American Sign Language (ASL) Lesson 03 (narrative / story)

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  • Lesson 03 Story / narration practice. (Audience level: Beginner)
    ASLU: ASL University Level 1, Lesson 3. Dr. Bill Vicars reviewing a basic story with Estefanny who is a beginning level student.
    This video is intended for beginners who barely know the fingerspelled alphabet. The goal here is to get the student signing a short narrative:
    MY FAMILY ALL LIKE GO GRANDMA HOUSE.
    SHE LIVE CITY SMALL.
    NAME SALEM.
    HER HOUSE BIG. BATHROOM HAVE THREE.
    MY DAD GROW-UP THERE.
    I THINK HOUSE SWELL.
    DAD THINK SO-SO.
    MY DAD not-LIKE SCHOOL THERE.
    WHY-[rhetorical]? TEACHER THEY BAD.
    HAVE ONE NICE TEACHER. NAME SMITH.
    DAD THINK SHE GOOD.
    THAT SCHOOL NEED MORE GOOD TEACHER.
    [end]
    Donations much appreciated:
    www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...
    Thanks!
    - Dr. Bill

КОМЕНТАРІ • 186

  • @amandapalusky7310
    @amandapalusky7310 Рік тому +36

    These videos are so great that I totally forgot about my tortilla in the oven and looked over to see the inside of the oven engulfed in flame. As I yelled fire and frantically looked for the fire extinguisher, my brother, who was in the bathroom, ran out because there was a fire, and all I will say is that he had to change his pants.

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  Рік тому +20

      Amanda,
      As long as everyone is safe with no harm (to anything other than your brother's wardrobe) that's rather hilarious.
      Thanks for sharing!

  • @lalalostyou6858
    @lalalostyou6858 4 роки тому +381

    jen lookin a bit different here

  • @AJ-jm3fv
    @AJ-jm3fv 4 роки тому +86

    bill vi the signing guy

  • @Prometheus42
    @Prometheus42 2 роки тому +40

    The thing that matters most about a teacher is that they help you RETAIN KNOWLEDGE and don't make you feel belittled when you're ignorant. Bill, you're awesome! I haven't been this invested in learning a language in a long time.

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  2 роки тому +13

      Thank you! Indeed I do deeply care about my students. After teaching a topic for over a quarter of a century -- it is the students that keep the process interesting and fun.
      Warm regards in your educational endeavors!

  • @durpyrainbowp8405
    @durpyrainbowp8405 5 років тому +114

    Dr.Viscar is so funny 😂!!! He makes it fun learning. 😁😆

  • @rileylindhardt754
    @rileylindhardt754 4 роки тому +110

    My family all like to go to my grandma’s house. She lives in a small city named Salem. Her house is big; it has three bathrooms! My dad grew up there. I think the house is swell. My dad thinks it’s so-so. My dad does not like the school there. Why? The teachers. They’re bad. I have one nice teacher named Smith. Dad thinks she’s good. That school needs more good teachers.

    • @user-gt9nk4ii5u
      @user-gt9nk4ii5u 4 роки тому

      Am

    • @BooksToAshes
      @BooksToAshes 3 роки тому +12

      Thank you! I used this for review

    • @dancingheart6224
      @dancingheart6224 3 роки тому +9

      Thank you for this free homework assignment! I'm not kidding, I actually used this to practice ASL cause it has everything we've learned in it.

    • @christyhovious766
      @christyhovious766 2 роки тому

      This is the 👌

  • @sorah1
    @sorah1 4 роки тому +95

    You are my absolute favorite teacher. Not my favorite signing teacher, my favorite teacher in general. Like- out of all of them. Ever. Thank you so much !

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  4 роки тому +40

      Sorah,
      Hello! Thanks for the nice compliment. That certainly makes me feel good and inspires me to "keep it up!"
      Warm regards to you!
      - Dr. Bill

    • @MarcGyverIt
      @MarcGyverIt Рік тому +2

      I agree, he's great at this. Excellent format and everything.

  • @crowsoto9612
    @crowsoto9612 3 роки тому +7

    I already love Estefanny sm,, she's got a ton of personality and seems to be playing along the jokes Bill makes-- it's great

  • @holdmyleash2221
    @holdmyleash2221 4 роки тому +27

    You really need to monetize your videos Sir Bill. You're teaching millions of people and you deserve every dollar you can get from views. I appreciate all these videos. I've picked up on mannerisms such expressing myself through brows and lips.

