American Sign Language (ASL) Lesson 09 (Katelyn) (1080p)

ASLU: Lifeprint: ASL Level 1: Lesson-09:
Dr. Bill Vicars of ASLUniversity teaching Lesson 9 to Katelyn.
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American Sign Language (ASL) taught by Dr. Bill Vicars who is Deaf/hh. He holds an earned doctorate (accredited) in Deaf Studies from Lamar University in Texas and teaches Deaf Studies and ASL full-time (as of this post) as an tenured full-Professor at a major four-year state university.) These videos do not use sound. The lessons are taught without voice. If the signing seems fast you are encouraged to first study the lessons at www.Lifeprint.com and then come back and watch the video. This is an actual ASL student. You can learn along with her as she progresses. For additional lessons and signing information, visit Lifeprint.com.
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:)

[@sign-language]

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[@cheyennehammonds2331]

Bill, I have learned the bulk of my knowledge of ASL from you. I can tell you care so much about your students and about teaching in general, and that you have put SO MUCH of your time and effort into building your websites and channel. I don't make a lot of money, but I hope the $10 I donated makes a little difference or shows a bit of the immense gratitude for all that you offer. I hope to donate and contribute more in the future. I would love to be able to be an interpreter someday. Thanks for all you do. -Cheyenne

[@sign-language]

Cheyenne! Thank you! I appreciate it! I just sent you an email too! Keep up your studies and I'm sure someday you can/will reach your goal of becoming an interpreter! - Dr. Bill

[@kmanl98]

omg i'm cracking up at katelyn trying to figure out her eyebrow situation you guys are so funny

[@BrittneyChristina]

Kegan Manley I know 😩😂😂 I love how she actually adjusts them with her hands 😂😂

[@kamrynkubose7943]

Hi Bill, just want to say thank you for your videos! I've been learning with my friend via Zoom due to COVID, and we enjoy watching your lessons. I enjoy your humor and enthusiasm for teaching. Can't wait to learn more signs!!

[@sign-language]

Great! Make sure to subscribe and click the like button when you watch a video. (It helps boost the video in KZbin's display rankings).

[@rockonwild]

What a major difference in quality since the videos with Katelyn from what feels like years ago.

[@sign-language]

Indeed. Of course I wish I had all 15 of the Level 1 videos in high resolution. I managed to find / rescue about five sessions (out of the 15).

[@manixter]

It makes such a huge difference. The other quality feels like trying to read a book where every other letter is missing. I'm not good enough to fill in the gaps so I miss a lot.

[@pedropadilla3738]

you are the best at teaching im only watching your videos in asl because they are the ones that teach me most, im thankful for your lessons and the best thing is they’re free

[@sign-language]

Pedro, Thanks for the nice compliment. I appreciate it. If you haven't done so yet you may wish to subscribe and to click the "like" button (because it helps boost the channel in the KZbin algorithm (thanks). Also you might want to share the official ASLU KZbin master playlist with your social media contacts so you will have people with whom to practice your signing: kzbin.info/aero/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA

[@nefoster2]

I thoroughly enjoyed the "I have two bathrooms and trees out back."

[@sign-language]

It is good to have options.

[@suzannehedderly1331]

Love Katelyn. She is so genuine and cute. Great lesson. Lots of words I’ve never seen before. Thank you for the videos!

[@michele2609]

Dr. Bill, I just want to thank you for these videos :-) The best part is that, by only Lesson 9, I no longer have to play them on 0.5 or even 0.25 speed to catch what you're saying. (still difficult to read fingerspelling though) It feels like progress!

[@laurenwilliams5815]

Same here! You are not alone! I can pretty much translate the general sentences he has us sign! But the fingerspelling I'm still getting used to it! He fingerspells so fast! My goal is to get to that level of memory soon!

[@dorismurray74]

I love Bill Vicar videos please keep up the great work

[@lbyblbab8496]

thank you dr. vicars for sharing your knowledge and hard work it is so helpful and i am learning so quickly!

[@thetruth17]

Thank you, Dr. Vicars. I have learned a great deal from you. I am on lesson 9 on Lifeprint but continue to review the previous lessons to retain the information. Thank you again.

[@Ruby.L07]

Thank you so much for your videos Bill. I wish you were my teacher!

[@callmeblessed9134]

i always wanted to learn sign language and now i do thanks to this channel am not even an american and i don't know any deaf person but i learn asl anyways because i have yet to find ksl signing tutorials on youtube am planning to get myself into ksl class soon and il be bilingua in signing........thank you for starting this channel...

