I don’t like to talked. But actions are more efficient and prominent way to express my feeling. I really admired, love and amaze by those people(deaf) who have had impaired hearing. Be strong guys.
I watch these repeatedly & love them! Dr Bill is funny & I like that he corrects the exact hand & finger positions for the students! Giving the various options for each word or phrase is helpful too! Jen is a quick learner!!
Thank you so much! My friend has been basically begging me to learn ASL and this helped a lot. I couldn’t find a good reliable source until now, so keep posting these tutorials!
Tip: When I adjusted Jen’s “E” around the 20 minute point it wasn’t because she was signing an “O” but rather it was because I wanted to make sure she knew how to do the formal / citation version of an “E” instead of the relaxed “E” she was doing. Even at the beginning of the video Jen was still doing an “E” - just a very relaxed “E.”
If you pause the video and look close you will see that her thumb was bent toward the pinkie side of her hand and her fingertips were resting along the side of her thumb's distal phalanx (which was horizontal as typically done for the letter “E”). Those of you who are beginners are not used to relaxed E’s, three fingered E’s, two-fingered E’s, or even “one fingered” E’s (that show up on the end of fingerspelled words that end in “le” such as in “sale.” That is part of the reason why some of you can’t read fingerspelling very well - yet. Hang in there -- it gets easier. For a look at some "E" configurations visit the page at this link and scroll down to the "E" section: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/handshapes.htm Or visit this page: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/fingerspelling/fingerspelling.htm and do a page search for "Research notes" where I discuss the two-fingered "E" variant. Over time, if Jen becomes fluent her "E" (when she spells her name) will start looking more like the two-fingered version used by Deaf people when we spell words with "en" or "ne" combinations. That is because eventually the co-articulation of the letters "E" and "N" will cause Jen's "E" to morph and just use two fingers when she spells the "E" in "Jen" at high speed.
I got so excited when I started to understand his questions without pausing the video to remember the sign he did thank you a lot. I want my friend to learn than we can just sign to each other, halfway across the classroom.
Two approaches: 1. Encourage your existing friends to learn ASL with you. 2. Seek out Deaf Community events in your area to develop a network of people who communicate via their eyes and hands rather than their mouths and ears. 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: * For donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm * 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.
Lesson 1 ✅ This was the most natural and intuitive free ASL lesson I've taken so far. Thank you so much for sharing. I am excited to use them as a starting point to learn ASL
I can pretty much guarantee that if you go through the ASLU master playlist (see item 2 below) and related lessons -- and review on occasion to prevent memory extinction -- by the time you get to the end of the playlist you will be able have some great conversations with the Deaf people you meet. 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
Am I the only one who sat here for about five minutes trying to figure out what was wrong with my speakers? until I realized obviously there's not gonna be sound for this video lol
Thank you for this video! There's this kid at my school who's deaf and I have a good relationship with his interpreters as I've always wanted to learn ASL and they reccomended you to learn from. You are great! I feel like I'm always learning and understanding when watching. Again, thank you!
thank you so much bill!! im from brazil but have been learning ASL for a while for fun and communication and you make it so simple and easy! ill be watching it all and be a pro
Took a year or two of ASL at college in mid 90s. Rarely had opportunity to use it. Now have a deaf co-worker and am relearning. Thank you SO much for these lessons. Reminds me how we were taught in class.
day one, I've learned how to introduce myself to a deaf person, I've created my name shortened in sign, and I know how to ask for a deaf persons name. I will be on each video's comments until I know how to sign well. Hopefully over the summer I can come back knowing how to make deaf friends ☺ it's only my freshman year of highschool , hopefully I'm not too late! My goal is to learn ASL for Sophomore year! Oh and my nickname in ASL is Y S, or 🤙✊
@@7XXXXXXX7-V yea i thought it was cultural appropriation to make your own sign name. you have to have a deaf person who knows you well enough to give you a sign name personal to you.
Yasmin, uhhh, sorry, but in deaf culture you wait for one of them to give you your sign name. You don't ask for them to do it and you certainly don't give yourself a sign name. Sorry!
you two have great chemistry and i love this! I can go mute during anxiety attacks and signing would help with that, and also have a deaf coworker who i'd like to be able to sign with, so these are great! thank you :3
Second comment…. I am very left handed so my dyslexia (I naturally read, see, and can think in reverse) adds to the visual challenge to watching an ASl instructor. I’ve found this to be a blessing. I’ve made millions seeing intuitively what others won’t ever see.
I've read about and been fascinated with how individuals with dyslexia often succeed in business and entrepreneurial pursuits much more so than the general population due to a lifetime of having to figure out alternative ways to get things done. In the Deaf world we have a term called "Deaf gain." Your results are an example of "dyslexic gain). Good for you!
I love learning from you. It's been about 4 years since I discovered your lessons! They're the only ones that have stuck! I'm back to learning again and will be watching you often! I hope there's new videos too! I'll have to look into that! Thank you for all you do!
