30 Signs You Need to Know for Basic ASL Conversations

[@LearnHowtoSign]

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[@janec.kowalczyk5824]

Thank you so much for all your help & guidance! I absolutely love & appreciate your style & method of teaching sign language. You're a wonderful teacher. 🤗🙏❤️

[@Fish_From_The_Sea]

Nah I’ll learn by KZbin

[@ZeeperTheSlayer]

Thank you for teaching us to do sign language

[@bamboolaceway]

I have a coworker who is deaf, and aside from occasionally signing, "You good?" or "OK" I really couldn't communicate with him. Yesterday, after practicing with your 125 Signs from ASL Pt.1, I saw him, and said, "Hi, How are you? Pleased to meet you!" He got the biggest smile on his face! I look forward to learning more so we can truly become friends.

[@Passion84GodAlways]

🥰❤️🥰

[@imonejones805]

that’s the absolute sweetest

[@KarlaMercedesB]

this is so heartwarming. Keep it going!

[@raymondraybennett6509]

More good people in world

[@Mckinsley]

Deaf people really appreciate it when you learn sign language/asl to talk to them

[@Chronically_Bored]

Im 15 and don't have any deaf or hard of hearing friends but i want to learn sign in case i ever meet someone deaf in the future, but classes for that usually aren't free, so this channel has been really helpful!

[@LearnHowtoSign]

So glad!

[@pillcw]

Same here!!

[@dryelene]

Same here except its mostly because its mentally hard to speak sometimes lol

[@SpeedBump22]

Same here

[@zholmes3915]

Same here

[@Jaybladevlogs]

Don’t ask me why or how or what but I woke up one day with the urge and desire to learn sign language maybe God is preparing me for someone I have no clue but I love it so much thank you new subscriber ❤

[@EmmieGrace-cq2vk]

Same!

[@caneserranozayas3439]

Omg same!! It’s been in my spirit to learn it, so I made it a goal for this year.

[@ViralPOG1234]

God is hard to understand but when we find out why it was totally worth the work

[@KaylaLife24]

THIS! I woke up with this thought to start learning and it’s been so heavy on my mind! I feel like God is preparing me to meet someone who could really use more people who understand their language 💓

[@Cuvxar]

Me too

[@mykahanderson9599]

I work in fast food, and we get deaf people often and your videos have helped me a lot with being able to communicate with them and give them the best customer service. I feel as if ASL should be taught in school. There’s so many deaf people that have to adapt to a hearing world. To me, I don’t think that’s fair. I think the least the hearing person can do is learn a little bit of sign language so they can communicate with those who live that life being accustomed to us instead of the other way around

[@elizabethsmith955]

I was thinking about learning ASL for when I get my first job, probably as a waitress or in fast food. How often would you say? Like are we talking daily, weekly, monthly?

[@mykahanderson9599]

@@elizabethsmith955 i live in a pretty small town there’s only one deaf guy that comes through

[@mykahanderson9599]

@@elizabethsmith955 so really depends

[@elizabethsmith955]

@@mykahanderson9599 oh ok

[@elizabethsmith955]

@@mykahanderson9599 I still should learn, I live in a relatively big city (more than 100,000 people which I consider a lot)

[@quinn3067]

I'm autistic and pretty much always non-verbal, my little brother is deaf, I helped him learn ASL and you're always really helpful when I need a reminder on a word, I learned ASL when we figured out my brother was deaf, you've helped so much, thank you!

[@allytaylor7058]

Im a dollar general manager and one of my amazing team members is deaf so i started learning asl and know the rest of our team is learning as well and it is just so amazing how quickly all of us are learning we love it we even sign to eachother for the practice and so she can continuously be apart of our conversation ❤️ i love my team

[@ionlungu9094]

Awwww that so sweet I really wanna learn singlague because I meet some people who are deaf and I wanna communicate with them I'm part of a deaf person too when I don't wear my hearings because I have a very poor hearing and is very hard for me when I don't wear my hearinates

[@izzkandar2981]

