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 small monthly 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. :)
I ordered the ASL Level 1-4 USB drive on July 30 and it arrived today August 6. The last USB drive I bought had levels 2-4 on it. This new one added the Katelyn level 1 videos. I'm not complaining, I'm just explaining. I'm glad to support you Bill!
tonycSign, Thanks for the support! Indeed--the products sometimes vary a bit. I keep trying to improve them over time and/or I sometimes figure out how to add more information to existing products. I'm not at all satisfied with my current products but I figure it is better to build "something" and/or do "something" than to put it off. I often wish I had a background in programming to go with my signing skills. Oh well, onward and upward! Thanks again!
I don’t have much so I can’t do monthly but I can do a an occasional donation. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate and enjoy your lessons. I learned some ASL maaany years ago and wanted to continue but had no deaf friends or anyone to practice with. So now I have some access to learning. Thank you!
I like that not everything is captioned, he just types some stuff when it's necessary. That means I can try to figure out something on my own and then learn whether I was right or not!
Yessss. Totally made me giggle too. haha I started signing it as I was watching and when I saw she replied with "one" I was like wait what? haha She's too cute. And super relatable. 😊
You are such an incredible teacher. I can't believe how fast I'm learning. It's great to watch your student learn this too!!! It is so funny when you make Jen laugh! Thank you so much for this.
His videos are so easy for me to watch and follow along without getting stressed out and having a breakdown because I’m confused or can’t figure things out. It’s amazing and I can’t wait until I reach the end of the lesson videos (which I hope will be never)
I homeschool my children and for their second language I chose ASL. I wish it had been offered in school when I was a kid. For now we are learning together and your videos are invaluable. We have beginners books but it's so hard to figure out the motions of a sign through pictures. Thank you for posting these and we will be donating!
I'm planning on teaching my children ASL from when their babies onward. I also think it should be taught in schools. I never used French (what they taught me) and didn't retain any of it so I hope to teach my future kids a usable language like ASL (and my boyfriend is also looking forward to me teaching him basics too)
@@sourgrapes7482 Also homeschholed, and chose German 3 years ago, but I have some friends that use sign for a mix of neurodivergency and hearing reasons, and am desperately trying to catch up to communicate with them
Okay, you know how to sign the word "RIGHT", right? So just let your right hand thumb slide down your cheek, into the ""RIGHT" sign as in you are RIGHT, not turn right. My 12 year old Daughter said that helped her a lot. I teach her sign language as her 2nd language and she does great. Hope I helped a little.
Diana you never know what your future holds so if you have interest keep on learning. I never thought I would lose my hearing out of the blue. But that's pretty much what happened.
I work in a warehouse and I have several deaf coworkers who seemed really fun, but we couldn't communicate, especially because we had to wear masks for awhile. I decided to learn some ASL so we could chat. It has been so cool to meet and learn more about them. They said that I sign well (even though I'm only a few lessons in), which is a credit to you. As an added bonus, signing is much easier for me to follow when it gets really loud in the warehouse. Last, but not least, this is some of the best pedagogy I've seen (I say this as a former teacher). Thank you so much!
He is such a good teacher, and she is such a good student. There's a lot of great ASL resources online but being able to follow a fellow student's learning journey makes this a much less intimidating (and I believe comprehensive) approach. Thanks (dr.) Bill and Jenn!
Had two deaf customers who struggled a bit to explain that they were doing two separate transactions. Once I understood I signed "good" and realized it was time to learn more ASL
Thank you soooo much for these videos. I went to the local college yesterday to check into getting their one year certificate and it is just too much money. I searched "learn asl" on UA-cam when I got home and found YOU!!! I learned sign almost 50 years ago and interpreted for church but haven't done much with it since I got married at age 20. I knew the old sign for 'who'. My current church is looking into starting a deaf ministry and I want very much to be a part of that. I plan to view and review all your videos. I started yesterday and reviewed the first half of this first video 4 times so I could understand what I am seeing as well as know the signs. I just finished viewing the second half of the video tonight. I will review it at least 3 more times before I move on to the next video. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! I am sooooo happy I found you!
I'm glad you like my channel. See below for various tips and ideas on improving your signing skills. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 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: * 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!
Hello, I'm Enrique, I have moderate to severe hearing loss... I found the videos to help me practice on UA-cam. I like learning how to ASL because it will help me communicate better. I already watched video lesson 1 like 4 days. Now I gotta learn lesson 2 video.
It is very interesting your way of teaching. I'm French Canadian, I just got into QSL (Québec Sign Language) and ASL since two weeks (for fun and to know how to communicate). After a few episode I can clearly "hear" your conversation in my head and I remembered most of them. Fun fact, the difference between QSL and ASL is not that far from each other. Thanks sir for your dedication :) and I hope Jen still rocks her sign langage!
The videos show Dr Bill signing with English captions. Most people watching this can read but don't understand sign, so the captions help them figure out the signs. But those deaf kids are using the captions in reverse - they understand the signs and use them to figure out what the text means.
First of all, Thank you for this video. I wanted to re-brush my sign language for a longest time and this video helped. I especially like that their is no sound, that is the BEST way to learn the sign language. Thank you. You are awesome.
Does anyone else catch themselves trying to turn the volume up at the beginning of each video? XD But then they’re so immersive I forget all about it! Thank you so much for making these!
Man, at first I thought I wouldn’t learn much through this method but I find it so much more interactive. I also find you clarify thing before I finish the thought, “I should google that” great job. Thank you so much
I'm learning sign language because my grandson became deaf after a serious illness. Dr. Bill is great. I also like the fact that there is no talking. It helps to understand what it is like being deaf. I hope to learn as much as I can to help my grandson. Thanks for these videos.
In case you haven't seen it yet, here is the official ASLU UA-cam master playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html Also, if you need more support, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm
I am a mod/severe ASD teacher and I have always wanted to learn ASL for my non-verbal students. These videos are SO helpful!! I also struggle, like Jen, with the eye brows up and eye brows down haha. I'm glad I'm not the only one!
