Hello ASL Heroes!!! If you’ve enjoyed these lessons or videos you are invited to help support ASL University. A 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 the ASL University website: Lifeprint.com. There's an easy way you can help out your humble (as well as kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher. Just click on the Paypal (donation) link below and you can be an "above and beyond" 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 my best to you all. :)
@ashlees80217 жыл бұрын
Most of the time u can understand when the student and bill are comunicating but its hard cause sometimes they sign too fast but bill is still the best asl teacher ive seen so far
@bettyboop42456 жыл бұрын
I used to have that problem but I finally realized that at the bottom of the video is a settings icon and if you click on that it will offer different speeds to play the video. I put it on 1/2 speed and then sometimes I will keep pausing the video after each letter he is signing. That has really helped me a lot, hope it helps you too.
@danmch7325 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more on the last statement Bill's very charismatic and constantly makes sure students remember all the signs before asking them to form a sentence. It's amazing how much patience it takes to do that every single lesson, truly a teacher "from God".
@michatwist44076 жыл бұрын
LMAO literally the only thing I could think of after you signed " do you like green eggs and ham " was " I do not like them Sam I am"
@BrittneyChristina6 жыл бұрын
Micha Twist 😂😂😂
@mandyv85242 жыл бұрын
I answered twithbthat!
@abbyplaysgameshai11902 ай бұрын
Samee
@briecka978 жыл бұрын
For the record, I prefer hotdogs over hamburgers
@psyience32134 жыл бұрын
;)
@julieferguson21558 жыл бұрын
I love these videos, thank you so much for posting them. Lessons where I live got cut from government funding and I can't afford to drive 40 mins away and hire a babysitter AND cover the cost of lessons and books. My five year old daughter is deaf and I REALLY appreciate this so again, thank you!
@sign-language8 жыл бұрын
+Julie Ferguson Julie, Hello :) Make sure to check out www.Lifeprint.com -- it goes with these lessons.
@brianfelix369010 жыл бұрын
I have watched these videos so much, Dr. Bill was in my dream last night driving with me in a car signing to me about the city he lives in (SAC) and how he is hard of hearing. ha ha. Is that a good thing?
@laurenreynoldsd80796 жыл бұрын
Brian Felix lol that’s funny
@michaelsanchez86679 жыл бұрын
hi bill my name is michael im 12 years old and i became intrested in asl about 6 months ago because my downstairs neighbor is deaf and it was hard to communicate so she taught me the basics and i wanted to learn more and i came to your channel and you have helped me expand my knowledge of asl thank you and your web site lifeprint was a big help thank you
@anuja9528 жыл бұрын
omg your name xD
@kenjikale64167 жыл бұрын
Michael Sanchez can you have full on conversations cuz of bill and his website?
@Nanenna9 жыл бұрын
I've noticed a lot of signs require you to touch your face, do I have to actually touch my face or is getting close okay? I have trouble with acne and the less I touch my face the better.
@sign-language9 жыл бұрын
+Nanenna You can usually just do the sign near the face and it is quite easy to understand what you meant.
@TheLaneDown8 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!
@nicolerichards103510 жыл бұрын
I took 2 years of ASL in highschool, but I forgot a LOT as I haven't used it much since. I'm using these videos to relearn what I've forgotten and to learn more on my own time. I'm happy with how I'm doing. You're a great teacher. I hope to be able to communicate with Deaf people at work soon. Florida School for the Deaf and Blind is here, so we have a large Deaf community and I've really wanted to pick up ASL again. Thank you for sharing your classes publicly for free so it's available to everyone with an interest in this beautiful language.
@sleepytmk4 жыл бұрын
Bill you are the man with the plan. I decided to learn ASL because you provide exceptional online resources, much better compared to mandarin for example. I've pretty much mastered lessons 1-7 and I feel so confident with my ability to communicate in ASL. THANKS BILL!
@CFENC3 жыл бұрын
Dr. Vicars, I love these videos. You are such a wonderful teacher. I dream about ASL now! Thank you for sharing your incredible talent and skill with all of us.
@sign-language3 жыл бұрын
Steffie, You are certainly welcome! =========================== 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 ===========================
@xxnebulasstuntzxx38908 жыл бұрын
😂😂was I the only one who was dieing at 20:30 at the eating popcorn story?!