[@seraph511]

I'm having a pretty sad day, but the microwave joke made me smile. :)

[@youlieyoustupidthing]

I know ol' Dwayne's comment was two years ago, but it's got me a bit salty and i have to say, even if Dr. V's humour *weren't* funny (which, by overwhelming opinion, it is), it frequently presents a learning opportunity to pick up other small pieces of vocabulary that aren't part of the lesson, as well as developing better "listening" skills (I'm not sure what to call this where ASL is concerned - interpretation skills?). When Dr. Vicars signs something that isn't in the lesson, be it an explanation like "my son is using it for his bedroom now" or a joke along the lines of (as i recall it) "when my wife's angry with me i walk" we get the opportunity to go off-book with our interpretations, recalling more old vocabulary, reviewing how to structure sentences on the fly, and sometimes learning from context what a new word might mean. As a long-time French student and short-time ESL teacher, I *wish* some of my lessons both as student and instructor had been this effective. Doc, I clearly don't have to ask you to never change - but please never change.

[@sign-language]

Seen and appreciated!

[@naruto07ism]

I feel late to only now be learning ASL. Especially your videos. You are so engaged with your students and funny. I personally lost it at "CAR HAVE?" "NO" *clicks to next question* If learning languages was always this fun it's all I would do.

[@gabriellafrantz7486]

Yaaay Katelyn is back 🤗

[@marisac.5303]

I bought one of your t-shirts and a cup. Next I think I'll get one of your bags. I really appreciate your lessons.

[@sign-language]

Thanks Marisa! That's great! I appreciate it!

[@blessedsuccessful]

I love this two together when I am learning..I lol a lot

[@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

[@nuclearthreat545]

she's the best

[@T-money98]

Love katelyn

[@brandibeaudoin3997]

Katelynis the best!

[@slytherinsheirx]

Thank you Dr. Vicars. I have been following these and practicing for a few months now. I am going to keep going and going over the videos :) One question I have: At about 9 minutes 15 seconds katelyn asks you if you have a garage, and you say "Before, I had one" i dont follow the phrase at about 9:22. "Today it is a bedroom", I understood, but not the bit immediately before. Can you shed some light on this, please?

[@sign-language]

I told her that my son has seized upon the garage and is using it as his bedroom.

[@slytherinsheirx]

@@sign-language aah, excellent! Thank you :) as you can see I have some vocab gaps.

[@xxshevilxx]

This really came out nice, I hope you do 10 and 11 soon, that's where I'm at :)

[@sign-language]

Lesson 10 is at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHa6eXqMZ7Z8oac The 1080p version of Lesson 11 should be up soon.

[@xxshevilxx]

Thanks!

[@sign-language]

Lesson 11: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXnPgHmuhM5pq9E

[@maryannnafziger5653]

Ok, real questions... at 9:30 I struggle to do the sign for DOOR! My wrist isn't flexible enough to "open the door" as wide as you guys do! Are any of the following modifications "ok": signing DOOR with my hands palms facing myself so I can "OPEN" and "CLOSE" it better. Or, turning my hands so they are still in the closed 5 shape but this time with my fingertips pressing together (backs of my palms facing the watcher) so I can "Open" and "close" it better? I've done the second way before and people understood me... but I don't know if they were just being very nice/understanding lol. Wait, I just saw on this video at 9:39 that Bill uses the variation I used to describe car doors... maybe people weren't just being nice lol. (car doors make more sense signed that way anyway...)

[@Ikahernandez1978]

Excelente 👏🏻😜😜😜

[@susantom4400]

At 17:20 literally impression of me fingerspelling

[@michaeldodson3274]

Hey there Dr.Vicars thanks for teaching some basic ASL signs i walked in a store not knowing the clerk was deaf. As I approached the register to pay for my items i was asking him a question not realizeing that he couldn't make out what I was saying. I felt bad .

[@tacsman]

So you came to this video to ask the clerk about his bathroom?

[@Wilduser101]

Hi, Dr. Vicars! May I know what you are signing on around 14:21, where you move your hand across your face before signing the word "color"? Thank you!

[@sign-language]

That sign is generally labeled as "strange" but can mean things like, unusual, weird, or odd. Be aware though that even though I'm mouthing "weird" while signing "strange" there is another sign for weird that is very common: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn-6ZZJ9oL2Jnrs I chose the "strange" sign in this situation because my meaning was more along the lines of "odd" or "unusual" than "weirdness." ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 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.

[@cheyennehammonds2331]

Bill, what is that sign on 15:53 after you singed "FUNNY COLOUR"?

[@sign-language]

The sign about which you ask is a version of the sign for "weird."

[@morgandavis4920]

Love the videos! I noticed that when you were saying your teeth fell out, you used a "bent-V" classifier; is this classifier used for all teeth? My understanding was that it was only used for fangs, like snakes, werewolves, etc. Thanks!

