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 (or more if you can afford it) 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. You can help out a humble (not to mention kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher -- just go here right now 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 Or, if you prefer "Cash App" you can use: cash.me/$Lifeprint Or use Patreon at www.patreon.com/ASLU Every little bit helps so much! Thanks! - Dr. Bill p.s. Want to have your very own USB drive with four semesters worth of ASL instruction for just $79.95? See "SuperUSB" in the ASLUniversity bookstore at: lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm Take care and love to you all. :)
I'm quite pleased to be a new member of your family -- make sure to have me added to the distributions portion of the last will and testament of our ailing rich uncle (or aunt). Thanks!
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 TH-cam master playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html 3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page: th-cam.com/users/Lifeprint-signsplaylists 4. If you use a desktop or laptop computer you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search.htm 5. If you use a mobile device you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search/index.htm 6. If you can’t find a sign after using the search options at Lifeprint.com then consider applying to join the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group and asking your question there. See: facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/ 7. Go through the ASLU Lessons for free: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm Your comments, questions, or suggestions are always welcome. To contact Dr. Bill Vicars, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/contact.htm Ways to support the ASL University channel: 1. Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at TH-cam.com/billvicars 2. Click the “subscribe” button at TH-cam.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet) 3. Click the “Share” link and share the videos. 4. Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see). 5. Buy some ASL University “official” clothing at: ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu 6. Subscribe to the ASLU subscription site: asl.tc (For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ ) 7. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G 8. For other donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm If you have any friends who might be in a position to do so you might want to consider inviting them to donate -- thus supporting Deaf children and the promotion of free sign language resources via Lifeprint.com
Bill! As someone who has been learning ASL for some time now, I'd like to thank you for posting these videos! Looking forward to learning more this summer! :)
Try to learn sign language this is really useful for me as my boyfriend is deaf and when he goes to sleep or goes to bed he have to take off his air hearing and implant so he can't hear me at all and been watching loads of videos to do with sign language reallt helpful my boyfriend knows sign language as well so interesting
The reasons for showing more than one version of a sign vary. The main reason I occasionally show more than one version is I'm simply covering my rear end. When signs have more than one common version and I only show "one" version -- some folks just can't seem to resist their need to "educate me" -- assuming that I haven't seen or don't know the version they use (even if the version they use is some piddly little regional variation used by their Deaf cousin in Omer, Michigan*) regardless of the fact that their version doesn't show up in "any" of the major ASL textbooks used by ASL instructors. The problem is though that I could either teach five signs for one concept or I could teach five different concepts in the same amount of time. So I try to teach just one main version of a sign. On signs that are "controversy" magnets I tend to show a version or two. How to know which one to use for your area? Well, that is going to require interacting with your local Deaf Community. ----------------------------- *Note: If you are from Michigan please don't take it personal. Just compare your sign for "garbage" (vs metal) or "early" (vs what the heck ever you are doing there with the "S" changing into an open "5" hand) with the rest of the country's signs and you'll get a taste of what I mean.
Have you or any of your student lesson models thought about PPE use ,during our world pandemic? Hopefully Sarah has graduated since I first saw her in a vid in 2014 I believe?
All of the videos published lately were recorded prior to onset of social distancing. I am using my time during the pandemic to dig through old hard drives and find unpublished videos and then edit and prepare them for publishing. Currently myself and my interns are working from a distance (many miles apart) on projects that do not require in-person contact. Thanks!
@@sign-language I just knew there was a logical explanation to my viewing and that you are "still the man" at SU! Its fun to see the faces and learning in some of your students in the reflection on the monitor. Be Safe
I love these videos. I have learned so much! What does it mean when you have both “v” shaped hands tap each other, one on top of the other? You used it once and I can’t figure out what it means. Thank you!
If you've got a time code, I'll take a look. Depending on the angle it could mean various things such as "pair of" / "couple" / "these-2" However, there is a version that looks as if one is lying on top of the other -- that version can be used to mean f o r n i c a t i o n -- but I doubt I'd be teaching that in ASL 1 (other than perhaps to warn the students to not accidentally do that sign when they intend to do some other sign).
@@sign-language Thank you for your quick response. Very possible it is the “pair of” sign. I can’t remember where I saw you use it but it’s been bugging me ever since. I feel I should know it. Haha. I’m not sure what a time code is but the action is just like “name” but with the “V” sign. If that helps.
Oh, hey, I think I know the sign to which you are referring -- one of the five or so versions of "salt." See this page and scroll down to version 2: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/s/salt.htm
My apologies. I should have just said it’s like “what kind” but without circling your hands. The plus is now I know how to say salt. 😀 I’m going to try to find the video. It might have been in the quizzes.
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 (or more if you can afford it) 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.
You can help out a humble (not to mention kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher -- just go here right now 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
Or, if you prefer "Cash App" you can use: cash.me/$Lifeprint
Or use Patreon at www.patreon.com/ASLU
Every little bit helps so much!
Thanks!
- Dr. Bill
p.s. Want to have your very own USB drive with four semesters worth of ASL instruction for just $79.95? See "SuperUSB" in the ASLUniversity bookstore at:
lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm
Take care and love to you all.