@sign-language7 жыл бұрын
Eh? At 20:30 I'm discussing soup -- not popcorn.
@xxnebulasstuntzxx38907 жыл бұрын
Bill Vicars Welp..this is embarrassing
@amarelec16207 жыл бұрын
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
@Alexis-wk5pv7 жыл бұрын
I think they were talking about the popcorn stories before 20:30
@angelazapata_official2 жыл бұрын
@@Alexis-wk5pv Me too
@autumnramirez32339 жыл бұрын
My 2 year old son was diagnosis with auditory neuropathy December 2014 with profound hearing loss. He is in a toddler group at the local deaf school and is learning ASL. I am using your videos to learn ASL and start ASL class at his school in January. My 2 older children are hearing and learning ASL. For the 3 of us this will be our 3rd language. Thank you for the videos.
@marlecia54397 жыл бұрын
autumn ramirez What other language do you speak? Other than English and soon to be ASL...
@xxshevilxx6 жыл бұрын
All this talk of food made me hungry, now I gotta try to sign with a sandwich in my hand, lol. True story.
@sign-language6 жыл бұрын
The best sandwiches for signing -- are not the best sandwiches. [Deep eh?]
@Gymnast244210 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! I have been trying to learn sign language for fun and i have been looking all over the internet for something that works and i found it. Your videos really help me understand how ASL works
@exe93783 жыл бұрын
I wish there were captions like on the first video. I struggle a lot with the fast fingerspelling and I always end up rewatching the same part a bunch just to understand one word :( also sometimes some of the signs bill uses I don't know.. captions would be very helpful
@ntskalski3 жыл бұрын
I've been studying ASL everyday using other sources since Dec. Now I'm using your lessons daily, loving these videos. Fingerspelling is so hard but I finally got Italian wedding soup at 24:10 by playing at 0.50 speed :)
@Havoc_Prime6 жыл бұрын
I think I'm getting the hang of this! Thanks for providing this resource.
@katrinacomegna83175 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting these! I am a nurse so it is really hard for me to have a consistent schedule to go to classes, but they have really helped me so that I can communicate with my boyfriend who is deaf. This is definitely an amazing resource, I can't thank you enough!!!
@firstenjoylife9 жыл бұрын
I'm in school now for criminal justice but I also want to become in interpreter. I'm not sure how it's going to come together just yet. So thank you for sharing your video's for free! It helps a whole lot with my busy schedule.
@fatimaaquino74268 жыл бұрын
Same, it's like you want to excel in two careers you can call it, but trying to put them somehow together, or just make them workout separately and getting paid for both!
@woodrow_73246 жыл бұрын
Police Officers who know ASL are actually really needed, in the event of a victim being unable to hear or speak, a officer who can actually communicate effectively with the victim is preffered
@ajpressley97929 жыл бұрын
I have learned so much from these rocking videos! Thank you!
@thehouseofcorrection44728 жыл бұрын
Due to circumstances we are a little slow. But, anyway continue when possible. Hummus! What a great choice! And healthy too!
@jeanettehatcher77544 жыл бұрын
I had a patient in my clinical rotation that needed an x ray who was deaf. I needed to ask important medical history questions but I could not communicate with him since I did not know how to sign. I went home and began to research ASL classes and found Dr. Vicars on line. Now I can do more than finger spell thanks to you Dr. V. ASL Rocks!!!!!!!!
@ullaelfadil84618 жыл бұрын
hey bill:) so over the past 6 months or so, I've been learning sign language. and came across a video explaining the three types of sign language: ASL, PSE, and SEE i concluded overall that it would be easier for me to learn PSE, because it's arranged in the same order as the English language. now I have one concern: will a deaf person be able to understand PSE or SEE? if not, should I just focus on the syntax of ASL? thank you!!
@sign-language7 жыл бұрын
Most adult native Deaf (American) signers prefer ASL. You will still be understood if you sign PSE. Many people misunderstand the "syntax" of ASL and think that they have to topicalize "every" sentence. That is not true. For more information see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/grammar.htm Also see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/subject-verb-object-asl-sentence-structure.htm
@milesdavis-matthews67967 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill, I have a question about the sign for "don't". I know there are some signs where the use of the sign "don't" isn't necessary like "don't like" or "don't want", so when is it most appropriate to use the sign? Can "don't go" be signed simply as "go" with a negative head shake? Thanks for all the help!