It helps if you imagine yourself actually asking the question to someone a question or whatever. Having signed my whole life, watching this and simply performing the sign does make it easy to forget to do that, but the second I act as if I'm doing it for real, it just comes naturally. It's super weird. lol
That's probably a lot less important if you're using ASL with autistic kids rather than deaf people, since autism makes it harder to read facial expressions and a lot of autistic people avoid eye contact.
I would like to thank you so much for these videos. They are really helping me in getting to know my significant other better. I know multiple languages but I never put ASL on my radar. You are a such a good person for doing this. Thank you.
Dr.Bill. You are a legend. I build my communication skills in different ways and in this respect I chose ASL. I can say that it is a pleasure to follow you and learn, and that I really laughed. Thank you for your effort and work, you are truly a bright spot!!!
I can't believe I watched 40 minutes worth video and enjoyed / understood almost 100% of it without a single sound 😄 thank you for your video, extremely helpful. My donation isn't much but I hope it helps!
Hello Tee! I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the video. I see you are on Lesson 2 so that means you have lots of fun coming your way with the higher lessons! Also, thanks! Every donation helps!!! Even small donations are nice to get and help so much to keep my energy and spirits up. Sort of like a hug or pat on the back!
Dr. Viscars is so charismatic. I adore watching him even when I am not entirely sure of what he is saying. I know a lot of it has to do with the fact that deaf and HoH people have to rely a lot on body language and facial expressions, but it's still a ton of fun to watch him in his element. He's part of the reason I am going into SPED and why I want to get my master's in deaf education. Keep up the awesome work! Can't wait to be sitting down with these videos in a mild panic when I take ASL next semester and have a fire under my ass to be able to use the signs with the correct structure.
I’m so happy I ran into your videos Dr Bill , you have such a great energy, thank you for making this available for us. I am learning ASL and you are teaching me so much 😊🌷
Roxy, Thank you for the nice feedback! Best wishes to you on your ASL journey. - 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 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 would enjoy the free LIfeprint.com lessons you might love the premium version of the lessons available for a low-cost subscription. For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ 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 or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu 6. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G 7. 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 ===========================
Love it. I'm being learned plenty of sigh language because I have many friends who are deaf. Thank you very much you are a great sign language teacher, God bless you always. 😁
I'm in the UK, signing BSL for 20 years. Now, I'm learning ASL. Thanks for making these videos -- I'm learning a lot. Interesting to see things that are the same with BSL & ASL, and the things that are different. This camera angle is perfect -- seeing the signs from both sides and from in front. Very helpful. Thank you!
You are welcome. I think this particular lesson (Lesson 02 with Jen) is probably some of my best work as far as the video recording. This video was done at a little studio I put together at my house using low-cost but highly effective LED lighting in the 5,000 K (color temperature) range. The table is a "folding table" with adjustable height legs that I drilled extra holes in the legs to get just the right height. I chose "white" for the table so that the light would bounce up on to us and further illuminate our hands and arms. I hooked up a low-cost but quite large flat-screen TV on the wall behind the camera to use it as a monitor to see if we are positioned right in the frame (you can see Jen looking at it from time to time). I wish every video on my channel was as nice s this one. For many of my videos however I literally only had ten minutes to set up the equipment (laptop, camera, tripod, monitor, extension cords, cables, chair spacing, practice cards, etc.) due to using "shared" classroom space and someone teaching in the room prior to my class -- and that's after carrying the equipment half-way across campus from my office. I'd have to boot my laptop ahead of time at my office and change the settings to allow me to close it without it turning off so when I got to the classroom I could open it and it would be ready to go (always hoping it wouldn't overheat in my backpack). I used to get rather amused looks from students passing by as I trudged along carrying all my gear (including a monitor that was bigger than the one you see behind me in this video). That's life though eh? We are all presented with an environment full of obstacles and opportunities. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to create some shareable instructional videos while working with some really terrific students.
I'm in Colorado and bored during the lock down stumbled upon your video's and just wanted to say you are one of the better teachers on youtube. To second another poster I also approve of more video's with Jen! I'm 34 and when helping my sister raise my niece learned a few bit's of sign language now since most of what I'm doing is excersize and video games figured would be a great time to learn Sign language. Any who Just wanted to say thank you.
You've come up with a really neat way of teaching. The repetition is what makes it so unique and helpful. Thank you for your work; it's greatly appreciated.
You're very welcome! Another nice thing about my preferred teaching method is that it is fun for me! I get to have someone to sign with rather than just staring at a camera! I can't wait for this pandemic to get over and I can get back to one-on-one teaching.
Me and my mom have this inside joke where when I told her I was learning ASL and she asked the sign for “hey”, now whenever she’s dropping me off or whatever, we excessively do the “hey” sign like really fast and way over the top lol
My goal is to catch up with my friend who took ASL 1 at their school, and be able to keep up with them as school comes back in the fall, and I have a feeling I'm well on my way there!
Elizabeth, Go through the official ASLU playlist (see item 2 below) and you will likely be amazed at how well you can "keep up with" your friend. After you get through about lesson 45, google "ASL Socials near me" and then if there are any happening near you -- start going! Happy studying! +++++++++++++++++++++++ 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!
Hi Bill, Like so many others have said thank you for you videos. I wish I had taken your classes when I was a graduate student at CSUS. Especially since 2 years ago I suddenly and rapidly lost the use of my balance system and most of my hearing due to some super random and rare autoimmune situation. I recently began taking SEE classes though I am concerned that they may not be enough to enable me to communicate once I lose all of my hearing. Addtionally those classes are on hold due to 19 so your online videos offer a great alternative. As I now have some background it makes it much esier to pick up on what you are doing. So thanks again you are truly offering a great service to many of us in need as I can no longer work due to my hearing loss.
