How I Felt When My Deaf Boyfriend Started Talking
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We share about what it's like being in a Deaf and Hearing relationship online. Often, we get asked if Ryan can talk during our videos. In today's video we touch a little bit on why people ask Ryan to talk in our videos, his opinions about talking, and how I felt hearing him talk to me.
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could you do a "sign of the day" so we can slowly learn some basic ones that can help us in a conversation?
Love this idea!
Maybe something that pertains to current news?
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Yes! Like one they used a lot in the video. Like their topic word.
Yes @SignDuo
I feel that when Ellen does not use her voice, her face became more expressive vs when she's using her voice. Or maybe i'm paying more attention to the facial expression with the lack of audio? Hmmm
Yeah she talks about this in the video called like “how I normally talk to my bf irl” a few vids back! She says she’s focusing on her words and signs that she’s less expressive.
Turn down the audio when she talks and look at her face easy explanation🙃
yes! shes so expressive and emotional when shes signing and speaking to hr bf
I read a few chapters of an ASL textbook a while back, and I believe they really emphasize using facial expressions to help with conversing. This may explain it :)
@@allthatsokay yeah. Most ppl who are hearing but learn ASL/other sign language for someone they love are like this. Most sign languages emphasize the use of non verbal communication and facial expressions and also when Ellen signs and speaks at the same time she is literally speaking two different languages w different word order and grammar, and unique ways to communicate in each language and doing both is hard unless you are a professional simultaneous interpreter. It's a hard task between any two languages that are very different - e.g Chinese and English, Hungarian and Portuguese or Navajo and French. (these are actual examples of languages spoken by ppl I've seen simultaneously interpret.) there's a reason sign language interpreters in most countries need a formal education.
Ellen is amazing!
I work as a cashier and I greeted this one customer and she didn’t answer so I signed to her and her face lit up and she was so excited that I was able to communicate with her. It’s moments like that that make me love to learn asl. I also appreciate how slow you guys sign. Very easy to understand. I have troubles interpreting signs not signing so your vids help out so much!
This is so sweet😭
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That’s also why I learn asl I am just a worker at McDonald’s but we get a deaf older man that always has his order written down
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@@inactiveuser555 what does that have to do with anything lmao
One of my favorite sounds was hearing my deaf grandfather laugh. It was so unfiltered and real it always made me want to laugh too and just felt good. Also one of the funniest damn things was watching him argue with my grandmother and get in the last word by turning around and not looking at her and she would get SO PISSED but eventually you would hear them laughing .. good times... These videos make me miss them a lot.
Not sure why the thought of this comment made me crack up but not in a bad way. that would be hilarious and genuine. Some people filter their laugh because they are embarrassed or hate their laugh but if you can't hear your own laugh, you cant get more real than that.
Thats hilarious
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i enjoy when ellen doesn’t voice. it feels more natural and is actually easier for me to understand what’s being said.
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I completely agree 👍🏼
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@Hungti same I also cannot hahaha not for now~ maybe in the future
@@cheezitsmight6607 thank you!! ^.^
I feel like when Ellen doesn't voice she's able to passionately converse easier with Ryan. ♡
I definitely agree! :) but funny thing is if i'm signing with Ryan and the conversation turns heated I end up voicing very loudly 😅
@@SignDuoChannel that makes sense!! My friends accent gets stronger when they're tired or angry, makes sense you fall to your more natural way of speaking. But it's so interesting that knowing another language is not just about the words you speak, but can create a whole new way of communicatinf for yourself too
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@@SignDuoChannel this just made me picture a heated argument where two people are angrily waving their hands around at each other
is it just me or is the clicking of their mouths and tongue or the hand clicks so relaxing to hear while watching the hand signs like asmr :) Love it
That’s literally just mouth noises like saliva and tongue touching the roof of the mouth. You’re weird af for that
@@KillTheCupcakes rude
I think the sound is so relaxing. Don’t let KillTheCupcakes make you think anything like your weird because your not weird❤️
@@KillTheCupcakes your weird for making fun of someone that finds something satisfying
@@KillTheCupcakesno you're weird for thinking it's weird
I love the clicking noises they make with their mouths while they're signing. I find it really calming. 😊
Usually people call that ASMR
Interesting.. It irritates me!