I was in sign language class a year and I had to do online schooling the year after meaning I didn't have asl for a elective. But its summer time and I'm gonna learn this again. We used to watch these videos in that class so yeah. ❤
@sign-language3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! Or perhaps I should say "back to the channel!" --------------------------------- 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 or more specifically: kzbin.infoplaylists?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 KZbin.com/billvicars * Click the “subscribe” button at KZbin.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet) * Click the “Share” link and share the videos.
@dawnqwerty9 жыл бұрын
How do you cancel a sign or fingerspelling? Like if you're halfway through the word but you messed up or spelled it wrong.
@sign-language9 жыл бұрын
+Epcot lp (dawnqwerty) Some people just do a little "erasing" movement (by waving their hand side to side in the air) -- but that is silly if you overdo it. Usually you just shake your head a bit and re-start. It is obvious that you are correcting yourself.
@adavis94045 жыл бұрын
Dr. Vicars, I absolutely love your videos! I am rewatching them over Christmas break so that I can regain some of what I learned when I watched your videos as a high schooler. When you signed "apple", is that not also the same sign as "cool"? I have seen "cool" signed with the knuckle twisted at the check. I would appreciate your thoughts. Please keep this up! I have recommended your videos to my friends who want to learn ASL and they are loving them! Keep up your sense of humor too, please. I love it! It makes me laugh. :) Have a Merry Christmas!
@sign-language5 жыл бұрын
Regarding APPLE vs COOL: You are thinking of a slightly different (but similar) sign that I refer to as the cool-[NEAT] sign. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnmWdXemfLaYlac
@lindseyblake29898 жыл бұрын
Hello Bill, quick question, what were you signing at 20:53? I would really appreciate it. :)
@sign-language7 жыл бұрын
I'm showing the sign for "tomato." The sign has evolved over the years so you will see variations. The general history is that it used to be a combination of RED and SLICE. Now many people do the sign with index fingers on both hands
@iivv_nn8 жыл бұрын
What sign is Dr. Vicars giving at 23:11for his favorite soup? Is it Tomato?
@ashleighj30268 жыл бұрын
Yes
@seanm93067 жыл бұрын
What kind of pizza did he like?
@sunsetloungejc7 жыл бұрын
vegetarian
@latarahflocker8276 Жыл бұрын
Okay, so I'm literally cracking up about the popcorn reference like heyyyyy you ate yours already lmfaooo oh you're awesome Bill! Thank you
@kalamity3339 жыл бұрын
How do you know what order to say the sentence? ex- "What kind of cereal do you like" vs "CEREAL YOU LIKE, WHAT KIND?"
@emilysheppard4787 жыл бұрын
Tamia Tamata if I'm not wrong, for asl the "WH" words (who, what, where etc..) are at the end of the sentence because you furrow your eyebrows since you are asking a question. But if your learning pse (which I am) normal English grammar is fine.
@StarOfAthenry5 ай бұрын
It is fascinating to watch Katelyn's learning process between the 8:30 - 8:45 minute mark.
@egrimaldiromero7 жыл бұрын
Can you ask: "Candy what kind you like?" instead of "Candy, you like what kind?"
@sign-language7 жыл бұрын
We tend to put the "wh"-type questions at the end since they require furrowing of the eyebrows. Think of it as punctuation. See: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/grammar.htm
@OdysseyofAscension4 жыл бұрын
I love your work and what you contribute Bill...now here's my wtf...why is finger spelling seem to be a contest on how fast one can do it...is it that tedious to finger spell on a daily basis? or does one become so adept to it, the speed is not noticed?
@sign-language4 жыл бұрын
Indeed: We become so adept at fingerspelling that the speed isn't an issue. Oh sure, if you are spelling a password or some other very-important to get it right sort of information it is good to slow down and be extra clear -- but for everyday casual communication it is common to fingerspell at five letters per second. You are probably reading these words at well over five letters per second yet you think nothing of it. I could amusingly turn the table on you and ask you what the heck -- are you participating in a speed reading contest?!? Heh. Yet if you were to ask an English as a Second Language reader with only a limited amount of reading experience to read these same words they might plod along very haltingly and be amazed at the speed at which YOU are reading these words.