Po Go, Hello and thanks for the nice words. If you have not yet done so you may wish to visit the website of The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). "The DOR assists eligible Californians with significant disabilities to obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities.The annual budget for the 2012/2013 Fiscal Year is $418.6 million. There are 1,823 authorized staff positions statewide, and approximately 145,000 consumers receiving services annually. The Rehabilitation Services Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, provides grant funds and oversight to DOR for rehabilitative services and independent living." (Source: Wikipedia).See: www.dor.ca.gov/ I refer you to DOR because if you become Deaf to the extent that it impacts your employability -- DOR can provide various services, resources, and funding to "help out" The Utah DOR got me started on my own path toward my career and education. ====================== p.s. If you haven't yet done so you may wish to click on the like button because it helps tell the UA-cam algorithm to make my videos more visible to the public. Thanks!
I'm loving these lessons so far Dr. Vicars. They're greatly paced, I love the use of repetition, and the practice/review segments sprinkled throughout. Then the added bonus of you being very funny and entertaining. I wanted to challenge myself to learn something new. and decided to try ASL. As a beginner you make it easy and fun. Thank you very much.
For an even deeper dive and additional resources you might want to visit my website as well. See 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 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
I'm interested in learning ASL and I'm following a different set of UA-cam videos everyday, but I actually really enjoy coming on here regularly for the good vibes and to learn a little bit more. Fr, these videos make me smile irl, they're just so wholesome, chill, and helpful.
Hello You are truly awesome. I have always been fascinated with sign language because of its beauty. Thanks for the wonderful videos. You make learning signing easy and exciting.
Im learning sign language for my best friend & i watched elizabeth harris she told her subscribers that if you want to learn sign language learn from bill vicars & here i am enjoying 🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤😢😢
Just the best! Dr Bill is so expressive he could tell a whole story just with his facial expressions. It makes learning so much fun and so much easier, more memorable!! I adore this class.
For a while I’ve been learning a few basics of ASL and they haven’t helped me as much as your videos! I’ve been picking up signs quicker than I was before, thank you!
@Bill Vicars Thank you so much for making this series!! I'm going deaf and your videos have been so helpful for learning sign. And I really appreciate that all the videos are silent. I'm able to pick up so much more since I don't have to rely on spoken instructions, which I struggle to hear
Lost my ability to speak from cancer that began at the age of 22... you never know what fun surprises life has in store for us! I’m learning as well I wish I had learned long time ago! Best wishes!
i thought the same thing, im here to tell you, if you smoke and/or sing screamo music, it can certainly happen to you. Its been a year and i finally got an ENT appointment, and fingers crossed it's just vocal polyps, but i sure do realize how much i took speaking for granted now that its gone.
I've recently become hard of hearing and decided to learn sign language and how to read lips. These videos have been so fun and helpful with learning sign language.
Reading lips is a life long learned skill. It will take you decades. Very few people who are hearing can do it. I was born hearing impaired so I can read lips well.
Mr vicars, I love your energy in your videos. So funny and happy and cheerful. I love watching these to learn, but I love watching your genuine happiness. Thanks for making these wonderful videos!
thanks SOOOOOO much for your videos.... I love them, and i'm actually learning ASL with ii with my mom. Always wanted to learn ASL... definitely telling other people who want to learn ASL about you.
Sign language is something great for the masses, it is something that helps and encourages impacts with deaf people. In a spiritual sense, everyone is deaf, and love is a sign language.
Is it just me or is it really difficult to distinguish between t, m, and n? I know there’s nothing that can be done, they are just hard to tell unless you are facing the person (not the side)
It is hard. That's where you have to use context. What s the conversation about? What's the word seem to be, that's being signed? Also, it gets easier the more you sign, and the Deaf will understand you will take a bit longer to speak with, if you communicate with them, that you are learning to sign.
It’s dependent on how many fingers your thumb is under excluding your pinky. For example m is three fingers, n is two and t is one. It starts from your pinky towards the thumb
Zero Chan I think they know that lol. I think what they’re saying is that it’s hard to see the difference, especially if the person is turned at a certain angle.
kind of like reading, if someone types the letetrs backwards (case in point) you still know whati meant. after enough time you will start to get the conversation more fluidly and if the speaker/signer is goingot fast, just give them wide eyes, raised eyebrows and run your hand up your arm (slow), or ask them to repeat
Thank you for the videos, I am slowly losing more hearing, signing will be how I communicate with the world!! I will contribute as soon as possible! All the best!!
I have to say this has been very helpful. I am currently taking ASL 101 and I am loving it, and watching these videos have been very helpful. I want to say thank you.
Just attended sign language training a couple of days ago, and I like this teacher, his sense of humour is incredibly funny.. I crack up everytime I watch his videos.. Great teacher Indeed!
Thank you for teaching us! I'm learning sign language because it's fun and it will be helpful someday! I'm going to learn my future kids sign language someday!!
These are some outstanding videos you do Dr.Bill. I have tinnitus and apd from my time in the marines. These videos are preparing me for an undergraduate program in deaf studies. Thanks again.
In case you haven't seen it yet, here is the official ASLU UA-cam master playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html For even more support, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm
I am someone who is new to ASL (Some what) Started it in college back in 09 and got thru my first year and a half, Was pretty good at it, but then noticed that the saying, if you dont use it you will lose it was so true, Due to certain circumstances I was not bale to finish. mid last year when i moved back to Boston i decided that I wanted to get back into it and literally Bill's teachings has me back at it again,. I practice every chance I get, even when just listening to music I will try my best to sign what i can and incorporate new phrases and words learned. ASL is something that I've been interested in since elementary school when a deaf student had a interpreter with him at all times. I would honestly not learn a thing in class some days because I was stuck watching Ms. Ellis (McClelland Elementary School, Indianapolis, IN Mr Perkins Class) sign so beautifully. I said "One day that will be me" and I meant it. My goal is that by 35 yr Im professionally Interpreting. im 29 now so the clock is ticking. lol btw- how is this young lady doing in ASL now? With bill as a teacher im sure shes progressed at a rapid rate
Jen's life focus is in a different area. She is an athlete of almost superhuman ability and is currently busy developing her career in a health-services related field. I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her even briefly.