    • @fatdaddycrackbaby4100
      @fatdaddycrackbaby4100 3 роки тому +5

      that just shows how much of a sweet and caring person he is and it makes my heart swell. He deserves that bag

    • @My-Channel_forever
      @My-Channel_forever 3 роки тому +8

      The pinned post at the top of the comments section lists different ways you can support him financially.
      I am glad he makes these videos free so that anyone can access them and learn ASL, and those who are able to support can do so at any level they can afford. People with teaching hearts are an amazing gift to the world as are those who are continuous learners.

    • @MarcGyverIt
      @MarcGyverIt Рік тому

      I donated money, but you're right, he should get both for this.

  • @RageRumi
    @RageRumi 3 роки тому +14

    If you have a limited/basic knowledge of ASL or if you are watching these videos in order and see how they build on each other I find it nice to watch at a slower speed, that way I can throw the sign out there before the student or Dr. Bill does to know that I actually remember/know it.

  • @aubreyenglish23
    @aubreyenglish23 3 роки тому +8

    8:23 That 'prim and proper' move just before he signed "restroom" had me cracking up. Great and helpful video, as always.

  • @libbyolson7769
    @libbyolson7769 3 роки тому +28

    I can’t believe I’m actually getting this??

  • @munkfoo6409
    @munkfoo6409 Рік тому +2

    ive been committed to these lessons the last few months and i feel so fulfilled. i ran into a deaf person last week and felt extreme joy being able to communicate with them. i was surprised at my retention and they were surprised at my fluency. Dr. Bill is the best!

  • @heatherjoseph988
    @heatherjoseph988 4 роки тому +27

    i miss jen

  • @drilonkennedy-gorne2049
    @drilonkennedy-gorne2049 4 роки тому +55

    I have learned the only valid and necessary sentence ever in the history of everything: "I need more kisses"

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  4 роки тому +45

      Excellent! As soon as this pandemic stuff is over you get out there and use that phrase like crazy!!! (Or if you are quarantined with someone you like / love currently well hey -- you are all set!)

    • @drilonkennedy-gorne2049
      @drilonkennedy-gorne2049 4 роки тому +3

      @@sign-language ahaha no promises, but I will certainly try!

    • @shhongoddanah9245
      @shhongoddanah9245 3 роки тому

      @@sign-language Mr. Bill are you deaf?

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  3 роки тому +25

      Yes. I was born hard-of-hearing and as time goes on I became more and more physically Deaf. I live in the Deaf World. I married a Deaf woman, work in the field of Deaf-Studies, hang out with people who can sign, use close-captioning (or subtitles) when I watch videos, seek out open captioned movies, watch the news in ASL, lived at Gallaudet during an internship (Benson Hall), only attend churches that use sign language, have a daughter who attended the Utah School for the Deaf preschool program, have a text-only (no-voice minutes) phone, and devote my time to developing ASL-related resources for others.
      Question: Are you a member of the "Deaf Community?"
      Answer: Yes. I've lived my life serving in Deaf organizations, setting up Deaf events, working with other Deaf, teaching ASL, teaching Deaf Studies, etc.) I met my wife (Belinda -- who is Deaf too) at a Deaf church. Our youngest child, Sarah (our fourth) was born with a substantial hearing loss due to having Aperts (a rare syndrome) attended the Utah State School for the Deaf pre-school program. Almost all of my close friends and associates are either Deaf or strongly tied to the Deaf Community.
      Question: Are you certified?
      Answer: I hold a doctorate in Deaf Education / Deaf Studies from an accredited university (Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas). I also hold a masters in Deaf Education from Lamar university. As far as I know, I was the first person from Utah to become ASLTA certified. I was a member of ASLTA back when they were still S.I.G.N. (Sign Instructors Guidance Network). I'm now in California.
      Question: Where did you learn ASL?
      Answer: Growing up in a small town I started learning ASL from a Deaf woman, (Kathy Hadfield of Brigham City, Utah. She later married Mark Erwin -- so she is now Kathy Erwin.) As I grew older I lived with Deaf roommates, hung out with other Deaf people, read every ASL book I could lay my hands on, and took as many formal classes as I could find -- eventually leading to a doctorate degree in Deaf Education / Deaf Studies. Here are a few of the experiences that influenced me:
      * Worked as a volunteer at the the Indiana School for the Deaf (as a teacher's assistant in Laura Gaalema's third grade class)
      * Worked as a volunteer for GLAD Orange County Outreach in California
      * Worked as a volunteer the (former) Indiana Branch Office of the National Association of the Deaf
      * Lived on-campus at Gallaudet University during a summer internship program
      * Took night classes at the Oregon School for the Deaf (Salem).
      * Participated in a hundreds of hours of "American Judicial System" - related ASL training at California State University Northridge
      * Attended many (!) workshops
      * Researched ASL Linguistics, ASL acquisition, and Computer Assisted Language Learning during my doctoral studies Lamar University
      * Directed/participated in 15 years of "immersion excursions" to exciting places with Deaf co-hosts
      * Directing an interpreter-training program for Davis County school district during which I interviewed, hired, and worked closely with many (over 30) Deaf guest-speakers and/or trainers
      * And lately I spend much of my time discussing the nuances of ASL with my d/Deaf colleagues at work and online.
      Question: What kind of experience do you have teaching ASL?
      Answer: I taught ASL at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah for over a decade. I have taught ASL classes and/or workshops at the Utah Community Center for the Deaf, the IRS, Hill Air Force Base, Defense Depot Ogden Utah, Mills Montessori School, the Newgate Mall, Your Community Connection of Ogden, Clearfield Community Schools, Davis County School District, Weber County School District, Ogden City Corporation, The Sign Language Studio, Lifeprint Institute, Lamar University in Beaumont Texas, The Sign Language Association, ASL University, California State University--Sacramento, and dozens of other places. As of this writing I am a full-time, tenured, full professor of American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. Teaching ASL is my life's work.
      Update: Since I wrote the above, I've added "Guyana, South America" to the list. Guyana was by far the hardest work -- and the most fun.]
      Update: Add Singapore to the list. I've done two separate week-long sign language-related workshops for the National Association for the Deaf (in Singapore).