Im working as a waitress.There's a mute couple customer will come at every Saturday night.Usually they will ask for a pencil and paper to write their menu.When I do sign language fluently (thank god)she's crying and hug me because I'm willing to learn for both of them.I'm holding my tears so bad until i got into the kitchen.God Bless Both of Them

[@connieburns5971]

That's so sweet of you! ❤ God bless you and that couple! 🙏

[@ionlungu9094]

Yeah Im going through the same situation with some people my hearing is very poor when I don't wear my hearinates and I also meet some deaf people also which they are like me

[@galetagudar2964]

Hello Meredith, Some signs can be difficult to see in videos, depending on the angle that the videos were created in. I appreciate that you explain how signs are made because it helps to clarify things. Be well.

[@LearnHowtoSign]

Thanks for the tips! What angle do you think would be best?

[@galetagudar2964]

Brian has perfect timing on the side angles here. Consider shooting close ups as needed for signs that don't require much thumb movement because they would be easier to see overall than if they were shot from your waist up.

[@Bailey-G.]

I just want to say thank you so much Meredith , my son has ASD the last 6 months I’ve dedicated my life to ASL to teach him he’s catching on so fast , so am I , you teach me…I teach him 💙 we appreciate you!!!!!

[@LearnHowtoSign]

Oh thank you for sharing this!!!!!!

[@shiloh9759]

I've started randomly becoming non-verbal at times and having to be forced to speak but today marks the time where i take 30 minutes to an hour to learn asl just so I can communicate how im feeling instead of talking.

[@Iilac111]

im 10 and i recently read this book and it has a deaf person in it. i was like 'wow i should learn in case a meet a deaf person." and its really fun! your videos are so helpful and straight to the point. thanks so much!

[@ericastiff5154]

Learn while you are young! It’s so much easier and you will thank yourself forever! Language is a power.

[@pinetrees92]

very good to start learning a language young. dont quit practicing. itll look good on job and college applications, if you stick with it

[@caspergotlost]

me wondering if it was magnus chase

[@ionlungu9094]

I'm part of a deaf person when I don't wear my hearinates so I'm learning singlague because I wanna get better at them because I meat some deaf a person so I decided to learn sing language now because I wanna communicate with everyone who has problems hearings problems

[@ionlungu9094]

Just like me😊

[@lauralkelley7056]

I work in the cafeteria in an local elementary school and a few of our special needs students are deaf or mute, so I’m hoping that by learning their way of communicating that I will bring a smile to their day.

[@tminusliv]

As the mother of a special needs child, thank you ma'am. You give me hope thank you

[@MangoLeaf9103]

I'm in security and I've encountered two deaf patrons who needed my help. But all I could do was use texts, and it was embarrassing for me not being able to help properly. So, I'm hoping that learning ASL not only help me work wise, but also get a better job opportunity in the future.

[@ionlungu9094]

I agree with you

[@fauzianezam246]

I love how she taught the little words and formed a sentence at the end of the video . Its a fun experience learning ASL its my 5th day learning

[@Evanthebat15]

I've been learning ASL for a few years since I am autistic and become non-verbal sometimes, the problem I have is that I don't have anyone to sign with so when I see someone signing I can't 'read' it even though I know that I know the sign. These videos have been helping me get better, thank you for this channel!

[@asiabee1121]

I love your videos! You have helped me better "speak" to my daughter, even though she is 3; she has picked up ASL and signs back to me as well.

[@LearnHowtoSign]

That is awesome!

[@RUNIHearBanjoMusic]

I LOVE your teaching technique. What I need to know is how do I sign with one hand. I have the other one I just can't move it due to paralysis. Thank you so much!

[@LearnHowtoSign]

Oh thank you!!! Just do your best and you will be understood.

[@ALEX-Extreme]

I work in the HVAC industry and I’ve been wanting to learn ASL so that I can accommodate anyone who may be deaf. I used to sign as a little kid but I’ve forgotten over the years. Thank you for making it so easy to understand. I can’t wait to use.