@@3D1ofakind Ik lmao I hate ASMR too 😂😅 it’s just bothers me such little noises
It slightly bothers me - it’s normally something that happens because non-hearing don’t realize they’re doing it and it feels like she’s doing it on purpose.
@@saywhatsam9655 as a hearing person who uses ASL (not super fluent), it's a natural part of the language. facial expressions and mouth shapes change the meanings of certain signs, and mouthing helps make your meaning more clear. the noise is basically just a byproduct of that. if you sign with deaf people daily, it's more than likely that you'll just start doing it naturally. It doesn't seem forced from my experience with hearing people fluent in ASL
A lot of deaf people don't like to talk. They're not a curiosity at a carnival they don't have to talk for you if they don't want to. What if I asked you to dance for me that's just weird.
I think it’s because (D)deaf accent is so different and people are interested in different things they don’t hear every day but it makes me feel weird when people are like CAN YOU TALK PLEASE?! and don’t respect when people say they don’t want to. You’re right. It’s really like if people asked others to dance when they didn’t want to or feel comfortable doing so.
@@ellaelliott4415 I understand that people are curious I never have been about that. But my aunt is deaf. She reads lips really well though. I guess I just understood it is rude to ask. And makes people uncomfortable sometimes. It's something you think not ask.
Dancing is not an essential part of communication. Talking is. My husband is deaf and never learned to talk. I don’t force him but, we practice sometimes for fun. I’m just saying that your comparison is not really a good one.
@@Batya-Grace dancing is one of the oldest forms of communication and getting to know someone. People choose their spouse after a dance. If you don't understand the metaphor I used and it went right over your head thats okay. I was trying to explain to people on the internet that they don't know UA-camrs well enough to ask them to speak. If it's a friend or a family member sure. But he isn't your friend or family member he is a person bringing awareness and sharing their life. He shouldn't be bombarded with what I feel are rude comments to speak for our morbid curiosity. Who do you think you are? To demand that. Again it went over your head I wasn't talking about you or your husband. Didn't know you existed until this moment. My comment doesn't protain to you basically.
@@Batya-Grace also if talking was essential to communicating what about mute people? That doesn't make sense ma'am...
Seriously, when she started talking for the outro, it caught me completely off guard. I was reading the facial expressions, body language ect. for the tone and stuff and then she started talking and I was like what?!? But I kind of liked the no talking style. I am learning ASL and that style forces me to focus on the mannerisms of you guys. Sorry for this long comment. Love your videos!
"Speaking?? in this economy???"
lol 😄 but i'm glad you like this new style of videos that we are doing
It's also cool after having a few years off from studying ASL and being able to read the signs naturally and only using the captions when needed. It does make it easier to follow Ellen's signing.
I can also see the struggle of a hearing audience who isn't used to reading captions possibly being less likely to stay engaged though.
yeah, im learning asl as well, just finished asl 3, and this pushed me to actually follow along with the signs :)
Yes, completely agree! I like no voice Ellen in the videos. I like to see her speaking more naturally and comfortably, and I'm also learning ASL, so I learn so much more when both Ryan and Ellen are signing. I love your videos very much. Beautiful shots in this one. Thank you! So grateful to you for sharing your life and story with us.
I find it so funny how much more expressive Ellen can be when not talking and it’s funny how much her signing mimicks Ryan’s right down to the soft lip movements and noises they both make. It’s absolutely histerical! I love you guys so much
I prefer when she talks because while I’m trying to learn I’m not proficient enough to follow signs and subtitles. (That’s why I subscribed to this channel in the first place.)
i never know when I am talking to a deaf person whether I should speak at the same time or not..?