Hello Andrea! If you want to catch any of the videos you may have missed just use the official ASLU master playlist. (See item 2 below). Warm regards and good luck in your studies! ============================ 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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1 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: * 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. * ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu * Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G * 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
I’ve watched a bunch of different videos and I love this format the most. Others are good and I’ve learned all kinds of words but I really enjoy the explanations of how things are used when put together into sentences and how he goes back to review sporadically.
Bill is a great teacher. I can catch up on the lessons and can memorize them easily. Furthermore, I like the way you didn’t put any audio for the video as I can focus on the lesson. I will keep learning ASL! Thanks a lot, Dr. Bill!
Met a deaf girl playing by herself at the school playground one summer & we were both 8yrs old. She was deaf. She handed me a asl alphabet chart. I quickly learned that summer & we became bffs. She went to deaf school through the week at the start of fall. She would teach me signs to learn, come home & quiz me. Within a year I was mostly fluent in ASL, met her brother, (hearing) fell in love, got married & had a family. Fortunately, but unfortunately, I’m the only one in the family that learned sign and became the interpreter for everyone. Although my marriage only lasted 14 years, our friendship has lasted a lifetime. I have forgotten some but really enjoy videos like this to be reminded and it all comes back to me like riding a bike! I’m really trying to teach kids songs in ASL, because this really gets their attention to wanting to learn the language! Ty!!🤟🏼🫶🏼🥰
This gentleman is such a great teacher that I am snickering to myself after watching one and a half of his videos at her reactions which are mine the first time I watched.
This was amazing. My cousin is deaf and I never learned to sign. My granddaughter has a speech delay. She can hear bit she doesn't talk. I am trying to learn to help her find a way to communicate. You made this lesson so much fun. I was surprised that I was able to keep up at my age. I am excited to watch and learn. Thank you
I found this so much more helpful because it was immersion. Without the sound, I really tried harder to understand and it felt great when I found myself smiling happily at things you said or expressions on your face. I felt like you were talking right out loud. It felt so much more real. Thank You!
Bill and Jen (I’m Jen too). Thank you for motivating me to learn ASL. I have practiced and am getting good at the first lesson. Started day before yesterday. Love it and you two are a pleasure to watch. Thank you so much!!!
I don't know why I'm here and RUclips suggested it but I find it extremely calming, especially with no sounds, great way to teach by testing previous signs.
Started ASL 1 this semester. Gotta say these videos I can tell are going to be great! I'm learning to become a registered nurse and want to be able to proficiently hopefully speak ASL. I imagine it is like any language where you have use it or lose it... but... hopefully I'll use it in my life.
Later on in the series you will meet Katelyn. She went on to become a registered nurse. I very much enjoyed teaching Katelyn just because she had such a great personality. Good luck in your studies! ============================ 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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1 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: * 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.
So glad I found this video. I’ve been wanting to learn, and since being back in early childhood education, I realize HOW important it is to learn. I may come across more nonverbal students and I want to be able to communicate with anybody I can and also help the kids communicate as well. ❤️ thanks for the lesson! I love that I’m learning with your student as well. It’s helping me figure out my own mistakes, just like someone else said. ☺️ can’t wait to learn more!
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Turns out that a sudden urge to learn sign language in the hearing community without ever having met a deaf person is perfectly normal and common. Here I thought I was so special.
LITTERALLY
😂😂 same
😂😂😂 me too!
Yep.. same
The more people learning the language the better! :)
So I'm here staring at my ceiling at 2 in the morning with a sudden urge to become a master in sign language.. neat
mood
literally me
Felt that!
Riddhima Bhardwaj ikr . but its quarntine’s fault ...
Haha lol same
As a hearing person I like that there is no crutch with any audio of what they are saying and you can turn off subtitles. It really pushes you to look at what they are signing and helps to learn better. Plus such a good atmosphere Bill is the best teacher
Exactly it's like total immersion. The key to language learning. And also sign is in all of us. It's basically body language. It's natural
I've watched his intro videos with a couple of different students and he really connects with all of them!
Totally agree! I literally keep suggesting this teacher/lesson for that reason!!! Dr. Vicars is the best because you are forced to learn what he is saying/teaching and the person is making common mistakes so he corrects them; therefor correcting us. Amazing lesson.
totally feel this. I'm binging this channel right now to learn ASL, and I love that there's no audio. It makes it more engaging & fun. Bill also has amazing facial expressions & mannerisms, this is a great resource
Strongly agree
I like how they repeat so it sinks in
Same! I really loved watching this. He's a great teacher! (I bet whomever is reading this thought of the sign for teacher the second they read this. I know I did. lol)
@@Stbsfa bro I- yes yes I was even trying to sign every word I know in that paragraph
I know right! That's exactly what I need because I am young and dumb. Seriously.
I like that they go back to words to test memory as well!
I'm sitting here learning this because I encountered my first deaf person at work and she had a mask on. At that moment I felt like such an idiot because I couldn't communicate with her. This should be mandatory in schools. Thank you, Dr. Vicars!
Never thought about that..so many will read lips
When I was in elementary school, 2 girls who were in my grade were deaf. Our whole 6th grade learned fingerspelling. I got pretty fast. When I took ASL in college a whole new world of communication opened up.