Thanks so much for your training here on UA-cam. I just donated and will donate as I can. I hope to make it better for my deaf friends to communicate with me :) Thanks so... a fan of your teaching.
Indeed, turns out beautiful women work wonders for otherwise short attention spans. I’ve watched more than my share of UA-cam over the years due to the power of the mighty thumbnail, and somewhere along the way I learned Spanish and a decent amount of Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, a degree of others.... and I guess now I’m learning ASL? Who’d have thought? XD Pretty lady leads to attention & learning, learning leads to more videos with pretty ladies. It’s a wonderful cycle. XD No pretty lady’s involved in my Esperanto-learning journey, tho 🤔 Good thing that one’s easy enough to remain interesting on its own. 🤷♂️ But seriously, I got super excited this week upon finding how easy it is to learn signs compared to words in spoken/written languages!!!! In a couple days I’ve learned the same number of signs that could have taken weeks in spoken languages. And the simplistic grammar and lack of unnecessary words expedites the process even more. This is seriously cool. And also seems so much more personal due to the required attention to facial & body language. Even after studying several languages long enough to get a little bored with the process, this whole new world of signs is really amazing me again!! :D
@@sign-language That was a funny reply. LOL can you just see the hearing people trying to communicate with deaf people. With all the mis-information from wrong signs guys would be dating guys and girls dating my 3 ducks. Oh I can't wait to sign this one to my friends. LOL
I'm glad you like them! Some more (possibly) helpful stuff: 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: * For donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm * ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu * 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!
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 small monthly 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:
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Take care and love to you all.
:)
I ordered the ASL Level 1-4 USB drive on July 30 and it arrived today August 6. The last USB drive I bought had levels 2-4 on it. This new one added the Katelyn level 1 videos. I'm not complaining, I'm just explaining. I'm glad to support you Bill!
tonycSign,
Thanks for the support! Indeed--the products sometimes vary a bit. I keep trying to improve them over time and/or I sometimes figure out how to add more information to existing products. I'm not at all satisfied with my current products but I figure it is better to build "something" and/or do "something" than to put it off. I often wish I had a background in programming to go with my signing skills.
Oh well, onward and upward!
Thanks again!
I don’t have much so I can’t do monthly but I can do a an occasional donation. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate and enjoy your lessons. I learned some ASL maaany years ago and wanted to continue but had no deaf friends or anyone to practice with. So now I have some access to learning. Thank you!
Mr. Bill - is there lessons 3 through 8? I tried 9 but that left me in the dust! Thanks for putting these together!
Bill Vicars your vids help me speak asl a lot more thank you
21:15 "You divorced? Not yet" IM DEAD
Me too
i watch these during class and i almost got detention for laughing too hard during class
I know, that part killed me too.
When he looked at the camera and made eye contact when asking "how to sign W-E" and I signed it to him 😩 I'm in deep 😂😂😂
LMAO SAME
Woah same! That's a good teacher!
😂😂😂😂
Saw a lady at a store having a hard time. A customer knew sign language so he offered to help. I wish I could have helped earlier, so I'm here.
This entire video i was just trying to beat jen 😂😂
thank you for the help with ASL your videos are so helpful!😊
😭
Haha
Lol thAt was me in the first video
Same lmao
not to brag but i am doing much better than jen is
I like that not everything is captioned, he just types some stuff when it's necessary. That means I can try to figure out something on my own and then learn whether I was right or not!
You make a good point
I love this too. Also I would never know I could understand them without caption if they caption this!
😊👍👍🙌🤞👌👌
or you could turn off captions and then turn them on to make sure you didn't mess up
Turn off captions! Be immersed. If Jen can do it, you can toi
"What's your mother's name?"
"One" lol can't stop laughing 😂
Yessss. Totally made me giggle too. haha I started signing it as I was watching and when I saw she replied with "one" I was like wait what? haha She's too cute. And super relatable. 😊
You are such an incredible teacher. I can't believe how fast I'm learning. It's great to watch your student learn this too!!! It is so funny when you make Jen laugh! Thank you so much for this.
Same!! He's so wonderful and makes learning ASL so accessible!! Thank you Dr. Bill!
His videos are so easy for me to watch and follow along without getting stressed out and having a breakdown because I’m confused or can’t figure things out. It’s amazing and I can’t wait until I reach the end of the lesson videos (which I hope will be never)
just made this video 1000 likes, thanks for this, ive been wanting to learn more
I just made your comment "1" like. Only 999 more to go till we are twins.
@@sign-language we're about there, only 902 more
You’ve heard of dr Phil, now get ready for dr Bill
Seen 😑
Yes sirr
Dr. Bill > Dr. Phill
But Bill is a real doctor
I homeschool my children and for their second language I chose ASL. I wish it had been offered in school when I was a kid. For now we are learning together and your videos are invaluable. We have beginners books but it's so hard to figure out the motions of a sign through pictures. Thank you for posting these and we will be donating!
I'm planning on teaching my children ASL from when their babies onward. I also think it should be taught in schools. I never used French (what they taught me) and didn't retain any of it so I hope to teach my future kids a usable language like ASL (and my boyfriend is also looking forward to me teaching him basics too)
He is such a good teacher! Always learn the language from a native speaker. INVALUABLE!!!
ASL is definitely a useful thing to teach your kids!
I'm homeschooled and i chose ASL too!
@@sourgrapes7482 Also homeschholed, and chose German 3 years ago, but I have some friends that use sign for a mix of neurodivergency and hearing reasons, and am desperately trying to catch up to communicate with them
Oof trying to sign "sister" feels like a full hand work-out as I figure out which fingers I need.