Bruh it's their channel they can make videos however they like or prefer. Just accept it because it's making them happy. Or else you can just click unsubscribe if you don't like the videos.
@@justanerdwholiftweights4061 of course they can do what they want; they asked for feedback.
@@justanerdwholiftweights4061 bro they asked for feedback and this comment is feedback…
Exxxxaccccctly!
Me too 🙋🏻♀️
ryan did such a good job with ellen’s hair!!!!
It’s so good isn’t it!
Thank you!! I surprised myself 😆
For real though!
I thought he had training or something. How did he know how to do that?
Heck yeah he did. My husband reluctantly cuts my hair too lol
I don’t mind no talk Ellen…but what matters is how you feel
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Exactly
I personally prefer when Ellen voices the conversation. For me, its due to a combination of learning styles that prioritize how I am able to take in information. Text almost always wins my focus, esp when there is no voice, so I never see the signs because I'm drawn to the CC --which does nothing to help me understand asl. When Ellen uses her voice I can connect the words with the signs that I'm seeing because there's something about vocalizing that pulls me out of that "Text will tell me everything I need" sort of mentality and I can actually see them again. Now, this is just me as a hearing person saying what works for me in terms of wanting to learn the language. That does not mean that anyone needs to accomodate my preferances--You guys aren't instructors, you don't need to change for anyone. I'm here to see what you've got, not demand that you give me what I want. Do what works best for you :)
You need an applause for that super long comment
Yes I agree with you, I grew up using sign language with my grandpa and since he passed I never really use it so I actually get confused trying to keep up so I go to reading the text and then I don't see the signs so I don't feel like im refreshing my sign knowledge... which is kind of what got me into these videos.
Yes!!!!
I am hearing and if I don’t catch something because I’m readying the subtitles, I just rewind is all. That’s all ya gotta do :)
Exactly my thoughts, but way better articulated!
As someone who doesn't speak ASL (not American), I appreciate hearing Ellen as well as her signing. When it's only signing, I have to read constantly, and then I can't actually watch the signs, or faces. When there is voice and signing, I can listen and focus on the signs, and that way I learn more.
I completely agree! I'm dyslexic, too. So for me it's legitimately hard to read in real time conversation
i don’t mind voice or no voice! but when you do use your voice, it’s easier for me to learn new signs because i’m not focused on the subtitles as much. but obviously do what you want!! i love you guys so much!!
Agreed
Exactly
Agree. I find that when you don’t use voice I’m not paying attention to the signs or your facial expressions. I’m paying attention to subtitles. Either way is good though!!!
I get this, but my sense is that she signs more accurately (e.g. ASL grammar) when she is voice off. The voice on helps to learn vocab, but it’s really important for us to learn grammar too.
@@mashae2382 totally agree! i understand. i was just saying it’s easier to follow along. i have adhd and so it’s hard to understand what she’s signing sometimes because i can’t focus solely on it. if that makes sense?
Honestly “no voice Ellen” seems to help make the videos flow way more seamlessly for me, and seems more organic for both of you! I also feel like I’m picking up a lot more sign. I vote for more!
I agree completely with Hayden. Its a lot easier to pick up on the signing when Ellen doesn't speak
Hey Hayden how are you doing
I am so glad you touched on misunderstanding each other in the beginning. I am going through some of that now with my BF who is deaf. I have so much to learn.. LOL
Just wanted to say I work in beauty and had a deaf customer today. I knew how to communicate with her and get her a foundation shade match and the makeup that she wanted because of you guys!
Hey! I just graduated as an ASL major! You guys have been such a big part of my achievement! I Love you guys!
Congrats on the graduation!!!!! Learning ASL during a pandemic hasn't been ideal for me, I'm glad you worked through it and achieved that!