@OdysseyofAscension4 жыл бұрын
@@sign-language Got it❤🌹
@crystalgray87927 жыл бұрын
Did Dr. Bill fingerspell "artichokes" at 10:21?
@thefantasticcineaste93957 жыл бұрын
I think so.
@Randomzgirl965 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I couldn't figure out what food that was. 😂
@Pennieswise Жыл бұрын
I can't tell what you're spelling because you gave Katelyn. What kind of soup is similar to "can't"? I cannot make it out, you're too fast and not facing the camera.
@sign-language Жыл бұрын
That is a great riddle: What type of soup is similar to "can't?" Answer: Tomato soup.
@keocoles4038 ай бұрын
I follow better with teacher that say the word out loud , I just to slow of learning I guess
@maceymorris1736 жыл бұрын
Hey Bill I am macey. I am learning ASL on ur website Lifeprint.com. I love it 😍. It's amazing. I got interested in it about 2y years ago bc of a show called Switched at Birth. It's amazing too. I LOVE ASL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Yunagachtuber7 жыл бұрын
I like sign language
@juliocolon30677 жыл бұрын
- gose to lifeprint.com to found how to sign "Nervous" to say " sorry I just started sign nervous me new sign" reads top of page FOFLMAO-Dr. Bill about what lessen should I start to try signing with some one with out looking like a goof?
@jaimie-leehall45823 жыл бұрын
I honestly did not expect to hear...rather see split peas soup. I didn't think Americans had that much, or is the person from the Caribbean?
@ler9186 жыл бұрын
I just went to review the sign for "milk" and read the pasteurized milk joke. Thanks for the giggle. :) :)
@hazieimagination90485 жыл бұрын
Love that I've came across Dr. Bill. I've taught my toddlers so many signs that they are teaching their parents 😀 I've been going through the lessons love the pop quizzes as the lessons continue. Thank you again
@jfreed912 жыл бұрын
Any tips to improve reading fingerspelling. I will watch someone fingerspell the same word 10 times and still not get it. (What does Bill sign at 18:07 btw ??)
@sign-language2 жыл бұрын
Jessica, I spelled "pizza" using the double-Z that consists of V (or bent-V) that moves in a Z-movement path.
@sign-language2 жыл бұрын
To improve your fingerspelling, have you tried using my fingerspelling practice tool? asl.ms/mobile/ Or, on a full-size computer screen, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/fingerspelling/ and try out some of the various quizzes such as: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/fingerspelling/practicequizzes.htm
@WyattRyeSway8 жыл бұрын
I love the beer thing
@XannyRX Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what was signed at 14:03 ?? Help appreciated ❤❤
@sign-language Жыл бұрын
I signed: Nah! You must choose one preference! Hamburger or hotdog! Then I held up my hands as if offering a hamburger and a hot dog (one on each hand).
@emilysheppard4787 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos. They are very good and help me learn to understand signing when it's done fast☺️
@kojagoribhattacharya7720 Жыл бұрын
What is the sign at 22:17 I tried to figure it out bit couldn't make sense of it
@sign-language Жыл бұрын
I asked her: Apple, red, you like to eat? (Yes) Apple, brown, you like to eat? (Ew, no!)
@destinybennett52217 жыл бұрын
I love! your lessons. I teach my children and they love learning too. They really are a fantastic way to learn!
@kayequinn71464 жыл бұрын
Why do you sometimes sign "you" twice when asking a question? I enjoy learning from your videos but want to be sure I sign grammatically coerect. I don''t want to insult a deaf person,maybe thinking I don't care enough to learn proper ASL..
@sign-language4 жыл бұрын
Read through this page: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/a/are.htm Then read through my grammar pages: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/grammar.htm
@Pennieswise Жыл бұрын
You used to type on the screen the words you spell that are new to the lesson
@sign-language Жыл бұрын
Penelope, You might enjoy visiting the lesson pages at my website for a bit more support for each lesson and lists of the lesson vocabulary. See item #7 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 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: * For donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm * Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at KZbin.com/billvicars * Click the “subscribe” button at KZbin.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet) * Click the “Share” link and share the videos. Thanks!