[@johnrojas9980]

Great work, Meredith! Signers, I hope that you are doing well with the deaf people out there. Keep practice with your sign language. Don’t forget to use your face expressions. Have fun! 😊

[@LearnHowtoSign]

Yes! Thank you!

[@johnrojas9980]

@@LearnHowtoSign You are very welcome! 😊

[@snypestaylor381]

Hi Meredith. I work in Aviation. Can you make a video specific to that industry? Your GATE is that way. Your flight is DELAYED. We had to CHANGE your SEAT. Your RESERVATION has ERRORS.

[@tucker6383]

So I am taking an asl class for school…but what I didn’t realize is that the teacher is deaf…so learning sign before this school year was a must…watching your videos have helped me enough to have a small conversation with him. I can sign ‘hello my name is Chelsea. Nice to meet you. How are you today. And see you later.

[@ed-km5qj]

I an an English teacher and I established a foundation to help kids in my country to learn English. I learn ASL so I can help deaf kids in learning English.

[@EmilyReynolds-ph3wx]

I’ve always wanted to learn ASL simply because I want to and I just never realized how many people don’t have the gift of hearing like we do. I know how it feels to not be able to do things that almost everybody else can, so that’s why I want to learn ASL. I want to help everyone and anyone. Thank you so much for blessing me with this opportunity!

[@roseanngaliga2123]

yay nag aral mag sign language kasi na-inspire sa twinking watermelon

[@ViralPOG1234]

I thought For happy it was on your shoulders. that’s what my sign language teacher told me.😊

[@Jkai14]

So glad I came across this account. I decided to learn ASL after seeing how many deaf customers were coming into my place of work than ever before! We communicate with sticky notes and some hand gestures. Living the journey of learning not only something new but something that helps me understand and help those who communicate through ASL.

[@anuamir2107]

I work in retail and met a deaf woman today. She was lovely and kind throughout our short interaction. It made me realize that it'd be nice to learn sign language in case I meet her again or someone else. Especially since I work in customer service.

[@one-vs1gl]

as someone who grew up mostly mute, i wish i had access to this resource earlier! i guess its never too late to learn yayay

[@briangoodwin7503]

Been watching your videos, and practicing daily, since March. Love the videos, and how much I am learning. Have set up a whole "learning series" that I go through and practice, every day. Do you like suggestions of topics from your viewers? Not sure if that would just be bothersome, or confuse your planned programming. If not, as a person who works in a legal services profession (and periodically meet/assist hearing impaired individuals), I would love to see a series on signs for legal topics (ie; judge, court, license, law, date of birth, identification, etc;).

[@charleneblack2792]

I used the free 7 day trial on Lingvana and learned most of this. Now that the trial is over, I'm freshening up, so thanks for posting this.

[@mari5868]

I've been watching your videos and practicing for around 2 months now. I absolutely love your videos! Thanks for posting!

[@LearnHowtoSign]

You're so welcome!

[@shannenleighn3815]

I've been interested on learning sign language for a while now- I recently just watched Twinkling Watermelon (K-drama) and it made me want to learn sign language :))

[@calclements4789]

I’m learning sign for when I go non verbal ( really bad anxiety) and this really helps

[@helenaromero2039]

Like your honesty; just started learning @ 72 yrs in a class @ an adult school & realize I have to relax my hand more & trust I can do it; I communicate well with people & make eye contact but there are times when I would love to sign quickly to the random person that is clearly complaining or needs to cause drama with their words; used the no sign with a smile the other day & the reaction I got was a stare that said " the old lady is crazy"; use that sign when my choc lab acts up & scolding her uses up too much energy;

[@kathryncram4468]

I took ASL for just one year in high school and, ironically, during that year a classmate joined to finish his senior year who was deaf and I briefly befriended him. I thought, since this was 3-4 years ago and I haven’t seen him since I’d forget a lot. I’m surprised to realize I remembered every sign in this video! I know it’s not to say I could have a conversation with him like I used to when I saw him more but it’s nice to know it wasn’t wiped from my memory and I can move onto harder videos!