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I like when Ellen voices when she signs. As an English speaker whose trying to learn ASL, I feel like it helps me a lot in my learning. Great content. Thank you guys a bunch! :)
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I like when Ellen speaks. As a hearing person, who doesn't know much asl, I miss all the facial expressions and chances to pick up new signs if I have to focus on reading the captions the whole time. But I understand if you stop voicing and signing.
Same here! I do like seeing no voice Ellen, but it was tough to see what she’s signing and look at her facial expressions since I was reading the captions the whole time.
Same! I’m able to focus on the signs better when she talks. I completely understand either way, though.
There's a youtube channel called Learn How to Sign that I suggest watching before Sign duo vlogs :) They have a series of 150 common signs used in conversation and it's helped me to rely less on the captions and more on the signs
@@Kitzohru awesome! Thanks for sharing that resource.
@@vegahw same here!
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I think Ryan nailed it. UA-cam subscribers ask to hear him for tone. I wouldn’t ask, personally. But it is hard to watch facial expressions and read subtitles if you don’t know how to sign 😅
I feel like I learn more ASL when Ellen talks because I can watch her signs. When she doesn’t talk, I have to read the captions and can’t watch the signs at the same time.
I’m very curious to find out about how Ellen adjusted to not being able to hear emotion or tone etc. Also loved no voice Ellen. So glad you’re both posting and that you both seem well :)
I’m pretty sure facial expressions and the emphasis on the hand signs do a lot in expressing emotion
Maybe we can talk about it in a future vid :) thanks for the well wishes
Yeah, facial expressions and other inflections represent the tone of voice in spoken languages. It was probably weird at first, but you adapt over time. (at least that's what I assume would happen)
@@SignDuoChannel this has me curious as to how me as someone with ASD would communicate as I can't read facial expressions, body language tone etc... I tried learning to sign Auslan before my diagnosis but it was an epic failure because the teacher would be signing really loudly and I'd be fixed facial expression not understanding like 😐
@@DustyGloo As someone who also has ASD that is currently trying to learn ASL, I gotta say that the facial expressions are by far the hardest part for me. And while they tend to make a *bit* more sense when I see other people doing them as I've spent a LOT of time trying to learn more about mannerisms, I realize that I don't do any facial expressions at all when signing and it makes me feel like I'm only speaking half the language, haha.
I noticed when Ellen doesn't talk while signing, she uses more facial expressions. I also noticed it may be a bit easier for Ellen not to talk while signing. I think both ways are nice to watch. I would suggest pick what feels the best and comfortable version for you!
I love it when Ellen doesn’t use her voice; I’m trying to learn ASL and it makes me watch more intently and I find that I’m learning some new signs as I read the closed captions. You guys are awesome!
The beginning of the relationship must've been hard, its so inspiring seeing how they are right now (: ❤
To me, it doesn’t matter whether you talk or not Ellen because I find I read the subtitles either way :)
Just, please don’t stop subtitling Java.
In fact, I’d love to know more of what she’s thinking 🤔😄
Seriously though, you two (three) are a joy to watch and I’m truly grateful for your videos.
but… I like javas subtitles lol
@@sanahussain4755 me too! That’s why I don’t want them to stop subtitling her! 🙂
Yes java's subtitles are everything 😂
oh I thought u put please stop subtitling Java mb 🤣😭
@@sanahussain4755 oh! Nooooo! 😂
in a day in age where toxic relationships are glamorized, I really appreciate seeing you two stick it out. Not to say your relationship is perfect because as a viewer/viewers I/we only know what you show me/us.
we will always stick it out ♥ nothing is more important than family, and freedom to choose who you love
The dog was totally falling asleep in the back. I bet she loves how peaceful your house is. 💕😊 You guys are absolutely adorable!
That makes sense. Those who hear want to connect more and we’re used to connecting to people by hearing their vocal cues. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Java grabbing her leash and walking herself (or RUNNING herself) at the end was sooo cute
She still has that adorable puppy energy!
finally you're back ,the intro so calm i like it ^^.