[@sign-language]

If you'll provide a time code I'll take a look and see exactly what you are referring to.

[@morgandavis4920]

@@sign-language at 21:10 or so. Thanks!

[@sign-language]

What you are seeing is an interesting lexicalization of the FALL sign that has been influenced by signs such as "tooth" and "braces." Tooth uses a curved finger and braces uses a curved or bent-V handshape. The sign for FALL (which is certainly originally based on the classifier representing a person's legs) has evolved from being "just" a classifier to instead being used as either a classifier or a regular sign with its own meaning of "fall" -- no longer specifically mapped to human or bipedal legs. People often mislabel lexicalized-classifiers as classifiers even though they may no longer be functioning as depictive-classifiers and may instead be functioning as locative verbs in which their handshape has been disassociated with their former classifier roots. My point here is that the sign FALL can be done as a locative verb meaning "to fall from this location." For example you can sign KEY/keys and then do the sign FALL from your pocket area to mean "my keys fell out of my pocket." (It doesn't mean "legs fell out of my pocket.") You can use the FALL sign starting from the sides of the top of your head to mean "hair fall out." In a similar vein you could do the sign FALL from the mouth area to indicate your teeth have fallen out. The curve in the shape of the sign FALL is likely related to how the teeth line up in a curved (semi-circle) fashion. Additionally the sign TEETH-fall-out would tend to not use straight fingers so as to reduce overlap with the sign for TONGUE-stick-out (which uses or at least ends in a "U/H" handshape).

[@morgandavis4920]

@@sign-language Awesome! Thanks for the super in depth reply!

[@StarOfAthenry]

Hello, Dr. Bill! What sign are you making at 39:34?

[@sign-language]

At 39:34 I'm doing a loose version of a sign that is commonly labeled as "STUCK." It has various meanings depending on context. For example it can mean "unwanted pregnancy" (in context). I point out that the student (off camera) has explained that they have a two car garage but it is full of tools (wrench, hammer, power-saws) all over and in boxes and thus they are stuck and unable to park any cars in their garage.

[@dew__drops7844]

Hi I just came from lesson 7 (of this playlist) is there no lesson 8? Or is it just numbered like this accidentally? Thanks for the videos!

[@sign-language]

Which playlist? What is the title of the playlist and I'll take a look at it and insert Lesson 8's video address. Also see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson08.htm

[@dew__drops7844]

@@sign-language it’s called “American Sign Language (ASL) (Katelyn) (1080p)” I think

[@StarOfAthenry]

Dr. Vicars, at 9:50, after you make the sign for two, are you then making a one-handed sign for "window?"

[@sign-language]

I signed "front." She has two doors for the front, two for the back. Then I show a depiction of the doors.

[@sign-language]

That is a great guess but what I'm doing is the sign for front. Specifically I'm asking / confirming, "Two in the front, two in the back, and they are all the typical swing out side-doors?"

[@slantedglasses7242]

that microwave joke lol

[@potionbird]

Bookmark- 33:38

[@abdullahalabdullahal4715]

Hello ASL sign language and learn more and support positive and Live book see good like love you

[@dwaynearthurjones9573]

Dr. "Vicars" is the correct spelling

[@dew__drops7844]

Hello again! Not related to the video, but I wanted to ask If I want to sign “be loved” as in “she wants to be loved” would I sign “she want love”? I went to Lifeprint and “be” isn’t a word in ASL, so I think “she want love” makes the most sense? Thanks!

[@sign-language]

In general, yes, you could sign "she want love." However you could add more signs to make it more clear. (she want other people love her) IX-[she] WANT OTHER PEOPLE LOVE IX-[she] note: IX = point at the referent (abbreviation for "index" as in your index finger) The danger in adding other signs though is maybe she doesn't want "people" to love her. Maybe she wants aliens or her cat to love her.

[@dew__drops7844]

@@sign-language I’ll make sure to specify what she wants to be loved by then 😆 Thank you!

[@shannonburlage]

Is there way I can find American sign language? Where Can I odder?

[@sign-language]

www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm You can buy a USB with four semesters worth of signing.

[@zelyaine3563]

I had to watch the microwave pantomime around 22:40 so many times because it was making me laugh so hard.

[@Ikahernandez1978]

👍👍👍👍

[@laowai1973]

So...if you play an ASL video backwards, does your cereal become dry? (j/k)

[@sign-language]

Heh. :)

[@silence6210]

She did not get the microwave joke at all lol

[@shadenphoenix]

at 18:00 (17:59) what is the 'chin flick' for?