[@analkumarchoudhury1046]

Great you Happy learn sign language ASL I'm Deaf and sign language in ISL I live from Assam, India 🇮🇳

[@classytoker6502]

Made a friend that could become my life partner learning ASL. Thank you so much for posting your videos!

[@DiannaMoorvlogz]

Great you Happy learn sign language ASL I'm Deaf and sign language in ISL I live from Assam, India 🇮🇳

[@Jamie-leeSolomons]

I'm 14 turning 15 and I've really been interested in asl and I've tried downloading apps and going into websites but all of them you have to pay for, so thank you for providing a place where people can learn sigh free of charge❤😊 please keep making videos❤❤

[@tyneshaduran8782]

you the besttt my son is deaf he's 2 years old n he been trying too hard because of your videos it helped me and him as well

[@LearnHowtoSign]

You are the best! Thanks for learning for your son. If you're ever interested in our Accelerated program we offer 80% off to parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. Email us at [e-mail] if you're interested.

[@Ssomeeoonee]

I’m learning sign for when they don’t allow us to speak in school lol, but it’s gonna be helpful in the future too. So I’m glad I’m really know it after reviewing over and over again!

[@CountryMomma030811]

I appreciate your channel so much! I work at a gas station and have a few deaf customers that come in and I hate that we can't communicate well. I'm going to surprise them by learning ASL!

[@Aura-jy3pm]

I've had a few customers come in when im around but felt kinda bad that all I knew how to say was "Thank you" or "You're welcome". Now Im learning more thanks to these videos that I know how to greet and slightly talk to deaf folks. I hope you keep up your videos so i may learn more.

[@Zahaveron]

I’m young, and I’m only going to be able to legally get a job in one year. And obviously the most common paths are retail and fast food, so I want to make it easy to communicate smoother with someone who’s deaf in the future! I’m really happy I found this channel, this seems fun to learn!

[@thapsyclone577]

My son has a hard at hearing friend in his class. He wants to learn to sign to talk to him. Thank you we have been learning a lot together.

[@californianorma876]

I am grateful KZbin put this in front of me! I will subscribe. In secretarial school in 1979 a classmate was deaf. California provided her with an interpreter. I picked up what I could as I had somehow learn the alphabet before that. 😳 It's so exciting to be able to try. People really appreciate it. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@areliscortes3339]

Thank you, your amazing my son is 8 was found profoundly deaf at the age of 1 its been a very emotional journey for me as a mom but with your help and advice before your videos has helped me a lot with understanding better ways to communicate! Thank you 😊

[@Its_.Beeanka11]

I love watching this channel I’m really looking forward to showing my deaf cousin my sign

[@rondeux]

I've watched many of your videos and I keep coming back to this one because it gets the "gears turning" for signing. Thank you so much for sharing these 🙏

[@jonathan4189]

I’m beginning my journey into asl as a hearing person and I’m amazed at how many different dialects there are just in the most common beginner YT videos. Not sure if that’s the right term but the way signs are emphasized, angled, or motioned. It’s to be expected with any language but it’s also a little disconcerting. It feels like I’m getting my English vocab from someone in Boston, someone in Minneapolis, and someone in Baton Rogue. 😨 Hope I don’t wind up signing like a crazy person!

[@sunnylee540]

learning in case I could help anyone that needs help. my sister works for the deaf/blind community and i'm inspired by her!

[@ぷードーモ]

Been trying to learn ASL cos my cousin is deaf and mute. I don't meet her always but I try when I visit their house. The country I'n sraying at now doesn't teach ASL. They teach another sign language native here, so these ASL videos on youtube are quite useful.

[@juliasato6630]

In my opinion schools should teach us sign language, it's something so important

[@myshonparler9894]

tysmmmm my sis is deaf and i said i learned sign languge wit signs and she wrote down on a paper saying nice bro now we can talk

[@adriane816]

I'm learning asl, so that if ever I get to encounter a person who can only communicate thru sign language I will be able to communicate to that person. I hope this lesson will be included in regular school so that our kids will be able to communicate thru asl as well.