Hi 😁 glad the intro was calming 😴
Ryan I love how expressive you are with one handed signs. I'm just starting to learn ASL and watching you two really helps.
Beautiful landscape. Thanks for the video, need to finish learning to sign
I love no voice Ellen! I notice I pay more attention to the signs when you don't speak, and there are signs I'm beginning to recognize. Plus I love to see your facial expressions! And the fluidity of your sign! Plus it's very calming to watch. Love you guys!
great job on starting to recognize some signs! keep it up! thanks for watching
It makes sense to choose to not use her voice... Both of my parents are deaf, and not me. So I know Sign Language and spoken French (I'm from Quebec, Canada). So to completely follow the conversation, it's easier to use the same method of communicating, instead of having to switch what to pay attention for. I really like this experiment! 🤘
Thanks you two, I feel a certain chill and calmness watching this. Sound and noise can be stressful. I genuinely loved watching this 🇦🇺
Yay! I hope more companies sponsor you guys. I recently lost my hearing and I want to learn ASL so I purchased the membership. Thanks!
I love your guys content hope everything is well
I was just thinking about y'all, wondering where you've been. Missed all three of you so much!
Such a Beautiful couple! Much love to you both and precious Java! 🐶❤️
Also this vlog was beautifully edited! I enjoyed watching no voice Ellen. It was cool to see you two interacting a little more like you probably do when we aren’t around.
So glad to see you back again 😍
I don’t know to much sign language but I love your videos
Tbh i like Ellen using her voice. I don't know sign language so I'm focused on reading the captions but then I miss you guys interactions, expressions, Java in the back, etc..
it’s fun practice for me when you don’t speak cause i have to rely on catching what you’re signing. it definitely helps me learn more signs too which i love. thank you for the videos!!
I read the subtitles even if there is voice or no voice. I think I like no voice because even though I don’t know signing, when you don’t voice it looks more fluid and like you and Ryan are having better conversation personally! Love your guys channel!
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I agree
I do not know to much sign language but I love your videos and try to understand it
You can turn on the captions!
Hello, Ryan, Ellen, and Java! New subscriber here…Came across your channel and binged watched your videos this past week! Thank you for sharing your (dare I say) “unique” relationship with us. You guys are ADORABLE!!! 🥰. Take care and God Bless You!!! 😇🙏🏾✝️
You're videos encouraged me to start learning sign language and now i can easily speak with my deaf cousin. THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH!
I’m so happy you guys are back! I love watching videos with Ellen just signing because I feel like it gives us a more realistic view of what your communication is like day to day! Btw I really liked the drone and Java footage, such a great touch☺️
i got here in one minute!!😌 i love y’all content though! it shows how to different people from different worlds can love each other so much!🥺
Both voice and no-voice are good, but I love hearing your voice, Ellen, because it’s so beautiful! I love the way you two interact. Thank-you for sharing parts of your lives with us!
I did asl for 4 years in high school and I enjoyed everyday of it ,watching you guys now really refresh my mind on a lot of signs ! You guys are doing amazing🤎
Is it just me that loves no voice Ellen? I believe her facial expressions and body mannerisms in general allows us to understand her and Ryan’s day-to-day lives together.
P.S. love your videos
Yayy, you're back! I really enjoy no-voice-Ellen as your conversations seem a bit more natural and easy-going. Java is such a gem :)))
Such a beautiful feel-good intro!
I just want to say thank you for making this vlog. It’s helped me to practice reading and learning sign language, and has even challenged me to use more of my peripheral vision to read captions and see signs at the same time. 🤟🏼
I honestly prefer when you talk because its easier to understand you better and to learn signs so I'm not just focused on the subtitles but that's just my opinion. You guys do what you guys wanna do, you're both amazing and hope you guy's have a great day =)
I like it when she is talking because it’s easier to remember which sign is which.
