008 ASL American Sign Language Vocabulary Expansion Series (Dr. Bill) (Rach) (2019-09-24)

[@sign-language]

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[@equus22]

I did it!

[@sign-language]

@@equus22 You are now an official ASL Hero! Thanks!

[@MzVonnie4187]

Your Channel is a true Blessing to me! Thank you so very much for taking out the time to teach ASL!

[@Kreeper_kat]

Learning signs and watching people communicating in sign is so different. It is important for me to see communication in action, so thank you for your videos.

[@mariawi1357]

I always getting happy when I see you two! I am just a hobby beginner, not even live in ASL country, but love seeing you two interact and make it looks so joyful! Thank you for the time and effort you putting into this! Don't have possibility to support for the moment, but are very thankful for all laughing and knowledge!

[@sign-language]

Maria! Hello :) It is our (Rach and I) pleasure. She and I (and the various other assistants) really do enjoy our time hanging out, discussing, and teaching sign.

[@KLaBrown]

I sincerely wish I had friends in the deaf community. But I’ve been practicing nonstop because if ever the day I encounter anyone from that community I want them to know they have a friend. I don’t have anyone in my family or close to me who’s deaf or hard of hearing, I just know I would want someone to make the effort for me. And quite honestly, SL is so lovely.

[@sign-language]

Google: Deaf Events near me Chances are if you live in or near a city a few options will pop up for you to go visit and start making Deaf friends.

[@KLaBrown]

Bill Vicars okay thank you! I’m just nervous they won’t want me there. I hope that’s not the case though, I just know how it feels to want people to actually try and give a crap

[@sign-language]

Check out this article from my wife, Belinda (Bee) Vicars: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/meeting-deaf-people.htm Also see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/meetingdeafpeople.htm

[@katelynntaborda]

You are the best! Love your videos ❤️

[@Sebastianlovesme]

I really like your model on these. I can tell she knows her stuff, but she does not make me feel slow with learning. Thanks.

[@sign-language]

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 KZbin master playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA 3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page: kzbin.infoplaylists 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 KZbin.com/billvicars 2. Click the “subscribe” button at KZbin.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

[@claireashman5648]

Always love your lessons. I learn so much, enjoy the humor

[@annettepaul9111]

Hi Bill, I was trying to buy your "Fingerspelling" app and i can't purchase it for my new apple. Will you be updating it soon so we can purchase your the app store?

[@sign-language]

Hello Annette, I keep hoping to get that done. Just a lot of other projects in the way. The work around for now is to use this site: www.asl.ms/mobile

[@talieka1able]

I'm not sure why this came in my timeline, but I love it and have no clue what's really being said . But you just made me want to learn . Thank you 🙏🏾

[@sign-language]

For ASL lessons and a self-study program, see: lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/... For a good “100 First ASL Signs” resource, see: lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-lay... To learn basic fingerspelling help, see kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJKUknSOpbulaNk For fingerspelling practice, see asl.ms/mobile/ Then after you have learned fingerspelling a good instructional beginner level video to start with is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epKwm6VqdsuMd5I

[@equus22]

I already think you're the best, but then your dog came an now you're REALLY THE BEST!!!

[@sign-language]

Uh oh. Now my cat wants a cameo! (Actually he shows up from time to time in my videos with Cäsar (later on in the expansion series).

[@noaslfakers6618]

Yes! Wow excellent video. Excellent vocabulary. Extremely helpful in today’s world n helpful for work . Yessssss.

[@M_SC]

Canadian Asl has a sign for style and my teacher showed us signs for 6 words the textbook was teaching us to finger spell. He said Canadian Asl has more signs and Americans fingerspell more. Thoughts?

[@M_SC]

(Not your sign for stylish)

[@sign-language]

My thought is that you are fortunate to have a knowledgeable instructor. I have only positive things to say about Canada and Canadian ASL. Yes, it seems to me that Canadian and various European signed languages tend to have signs for things that ASL fingerspells. I'd enjoy knowing your list of six words that the textbook spells but for which your teacher knows signs. For what it is worth, we can use the sign "KIND / type of" to mean "style" (when the word style means a certain type of thing or condition).

[@jackiedanz]

awe Riley is so cute. I had a dog named Riley. Love the lessons here!!! Especially during quarintine!

[@sign-language]

Hello Jackie! Best wishes and warm regards to you and Brittany! Good luck with your vlog!

[@yabadabadoo6725]

Thank you very much for your lessons!!!

[@Whatsupbuddiebud]

What would you do with a student with dog allergies?

[@sign-language]

In the past I have indeed had students with dog allergies. The approach was: 1. Consult with the student as to any prefered solutions. 2. Put the dog in the garage with a bone, dog food, and fresh water. 3. Sweep and mop the studio floor (we have no carpet in the studio). 4. Use multiple HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) air-cleaners.

[@baudecordier]

Hey chief...yes I can't wait to show all my friends the versions of 'gross", but the nifty one you saved for the end, and said was derived from signed English, I didn't get the root etymology. Frankly my first thought was the [spoiler] the last shot from Carrie. But that wasn't gross, right? I would take that sign and polysemically with proper face to mean "scared the living shit out of me." But as I say, where does that sign come from?

[@sign-language]

Ha! That 4th version of "gross" (the joke sign / pun) is based on a compound of the Signed English sign for "GROW" and the fingerspelled letter "S." Thus it is a type of bilingual pun. You have to have an understanding of both ASL and English for it to be funny. Again -- it is a "joke" sign and should not be used in situations where people might not realize you are intentionally using it to be "witty or funny."

[@baudecordier]

Grow-s. Ah. All I knew before was pasteurize and understand.

[@suzannehedderly1331]

I love Riley hanging out...even if she bumps the table a bit. 😄

[@hola10gerson]

thanks for the lesson!

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[@alfianaradmadanihari5942]

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