    • @shhongoddanah9245
      @shhongoddanah9245 3 роки тому +2

      @@sign-language oooh 😊 I have apd so I’m not sure what that makes me but hard of understanding 🤨 perhaps. Thank you for answering my question.
      P.S you’re still dreamy 😍

  • @jim1550
    @jim1550 5 років тому +44

    Was skeptical at first about the super drive but 2 years of ASL for $80? I'm in

  • @starzart1979
    @starzart1979 3 роки тому +7

    Day three lesson three done and done! I’m addicted... thanks Dr. Bill!

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  3 роки тому +24

      I can now put on my resume that I'm responsible for causing addiction.

  • @sign-language
    @sign-language  5 років тому +101

    Hello ASL Heroes!!!
    Hey, I could really use your help.
    If you’ve enjoyed having access to an expert in ASL you can help me continue my work for you.
    A donation from you would instantly make a big difference here at the studio because teachers don’t earn much and I could use some help paying for server and domain hosting for Lifeprint.com.
    Right now you can help out a humble (not to mention kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher -- just go here and a few clicks later you too will be a true “ASL Hero!”
    www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
    Thanks!
    - Dr. Bill
    p.s. Want to have your very own USB drive with four semesters worth of ASL instruction (that’s the equivalent of two years of colleges classes) for just $79.95? See "SuperUSB" in the ASLUniversity bookstore at:
    lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm
    Take care and love to you all.
    :)

    • @peacebewithu9684
      @peacebewithu9684 4 роки тому +2

      I donate by letting your 2 minute ad play all the way through at the end :)

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  4 роки тому +27

      @@peacebewithu9684 Oh hey -- that's good too! (Attention and eyeballs are a valuable commodity!) Another "free" way to help out is at your convenience, if you have not yet done so -- just click the "like" button on whichever of my videos that you like. It tells Google to keep displaying the videos to the public.
      As a result of your comment I went and investigated a bit. An article by Eric Rosenberg, "How UA-cam Ad Revenue Works," (Investopedia (dot) com) explained:
      "Overlay ads (small ads at the bottom of a video) - you only get paid if a viewer clicks on the ad to expand it. Skippable video ads (ads at the start of a video that a viewer can skip after five seconds) - you get paid if a viewer watches the whole ad (or at least 30 seconds if it's longer)."
      So... it seems that you can help by just watching at least the first 30 seconds of a video.

    • @sandraare1141
      @sandraare1141 4 роки тому +3

      👍

    • @missandbowen7151
      @missandbowen7151 4 роки тому +3

      Any more sign language programs fingerspelling

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  4 роки тому +6

      Here's a little fingerspelling practice tool you might like:
      asl.ms/mobile/
      That works pretty well on phones.
      If you have a desktop computer you might want to try this page and click on some of the quizzes:
      www.lifeprint.com/asl101/fingerspelling/practicequizzes.htm

  • @annaethridge2800
    @annaethridge2800 5 років тому +29

    Love this. I am learning all that I can and Bill is so funny:) And I teach me kids as much as I can as well.