Barely a minute in and I’m so in love 🥺 I first started watching a couple years ago when I was starting to learn ASL & you guys have grown so much!! I’m so happy to see y’all get the attention you deserve!!! The intro is so nice, remember to stay true to yourselves and each other! Love you both xx
Just discovered your channel, and I love the warmth in your videos, and Java is the cutest creature ever! I am scared of dogs, but she seems very sweet, playful and loving. Also, I cannot imagine speaking and signing at the same time, I could never.
I think you should continue “no voice Ellen” because it helps me understand and learn better too! Re-watching without captions is helpful for picking up more signs or facial expressions especially when both of you sign. Love your channel!
The no voice ellen make me , as a speaking person with little sign language experience but tons of curiosity , focus on the signs and facial expressions more than if i could depend on your voice. It brings viewers further into the world you guys share more organically, i subscribed because of this video. Thank you both.
I am so thankful for you both I served a customer in my work today who was deaf and after watching so many of your videos I was able to sign to them. They were so surprised and happy and thankful that I tried my hardest to make them feel comfortable. So thank you so much! Definitely the best couple on UA-cam! 🥰
Since I watch your videos to improve my understanding of sign, I loved this. Repeated watching will help even more!
I totally understand you Ryan, it’s totally ok .. I also understand why people have curiosity for the sound of your voice 😬 but anyways, so glad to see another video of you guys thanks🤍
Ryan's voice: do I "need" to hear it? No. Ryan is *very* expressive with his face and has a quick and ready smile. Wish I knew him in real life. Seems like a great guy. Am I a little curious about his voice? Sure. Would love to hear if he's a bass or a soprano. And I'm a little curious if even 1/10 the emotion comes out with the voice as I see in his face. He said he talked more with Ellen when he got excited about things, so I think there *would* be some expressivity in his voice as well as his face.
Ellen's voice or both using sign instead of talking also: I'm OK with it, but I definitely have to work harder trying to pay very close attention to their faces, and body movements, and signs, and... it's a little bit overwhelming and I really have to work. I'm used to just listening to other people's inflections, and as a teacher, I use a LOT of tone and inflection when I teach. The interpreters at our school have shared with me that they use more body language and facial expression with the kids to also communicate more than what's being said.
He spoke briefly in one video, not a very high ordeep voice. was what I expected it to sound like, pretty normal range
@@mallorykane2843 which video?
This was a really informative video and I really liked the style! I feel like you explain a lot of things that hearing people don't realize and I appreciate that. It's helping me learn a lot about the deaf community. Thank you!
I love that Ellen's is more comfortable signing. It allows the conversation to flow a little smoother and you both seem very relaxed.
yall the most romantic couple i seen so far :D
I’m HoH and my husband didn’t really even notice my deaf accent when he met me. He just accepted me for me. Now I’m trying to get him to learn ASL and having a tough time with that! Arg! Lol I hope one day he will be able to sign full sentences and have a conversation with me. Always good to see you guys. Thanks for sharing!
I like when you talk while you sign. I'm learning sign language and it helps a ton with learning new signs that are used more often than others.
I like the videos w/out voice. Especially since I'm learning to sign, I watch the videos once or twice without captions and then watch with captions. I've started to do that with all your videos. You two (3 including Java!) are so genuine, I just love this channel. 🤟🏾
Hello!! Thanks for sharing all your experiences. You guys are awesome!!
I like when Ellen speaks because I know a little bit of ASL, and I enjoy watching her hands while hearing her voice to confirm I understood the signing. However, if not speaking is easier for Ellen, then she should do what feels more natural to her. I am just glad to watch these videos. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
You guys are a true insparation. This channel is the reason i learnt ASL and is now fluent in it. Thank you.♥︎✔︎
I just want to say I am so glad to find your channel! I am a university professor and have deaf students in my classes, so I really want to learn more about deaf culture and what it is like for a deaf person to be around a hearing person and vice versa, so that I can better accommodate my students. Your videos are informative and fun to watch! Thank you!