@amapolavioleta9 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really like learning with this videos!! :D
@gabriellafrantz74868 жыл бұрын
18:54 what were you signing??
@sign-language8 жыл бұрын
+gabriella frantz We were talking about "pizza" and I spelled "vegetarian" and showed Katelyn a version of the sign for "VEGETABLE."
@yesseniacabrera76748 жыл бұрын
Bill Vicars I'm learning,and this video help me thanks
@mirvissm4 жыл бұрын
@@sign-language I think i forgot that vegetarian was a valid kind of pizza. I kept spelling out what you were fingerspelling and thinking.... there's no meat that starts V-E-G...
@ikahernandez56063 жыл бұрын
👌👌😉
@tiffanyscarlett95945 жыл бұрын
When you ask "how many cups of water do you drink daily?", I get confused when you put the word "cups" towards the end. It seems to me like "cups" is part of the subject as in "cups of water". Can you sign it "Cups water daily you drink how many?"
@sign-language5 жыл бұрын
The issue here is that the sign for "how-MANY?" is sometimes thought of as meaning "how much?" . The further you move the sign CUP from the end of the sentence the more you reduce the chance of getting a specific answer and instead getting a vague answer like "MUCH!" (As in "I drink a lot!") Does that mean you "can't" sign it some other way? Oh sure. You can create a "WH-Q" clause and ask "how-MANY CUP." at the end. Hearing folks say "cups of water." But please realize that is a Hearing thing not necessarily a Deaf thing. For example: Hearing people tend to say: RED WHITE and BLUE. Yet non-bilingual Deaf are just as likely to sign BLUE RED WHITE or RED BLUE WHITE. It doesn't "seem" funny nor odd.
@jonrakids11773 жыл бұрын
thank you i have a asl class and this video helped thankyou so muchfor this video
@psyience32134 жыл бұрын
7 lessons and I've learned so much. Im probably going to just buy your USB course. It's such high quality stuff.
@sign-language4 жыл бұрын
Always room for improvement but I do try my best to create value for the world. Thanks!
@chuanqisun6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson! I got a question though. At 5:40, Bill tapped his face twice, and then signed "Oreo". Can someone help explain what does touching the face twice mean? Thanks!
@sign-language6 жыл бұрын
Casual version of KNOW. As in, "Ya know?"
@KraftyKim7 жыл бұрын
gbu bill question can i spell with my left hand ....for im left handed n can spell faster on the left
@sign-language7 жыл бұрын
Pick a dominant hand and stick with it. That can be either your right or your left. Just be consistent.
@Gymnast244210 жыл бұрын
And also, when signing do you always start with the subject?
@sign-language9 жыл бұрын
Sammie R ASL tends to use a "topic > comment" sentence structure. Or a "time > topic > comment" structure. You can use your "subject" as your topic or you can use your "object" as your topic. If you use your object as the topic you tend to raise your eyebrows while signing the object and then you make a statement or ask a question pertaining to the object/topic. Google: topicalization linguistics lifeprint (those three words) to find and check out my "topicalization" page at Lifeprint. - Dr. Bill
@Gymnast24429 жыл бұрын
Bill Vicars Thank you so much
@tiffanyscarlett95945 жыл бұрын
Thank you, @@sign-language . I want to learn more about the ASL grammar rules. Where can I do this?