  • @yaretzialvarez9577
    @yaretzialvarez9577 3 роки тому +11

    I’m learning asl and this channel is most helpful

  • @MarcGyverIt
    @MarcGyverIt Рік тому +5

    Hey Bill, I grew up learning ESL from the day I was born. My dad is deaf, and my parents wanted us to have good grammar, so they chose not to teach us ASL. I only learned to sign every single word in every sentence. I am now 39 years old and I feel ashamed whenever I meet deaf people these days, because I look so stupid not knowing what they're saying when my own father is deaf. I also don't see him that often anymore, so now I'm slowly forgetting words. Every time I meet my Dad I have to ask him how to sign something. It's embarassing and I feel like a terrible son for not having learned ASL by now. These videos mean a lot to me and I really appreciate it. I did donate some money to help you out. My worst fear is not being able to say anything about my Dad at his funeral someday. I would be the biggest piece of crap and would hold it against myself the rest of my life. You're a great teacher. I learned something on Lessons 1 and 2 and now I'm on 3. Of course, I know most of it so far, but some of the newer things I had no idea of. I still use all of the old signs, some so old you didn't even cover them as options :D This will be a fun journey!

    • @MarcGyverIt
      @MarcGyverIt Рік тому

      I'm also going to need Jen's contact info, thanks. :D :D :D

  • @mengkayang4966
    @mengkayang4966 5 років тому +14

    Bill hello this is Meng and Meng really like sign language, when he was a young boy he found a school call Humboldt and he learn a lot of signing now and he was thinking that one day he might be able to interpreter for English and Hmong both languages he is a really smart kids

  • @tatyw2865
    @tatyw2865 3 роки тому +2

    Bill is the homie. I spend hours watching him to learn ASL as much as possible.

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  3 роки тому +5

      Taty,
      We make a good team then --because I spend hours teaching ASL as much as possible!
      :-)
      ============================
      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 UA-cam master playlist:
      ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html
      3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page:
      ua-cam.com/users/Lifeprint-signsplaylists or more specifically: ua-cam.com/users/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 UA-cam.com/billvicars
      * Click the “subscribe” button at UA-cam.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

  • @autumnre1832
    @autumnre1832 5 років тому +16

    This is extremely helpful for my learning! Thank you Dr. Vicars!

  • @z3r0matrix92
    @z3r0matrix92 Рік тому +1

    I just have to say, you are hilarious. As a hearing person, I can easily pick up on your humor and so are your students. I am learning asl to communicate with a deaf person I work with, not for a trend or something else that would harm deaf culture. He has been very receptive to me learning it and even has me help him pronounce difficult words. He is a wonderful human being and learning to speak his language to understand him has helped me grow more empathetic. You are a wonderful person Dr. Bill. ❤

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  Рік тому +1

      That's wonderful about you learning to communicate with your coworker! Guess what?! Studies show that learning a second language helps protect our brains from dementia when we get older. Win/Win!
      (Random, I know, but I felt like sharing that!)

  • @yo1347
    @yo1347 3 роки тому +1

    Hello.
    There is great empathy and consideration for the disabled in other countries. Situation that does not occur in mine, where people, for the most part, only think of themselves.
    ; in taking advantage of and trampling their fellow men, taking everything from them and trampling them.
    Unfortunately, God punished this country, giving it people with bad hearts and feelings, inconsiderate, malicious, ignorant, foolish, worthless, dishonest, banal, cold, calculating and materialistic.
    You do a great job.
    Empathetic, dedicated, indefatigable and commendable.
    Congratulations, Bill.
    Thank you for making and uploading the videos.
    A hug, teacher
    Greetings from Chile, South America.

  • @jerryarnold4583
    @jerryarnold4583 3 роки тому +3

    Great video! I had to replay with pauses to understand her name spelling ... I really need practice on everything from finger spelling to increasing my vocabulary. Thanks for these videos Dr. Bill! Your students rock too!

  • @praisingGod1611
    @praisingGod1611 3 роки тому +5

    I find your lessons very helpful. I took a crash course last year, as our daughter is going to college in the fall. She is hearing, but her goal is to learn not just ASL, but how to interpret for the deaf in Church service settings. Thank you for making this available. You are easy to follow and understand.