Okay, you know how to sign the word "RIGHT", right? So just let your right hand thumb slide down your cheek, into the ""RIGHT" sign as in you are RIGHT, not turn right. My 12 year old Daughter said that helped her a lot. I teach her sign language as her 2nd language and she does great. Hope I helped a little.
LMAO ME
It just doesn’t feel right when I do it
I felt the same way, sister really got me
yes. I am also still trying to figure "sister" out.
Omg glad it isn’t just me. Lol
I like Bill. He's hilarious. I'm learning a lot
am not quiet sure why i'm learning ASL other than it's very captivating, and your videos Bill been a great help so far thank you ♡
Diana A keep up learning ASL and become skill asl
I think it will be great if you want to talk to someone across the room. Or in secret.
Jim Osage Also great for the quiet game!
me too thanks bill!!
Diana you never know what your future holds so if you have interest keep on learning. I never thought I would lose my hearing out of the blue. But that's pretty much what happened.
I work in a warehouse and I have several deaf coworkers who seemed really fun, but we couldn't communicate, especially because we had to wear masks for awhile. I decided to learn some ASL so we could chat. It has been so cool to meet and learn more about them. They said that I sign well (even though I'm only a few lessons in), which is a credit to you. As an added bonus, signing is much easier for me to follow when it gets really loud in the warehouse.
Last, but not least, this is some of the best pedagogy I've seen (I say this as a former teacher). Thank you so much!
I appreciate you sharing your story!
Also thanks for the nice comment about my pedagogy!
He is such a good teacher, and she is such a good student. There's a lot of great ASL resources online but being able to follow a fellow student's learning journey makes this a much less intimidating (and I believe comprehensive) approach. Thanks (dr.) Bill and Jenn!
Because of you my sister and I can now talk to each other without my parents knowing!! So, thank you Bill Vicars! You are great!
My daughter and I love learning ASL from you! We especially love your sense of humor. Thank you!
Had two deaf customers who struggled a bit to explain that they were doing two separate transactions. Once I understood I signed "good" and realized it was time to learn more ASL
Thank you soooo much for these videos. I went to the local college yesterday to check into getting their one year certificate and it is just too much money. I searched "learn asl" on UA-cam when I got home and found YOU!!! I learned sign almost 50 years ago and interpreted for church but haven't done much with it since I got married at age 20. I knew the old sign for 'who'. My current church is looking into starting a deaf ministry and I want very much to be a part of that. I plan to view and review all your videos. I started yesterday and reviewed the first half of this first video 4 times so I could understand what I am seeing as well as know the signs. I just finished viewing the second half of the video tonight. I will review it at least 3 more times before I move on to the next video. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! I am sooooo happy I found you!
I'm glad you like my channel. See below for various tips and ideas on improving your signing skills.
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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 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:
* 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!
Me as well, I am starting a deaf music ministry in my church. Hands of Praise. Dis it before about 10 years ago. The timing is right. Excited.
I love his energy as an instructor, such a great teacher
Hello, I'm Enrique, I have moderate to severe hearing loss... I found the videos to help me practice on UA-cam. I like learning how to ASL because it will help me communicate better. I already watched video lesson 1 like 4 days. Now I gotta learn lesson 2 video.
It is very interesting your way of teaching. I'm French Canadian, I just got into QSL (Québec Sign Language) and ASL since two weeks (for fun and to know how to communicate). After a few episode I can clearly "hear" your conversation in my head and I remembered most of them. Fun fact, the difference between QSL and ASL is not that far from each other. Thanks sir for your dedication :) and I hope Jen still rocks her sign langage!
Thanks for sharing!
hey, the QSL is easy to learn? i know LSF (langue des signes française) and i want to learn ASL and maybe LSI (langue des signes internationale)
From what I understand QSL is a mix of LSF and ASL.
using these to teach my deaf children to read :D
What? That makes no sense
The videos show Dr Bill signing with English captions. Most people watching this can read but don't understand sign, so the captions help them figure out the signs. But those deaf kids are using the captions in reverse - they understand the signs and use them to figure out what the text means.
First of all, Thank you for this video. I wanted to re-brush my sign language for a longest time and this video helped. I especially like that their is no sound, that is the BEST way to learn the sign language. Thank you. You are awesome.
Does anyone else catch themselves trying to turn the volume up at the beginning of each video? XD
But then they’re so immersive I forget all about it! Thank you so much for making these!
This is me lol
me turning up the volume as if I'm gonna hear something lol (lovin the lessons)
Try adjusting the screen brightness -- that might help.
Hahahah you’re not alone..... I’m brand new to sign language and so conditioned to listen to videos I keep doing the same thing 🤦♂️😂
Man, at first I thought I wouldn’t learn much through this method but I find it so much more interactive. I also find you clarify thing before I finish the thought, “I should google that” great job. Thank you so much
I was born and raised in Italy and can confirm talking to an Italian deaf person is DOUBLE THE WORK!
As a deaf person who doesn’t know my own language tysm❤
I'm into ASL now (not deaf), so now 8 months later did you follow it thru by any means?
Dr Bill, you're energetic persona is addictive. The teaching style, using a student partner draws us in. Ty 💘
He's a funny guy and good teacher! I really enjoyed it!
I'm learning sign language because my grandson became deaf after a serious illness. Dr. Bill is great. I also like the fact that there is no talking. It helps to understand what it is like being deaf. I hope to learn as much as I can to help my grandson. Thanks for these videos.
In case you haven't seen it yet, here is the official ASLU UA-cam master playlist:
ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html
Also, if you need more support, see:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm
I never thought I'd find learning asl so enjoyable, but watching you and Jen makes it so much fun
Blasted. You get me EVERY TIME. I always turn up the volume forgetting it's silent. I feel like an idiot. I love your videos. Thank you
Let's file that under the category of:
"Hearing people problems."
I Love Jen shes Beautiful!! x) also I love learning Mr. Bills a good teacher!!
Do u found her complete full name?