@sign-language5 жыл бұрын
Tiffany, For ASL grammar "rules" see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/grammar.htm
@nicoledenel6 жыл бұрын
Katelyn likes to eat everything😂😂😂 I can totally relate 😉😉
@cheyennehammonds23313 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill I have a question (or more...) about the grammar structure when you sign "How many cups of water do you drink daily?" So, in this video lesson, you sign WATER YOU DRINK EVERYDAY, CUP HOW MANY YOU?. I then wondered, "ok... I thought time goes first (per Time-Topic-Comment 'rule')"... So then I looked more at your website at this particular statement. I read this: "There are some people that will insist you should do the sign 'EVERYDAY' as the first sign in this sentence. Honestly, I don't think "time/tense" is instrumental to this sentence (conjugation of verbs and such)." So then I thought "well, then that means you really only need to sign time first, IF the time is important to the statement, right?" But THEN I'm thinking that time really IS important to this statement because it's about DAILY water intake. So now, having seen 3 different signs and would have signed a 4th way (but I'm a hearing person and an ASL beginner), I am not just officially lost. I have read through your website and accept that people sign in different ways and styles, but wondering where the line is crossed over to "improper" signing, if that makes any sense... Anyway, thanks for your time reading this, and I hope to have a lightbulb moment. -Cheyenne
@sign-language3 жыл бұрын
You state that time really is important to that sentence. Sure, just like the words “you” and “water” are important to the sentence. However, the time concept here isn’t being used to establish past or future tense and thus none of the verbs in the sentence are in need of (the ASL style of) conjugation via pre-identification of tense via using a time concept prior to the verb. So while the time sign EVERYDAY is important to the sentence it is not important for the purpose of establishing future or past tense. However if the sentence was: How many cups of water did you drink yesterday? That would indeed work well as: YESTERDAY WATER? YOU DRINK HOW-MANY CUP? In that sentence the “HOW-MANY CUP” functions as a clause and the brows are lowered the whole time. “YESTERDAY WATER?” functions as a clause and the brows are raised on “WATER.” Or you can make “HOW-MANY CUP WATER” into one big WH-question clause: YESTERDAY YOU DRINK HOW-MANY CUP WATER? If you do that though you might end up sticking a “YOU” at the end with lowered brows on the YOU:” YESTERDAY YOU DRINK HOW-MANY CUP WATER YOU-(lowered_brows)? Yeh so the WH-QUESTION clause can get longer and longer until finally it feels better to add a YOU-(lowered_brows at the end. I’m glad you put the word “rule” in quotes because it is not as if there is only one grammar structure in ASL (despite the impression many well-meaning “ASL 1” teachers or textbook authors will try to give you). Let’s consider English for a moment. In English you could say: How many cups of water do you drink daily? Everyday you drink how many cups of water? Cups of water? You drink how many on a daily basis? Each day you drink how many cups of water? What is the number of cups of water you drink per day? On a daily basis the number of cups of water you drink is what? Water? Everyday you drink how many cups? Cups of water? You drink how many a day? Day after day you drink water right? How many cups? And while I’m not an expert on English pronunciation I believe you might even say: owmenee cupa wahder jewdrinkaday? AmIrite? I love your question: QUESTION: ”I’m wondering where the line is crossed over to ‘improper’ signing?” ANSWER: The answer is very, very complex and we can only scratch the surface here in a “comment.” What is proper in one environment is improper in another. Homework assignment: Look up “linguistic registers” The context may be different. If you’ve been discussing drinking habits and hydration for an hour with your pal Bob and then Jim walks in - what is proper phraseology for Bob (high context) is not proper phraseology for Jim (low context). As far as where do you draw the line on improper signing the answer is: When you confuse your conversation partner and/or waste their time. For example: Bad grammar: DRINK YOU HOW-MANY YOU WATER EVERYDAY CUP Heh. That would be confusing --so obviously there are ways to sign badly. We could however shorten this: WATER YOU DRINK EVERYDAY, CUP HOW-MANY YOU? … to this: WATER YOU DRINK EVERYDAY, CUP HOW-MANY? If if is obvious that I’m talking to you I don’t need to sign YOU: WATER DRINK EVERYDAY, CUP HOW MANY? If I’m not overly concerned about the cup count I can drop that too: WATER DRINK EVERYDAY, how-MUCH? If I figure you are smart enough to know that I’m not talking about taking a bath in it (since we are discussing hydration not hygiene I could shorten it to: WATER EVERYDAY HOW-MUCH? I suppose I could assume you will tell me your frequency (not tense) if I just ask you: ”WATER HOW-MUCH?” If the water is sitting there I reckon I could point at it and sign: ”HOW-MUCH?” If you know I’m asking about amounts of liquid consumed and the water is sitting there I reckon I could point at it and do an “Eh?” facial expression. So there you have it. I should have just pointed at some water and did an “Eh?” expression on my face. Cheers.
