Idioms, Puns, and Interesting Signs (Pre-workshop rehearsal recording with Cheyenne)
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- Опубліковано 13 лис 2023
- This video is a pre-workshop practice recording of the main presentation of the American Sign Language Webinar: "Idioms, puns, and interesting signs"
This recording took place Nov. 12, 2023.
The next day November 13, 2023 the webinar was recorded live.
William G. Vicars, EdD, of Lifeprint.com ("Dr. Bill")
Presenter Bio:
William G. Vicars, Ed.D., is a former full-time, tenured, full-professor, and researcher at a Sacramento State University where he served as coordinator of the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies bachelor degree program. He is Deaf. He holds an earned doctorate in Deaf Studies / Deaf Education from Lamar University in Texas, and has over 30 years of experience instructing and providing workshops in a wide variety of settings including internationally (Singapore, Guyana, etc.). He is the director of Lifeprint.com -- one of the world's most popular web destinations for learning about sign language and Deaf people. Through his UA-cam channel at / @sign-language he shares ASL instruction with over 400,000 subscribers. He lives in California with his wife -- Deaf culture pundit Bee Vicars, MFA.
Description of the Webinar:
Dive into the fascinating realm of ASL idioms, puns, and intriguing signs with Dr. Bill of ASL University. This interactive session will explore the rich depth of American Sign Language by shedding light on numerous idiomatic expressions that don't always have a direct translation in English. Discover the humor and wit embedded in ASL puns and delve into some of the most captivating signs that are bound to enhance your signing repertoire. Whether you're a novice looking to expand your knowledge or an experienced signer aiming to refine your skills, this webinar will amuse you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have Dr. Bill deepen your appreciation for the language as he guides attendees on a memorable journey through the nuances and charm of ASL.
"Idioms, puns, and interesting signs" (beta)
Pre-workshop rehearsal video
• Idioms, Puns, and Inte...
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Thank goodness for your kindness but we will try to support. I'm from Ghana 🇬🇭 West Africa and am hearing sign language interpreter as talent with no certificate
Thank you for telling us how we can support you. Thank you for LifePrint!
Hi how are you?
@9:27 What was the meaning of that sign?
Thank you Sir :-)
I was doing an exaggerated version of the concept of "a range of" or "a very diverse spectrum."
@@sign-language Thank you :-)
Thanks for opening up the webinar to everyone and not just students. It's been a long time since I've been in school, but I still like to learn. The webinar was really helpful in understanding how ASL works. I was surprised to see the connection to French. Looking forward to more!
Kindly send me the link please from Ghana 🇬🇭
The webinar happened Monday, November 13th, 2023. There were over 3,000 people registered and a probable total viewership well beyond that due to many ASL classes viewing in groups of 20 to 30 or more. Any videos related to that particular webinar that will be made available to the public will be published through this @sign-language UA-cam channel (Also known as the "billvicars" UA-cam channel). Eventually the content will be expanded on and included in some for at the Lifeprint.com website and announced further at the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook Group.
@@sign-language The webinar was Awesome. I'm always inspired by You. I appreciate your knowledge, dedication and your sense oh humor/ Thank you. I'm going to attend all of your webinars in the future!!!
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
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8. For other donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm If you have any friends who might be in a position to do so you might want to consider inviting them to donate -- thus supporting Deaf children and the promotion of free sign language resources via Lifeprint.com
Thanks!
Super cool 😎 😊😊😊
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE CONTENT!! You are my favorite sign teacher, I finally found someone who makes videos at MY level! I need just a bt more than the basics (hi, hello,how are you, etc) and have really enjoyed (and kind of binge watched) your videos!! Lol thanks again! 🤟🤟
You are so welcome!
Hi Bill, as always thank you for all that you do. I plan to support your work when I can. Because you have been a wealth of knowledge in my self taught ASL journey over the years. Stay awesome! 🫶🏾
If you have the time, energy, and focus -- do one lesson per day.
Plus once in a while review previous lessons.
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:
* For donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm
* 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.
Thanks!
@@sign-language Thank you bill for the awesome tips and encouragement you sent me. I will follow them. Stay awesome!
This was 258! I really learned a lot. I feel like by the end, I was able to understand what you were signing a LOT better than at the start, just by picking up your expressions and making connections to what I've learned in class. I LOVE puns (it's basically 50% of my personality, lol) so I really enjoyed the section when you went over the puns. I actually didn't realize just how strong a connection there was between ASL and spoken English. I've been running for a while on the misguided assumption that ASL was completely separate from spoken English, and that English pronunciation didn't influence signing at all. Oops!
Just realized part of that may be because I put the video on 0.9x speed part way through. Hey, still, I've learned a lot!
Woo! Thank you for posting!
Thanks for posting this and great webinar 🤓
Thanks Rich!