[@staciebanks7935]

Ok so Im hoh but im also autsitic and so like? Uhm eye contact is very uncomfortable (and brings back trauma from ptsd) so I dont do that very often. BUT I'm actually paying MORE attention to you that way. I read lips and learning asl.

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Maybe let people know so they don’t take you the wrong way.

[@TM.BECK14]

I'm also autistic and thought the same thing at that part. People "pay attention" differently and not everyone who doesn't look at someone is not paying attention to them. The facial expression component of ASL is also very difficult for me (I don't often match my facial expression to what I'm saying even with spoken language) but I'm trying to practice...

[@TatianaBigl-cj1zg]

❤ ditto

[@disast3r_queer]

I’m autistic to and what I usually do is pick a spot so close to the eye that the person feels like I’m maintaining eye contact, usually the eyebrow, between the eyes, or the nose. This might not work for you, in fact when I’m especially tired or overwhelmed it doesn’t always work for me either, but I figured I’d share just in case it helps!

[@Spartan11117777]

Had one Customer teach me “Thank You For Eating Here”, “Thank You For Eating In This Restaurant”, and “Have A Nice Day.” Pretty awesome, not gonna lie. 😮 Wanting to learn this one above the French Language now because of how Peaceful it is.

[@Hi-xz5cm]

As someone who goes non verbal this is so helpful for me to learn! I used to use text speech and I hated it. (Anyone can use it tho if they want just wasn’t what I liked the most)

[@buttons9082]

Where i work, these 2 people that are deaf come in about once every 3 weeks and i want to help but i messed up last time because i wasnt good yet so i got to learn more to help!

[@CaliGurl110]

Im just learning for fun as a hobby, but i love being able to sign and teach other people!!

[@yoongimin6382]

I always liked to learn sign language, I guess this is gonna be the first language which I can learn in one week, even though my native language is not English. thank you very much❤❤

[@mikeishaelliott3694]

Hi I'm in the sixth grade and I'm a girl when I first went to the 6th grade school that had three grades I can level up in I noticed I had deaf kids at my school and I was confused what they were saying ever since I found this video this video was about to help me tomorrow in the morning when I go to school that way I can understand deaf kids so I can be friends with them thank you for making this video so I can finally connect and understand deaf kids singing and for now I'm going to follow subscribe and like❤😊

[@juanestebanrivera9661]

I'm learning English right now and too I'm interested in learn sign lenguage, I do that for 6 months, in this time I come back to this comment to tell my progress in this two interesting lenguages, see you next time

[@geraldovalencia5248]

You're changing my life. I just want you to know that I truly appreciate your videos.

[@LearnHowtoSign]

You are too kind.

[@missnurseeri]

This is great! I LOVE this Chanel. At 40 I decided to learn two new languages, Spanish and ASL.

[@SunXForLife]

I’m eight this is so helpful I have lot of friends that are deaf but I can’t communicate with them but u helped a lot and now I am really good SO THANK YOU SO MUCH I Appreciate ITTT❤❤❤

[@marieinnit7620]

This makes me soo happy and exited i can finally communicate with my deaf school mates

[@emorlinda1902]

I am a Uganda sign language interpreter. But, I'm learning American sign language. It's interesting. I would wish, one day to visit America in person and learn more about their signs and the deaf culture 🥰

[@AETacts]

I appreciate the explanations behind why you do the signs a certain way, helps me remember better

[@LearnHowtoSign]

Glad you can help!

[@watermelon2576]

My little sister has a hearing problem, and it's getting worse so i'm starting to learn asl just in case it gets even worse 😊

[@jasonw6688]

My wife and I are moving into a new house soon, and one of our next-door neighbours is deaf. We met her, and she's excellent at lip-reading, but I thought it would be a good gesture if I learned some ASL. I just know 3 words and in no way conversational, but this video is great and very easy to follow along. Much like learning a new language, I'm nervous to do it, but I'm sure she'll understand if I don't have it perfect.

[@Kevin-Joshua-Carrico]

Practice and try your best.

[@BellaDeLeon-u5b]

I'm a kid and some times my classmates get hurt and cry a bit and they will not talk so they will use sign language so that's why I'm learning.