@cheyennehammonds23313 жыл бұрын
@@sign-language Thank you so so so much Bill!!! I have a LOT more learning to do now, but I'm excited about how much more I can know and improve on. You're an incredible teacher!!
@annahenderson79735 жыл бұрын
What kind of horse does Bill Vicars have?
@rachaelauer60927 жыл бұрын
At 24:00, Dr. Bill fingerspells something and then gives the sign for green? What does he finger spell and what does he mean? Afterwards, he spells something else and signs with B hands and separates them like the sign for eggs. Can anyone tell me what these two signs mean?
@phoenixfeatherr5 жыл бұрын
I think he said “Italian wedding is the name of the soup”
@SmolKrakenX7 жыл бұрын
At around 33:33 where you had your left hand clasping your right hand fingers and putting it up to your mouth. What does that mean?
@daniellereichmusic6 жыл бұрын
VorronDeadfear That’s “sandwich.”
@Billie_Marie_3 жыл бұрын
I need a lesson with Mr. Bill 👏👏👏
@wasnatehere2 жыл бұрын
Bill knows the good soups.
@sign-language2 жыл бұрын
Yah, I'm super at soups.
@toasty9734 жыл бұрын
11:53 ah, I see you're a man of culture as well
@destinywatson73119 жыл бұрын
Also how do you sign cheeseburger?
@thefantasticcineaste93958 жыл бұрын
Found on the website Signing Savvy, first you just do "Cheese" followed by "Hamburger"
@sign-language8 жыл бұрын
The Fantastic Cineastic @ 13:17 What is that sign? After Katelyn says she doesn't have any food to give Bill, he wiggles his right fingers in his left palm and face express like "oh no." What does that sign mean exactly? Reply from Dr. Bill: That is me indicating that my stomach is growling.
@sign-language8 жыл бұрын
See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnytq4SbeMeLn5I -- where I sign: Your hamburger -- you like cheese onions tomato ketchup mayo mustard pickles? Cineaste is right, "cheeseburger" is just a combination of cheese and hamburger.
@cloudy18032 жыл бұрын
10:30 is "artichoke"?
@sign-language2 жыл бұрын
Yes it was artichoke. Good job! For catching fingerspelling in these videos, It helps to watch the videos on a desktop or laptop internet browser with a full-size keyboard and use keyboard shortcuts such as: To play or pause a video click on the spacebar. To jump backward 5 seconds use the "left arrow" key. While the video is paused, move to the next frame by pressing the period key "." While the video is paused, go back to the previous frame by pressing the comma key "," Speed up the video playback rate by pressing SHIFT and "." (which is how you type ">") Slow down the video playback rate by pressing SHIFT and "," (which is how you type "
@haripurwantoui8 жыл бұрын
easy to learn :D thx Bill
@margotbrady76488 жыл бұрын
What does he spell at 5:36
@margotbrady76488 жыл бұрын
Nvm Oreo
@cheyennehammonds23313 жыл бұрын
Oatmeal
@kristenp442410 ай бұрын
Hi what's the sign he does at 4:08- 4:10
@sign-language10 ай бұрын
That is me doing a very, very casual (mumbled actually) version of "I know." The citation version is done up on the forehead with a bent hand. Do you know how Hearies sometimes say "yaknow" (you know) or "yahbut" (yes, but), or "ahmguna" (I am going to)? Deafies sometimes do the same thing but with handshapes. I'm aware that it would be more clear if I had done the citation version of the sign -- but on the other hand (ha) these interactions with Katelyn and my other students let the audience see glimpses of real-life ASL variants thus better prepping you for real world interaction with Deaf who (rather often) use the same sorts of contractions and streamlined types of signing.
@kristenp442410 ай бұрын
@sign-language thank you now I know when I see you do it and I'll possibly use it one day
@lillianlucille599710 жыл бұрын
There actually is such thing as green eggs. I have Chickens and some of them lay green eggs! There really good!
@dawnqwerty9 жыл бұрын
You should get a vet to check that out.
@ianbuchanan88699 жыл бұрын
+Lillian Lucille my chickens do that too!
@lillianlucille59979 жыл бұрын
Not Ian Their good aren't they?
@ianbuchanan88698 жыл бұрын
Taste just like normal eggs
@lillianlucille59978 жыл бұрын
normal eggs are still good. ...