  • @yo1347
    @yo1347 3 роки тому +1

    Hola.
    Se ve una gran empatía y consideración hacia los minusválidos , en otros países . Situación que no ocurre en el mío , donde las personas , en su mayoría , solo piensan en si mismas .
    ; en aprovecharse y pisotear a sus semejantes , quitándoles todo y atropellándolos .
    Lamentablemente , Dios castigó a este país , dándole gente de mal corazón y sentimientos , desconsiderada , malintencionada , ignorante , desatinada , sin valores , deshonesta , banal , fría , calculadora y materialista .
    Lleva a cabo un gran trabajo .
    Empático , dedicado , infatigable y encomiable.
    Lo felicito , Bill.
    Gracias por realizar y subir los videos.
    Un abrazo , maestro
    Saludos desde Chile , Sudamérica.

  • @angiemane6316
    @angiemane6316 3 роки тому

    Liked the video without even seeing it first. Dr. Vicars is the best teacher ever.

  • @loonee2968
    @loonee2968 8 місяців тому +1

    You're the best teacher❤

  • @michaelleo7981
    @michaelleo7981 4 роки тому +3

    My partner is deaf so I have been learning sign for the past two and a half years. Before watching Bill’s videos, I didn’t know much about ASL grammar. I signed “pigeon sign” (correct me if I spelt that incorrectly) They try teaching me when they can, but we both work a lot so we do not end up making much time to go over grammar. I am shocked with how much grammar I do not know. 😯 I plan on going to school for ASL this fall! Thank you Bill for making these videos and sharing sign with the world! We need more people who know sign.
    I would love to see some videos regarding deaf culture! If anyone could lead me towards some videos I would appreciate it!

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  4 роки тому +5

      Tip: Invest a few bucks and buy a book or two on Deaf Culture.
      Or if money is tight, try:
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaf_culture
      The article has a few issues but for "free" it is a killer primer on Deaf Culture.

    • @thegoodkidboy7726
      @thegoodkidboy7726 2 роки тому

      pidgin

    • @thegoodkidboy7726
      @thegoodkidboy7726 2 роки тому

      pidgin

  • @marisac.5303
    @marisac.5303 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you professor Vicars,
    I'm so excited that thanks to you I'm doing whole sentences.

  • @keana172
    @keana172 4 роки тому +5

    love these lessons. You're super funny.

  • @sharonmabry6603
    @sharonmabry6603 3 роки тому

    Dr. Bill I so appreciate you and you positive attitude. I've seen so many who have a victim mentality rather then a victor mentality. You indeed are a victor; beauty for ashes.

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  3 роки тому +2

      To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
      - Isaiah 61:3

  • @charmedheart77
    @charmedheart77 11 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed this lesson today. It helps putting the words together into sentences. I will check out the lessons that have narrative/story onto the next lesson.

  • @lander_yt2949
    @lander_yt2949 Рік тому +1

    12:25 This is why I love Dr. Vicars lol

  • @Spix_Weltschmerz-Pucket
    @Spix_Weltschmerz-Pucket 3 роки тому +1

    Estefanny is a though challenger ! xD I was having trouble keeping up with her! Thank you both! :D

  • @ilikeapples49
    @ilikeapples49 2 роки тому

    I love you so much!!! Facial expressions are so amazing!!!! I think you’re hilarious, I don’t think I could sit still!!! So much of your personality comes through your signing, I know that asl is expressive in nature because it has to be, but you really are an amazing teacher and the most expressive person I have ever seen!!!

  • @waynefritz7980
    @waynefritz7980 22 дні тому

    Thanks I live in the Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago am learning to sign.

  • @brat365.xcx0
    @brat365.xcx0 3 роки тому

    i love Bill's videos, it always makes my day, and i could communicate with my deaf friend thanks to Mr. Bill! Thank you :)

  • @tiktokqueen5596
    @tiktokqueen5596 2 роки тому

    thank you for bill vicars

  • @gerrickwhisenant5331
    @gerrickwhisenant5331 2 роки тому

    Thank you bill! These lessons are very good! I look forward to seeing your goofy mannerisms every day! Me and my wife are learning sign for fun and we have a baby on the way! That way they can learn sign and communicate to us faster!👍

  • @jaalford8822
    @jaalford8822 Рік тому

    Best teacher 😄 Thank you

  • @shinygnoll8649
    @shinygnoll8649 2 роки тому

    I started learning small words in Instagram and now you're helping me here in UA-cam. Definitely gonna donate.

  • @jenhampton8715
    @jenhampton8715 2 роки тому +1

    I am homeschooling my 8 year old and we wanted to learn sign language. We have been watching your videos and they have been awsome! We ask each other "who is your teacher for sign?" and we sign "B-I-L-L" . Thanks so much!