That's why i'm here too! I want to be a better communicator for everyone I help
Purty cool, Tweet! I bet it will be greatly appreciated! May I ask if you followed thru and how it went?
Same experience. I felt so bad for her bc she felt alone where everyone else was talking to each other.
Good 1:06
Yes 1:16
No 1:26
Again 1:30
Understand 1:38
Don't understand 1:43
You 2:10
Me 2:14
Do you understand me? 2:23
Sign version 1 2:32
Sign version 2
Forgot/forget 3:24
This/it/that/she/he 2:01
Ask version 1 4:11
Ask version 2
Ask me 4:43
Ask her
Ask him
Do you understand this/him/her
Sometimes 5:15
Sometimes I understand him/her/that 5:18
Name 5:30
I am named 5:35
My name is 5:55
Who what when where how how many how much 6:08
What name 6:25
Nice to meet you 6:49
Deaf 7:26
Are you deaf 8:16
Teach 8:31
Teacher 8:39
Learn 8:44
Person 8:56
Student 9:01
Student you? 9:40
What's your teachers name? 10:53
You understand he/she 11:30
Sometimes /once in a while /rarely 11:44
tysm
you're a lifesaver
Thx
thank you！😻
I was so worried I wouldn’t be able to review and I would forget everything by tomorrow, thank you so much
this became a contest to sign and understand faster than Jen. loved it!
At first I thought her name was Jon
SuchLoi and Luv Sharma Same to both, I kept reading amd it went from Jon to Jan and finally Jen, but I liked racing time against Jen!
zoom zoom
I thought it was Jet haha stupid me
SAME!!!
This whole video was me trying to go faster then Jen
Same
LOL me too!
Omg sameeeee!
I thought her name was Jon
I was acting all high and mighy, like come on Jen u don't know what nice is ha
Currently asking the wall of my room what it’s name is and how it’s doing… I’M SO EXCITED! Thank you for the lesson! I had a customer come in who is deaf and I want to surprise him next time I see him :D Edit: I’m halfway through the video, and I didn’t realize I didn’t have subtitles on! You are an incredible teacher!!
Wonderful!
This feels more natural than speaking tbh. Perhaps I'll just refuse to speak from now on.
I'm in
i want in
Exactly !
You’re kidding, that’s my entire reason of learning asl.
Lmao I wish I still had that friend that could sign so I could learn and he could teach me more very basic signs.
His method of teaching reminds me of Pimsleur for other languages. The spaced repitition is perfect, the prompts are consistent, and you get thrown into the conversation. Absolutely sensational, I learned so much without having to hear a word or an explanation. True immersion, as language learning at it's best is. I'm a fan!
The spaced repetition is truly on point
I totally agree
He's a really good teacher
Yeah i learned a ton in one lesson and it waa fun
Back in the early 70s I worked with 4 Deaf people. They taught me sign Language. I worked there for 6 years and signed every day. I got to the point that they all said I was very clean in my signing and should get my interpreter's certificate. I was in my 20s at the time and would practice at home. My younger sister would help me. She eventually became an interpreter. When I left that job they all said I would forget how to sign. In 97 I moved to England with my wonderful English wife. Sign language here is completely different so not much call for ASL. Watching this video I am amazed how much I have remembered. My oldest daughter because of me has learned British Sign Language and now my wife wants me to teach her ASL. I have talked to many deaf people over the years in America who are amazed that I am not deaf but know ASL. I always felt a bond with them and I hope they feel that bond with me.
Thank you Bill for posting this video! I will be watching all of them. Though I may never get to use ASL in England, it is a part of me that will never fade.
That’s so awesome.😭😭
this is adorable, i hope you and your family are doing well
I've decided to spend my quarantine learning ASL
Me too, man. Me too
Freaky_Fandom_ King hi trans friend x3
did it work
quarantine's not over yet so here I am too lmao
me too!
I heard about this channel while I was on an Alaska Airlines flight with my wife. I'd been practicing baby sign language in preparation (we're both hearing) , and using it to ask my wife if she wanted water. The flight attendant then begins to try to have a full conversation with us! After we explained we knew next to nothing, he told me he learned everything from watching your videos. I thought I was going to just start signing to the future baby, but he and you have inspired me to learn as much as I can. So here I am. Thank you!
Felix, Hey thanks for the story. I LOVE stories like that! Makes my day! Small world eh?
Plus now I want to go to Alaska!
Awesome story. 😊
😭💓
This is so beautiful, im curious how your signing is going
this might just be the first 40+ minute video i’ve watched straight, without any distractions or without skipping. lovely lesson 👏🏾
agree
ADHDer here. Me too 😭😂
I'm stupid. I tried turning up the volume
Baby steps people
Me too!I'm like are my head phones still plugged in?lol
Lol I did the same!
Me too lol
sameeee
Did the same, but I expected to hear some sounds, not voices lmao
I've never seen that many genuine smiles in a row. Wow
I signed with my first patient today!!!!! They used to be a translator, and it was so exciting!!! I only know what we learned in the first two videos but I think it meant a lot to her that I was trying to communicate with her! I’m so excited to learn more!!!❤❤❤❤
That's awesome Erin! Keep up the good work!