:)
What a sweet girl. Megan will make a wonderful , caring , compassionate teacher. Kudos to her parents for doing an amazing job.
Dr. Bill, I watch so many of your teaching videos I’m starting to think you’re part of our family. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
I'm quite pleased to be a new member of your family -- make sure to have me added to the distributions portion of the last will and testament of our ailing rich uncle (or aunt). Thanks!
I’ve have been learning a lot of ASL during quarantine. This video help me so much! Thank you!
Love this closer view of the two of you. Able to see the signs and fingerspelling so much better! AWESOME!
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 TH-cam master playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html
3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page:
th-cam.com/users/Lifeprint-signsplaylists
4. If you use a desktop or laptop computer you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search.htm
5. If you use a mobile device you can look up signs using this page:
www.lifeprint.com/search/index.htm
6. If you can’t find a sign after using the search options at Lifeprint.com then consider applying to join the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group and asking your question there. See:
facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/
7. Go through the ASLU Lessons for free:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm
Your comments, questions, or suggestions are always welcome.
To contact Dr. Bill Vicars, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/contact.htm
Ways to support the ASL University channel:
1. Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at TH-cam.com/billvicars
2. Click the “subscribe” button at TH-cam.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet)
3. Click the “Share” link and share the videos.
4. Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see).
5. Buy some ASL University “official” clothing at: ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
6. Subscribe to the ASLU subscription site: asl.tc
(For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ )
7. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
8. For other donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm If you have any friends who might be in a position to do so you might want to consider inviting them to donate -- thus supporting Deaf children and the promotion of free sign language resources via Lifeprint.com
Bill! As someone who has been learning ASL for some time now, I'd like to thank you for posting these videos! Looking forward to learning more this summer! :)
Try to learn sign language this is really useful for me as my boyfriend is deaf and when he goes to sleep or goes to bed he have to take off his air hearing and implant so he can't hear me at all and been watching loads of videos to do with sign language reallt helpful my boyfriend knows sign language as well so interesting
Just finished this video lesson 13. yeah I just decide to do a couple lessons in almost one day. ok onto next lesson maybe tomorrow.
When there are two or more versions of a sign, is that more a personal preference? A regional accent? More formal vs more casual?
The reasons for showing more than one version of a sign vary. The main reason I occasionally show more than one version is I'm simply covering my rear end.
When signs have more than one common version and I only show "one" version -- some folks just can't seem to resist their need to "educate me" -- assuming that I haven't seen or don't know the version they use (even if the version they use is some piddly little regional variation used by their Deaf cousin in Omer, Michigan*) regardless of the fact that their version doesn't show up in "any" of the major ASL textbooks used by ASL instructors.
The problem is though that I could either teach five signs for one concept or I could teach five different concepts in the same amount of time.
So I try to teach just one main version of a sign.
On signs that are "controversy" magnets I tend to show a version or two.
How to know which one to use for your area?
Well, that is going to require interacting with your local Deaf Community.
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*Note: If you are from Michigan please don't take it personal. Just compare your sign for "garbage" (vs metal) or "early" (vs what the heck ever you are doing there with the "S" changing into an open "5" hand) with the rest of the country's signs and you'll get a taste of what I mean.
Have you or any of your student lesson models thought about PPE use ,during our world pandemic? Hopefully Sarah has graduated since I first saw her in a vid in 2014 I believe?
All of the videos published lately were recorded prior to onset of social distancing. I am using my time during the pandemic to dig through old hard drives and find unpublished videos and then edit and prepare them for publishing.
Currently myself and my interns are working from a distance (many miles apart) on projects that do not require in-person contact.
Thanks!
@@sign-language I just knew there was a logical explanation to my viewing and that you are "still the man" at SU! Its fun to see the faces and learning in some of your students in the reflection on the monitor. Be Safe
Nice one Sir
Love you from Nigeria
Thanks!
I love these videos. I have learned so much! What does it mean when you have both “v” shaped hands tap each other, one on top of the other? You used it once and I can’t figure out what it means. Thank you!
If you've got a time code, I'll take a look.
Depending on the angle it could mean various things such as "pair of" / "couple" / "these-2"
However, there is a version that looks as if one is lying on top of the other -- that version can be used to mean f o r n i c a t i o n -- but I doubt I'd be teaching that in ASL 1 (other than perhaps to warn the students to not accidentally do that sign when they intend to do some other sign).
@@sign-language Thank you for your quick response. Very possible it is the “pair of” sign. I can’t remember where I saw you use it but it’s been bugging me ever since. I feel I should know it. Haha. I’m not sure what a time code is but the action is just like “name” but with the “V” sign. If that helps.
Oh, hey, I think I know the sign to which you are referring -- one of the five or so versions of "salt."
See this page and scroll down to version 2:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/s/salt.htm
My apologies. I should have just said it’s like “what kind” but without circling your hands. The plus is now I know how to say salt. 😀 I’m going to try to find the video. It might have been in the quizzes.
Heh... okay, then that might be the "TAKE-CARE" sign:
th-cam.com/video/GSjbYcneOzE/w-d-xo.html
INTERESTING 🤟❤️
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Thanks!
Thanks!