No voice Ellen is easier for me to process. I am newly diagnosed with hearing loss, so I do my best to pick up as many signs as I can from the videos. Being a new ASL student, not having to use my failing ears at all to process the information in the videos is so much better. I was able to follow along with the signing and read the closed captions faster and with increased accuracy of matching the sign to the word.
Hurray!!! I'm so glad you guys are back. I've been binge watching you older videos in the meantime! NVE (No Voice Ellen) is just as wonderful as VE (Voiced Ellen?). 😎 However you want to communicate is fine. I'm learning so much.
I found your videos while looking for an ASMR video and was honestly not disappointed
I appreciate your videos! I prefer when you talk while signing, it's easier for me to connect with what you're saying.
missed you !!! New video let’s goooo !!!!! 😎🙌
When you use your voice it’s like watching a movie that is spoken in your language. When you only sign but don’t use my language of choice I only read and miss both of your facial expressions. I think it’s about the effort it takes to communicate with each other in their language of choice or need. My blind friends have to turn on their audible reader to hear because they can’t see you signing. I appreciate when you use your voice because I can taken in more of the experience with multiple forms of communication. My friends who are unsighted ask me questions and I have to say I’ll have to go back because I missed it. The gift of communication is that we can reach people in many ways and it bridges our gaps of understanding so we can have our lives enriched by the experience of others lives.
Thank you both for sharing your experience in audio / visual, it is wonderful!
Love this UA-cam channel you are so inspiring
This channel is everything a channel could have in my opinion
Dogs, cuteness, kindness, and sign language!
I don't usually support "couple's channels," but this is my 2nd vlog of yours and I'm HOOKED 😍 I'm studying ASL for fun (and bc I'm a huge language nerd) so it's really helpful to see people have regular conversations. Signing is SUCH a beautiful language!
Also, your content is adorable and informative. As for Ellen vocalizing or not, the percussive sounds her mouth makes will take some getting used to, but I don't mind. Do whatever feels right 🥰
In reference to “no voice Ellen”…when I watch your videos I tend to try to figure out the signs while she talks. I know very few signs, so it’s kind of like trying to learn without going to class. With this video, I’m focused more on reading the subtitles than looking at the sign language.
I'm a huge Fan of you guys (Sign Duo)!
I've always wanted to learn ASL, and I'm so inspired by your videos. In my opinion, I like hearing your voice, Ellen. It helps me associate a little better with the words and the signs, as I'm not having to read the closed caption and try to see the sign you just did. Selfishly, I'm saying that it helps me learn a little better.
No matter what, I will continue watching you both!!! I LOVE you guys!💘
Thank you! This is so informative.
I really prefer the no voice!! I feel like you can express your thoughts so much easier, and if there's a sign I don't know I don't mind turning the captions on, rewinding 5 seconds, learning the sign, then turning the captions off again.
In all honesty, if your goal watching these videos is learning ASL, I think it's better having no voice because that's the full immersion experience you need when learning a language. Full immersion works!
I like the not voicing! But ive also really enjoyed watching you simcom ellen- bc its what i have to use most often (at work with mixed group of deaf/new signers/hearing nonsigners and limited interpreters) simcom is most needed from me and its REALLY hard to sim com. So i do enjoy watching your strategies for doing it. Bc no one teaches you how directly. But its never not hard to simcom- so i like seeing both!
your videos have helped me so much. i’ve got a deaf couple who come into my work every weekend and since i watch you guys i am able to communicate with them and make sure they feel welcomed. i am the only staff member in the store that can communicate with them, more people need to start learning sign language for those few non- hearing people.
thank you for helping me learn guys! ❤️
I really enjoyed no voice Ellen it helps me practice more watching your facial expressions and signs more than listening and reading. I'm in my 3rd semester of ASL I have been watching you for a about a year. Watching you keeps my mind going ☺️ thank you for all that you've taught me in ASL and in relationships.