I love having a pro and a learner to learn with
My eyebrows got a good workout. 😂
hahahah same
Dear god same.
Thanks for warning. I'm about to start watching. Maybe get Botox first?
me too
As an autistic person who doesn’t always know what my face is doing, that was more difficult than the actual signing lol but I’m also hard of hearing so I’m trying to get ahead of the curve just in case
Learning this because someone came in at my work who was hard of hearing and used sign language but also was able to speak so we could communicate. If someone like that comes in again, I’ll be somewhat ready to help them
Edit 10/17/2022: A woman came in today who was deaf. I haven’t practiced in a while, but I was able to tell her I was learning sign language, asked her name, told her my name, and told her the story above. Thank you so much!!
jen: "is that your wallet"
dr.Bill: " no i stole it"
LMFAOO, i really like his sense of humour
Or is it? 🤔
😂
was he really joking tho...
When was this?
2017
i've come back to this to brush up before taking ASL 2, and wow now that I understand more, I realize Bill is HILARIOUS. I thought he was funny before, but man.
Hi! I am deaf, Brazilian, and a native user of Brazilian Sign Language (Libras). I know a bit of ASL, but I want to learn more to become fluent. This video is great for practicing and learning ASL.
This was SO great.
Even with no sound I was super focused and found this easy to follow and funny.
Loved the girl she’s adorable and made me feel normal when I froze up on things the exact times she did!
Thank you!!
Alie,
You are welcome!
Since you liked that one you'll probably enjoy the other 399 videos in the master playlist. (See below for that and other tips.)
What you describe regarding your reactions as you went through the video is the exact reason I prefer to teach someone on camera instead of it being "just me."
2020 (post March) has made one-on-one in-person teaching a real challenge.
I tried using Zoom and it was "ok" but limited to 720p resolution. So I might end up doing some videos with "just me." I can't wait for this pandemic to be over!
- Dr. Bill
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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.
It actually made it so much more easy to understand muted. I know people learn from things in several ways, but this way seemed to work best for me. I could pause and think about what he signed and interpret my own conclusion. If this was done by a mainstream channel there'd be jump cuts and edits with weird sound effects that would make me click away. This is brilliant. I'm able to sign my name within a couple of seconds after practicing watching this video, when I never really tried before!
Totally agree, the girl is adorable.
She's too cute, I'm in love.
I know right! I liked and subbed after like 2 minutes 😁 I need someone to practice with though. My gf has implants atm but eventually her hearing will fade completely but she isn't ready to learn yet. So I would like to become as fluent as possible so when she finally is I can help her as much as possible. Any sites you know of that may have like sign langue pen pals? Or people to talk to and learn from through conversation?
I got so excited when he signed "What's your teacher's name?" and I UNDERSTOOD WHAT HE SAID
Same! I just started learning ASL and I can't stop myself from smiling when this happens! It makes you feel really good because you know you're learning.
I can't get over how charming and charismatic he is without ever speaking a word. Watching him is kind of magical.
This is amazing! I especially appreciate sitting in on your lessons with Jen rather than it being a lesson just for me. I can learn from her mistakes as well as my own. So good!
If you like this style of learning you might want to just start at the beginning of the ASLU playlist and watch until you become capable of holding conversations with Deaf people. Then when the pandemic is over go to Deaf Events and make some (or some more) Deaf friends.
See item 2 below.
============================
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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1
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:
* 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.
* Buy some ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
* Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
* 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
@@sign-language that's exactly what I started doing after I commented! What an incredible resource!
Yeah I think learning. ASL is easier that way
@@sign-language Thank you!
Those 44 minutes and 31 seconds flew by so fast! That’s how you know I enjoyed this omg thank you 🙏🏻
These videos are enormously helpful for me. I've recently started regularly losing the ability to speak due to a cocktail of anxiety, post-traumatic stress stuff, neurodivergence, and some other smaller factors, and I've been meaning to learn so I still have a way of communicating. Your videos have so far been a genuinely fun and engaging way to learn ASL, and I appreciate it greatly.
Omg same I thought it was just me ;-; I have C-PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder and for some reason I've been loosing my ability to pronounce and say words even. I'm sorry it's happening to you too but it makes me feel better that it's not just me! Thank you so much!
@@tallvinesbs1595 is it just when you’re anxious that you can’t speak?
@@naturemommyandchildrenanda3836 I think so but I think the kind they were talking about makes it even more difficult. Im not for sure so dont take this as a fact, but I'm pretty sure the mind gets so overwhelmed that when you try to speak to someone its like your voice doesnt work. I think its kinda like your own mind is shutting your voice down because of past trauma experience. Again dont take for a fact that was just my wild guess.
Way to go! Good for you taking charge! ❤❤❤
This happens to me too, I'm trying to learn ASL so that my friend and I can communicate when one or both of us go nonverbal
OMG...this is working. i'm getting it quickly. How do you do that?
Your comment is certainly one of my favorite comments ever.
I specifically designed my curriculum and instruction method to create rapid language learning and bring students to conversational fluency very quickly.
For more information, see:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/teachingasl/teachingasl11.htm
DITTO! I was just wondering the same thing lol
hows your progress so far
@@pedropadilla3738 they died. i know. i know, tragedy.