[@soul_fiddler.cosplay20]

I have ran into a couple who was deaf a couple of times at work ni work at a grocery store as a courtesy clerk and cashier. I tried my best to communicate w/ what I know.

[@zoeweathersby8382]

I have a deaf person in my karate class and I don’t understand him so this is free and very affective :)

[@tanyaborden2621]

My son is unilaterally deaf and uses a cross hearing aid system but in public settings or sports it's super hard. So we've been signing a bit, these videos are extremely helpful.

[@grahamlloyd2838]

I'm hard of hearing so I loved this video. I'll have to watch it several times because it was a wee bit fast for me.

[@justinemaldonado2083]

its the facial expression for meee love this thank you!

[@cheepydog]

Thanks

[@taotravyuniversalist7747]

Omg, yay! I'm so glad I found this wonderful & helpful site. Feels very natural surprisingly, and when I signed some simple sentences to my deaf coworker, he was very happy and excited, so, guess I'm doing ok thus far!

[@Funfetti131]

I love learning asl! I’m learning it for my non verbal brother so we can communicate and maybe just in case “A quiet place” happens…

[@crow764]

thank you for making this!! I have a hard time going mute because of sensory overload and I hope that I can help communicate my needs better like this!! I learned asl when I was a child and I hope to be able to learn it again!!

[@TheBiggestBruh]

I'm 15. Don't know anyone who is deaf or mute. However, I had the sudden urge to learn morse and ASL. I am currently working on my ASL! I hope that I don't give up soon and I keep practicing. I want to be able to brag to my friends, but also teach them some words. And of course the main reason so I can communicate with deaf and mute people.

[@evangelinekirkpatrick]

Thank you SOOO MUCH, I'd be lost without you

[@LearnHowtoSign]

Your too sweet.

[@pongop]

Thank you so much! Very helpful! Now I can already sign a few phrases!

[@nokubongambili4705]

Thank you , I've never learn sign language it my first time but it seemed very easy for me to learn since you explain it well .❤

[@JadaHarris2022]

Today is the first day of September I will learn ASL again ☺️❤️. I am HoH and have a Deaf uncle

[@jamiethestranger91]

I am hoh, I feel being able to speak asl will help me communicate with people better

[@TheOG_SimplyAng]

Omg, thank u for helping me get an A on ASL in school!!!!

[@ginger9133]

You the best! I live near a deaf school so it will be use full

[@LearnHowtoSign]

Thank you for the kind words. Keep learning how to sign 🤟

[@solosheba5pointssquare]

Thank you so much it feels great to be able to sign with others.

[@Yes_To_Heaven...]

I wish we had same sign language which can be used internationally 🙃

[@tianagreer2922]

Thank you so much for these videos! I have a few people who come into my work occasionally who are deaf and I want to be able to communicate with them!

[@joannroman7493]

I was shopping for a coat at my fav spot The North Face. A deaf girl wanted to know information about a coat she was interested in and no one could help her! To see that it hurt! So I'm learning to place videos online reviewing North Face coats and will also add sign language!

[@ilyaschel3549]

Thaaaank you so much u help us being human

[@justme8108]

You are really helpful for our learning ASL. Thanks so much. We enjoy it so.

[@Dontforgetemily11]

I’m planning on learning ASL so that way when I am older, I can help with many people 😊

[@dianngrasso3677]

Thank you! I love your videos.

[@sarahcleary9601]

When I was 15/16 I was trying on dresses at Dillard’s for homecoming. My friend was with me and I asked her to get my mom to show her the dress I had on. She walked off and I was just standing there waiting. A minute later two little girls (twins about 5yo) walked up to the doorway. I said “hi” and they didn’t reply. Then one signed pretty to me. I signed back, “thank you, you’re both beautiful” they were grinning from ear to ear. They turned around and ran away lol a few minutes later they came back with their mom and she told me they ran back to her, going crazy, signing about “someone knows sign language.” She was so happy someone was able to communicate with her daughters! I learned asl from my dad, I have twin aunts that are deaf.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you so much.