@sandrastoops2153 жыл бұрын
Tnx
@margaridareis21588 жыл бұрын
30:00 minutes what were you signing with Katelyn?
@AricFloyd7 жыл бұрын
From 29:59 to 30:04 Bill twice asks Katelyn COOKIE, YOU LIKE WHAT-KIND? (or in English, "What kind of cookie do you like?" ), to which Katelyn then responds "chocolate chip."
@shadenphoenix2 жыл бұрын
what kind of sausage @ 33:20? its so fast i cant tell on .25 speed! lol
@sign-language2 жыл бұрын
Try watching that section on a computer with a keyboard. Then press your space bar to stop the video and then tap on your period key "." or ">" to advance one frame at a time. Clue or hint: A double Z is shown by using both the index and middle finger simultaneously to draw two z's. Clue or hint number 2: Notice that the second letter involves the pinkie which is challenging to see from the camera angle. Last hint: I'm not spelling a type of sausage. Good luck!
@shadenphoenix2 жыл бұрын
Ah, "who likes sausage pizza", thanks!
@sign-language2 жыл бұрын
Good job! Also, check out: asl.ms/mobile/
@shadenphoenix2 жыл бұрын
Found that my second day after the 2 jen classes when I didn't know the letters. Found 2 letters videos (a young girls and yours), then someonest the aslu fb linked that. Played with it for about an hour at 5 letters (only 1 wrong the whole time) , then went back to your classes. Missed 3 days dealing with repairs and bills, then today is my 4th day learning. Im on lesson 11 now
@shadenphoenix2 жыл бұрын
*someone at
@joycechi96972 жыл бұрын
What is the sign she does at 21:50?
@sign-language2 жыл бұрын
She asked me what kind of soup I liked. I responded "bird" -- which in context means "chicken." She copied my sign (bird) and asked me what does that mean _- using the "What mean?" sign. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6CwnWWGpJyFZ9E ============================ 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 or more specifically: kzbin.infoplaylists?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 KZbin.com/billvicars * Click the “subscribe” button at KZbin.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet) * Click the “Share” link and share the videos. * 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 * Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see).
@joycechi96972 жыл бұрын
@@sign-language Thank you so much Dr. Vicars!!! You are the best!
@Avatargirl058 жыл бұрын
I just love your classes thank you so much for them. My daughter and I learn so much but I hate Hummus, yuk! :)
@sign-language8 жыл бұрын
What?!? You hate hummus?!? I'd have to give you an "F" with no extra credit makeup work available. Hmmm...no...wait...the administration might frown on that.
@lindagravitt81608 жыл бұрын
What is hummus?????
@bearthunder78318 жыл бұрын
My family and I love hummus!!
@adinugroho82857 жыл бұрын
yep, is it literally hummus (plant nourishment) or something american i don't know about?
@sign-language7 жыл бұрын
Humus and hummus have different meanings in (American) English. Hummus is a chickpea (garbanzo bean) based dip or spread.
@destinywatson73119 жыл бұрын
How do you sign chocolate?
@thefantasticcineaste93958 жыл бұрын
Bill signs "chocolate" at 26:19.
@sign-language8 жыл бұрын
Chocolate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHSmZYVor9WLq6s
@TWINZOFTWINZ12 жыл бұрын
Again I thank you so much for your videos! I'm taking classes and this just reinforces things on my own time!
@lizrios34246 жыл бұрын
Does he have any dress code?She is not dressed properly and is rude to viewers
@urooba75786 жыл бұрын
wut
@phoenixfeatherr5 жыл бұрын
How is what she’s wearing rude...? Maybe you’re just uptight 🙄 and anyway you’re showing more skin than she is
@sandragonzalez27985 жыл бұрын
Please cover up to minimize distractions. Plus the make-up it makes for the starting scene of of adult film.
@phoenixfeatherr5 жыл бұрын
Lmao wtf
@animefreakkitty0214 жыл бұрын
I can only assume you're talking about Katelyn's shirt. It's a v-neck. She's covered up plenty. It's not like her nipples are hanging out. But hey, if that little bit of skin gets you that hot and bothered that you can't concentrate, just tape a piece of paper over her for this video or skip the video. No one's making you look.