Tommy Hernandez is that a joke or is it true?
i have a deaf classmate in 6th period and i really want to learn sign language to speak to her.
You are amazing Tiger Kitty.
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@@buffpathfinder3607 well I'm pretty sure they haven't seen each other in a month
@@aWuIf Ahahaha!
I took sign language back in '80. I tried signing to a deaf guy after 10 minutes he slapped me and said I'll just read your lips.
First, try talking to her with a note pad...maybe she'll help teach you signing.
The movie “a silent voice” be like
A few years ago, we had sign language interpretation at church. I liked singing the hymns in sign language, so the deaf people would encourage me to sit with them and they would teach me sign during the sermon. Unfortunately our interpreter left the church. I recently started working as a pharmacy technician, and a patient handed me her ID with a note saying "I am deaf." I was able to sign "Know little sign...help you?" We did most of the transaction in sign language, and now I'm trying to learn more so I can better communicate with my deaf patients. Thanks so much for this!
You: Hey Dr. Bill I really love your videos and I’d like to buy you lunch!
Dr. Bill: Oh gee that’s really swell of you because dumpster food is getting boring.
You: So what’s the easiest way?
Dr. Bill: Just go here: www.paypal.me/Lifeprint
Or for more options see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate
Dr. Bill, thank you so much for your videos! I’m new at learning sign language and you make it so easy and fun!
Hahaha!
That is funny😅
That made me laugh Bill. Finneee I’ll go to the link 😅
I'll inform the family they can break their fast tomorrow.
They will be so happy.
Hey Dilemma. I'm left handed. Do I have to sign exactly like you do?😖😞😕
Smart, not allowing us to see the closed captioning. Very smart Vicars, very smart indeed....
I'm thinking of going to the caption file and inserting:
"What are you looking down here for? You should be looking at the signing." (Heh.)
@@sign-language that's hilarious lol
@@sign-language You have a great sense of humor.
Update (2021)
I might end up needing to caption this video and others since it seems the google algorithm has started penalizing videos without captions.
Hmmm. Decisions, decisions.
@@sign-language Needing to caption a silent video is such a stupid rule, especially since most of the words talked about are on your screen anyway. :P
But in any case, thanks for going the extra lengths to caption many of your videos, even if it is just to please the algorithm. I barely use the captions, but I still appreciate your work, so thank you!
this is wonderful its like an actually class and its not going fast i am really learning and enjoying at the same time...plus no sounds makes it even better awesome!!!!
its interesting to learn in silence. the video is so awesome, it makes me feel like I'm in the room with them.
Prinsipe Idris I’m pretty sure that the term is “immersive learning”. Like only speaking Spanish in a Spanish class. I guess it ensures that you don’t rely on English, and depend on your understanding of ASL to be able to follow the lesson. Very neat indeed!
I took two years of sign language in high school and I’m amazed at how much I remember! Thank you for making this videos! They’re definitely helping me freshen up on the beautiful language!
I died when he asked her if she was deaf and she started spelling her name! 😂 Thanks for the lesson!
me too. I noticed that...
Me too!
Lol it almost looked like an asl dad joke, "are you deaf?" "No im jen"
Haha I didn’t notice
@@francisbakininthekitchen2441 Lmfao yes!! Reading your comment totally made me giggle. Thank you so much for that. Haha 😂😁
I came across your videos and I love them. I work in a casino as a dealer for about five years. Only once I dealt to someone who's deaf. I felt terrible because I didn't know how to communicate with her. Now I'm learning with you. So next time I will be able to communicate with them. Oh and I have my children watch also. Thank you so much.
the fastest 45 minutes of my life. that was amazingly comprehensive and easy-to-understand, thank you!
I’m learning to not have to talk to anyone anymore.
Genious.
This has helped me learn so much, Thank you!
I also just want to say how much of a shock it was to be watching a video with no sound for 20 minutes and then to hear an ad at full volume 😂
I really want to learn sign language and this has been a great resource!
If you want to learn ASL then you'll enjoy the rest of the videos on this channel. See item 2 below for the playlist.
Enjoy!
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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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1
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:
* 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.
* ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
* Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
* 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
Honestly that would’ve jump scared me and I would screamed…it’s currently 4 am and everyone else is sleeping
@@sign-language Thank you SOOOOO much for this video and series!
Having problems loss hearing one ear..trouble speaking ..asl ..bill vicars AWSOME...!!!!!!!thank you😊
OMG! You are a genius!!!!! My dumb hearing as was about to ask for subtitles like WTF.......
I love the repeated on the spot teaching. I learn like that.
Subbed and I hit the bell.
Mysasser1 SAME OMG LMAO. LIKE, what’s he talking about... lemme turn on the sub. No caption. Oh well, let’s just watch this until the end
I have been hard of hearing for a long time, and it is extremely difficult for me to understand others - whether in loud settings or not. I have wanted to learn sign language for a long time, but never had any resources near me. My cousin found your website and referred me to it.
Your videos are awesome, Bill! Thank you! It is going to be difficult learning on my own, but you just made it so much easier! And I have decided to commit to learning to sign fluently. I know you will continue to help me every step of the way.