  • @sign-language
    @sign-language  3 роки тому +1

    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 UA-cam master playlist:
    ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html
    3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page:
    ua-cam.com/users/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 UA-cam.com/billvicars
    2. Click the “subscribe” button at UA-cam.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet)
    3. Click the “Share” link and share the videos.
    4. Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see).
    5. Buy some ASL University “official” clothing at: ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
    6. Subscribe to the ASLU subscription site: asl.tc
    (For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ )
    7. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
    8. For other donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm If you have any friends who might be in a position to do so you might want to consider inviting them to donate -- thus supporting Deaf children and the promotion of free sign language resources via Lifeprint.com

  • @silence6210
    @silence6210 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for these videos. I never thought I would like learning asl

  • @Luna-ft8yh
    @Luna-ft8yh 4 роки тому

    Thanks, my evening lesson. I've come so far. thank you so much. I'll repay you when I can 🙏😊

  • @charmedheart77
    @charmedheart77 11 місяців тому +1

    I told people in someones Live about your youtube channel. Some people wanted to learn ASL.

  • @jessicagroves3893
    @jessicagroves3893 4 роки тому +6

    She had great face expressions !

  • @joenewbie4793
    @joenewbie4793 4 роки тому +2

    NEW STUDENT >>>>> ** FACIAL EXPRESSION **

  • @libratigerpictures
    @libratigerpictures Рік тому

    Look, I'm really enjoying learning asl and the pretty girls DON'T HURT

  • @fantyan
    @fantyan 5 років тому +3

    Woah thx these really help!

  • @ddee2746
    @ddee2746 2 роки тому

    Love you Bill. You have helped me so much in signing.

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the nice feedback Diana!
      Best wishes to you in your studies (and life!).

  • @allusivenight6778
    @allusivenight6778 3 роки тому

    Bill sir I just wanna say I love your Classes 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @a-ju7464
    @a-ju7464 2 роки тому

    Haven't learn in a while, and I'm surprised how I remember most words that well... but not the alphabets lol
    Also Bill have some best humor, I love these videos

  • @My-Channel_forever
    @My-Channel_forever 3 роки тому

    The memory aid for “don’t like” is 🤣🤣🤣 and effective!

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  3 роки тому +3

      Evoking emotion is a powerful approach to language acquisition.

  • @dianagrondin5123
    @dianagrondin5123 4 роки тому +1

    Hello Mr Bill vicars
    l need more language sign about weather !🤟🏼😆

  • @drilonkennedy-gorne2049
    @drilonkennedy-gorne2049 3 роки тому +2

    So update on that one comment I made a year ago: I have someone to use "I need more kisses" on :) And those kisses are coming soon, since we're both vaccinated :))))) Thanks again for teaching such an important phrase!! I really am gonna use it like crazy!

  • @Dacuteone08
    @Dacuteone08 5 років тому +1

    I so wish I could!

  • @BasicallyJaela
    @BasicallyJaela 5 років тому

    Love it

  • @MediTANKtion
    @MediTANKtion 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you!

  • @sealife7661
    @sealife7661 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Dr. Bill! Thank you for this work! Congratulations!! It is very good. I 'm Brazilian, want to lern English and English Signs together! Your class by youtube is so good!

  • @sdclecoop
    @sdclecoop Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @EDITSBLAXK
    @EDITSBLAXK 4 роки тому +2

    HE is so cool

  • @eeskaatt
    @eeskaatt 4 роки тому +9

    hah! i beat her a couple times :D

  • @kateyc859
    @kateyc859 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Bill! I was interested in getting your four semester USB drive and was wondering how much it would be to ship it to Canada! Thank you :)

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  3 роки тому +4

      Katey,
      Hello :)
      I don't charge any extra to send to Canada. I ship the method that costs (me) around $12. It sometimes ends up taking a few weeks to arrive though. The fast shipping method costs over $50 (wow!) so I don't use that method.

  • @elhartiwidad8846
    @elhartiwidad8846 2 роки тому

    thank you

  • @dallas9571
    @dallas9571 2 роки тому

    Literally fell in love with the blonde and now she’s gone…

  • @paulinebunuan
    @paulinebunuan 3 роки тому +2

    Dude this is girl is good

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  3 роки тому +5

      Estefanny was indeed a wonderful assistant! Plus she was doing this in front of a live audience!

  • @SirYo
    @SirYo 3 роки тому +2

    jen where? me like jen

  • @pamfurdo4173
    @pamfurdo4173 2 роки тому

    Hello,
    Would like to bring sign language into my church. Mostly for the hymns to start with. How do I do this?