@@geanluis36 What do you think XP :P haha XP :P XDDDDDDD
I am a mod/severe ASD teacher and I have always wanted to learn ASL for my non-verbal students. These videos are SO helpful!! I also struggle, like Jen, with the eye brows up and eye brows down haha. I'm glad I'm not the only one!
It helps if you imagine yourself actually asking the question to someone a question or whatever. Having signed my whole life, watching this and simply performing the sign does make it easy to forget to do that, but the second I act as if I'm doing it for real, it just comes naturally. It's super weird. lol
@@MarcGyverIt I figured that out too! Imagining I'm talking with the friend I'm learning for makes the expressions come so much more naturally
That's probably a lot less important if you're using ASL with autistic kids rather than deaf people, since autism makes it harder to read facial expressions and a lot of autistic people avoid eye contact.
SO HELPFUL WOW HES SUCH A GOOD TEACHER
I would like to thank you so much for these videos. They are really helping me in getting to know my significant other better. I know multiple languages but I never put ASL on my radar. You are a such a good person for doing this. Thank you.
Dr.Bill. You are a legend. I build my communication skills in different ways and in this respect I chose ASL. I can say that it is a pleasure to follow you and learn, and that I really laughed. Thank you for your effort and work, you are truly a bright spot!!!
I'm New to this and i cant wait 2 start class Bill is good at helping me on youtube 2 get better at this AsL all the way from Chicago😘😘😘 Thank you
Hello! Thanks a lot for all of your videos. It really helps me in studying sign language. Keep up the good work!
I can't believe I watched 40 minutes worth video and enjoyed / understood almost 100% of it without a single sound 😄 thank you for your video, extremely helpful. My donation isn't much but I hope it helps!
Hello Tee!
I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the video.
I see you are on Lesson 2 so that means you have lots of fun coming your way with the higher lessons!
Also, thanks! Every donation helps!!! Even small donations are nice to get and help so much to keep my energy and spirits up. Sort of like a hug or pat on the back!
Dr. Viscars is so charismatic. I adore watching him even when I am not entirely sure of what he is saying. I know a lot of it has to do with the fact that deaf and HoH people have to rely a lot on body language and facial expressions, but it's still a ton of fun to watch him in his element. He's part of the reason I am going into SPED and why I want to get my master's in deaf education. Keep up the awesome work! Can't wait to be sitting down with these videos in a mild panic when I take ASL next semester and have a fire under my ass to be able to use the signs with the correct structure.
I felt so proud when he asked her to spell her dads name slowly and she didn't get it when I did
I’m so happy I ran into your videos Dr Bill , you have such a great energy, thank you for making this available for us. I am learning ASL and you are teaching me so much 😊🌷
Roxy,
Thank you for the nice feedback!
Best wishes to you on your ASL journey.
- 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 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 would enjoy the free LIfeprint.com lessons you might love the premium version of the lessons available for a low-cost subscription. For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/
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 or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
6. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
7. 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
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Anyone else think her name was Jon for a hot second there?😂
Me
He really looks like Jon, I can't imagine another name, maybe Hob but idk something with an "O"
I thought it was Jian for a minute. 😶
Or Jan lol
2 years later, 2021, and some people still read Jon...... R.I.P. Jen's name's dignity :(
Many get excited and its very nice to see!
Love it. I'm being learned plenty of sigh language because I have many friends who are deaf. Thank you very much you are a great sign language teacher, God bless you always. 😁
Bill, you're making me look forward to learning with you. Quarantine sucks, but I'm so glad I'm actually learning ASL with you! You're awesome!
I'm in the UK, signing BSL for 20 years. Now, I'm learning ASL. Thanks for making these videos -- I'm learning a lot. Interesting to see things that are the same with BSL & ASL, and the things that are different. This camera angle is perfect -- seeing the signs from both sides and from in front. Very helpful. Thank you!
You are welcome. I think this particular lesson (Lesson 02 with Jen) is probably some of my best work as far as the video recording.
This video was done at a little studio I put together at my house using low-cost but highly effective LED lighting in the 5,000 K (color temperature) range. The table is a "folding table" with adjustable height legs that I drilled extra holes in the legs to get just the right height. I chose "white" for the table so that the light would bounce up on to us and further illuminate our hands and arms. I hooked up a low-cost but quite large flat-screen TV on the wall behind the camera to use it as a monitor to see if we are positioned right in the frame (you can see Jen looking at it from time to time).
I wish every video on my channel was as nice s this one.
For many of my videos however I literally only had ten minutes to set up the equipment (laptop, camera, tripod, monitor, extension cords, cables, chair spacing, practice cards, etc.) due to using "shared" classroom space and someone teaching in the room prior to my class -- and that's after carrying the equipment half-way across campus from my office. I'd have to boot my laptop ahead of time at my office and change the settings to allow me to close it without it turning off so when I got to the classroom I could open it and it would be ready to go (always hoping it wouldn't overheat in my backpack).
I used to get rather amused looks from students passing by as I trudged along carrying all my gear (including a monitor that was bigger than the one you see behind me in this video).
That's life though eh? We are all presented with an environment full of obstacles and opportunities. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to create some shareable instructional videos while working with some really terrific students.
Has anyone became fluent in asl just through watching all of his videos? Just curious!!❤️🤟🏻
I would recommend you post such a question on the lesson 60 video when you get there.
I feel like I learn faster from you here then anywhere else.. I'll definitely recommend
I'm in Colorado and bored during the lock down stumbled upon your video's and just wanted to say you are one of the better teachers on youtube. To second another poster I also approve of more video's with Jen! I'm 34 and when helping my sister raise my niece learned a few bit's of sign language now since most of what I'm doing is excersize and video games figured would be a great time to learn Sign language. Any who Just wanted to say thank you.
Had the volume up all the way cuz it didn’t occur to me at first that there was no sound. That ad hit me like a brick in the face
Same!!!! Son of gun i find myself ALWAYS doing this.