And like a lot of people already mentioned, the repetition is awesome! And you explain things so well.
Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
Same here! I have an auditory processing disorder and so learning sign has been helping me to communicate better or at least easier!
I don’t know why sign language was not distributed in any schools this is so fascinating and interesting to learn , thank you so much for taking your time to show us the ropes 😊.
121 people thumbed down because they couldn't hear the signs.
Great video. thank you so much!
121 didn’t like that bill forgot to speak. Lol
I have paid for online classes and watched other videos for years and I have never caught on past learning the alphabet. This was phenomenal. I love that it is repetitive vocabulary words that are integrated into real life conversation. Thank you!! I am excited to keep learning.
10 mins in and I've already committed myself to become a certified AL teacher lol. I thought this would be hard but wow he made it super easy!
Working on a degree?
"sometimes I understand you" okay hold on. There has to be ASL stand up comedians. Bec I lold at that.
I am hard of hearing but did not grow up with ASL and most online tutorials are geared toward hearing people/involve a lot of verbal speech and terrible subtitles. I really appreciate this being completely silent.
It's ironic that someone would make a video about ASL but not make it accessible to a deaf person.
The patient and amused look he gives her when she gets something wrong warms my heart🖤
Hey, Dr. Bill! I've been a HUGE fan of your channel and website for a couple of years now. Thanks to you, I now have deaf friends I met at the gym, I once helped a deaf girl get to a place she was looking for and even showed it to my girlfriend and my brother and we use ASL to communicate a lot. One of my friends and former boss' sister is deaf and when I met her, she told me (voiced) her name and that she was deaf and immediately I started signing and we became instant friends. This is all thanks to you, Dr. Bill, you should be proud of what you do for humanity! Greetings from Dominican Republic!
Ibrahin,
Thanks for the nice feedback. I appreciate it.
Warm regards and best wishes to you!
I have a special needs son who is hearing impaired and per the doctor will go completely deaf. I'm trying to learn to sign to him now (though he can't sign back) so that he can understand me when his hearing goes. Thank you for this! Much more helpful than any other video I've watched. I'm open to any other suggestions :)
I am trying to learn asl for my daughter well her mother and I are trying to learn we take classes once a week and this really helps on the days we don’t have class I am so grateful I found this channel we live in such a remote area a deaf community is non existent or elusive to us having these videos here is a godsend
Mike,
Letting you know I've seen your email and I think it is great that you are learning ASL. Keep up the great work!
+Bill
This is pure gold. I teach English as a second language in a foreign country. Around 7 months ago I lost my voice to laryngitis and found it very difficult to communicate with my surroundings beyond writing (I keep the Sabbath and that made it even harder). Being a proactive person, I started learning ASL. My voice is slowly returning but I've fallen in love with the language and its expressive nature. The grammar is certainly not intuitive but I'm learning. Again, thank-you!
Someday I would like to teach ASL for a semester at an overseas university. It would be fun to teach a few days a week then go explore the rest of the time.
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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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1
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:
* 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.
* Buy some ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
* Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
* 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
I am learning ASL for my school and your teaching has made it so easy! Thank you
Best wishes to you in your studies!
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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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1
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:
* 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.
* Buy some ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
* Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
* 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
I have followed Bill Vicar's for years as I have a degenertive ear issue and am now almost completely deaf. His format has changed and although very good, seems a tad faster. No one else anywhere earound me can sign, so I was hoping I could point them back over to him (because he really is the best), but I am having a hard time myself just refreshing up on my signing, let alone getting anyone else convinced to come over and giving this a try. I do wish it was just a tad slower, but 100% kudos to Bill Vicar for all his work and offering this to everyone, without a fee. I still give a thumbs up. Thanks Bill for doing this for the community!
An idea to consider is to watch the video using a desktop or laptop browser and then use the gear (settings) icon to adjust the video speed to 50% or whatever fits your need.
Also, consider going to Lifeprint.com and studying the individual vocabulary items first then watch the video afterward as a way to tie the vocabulary together.
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
I just went on a 44 minute educational journey and I feel like a new man. Also I feel very strongly that we must protect Jen at all costs. She seems so sweet! I loved getting to learn this alongside her!
So useful and intuitive! What a beautiful language. My family is hearing but when my daughter is tired she prefers to sign.
I just spent 45 mins watching a RUclips video with no sound, just raw learning, thank you, I also just subscribed. I am a hearing person that wants to learn sign so that I can communicate with people I meet, especially kids, if I can put a smile on a kids face by signing to them if only for a few minutes and help them feel normal and accepted then it's worth my time to learn.
Watched 13 min. Studied a little sign language when I was in high school. Towards the end of my studies, I felt more confused than when I started. I watched a tv show, saw people signing, and then wanted to become more acclimated. Bill, you have a great personality! Thanks for putting a smile on this lady's face. I hope you go far in life and enjoy life to its greatest extent. Stay awesome!