  • @staciebanks7935
    @staciebanks7935 2 роки тому

    Salem is my 3 yo daughters name. shes red headed and blue eyes. Mischivious and funny

  • @querenk5176
    @querenk5176 4 місяці тому +1

    I miss Jen

  • @mirandaluna8063
    @mirandaluna8063 4 роки тому +9

    ... what in the world is her name? Lmao it’s the only part of the video I wasn’t able to keep up with.

    • @grace3582
      @grace3582 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah...same here I went back to that part in the video for you to tell you and try to figure out myself I got
      Esmefanny... I don't think that's it haha

    • @jetfire97.
      @jetfire97. 4 роки тому +4

      Same here. And to me, the more uncommon names make me doubt if I'm reading the signs right because I don't know where it's heading. If someone said the first three letter of "Sarah" being "Sar", I kinda know where it's going. But once I see "Este" as a first four letters of "Estefanny" I'm now really wondering where this leads.

    • @arynnmitchell8271
      @arynnmitchell8271 4 роки тому +2

      haha yeah I literally paused very second to figure it out. I think it's Estefany.

    • @marisac.5303
      @marisac.5303 4 роки тому

      @@arynnmitchell8271 the name is spanglish.

    • @BCSoHappy
      @BCSoHappy 4 роки тому +1

      Marisa C. It’s a lovely name for a lovely woman. She is soooo shy. We need to learn to say that in asl

  • @francop.5232
    @francop.5232 2 роки тому

    Este buen hombre se equivocó de profesión, tiene que ser actor 😅👏👏

  • @dnicole1391
    @dnicole1391 11 місяців тому

    Is rhetorical “why?” the same as “because”? We have to put our eyebrows up to explain because?

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  11 місяців тому

      Think of rhetorical “why?” and the sign for “because” as different signs that have overlapping (but not completely similar) uses.
      Think of WHY-[rhetorical] as meaning, "Do you want to know why? Well I'll tell you, the reason why is ... blah, blah, blah."
      Think of the sign BECAUSE as meaning "due to" or "the reason is..."
      Rhetorical WHY is often used to introduce a reason without expecting an answer. It's a way to set up an explanation. For instance, a signer might use a rhetorical why to pose and then answer a question such as "Why am I late? Because there was traffic." -- which might be signed as: IX-[me] LATE WHY-[rhet]? TRAFFIC!
      You could accomplish the same thing without the extra pause and non-manual markers by simply signing IX-[me] LATE BECAUSE TRAFFIC.
      Notice that when using BECAUSE you don't need to raise your eyebrows because you are not being rhetorical you are just making a simple statement.
      On a personal note, I consider the emphasis of WHY-[rhetorical] in typical ASL instruction and curricula to sometimes be beyond what is actually reflected in typical everyday signing. Most of us don't use WHY-[rhetorical] or similar rhetorical questions anywhere to the extent that curricula would have you believing.

  • @PoeCompany
    @PoeCompany 3 роки тому

    if this was at Sac State then i feel like i remember seeing her at work

  • @brunosanches3655
    @brunosanches3655 4 роки тому

    Wow ou uau

  • @eironhendrix
    @eironhendrix 2 роки тому

    Saw your vids while learning mandarin i love learning languages to be able to communicate with all kinds of different people. Needless to say, now im learning sign 😆 did i understand correctly her name is Estefanny?

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  2 роки тому +1

      Good job!
      You got the name right!
      ----------------------------------------------
      Also, for others reading this comment:
      I mentioned the student's name in the video description. If needed, click on the "show more" link.

  • @helenahelena289
    @helenahelena289 9 місяців тому

    Any reason why oral components aren't used ? Especially when using AMA..? Thanks in advance !

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  9 місяців тому

      You are using the abbreviation "AMA." To me that stands for American Medical Association. What does "AMA" stand for in your question? American Manual Alphabet?
      Teaching ASL without voicing is a common method and is endorsed by many Deaf educators and members of the Deaf community. Here's why:
      Cultural Respect: ASL is a visual language, and the Deaf community has a unique culture that often centers around the visual experience. Teaching ASL without voicing respects this culture.
      Enhanced Learning: When learning ASL without the interference of a spoken language, students often find that they develop a more intuitive grasp of the language. It forces the learner to focus on the handshapes, movements, and facial expressions which are all integral components of ASL.
      Avoids Confusion: ASL has its own grammar and sentence structure, which is (often) different from English. Voicing while signing might lead learners to mix English grammar with ASL, leading to Pidgin Signed English (PSE) rather than true ASL.
      Immersive Experience: Just like when one is immersed in a foreign country to learn a new spoken language, immersing oneself in pure ASL without voicing provides a deeper and more authentic learning experience.