Bill
I am deaf so learning sign language
me too im deaf i hpe meet you
m too i hope meet you
Yasmine Iskander wow
Keepvit up we learning for talking with you.
@@sunnydeadman5158 yesss I just hope i don't forget everything until I can use it for real at some point
You've come up with a really neat way of teaching. The repetition is what makes it so unique and helpful. Thank you for your work; it's greatly appreciated.
You're very welcome!
Another nice thing about my preferred teaching method is that it is fun for me! I get to have someone to sign with rather than just staring at a camera!
I can't wait for this pandemic to get over and I can get back to one-on-one teaching.
i like it when you put review questions on the screen so i can pause and answer them myself. just so you know, that helps me learn.
Me and my mom have this inside joke where when I told her I was learning ASL and she asked the sign for “hey”, now whenever she’s dropping me off or whatever, we excessively do the “hey” sign like really fast and way over the top lol
My goal is to catch up with my friend who took ASL 1 at their school, and be able to keep up with them as school comes back in the fall, and I have a feeling I'm well on my way there!
Elizabeth,
Go through the official ASLU playlist (see item 2 below) and you will likely be amazed at how well you can "keep up with" your friend. After you get through about lesson 45, google "ASL Socials near me" and then if there are any happening near you -- start going!
Happy studying!
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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 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!
Hi Bill, Like so many others have said thank you for you videos. I wish I had taken your classes when I was a graduate student at CSUS. Especially since 2 years ago I suddenly and rapidly lost the use of my balance system and most of my hearing due to some super random and rare autoimmune situation. I recently began taking SEE classes though I am concerned that they may not be enough to enable me to communicate once I lose all of my hearing. Addtionally those classes are on hold due to 19 so your online videos offer a great alternative. As I now have some background it makes it much esier to pick up on what you are doing. So thanks again you are truly offering a great service to many of us in need as I can no longer work due to my hearing loss.
Po Go,
Hello and thanks for the nice words.
If you have not yet done so you may wish to visit the website of The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
"The DOR assists eligible Californians with significant disabilities to obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities.The annual budget for the 2012/2013 Fiscal Year is $418.6 million. There are 1,823 authorized staff positions statewide, and approximately 145,000 consumers receiving services annually. The Rehabilitation Services Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, provides grant funds and oversight to DOR for rehabilitative services and independent living." (Source: Wikipedia).See: www.dor.ca.gov/
I refer you to DOR because if you become Deaf to the extent that it impacts your employability -- DOR can provide various services, resources, and funding to "help out"
The Utah DOR got me started on my own path toward my career and education.
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p.s. If you haven't yet done so you may wish to click on the like button because it helps tell the UA-cam algorithm to make my videos more visible to the public. Thanks!
Did she come back? It helps me learn seeing someone going slow.
I'm loving these lessons so far Dr. Vicars. They're greatly paced, I love the use of repetition, and the practice/review segments sprinkled throughout. Then the added bonus of you being very funny and entertaining. I wanted to challenge myself to learn something new. and decided to try ASL. As a beginner you make it easy and fun. Thank you very much.
For an even deeper dive and additional resources you might want to visit my website as well.
See below.
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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 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
I'm interested in learning ASL and I'm following a different set of UA-cam videos everyday, but I actually really enjoy coming on here regularly for the good vibes and to learn a little bit more. Fr, these videos make me smile irl, they're just so wholesome, chill, and helpful.
In case you haven't seen it yet, here is the official ASLU UA-cam master playlist:
ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html
@@sign-language Ayeeee you replied, it's late and I'm in the middle of watching this video. Gonna check out the playlist!
Hello
You are truly awesome. I have always been fascinated with sign language because of its beauty. Thanks for the wonderful videos. You make learning signing easy and exciting.
It's so kind of you, to teach. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Why do I keep trying to turn up the volume to hear the silence better 😭
Im learning sign language for my best friend & i watched elizabeth harris she told her subscribers that if you want to learn sign language learn from bill vicars & here i am enjoying 🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤😢😢
Just the best! Dr Bill is so expressive he could tell a whole story just with his facial expressions. It makes learning so much fun and so much easier, more memorable!! I adore this class.
Whenever I signed dad, I kept stabbing my forehead with my fingernail 😂
“Learning is a gift, even if pain is the teacher.”
(Quote by James Garner)
For a while I’ve been learning a few basics of ASL and they haven’t helped me as much as your videos! I’ve been picking up signs quicker than I was before, thank you!
I learned a lot from you.. thanks for this video...I am now very interested to be a future Sped teacher ☺️
AMAZING!!! Thank you so much! So informative!!
Not only is Dr. Vicars and incredible teacher and able to keep my attention/enjoyable to watch and learn from, Jen is very attractive!
@Bill Vicars Thank you so much for making this series!! I'm going deaf and your videos have been so helpful for learning sign. And I really appreciate that all the videos are silent. I'm able to pick up so much more since I don't have to rely on spoken instructions, which I struggle to hear
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a fun and informative way!
I've wanted to learn sign language in case I become deaf or stop being able to talk. I know it'll probably never happen but hey
it happened to my grandma
Better be safe than sorry
Definitely never thought about it from that perspective...guess it makes sense, but that seems pretty selfish somehow.
Lost my ability to speak from cancer that began at the age of 22... you never know what fun surprises life has in store for us! I’m learning as well I wish I had learned long time ago! Best wishes!
i thought the same thing, im here to tell you, if you smoke and/or sing screamo music, it can certainly happen to you. Its been a year and i finally got an ENT appointment, and fingers crossed it's just vocal polyps, but i sure do realize how much i took speaking for granted now that its gone.
I've recently become hard of hearing and decided to learn sign language and how to read lips. These videos have been so fun and helpful with learning sign language.
Reading lips is a life long learned skill. It will take you decades. Very few people who are hearing can do it. I was born hearing impaired so I can read lips well.