I just started learning yesterday and seeing someone else learning in the video is actually really helpful plus im finding it way easier to remember the signs through the natural progression/ conversation than flash card style learning. Amazing
I’m not a deaf person. Im having hard time expressing myself through speaking. Not that I don’t like to talked. But actions are more efficient and prominent way to express my feeling. I really admired, love and amaze by those people(deaf) who have had impaired hearing. Be strong guys.
It's crazy how quickly you can learn this. I like how there's no audio (:
the loudest video in youtube
Indeed. Folks might need to get earplugs.
My ears are bleeding.
My heart hurts right now.
I don't understand how this is the loudest video in RUclips.
pinkana_ 25 it’s a joke
I watch these repeatedly & love them! Dr Bill is funny & I like that he corrects the exact hand & finger positions for the students! Giving the various options for each word or phrase is helpful too! Jen is a quick learner!!
Thank you so much! My friend has been basically begging me to learn ASL and this helped a lot. I couldn’t find a good reliable source until now, so keep posting these tutorials!
I’ve been searching for months trying to find the best resource to learn ASL for my job and I just found it. This teacher is simply the best.
Tip:
When I adjusted Jen’s “E” around the 20 minute point it wasn’t because she was signing an “O” but rather it was because I wanted to make sure she knew how to do the formal / citation version of an “E” instead of the relaxed “E” she was doing.
Even at the beginning of the video Jen was still doing an “E” - just a very relaxed “E.”
If you pause the video and look close you will see that her thumb was bent toward the pinkie side of her hand and her fingertips were resting along the side of her thumb's distal phalanx (which was horizontal as typically done for the letter “E”).
Those of you who are beginners are not used to relaxed E’s, three fingered E’s, two-fingered E’s, or even “one fingered” E’s (that show up on the end of fingerspelled words that end in “le” such as in “sale.” That is part of the reason why some of you can’t read fingerspelling very well - yet. Hang in there -- it gets easier.
For a look at some "E" configurations visit the page at this link and scroll down to the "E" section:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/handshapes.htm
Or visit this page:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/fingerspelling/fingerspelling.htm
and do a page search for "Research notes" where I discuss the two-fingered "E" variant.
Over time, if Jen becomes fluent her "E" (when she spells her name) will start looking more like the two-fingered version used by Deaf people when we spell words with "en" or "ne" combinations. That is because eventually the co-articulation of the letters "E" and "N" will cause Jen's "E" to morph and just use two fingers when she spells the "E" in "Jen" at high speed.
I got so excited when I started to understand his questions without pausing the video to remember the sign he did thank you a lot. I want my friend to learn than we can just sign to each other, halfway across the classroom.
as someone who is losing my hearing, it’s been very comforting to be able to learn asl online like this, thanks bill :))
Two approaches:
1. Encourage your existing friends to learn ASL with you.
2. Seek out Deaf Community events in your area to develop a network of people who communicate via their eyes and hands rather than their mouths and ears.
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:
* For donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm
* 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.
Lesson 1 ✅
This was the most natural and intuitive free ASL lesson I've taken so far. Thank you so much for sharing. I am excited to use them as a starting point to learn ASL
I can pretty much guarantee that if you go through the ASLU master playlist (see item 2 below) and related lessons -- and review on occasion to prevent memory extinction -- by the time you get to the end of the playlist you will be able have some great conversations with the Deaf people you meet.
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
Am I the only one who sat here for about five minutes trying to figure out what was wrong with my speakers? until I realized obviously there's not gonna be sound for this video lol
😂😂
Smh. I'm guilty!
Same😅😂
🙋♀️
Me. But for those of us that can hear, but still want to learn, some sound/tips would be nice.
Thank you for this video! There's this kid at my school who's deaf and I have a good relationship with his interpreters as I've always wanted to learn ASL and they reccomended you to learn from. You are great! I feel like I'm always learning and understanding when watching. Again, thank you!
That's awesome about you learning ASL! Soon you will be able to have wonderful conversations with other signers -- including your classmate!
I learned a lot in only 20 minutes.. I really appreciate these videos a lot, thank you very much. I've learned a lot of signs very quickly
thank you so much bill!! im from brazil but have been learning ASL for a while for fun and communication and you make it so simple and easy! ill be watching it all and be a pro
I want to learn sign languate to. which sign language is most common in the world? or which one is internatinal?
h3world.tv/
Took a year or two of ASL at college in mid 90s. Rarely had opportunity to use it. Now have a deaf co-worker and am relearning. Thank you SO much for these lessons. Reminds me how we were taught in class.
day one, I've learned how to introduce myself to a deaf person, I've created my name shortened in sign, and I know how to ask for a deaf persons name.
I will be on each video's comments until I know how to sign well. Hopefully over the summer I can come back knowing how to make deaf friends ☺ it's only my freshman year of highschool , hopefully I'm not too late! My goal is to learn ASL for Sophomore year! Oh and my nickname in ASL is Y S, or 🤙✊
Traditionally only a deaf or hearing impaired person can give you a sign name based off your personality and actual name
@@7XXXXXXX7-V yea i thought it was cultural appropriation to make your own sign name. you have to have a deaf person who knows you well enough to give you a sign name personal to you.