When are you coming to Sacramento?!?
I'll send you an email. Going to be out of work for few months.
(I Find) Your Content is Exceptionally Relaxing and Didactic Sir.. 👏👏👏
Glad to see You're Still At It. 👏👏
I appreciate that!
This was great!! I have seen some of these signs/idioms/puns but some were new to me. One sign in this area (NC) that's interesting to me. Wondering if you have seen it: bird-escape (chicken-escape = chicken-flee = Chick fil-a)! Your videos are awesome, as always!
Oh my goodness I love that "bird-escape" one! It was new to me so kudos to YOU for teaching me a new sign! Now for the rest of your life when you are at Deaf events or parties you get to casually let it drop, "Yah, I taught that Bill Vicars fellow some of what he knows regarding sign language. He seemed really grateful."
Bee hadn't seen it either and thought it was a neat sign. Then again we don't have a bird-flee near where we live and almost never go to bird-flee (heh) -- so that would be an influence.
However, you can pretty much bet that bird-flee is going into my next idiom and/or pun-related video. THANKS!
Bravo Denise! ❤
@@sign-language I feel honored!!!!!
That is exactly how I sign Colorado and I live here!!
I love that type of feedback! Good to know. Thanks!
So many new signs here :) The only idioms I was familiar with were "train gone" and "pulling down the shade" (uninterested), and I think I've seen the sign for talking to oneself, but most of this was a completely new learning experience. Great video.
@Starcrash6984
I showed the "pull down the shade" sign to my wife using a depictive (classifier) type version that simply mimes the sign (and she thought it was really funny / snarky). If you know or can recall -- what is the handshape used on the "pulling down the shade" idiom with which you are familiar?
Would you mind describing it to me?
@@sign-language Ugh. I cited an online dictionary where I saw the sign, but it looks like UA-cam killed my comment for including a hyperlink to somewhere that wasn't UA-cam.
It's an "F" handshape, and upon reflection I think it might be a bit of Black ASL. I probably first saw it in a Deafies in Drag bit. Ever seen their "Not my problem" shoulder dust off? They have the best idioms. But anyway, that's probably why your wife is unfamiliar with that bit of slang.
The concept is fairly depictive (iconic / mime-like) and I'm sure the handshape can vary a bit. I tried out different handshapes while considering how to avoid clashing with signs like "south" and "every-Saturday." An "F" handshape can (depending on the orientation) conflict with "every-Friday."
So I'm going to go with a "filled-X" type handshape that is a nice mix of not being overly close to any other signs and still allowing for the grabbing and pulling down of a shade.
Thanks for the discussion. ASL is so fun and ever evolving.
Sears tower here in Chicago. 🤭
"Paint-nails, Easy" acts as if paint ruined, "Easy" contact nails. Meaning is conveyed with inflection, expression, maybe can become teaching tool, loosen dependence, focus, on English words, open Hearing mind to aspects of ASL.
that sign at 13:30 with the nondominant index finger straight up and the dominant hand kind of fluttering past it - is that the official sign for anthropology? thanks!
That nd-hand-1 with the modified dh-4 "fluttering" around it (as you say) is a fairly well accepted sign for anthropology since it depicts "studying" a "human."
For a deeper dive on the sign "anthropology" see:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/a/anthropology.htm
thanks for clarifying! :) @@sign-language
is this what was shown in the webinar on nov 13?
The webinar also included a nice presentation from Sean Benson, MA, CDI of about 10 minutes in length. We are still looking into posting that version depending on how the video turned out.
Other day I used the phrase "wash it down" when talking about eating food. My deaf friend looked at me with WTF eyes. Because she took it for the literal meaning of the words. Still not sure I got her to understand. Any suggestions?
A combination of mime and depictive sighing.
Mime taking a bite of food then taking a drink. Then while you are still holding the up-turned cup in your non-dominant hand you use your (recently freed up) dominant hand index finger to do an in and down type movement perhaps transitioning into a flat hand iconically / metaphorically "pushing" the food down. Ha. No perfect match but the general idea is to depict (show) that you eat some food then drink something to help the food go down to your stomach.
@@sign-language Thank you
I saw you in school picture for sign of emergency
I wouldn't be surprised to see my picture in the dictionary next to the word "emergency."
Hey thanks for reaching out. Always fun to learn about schools promoting sign language.
I'm Deaf
Anthropology. 🤣🤣🤣
Dad jokes, ASL style. What would Shakespeare say
According to my AI, (ChatGPT 4 at the moment), Shakespeare would say:
"Thou art as quick of wit as the morning dew is quick to vanish, leaving behind a smile upon the grass."
Or, playing along with the pun, he might say:
"Sirrah, thy jest is light of weight, but heavy in mirth, much like the feather that tickles both the hand and the fancy."
(heh)
@@sign-language love it!!!