Mr vicars, I love your energy in your videos. So funny and happy and cheerful. I love watching these to learn, but I love watching your genuine happiness. Thanks for making these wonderful videos!
This is a great way to learn, after two videos im starting to pick up on some of the signs. (also an amazing quarantine time passer)
thanks SOOOOOO much for your videos.... I love them, and i'm actually learning ASL with ii with my mom. Always wanted to learn ASL... definitely telling other people who want to learn ASL about you.
Sign language is something great for the masses, it is something that helps and encourages impacts with deaf people. In a spiritual sense, everyone is deaf, and love is a sign language.
👋 Hi. My nephew is deaf. I’m happy learning a new language.
Is it just me or is it really difficult to distinguish between t, m, and n? I know there’s nothing that can be done, they are just hard to tell unless you are facing the person (not the side)
It is hard. That's where you have to use context. What s the conversation about? What's the word seem to be, that's being signed? Also, it gets easier the more you sign, and the Deaf will understand you will take a bit longer to speak with, if you communicate with them, that you are learning to sign.
It’s dependent on how many fingers your thumb is under excluding your pinky. For example m is three fingers, n is two and t is one. It starts from your pinky towards the thumb
Zero Chan I think they know that lol. I think what they’re saying is that it’s hard to see the difference, especially if the person is turned at a certain angle.
kind of like reading, if someone types the letetrs backwards (case in point) you still know whati meant. after enough time you will start to get the conversation more fluidly and if the speaker/signer is goingot fast, just give them wide eyes, raised eyebrows and run your hand up your arm (slow), or ask them to repeat
I love this channel so much it’s so helpful
Thank you for the videos, I am slowly losing more hearing, signing will be how I communicate with the world!! I will contribute as soon as possible! All the best!!
Awesome job Sir keep on teaching us more ❤
That is most definitely the plan.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have to say this has been very helpful. I am currently taking ASL 101 and I am loving it, and watching these videos have been very helpful. I want to say thank you.
Just attended sign language training a couple of days ago, and I like this teacher, his sense of humour is incredibly funny.. I crack up everytime I watch his videos.. Great teacher Indeed!
Thank you for teaching us! I'm learning sign language because it's fun and it will be helpful someday! I'm going to learn my future kids sign language someday!!
These are some outstanding videos you do Dr.Bill. I have tinnitus and apd from my time in the marines. These videos are preparing me for an undergraduate program in deaf studies. Thanks again.
In case you haven't seen it yet, here is the official ASLU UA-cam master playlist:
ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html
For even more support, see:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm
Thank you Bill because I was confused on what her mother's name was. But I got yours instantly!
I am someone who is new to ASL (Some what) Started it in college back in 09 and got thru my first year and a half, Was pretty good at it, but then noticed that the saying, if you dont use it you will lose it was so true, Due to certain circumstances I was not bale to finish. mid last year when i moved back to Boston i decided that I wanted to get back into it and literally Bill's teachings has me back at it again,. I practice every chance I get, even when just listening to music I will try my best to sign what i can and incorporate new phrases and words learned. ASL is something that I've been interested in since elementary school when a deaf student had a interpreter with him at all times. I would honestly not learn a thing in class some days because I was stuck watching Ms. Ellis (McClelland Elementary School, Indianapolis, IN Mr Perkins Class) sign so beautifully. I said "One day that will be me" and I meant it. My goal is that by 35 yr Im professionally Interpreting. im 29 now so the clock is ticking. lol
btw- how is this young lady doing in ASL now? With bill as a teacher im sure shes progressed at a rapid rate
Is Jen now fluent? The two of you are such a great duo!
Jen's life focus is in a different area. She is an athlete of almost superhuman ability and is currently busy developing her career in a health-services related field. I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her even briefly.
Why does she want to become an interpreter or athlete?
Thanks so much for your training here on UA-cam. I just donated and will donate as I can. I hope to make it better for my deaf friends to communicate with me :) Thanks so... a fan of your teaching.
I appreciate your support! It helps so much to keep things going here at the ASLU studio.
I see a pretty lady, I click. Glad I did because now I want to learn sign language.
...I mean that's one way to get invested.
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LOL!
If the sign language business doesn't work out I reckon I could set up a dating service.
@@sign-language I suppose you could! Either way, you are a valuable member of society and I appreciate your videos!
Indeed, turns out beautiful women work wonders for otherwise short attention spans. I’ve watched more than my share of UA-cam over the years due to the power of the mighty thumbnail, and somewhere along the way I learned Spanish and a decent amount of Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, a degree of others.... and I guess now I’m learning ASL? Who’d have thought? XD Pretty lady leads to attention & learning, learning leads to more videos with pretty ladies. It’s a wonderful cycle. XD
No pretty lady’s involved in my Esperanto-learning journey, tho 🤔 Good thing that one’s easy enough to remain interesting on its own. 🤷♂️
But seriously, I got super excited this week upon finding how easy it is to learn signs compared to words in spoken/written languages!!!! In a couple days I’ve learned the same number of signs that could have taken weeks in spoken languages. And the simplistic grammar and lack of unnecessary words expedites the process even more. This is seriously cool. And also seems so much more personal due to the required attention to facial & body language. Even after studying several languages long enough to get a little bored with the process, this whole new world of signs is really amazing me again!! :D
@@sign-language That was a funny reply. LOL can you just see the hearing people trying to communicate with deaf people. With all the mis-information from wrong signs guys would be dating guys and girls dating my 3 ducks. Oh I can't wait to sign this one to my friends. LOL
Bill: Hey, your name?
Jen: *J O N*
Thanks Bill! I always enjoy your videos.
These videos are so helpful!!! Thank you!!!
I'm glad you like them!
Some more (possibly) helpful stuff:
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:
* For donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm
* ASL University “official” clothing or ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
* 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!
Now I am here for lesson 2 with Jen. Bill has a good humor. 😂 Thanks!
ok but wheres lesson 3 with Jen ?