Yasmin, uhhh, sorry, but in deaf culture you wait for one of them to give you your sign name. You don't ask for them to do it and you certainly don't give yourself a sign name. Sorry!
Only a deaf or HoH person can give you a sign name.
you two have great chemistry and i love this! I can go mute during anxiety attacks and signing would help with that, and also have a deaf coworker who i'd like to be able to sign with, so these are great! thank you :3
Second comment…. I am very left handed so my dyslexia (I naturally read, see, and can think in reverse) adds to the visual challenge to watching an ASl instructor. I’ve found this to be a blessing. I’ve made millions seeing intuitively what others won’t ever see.
I've read about and been fascinated with how individuals with dyslexia often succeed in business and entrepreneurial pursuits much more so than the general population due to a lifetime of having to figure out alternative ways to get things done. In the Deaf world we have a term called "Deaf gain." Your results are an example of "dyslexic gain). Good for you!
I love learning from you. It's been about 4 years since I discovered your lessons! They're the only ones that have stuck! I'm back to learning again and will be watching you often! I hope there's new videos too! I'll have to look into that! Thank you for all you do!
Hello Andrea!
If you want to catch any of the videos you may have missed just use the official ASLU master playlist.
(See item 2 below).
Warm regards and good luck in your studies!
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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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1
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:
* 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.
* ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
* Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
* 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
Every time I forgot something he would immediately go over it as if I was there 😂
I’ve watched a bunch of different videos and I love this format the most. Others are good and I’ve learned all kinds of words but I really enjoy the explanations of how things are used when put together into sentences and how he goes back to review sporadically.
Bill is a great teacher. I can catch up on the lessons and can memorize them easily. Furthermore, I like the way you didn’t put any audio for the video as I can focus on the lesson. I will keep learning ASL! Thanks a lot, Dr. Bill!
This video helped inspire me to become an asl interpreter and learn the language - thank you
Met a deaf girl playing by herself at the school playground one summer & we were both 8yrs old. She was deaf. She handed me a asl alphabet chart. I quickly learned that summer & we became bffs. She went to deaf school through the week at the start of fall. She would teach me signs to learn, come home & quiz me. Within a year I was mostly fluent in ASL, met her brother, (hearing) fell in love, got married & had a family. Fortunately, but unfortunately, I’m the only one in the family that learned sign and became the interpreter for everyone. Although my marriage only lasted 14 years, our friendship has lasted a lifetime. I have forgotten some but really enjoy videos like this to be reminded and it all comes back to me like riding a bike! I’m really trying to teach kids songs in ASL, because this really gets their attention to wanting to learn the language! Ty!!🤟🏼🫶🏼🥰
This gentleman is such a great teacher that I am snickering to myself after watching one and a half of his videos at her reactions which are mine the first time I watched.
I love this!! I’ve been wanting to learn ASL. i figured that the middle of quarantine would be the perfect time to learn :)
is this the middle!? JJ
@@terryforster1957 yes
Middle what?
This was amazing. My cousin is deaf and I never learned to sign. My granddaughter has a speech delay. She can hear bit she doesn't talk. I am trying to learn to help her find a way to communicate. You made this lesson so much fun. I was surprised that I was able to keep up at my age. I am excited to watch and learn. Thank you
I found this so much more helpful because it was immersion. Without the sound, I really tried harder to understand and it felt great when I found myself smiling happily at things you said or expressions on your face. I felt like you were talking right out loud. It felt so much more real. Thank You!
Bill and Jen (I’m Jen too). Thank you for motivating me to learn ASL. I have practiced and am getting good at the first lesson. Started day before yesterday. Love it and you two are a pleasure to watch. Thank you so much!!!
What a great teacher! I like how he repeats and reviews 🤩 New subbie here 😉
Subbie = subaru?
I don't know why I'm here and RUclips suggested it but I find it extremely calming, especially with no sounds, great way to teach by testing previous signs.
Started ASL 1 this semester. Gotta say these videos I can tell are going to be great! I'm learning to become a registered nurse and want to be able to proficiently hopefully speak ASL. I imagine it is like any language where you have use it or lose it... but... hopefully I'll use it in my life.
Later on in the series you will meet Katelyn. She went on to become a registered nurse.
I very much enjoyed teaching Katelyn just because she had such a great personality.
Good luck in your studies!
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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 or more specifically: ruclips.net/user/Lifeprint-signsplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1
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:
* 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.
I’m so excited that I’m learning, honestly it feels easier than learning audible languages! I think it’s because your teaching style is so good!
I love how expressive deaf people are, you explain so much with face and hands I know I would love to learn
ASL is such an intuitive and beautiful language. I have wanted to learn and finally found your video series to be excellent!!! thank you so much
So glad I found this video. I’ve been wanting to learn, and since being back in early childhood education, I realize HOW important it is to learn. I may come across more nonverbal students and I want to be able to communicate with anybody I can and also help the kids communicate as well. ❤️ thanks for the lesson! I love that I’m learning with your student as well. It’s helping me figure out my own mistakes, just like someone else said. ☺️ can’t wait to learn more!
I know this is 6 months old now. But! As the mute kid... thank you and don't give up! It means so so much! It really can change our lives!