    • @helenahelena289
      @helenahelena289 9 місяців тому

      @@sign-language Thank you for your time to answer me 😊😊 And, yes - I was under the impression that A.M.A stands for American Manual Alphabet, I´m really sorry that I´m totally wrong here! I have absolutely no knowledge of the American Medical Association, I just wouldn´t know so I of course didn´t make any such connection. If I have in some way offened you by this, I do beg your pardon. What´s the correct abbreviation of the American Manual Alphabet ? To continue with my question, I wasn´t talking about voicing, that´s not what I ment about the oral component which is commonly used simultanious with the manual componants, and of course all the others. I am fully aware of what voicing and Signing simultanious does to the Sign Language, I´m not questioning this at all. I was just curious to find out. The Sign Language that I know, has many homonyms, and also what´s generally known as genuine Signs. which do not have a oral component that totally differs from the spoken language. ( I´m sure you have this also in ASL, American Sign Language - anyway, it would surprise me very much if not.) Other Signs, like "school" have the spoken word to some extend anyway, as an oral component which is preforming the mouth like an "o" - which may differ of course depending who´s Signing. I will definitely not argue with the American Sign Language teachers, i for one would find it very differcult to not see the whole picture/screen - so to say. I would have to focus too much on just the fingers, but we just do it another way. There´s assimilation in our Manual Alphabet so the vocals are often just preformed as an oral component, and the consonants are fingerspelled. Often, but not always. It depends if the name, word etc is well known or not. So for us, it´s very important to make use of the oral componant aswell as the manual. Btw, (by the way) H.A is the abbreviation for our Manual Alphabet. Handalfabetet. Yes, I´m Swedish and started to learn how to Sign for like 50 years ago, or strictly speaking - started to learn some Signs, then and also H.A.= Swedish Manual Alphabet. Later I learned much more Sign Language, and also about it. The Swedish one, I better say. You could say that I´m a learning person, I am curious about many things. I love to learn and find out! 😊😊 Best! / Helena

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  9 місяців тому

      Helena,
      Thanks for the clarification. Nice to meet you.
      A few articles from my website that you might want to consider reading that may help you understand a bit more regarding the oral component or what might be referred to as mouthing:
      www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/mouthinginasl.htm
      www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/mouthinginasl2.htm
      www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/mouthing-advanced-discussion.htm
      www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/mouthing-in-asl.htm
      Warm regards and best wishes.
      -- Bill

  • @carlosdelgadoiii1985
    @carlosdelgadoiii1985 2 роки тому

    what is the true order of these videos? I wasn't quite sure to be honest. Learning so much!!!

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  2 роки тому +1

      Carlos,
      For the recommended order I suggest you use the ASLU Playlist. See item number two below for the link to the playlist.
      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 UA-cam master playlist:
      ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html
      3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page:
      ua-cam.com/users/Lifeprint-signsplaylists or more specifically: ua-cam.com/users/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 UA-cam.com/billvicars
      * Click the “subscribe” button at UA-cam.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
      * Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see).
      Thanks!

  • @christyhovious766
    @christyhovious766 2 роки тому +1

    I miss Jen
    Lol

  • @nancylalnunpuii4027
    @nancylalnunpuii4027 3 роки тому

    Sir.... I'm deaf, deaf like,from Champhai mizoram,

  • @miahbrently4974
    @miahbrently4974 2 роки тому

    21:41 i thought that “all” was “again” ? im so confused.

    • @sign-language
      @sign-language  2 роки тому

      See my notes on "all" at:
      www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/a/all.htm
      Then see my notes on the "again" sign at:
      www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/a/again.htm

  • @smithlinda8901
    @smithlinda8901 10 місяців тому

    ASL for all except # 3 is spelled European way :)

  • @joenewbie4793
    @joenewbie4793 4 роки тому

    Why 12 down? Spinless people down vote should show the users name

  • @didichang7640
    @didichang7640 3 роки тому +1

    She kinda looks like Zendaya

  • @sarabykov
    @sarabykov 4 роки тому

    Am I the only one who can’t sign m, n, or t like my hands don’t work like that

    • @selenaflores6894
      @selenaflores6894 4 роки тому +1

      keep practicing !! maybe you'll get better with time :)

    • @MicheleoTuTo
      @MicheleoTuTo 3 роки тому +2

      T and N are fine for me, but M is pretty damn hard, like, my thumb can't reach my pinky. And my name starts with M :)

  • @satouhikou1103
    @satouhikou1103 2 роки тому

    I think the sound isn't working.