[@sign-language]

That is one of the various signs for "light." That version is good for low context situations in which you are not discussing the nature of the light, the location, nor the direction. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5SpXneVmq-bn5I |============================ 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

[@shadenphoenix]

Thank you. After watching it a couple times and watching the timing of it, i did figure that, but it's good to have confirmation. I did try searching on the lifeprint page but for some reason now im getting Google ads and everything-but. :( Thank you bill. I wish i could attend your classes in person. I really enjoy them online and people look at me funny in the library for laughing at all your jokes aloud. ;P

[@ThaSpeedsterZ]

She's sooo cute! Hope she's still learning 😉

[@1lightdweller]

Can you add "grey" to the dictionary?

[@sign-language]

Here you go, gray / grey: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKfUXqZtj82bi6c

[@sign-language]

Also see: GRAY/grey: lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/g/gray.htm

[@andrewholmes8212]

Bill what are you saying at 5:17

[@sign-language]

I signed: Yes, 21 years. Long time. I'm old.

[@andrewholmes8212]

Thank you, and thank you for teaching me asl I've always wanted to learn another language and I figured this would be the best one

[@LeviRedrook]

Why is Lesson 9 after 2? Where is Learn Sign Language: Lesson 03?!

[@sign-language]

I'm in the process of re-recording the lessons to make them in higher resolution. Here's lesson 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGXTZX-CbK6BebM Go to my main channel and click on the ASL playlists if you want to see more options.

[@KM-uz6fh]

When you're answering about having a garage there is one sign in that sentence I don't understand... the one after baby. Your baby was born and now it's a bedroom? The sign looks like a bite and grabbing with hands?

[@sign-language]

What's the time code?

[@KM-uz6fh]

@@sign-language 9:21 , That's a much better way of describing it 😂 I forgot time codes were a thing! 😂

[@sign-language]

I signed that I used to have a garage but my son colonized it and turned it into his bedroom. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZzdoqOfn8egg80 ------------------------------------------------- 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). Thanks!

[@saint333s]

Micro- wave... 👋 😆

[@kaikubo]

Why Katelyn is here and also in 2012 videos?

[@kaikubo]

Oh I just realized it is the same video with different angles and quality

[@sign-language]

Sometimes I come across alternate versions of a video that are higher resolution or for some other reason justify being posted and I figure if people want to watch it they can and if not they can move on to some other video.

[@pattylaska7349]

Asl9

[@elizabethdeapen7390]

whoooaaa…..where's lessons 3 through 9!?

[@sign-language]

Here's the level 1 playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWrGd6SEjtGJZ6M You can find lesson 3 on that list. As time goes on I'm redoing many of the lessons using a higher definition video setting.

[@sign-language]

Also, go here: kzbin.infovideos and use the local search (not the top center one but the one off to the right in the menu bar section) to search for the various videos.

[@magicguycouldbe]

@@sign-language Is this the same content or has your course significantly changed over the years?

[@sign-language]

The curriculum has changed "somewhat" over the years. I've added a sign or two here and there and de-emphasized a sign or two here or there. Plus as time has gone on I've removed some PSE (pidgin signed English) and moved further and further toward non-initialized versions of signs. Some of my older videos have less "rightward movement of WH-questions" -- whereas almost all of the newer videos move the WH-questions (who what when where why how how-much etc.) to the end of the sentence. This semester I'm going through and redoing quite a few of the Level 1 videos to record them in high definition.

[@magicguycouldbe]

@@sign-language can't wait to see those :)

[@crazieboyiii3927]

100th

[@herpdyderpp]

I always forget GARBAGE 😂

[@dwaynearthurjones9573]

Actually, I disagree. The teacher over characterizes his comedic skills. I am exhausted. Over 400 videos recorded, I wish this "teacher" would learn two things: 1. Introduce yourself and interact with your virtual audience 2. Have a proper closing (sign off) as oppose to standing up abruptly and walking off camera, while in most cases, leaving your student on stage, alone. If I weed through the comedy, I do learn something, and for that, I do appreciate it. Dr Viscars, is a good teacher, but leave the comedy to comedians.

[@sign-language]

Dwayne, Thank you for sharing your opinion regarding how I should teach ASL. The early videos were not created for an online audience. They were simply me recording my regular in-person courses. I was teaching a class of 25 or so students -- not creating videos for an internet audience. The early videos were intended for the classroom students to have something to review later. As far as me "walking off camera" at the end of a lesson, guess what? It is often to turning off the in-room camera! (Or sometimes to quickly pack up the room for the next instructor to be able to come in and use it.) After turning off the camera and packing up the room I would often have very enjoyable conversations and "see you later" type goodbyes with my assistants off camera. As far as your advice to reduce the comedy (or humor) in my videos -- I'm going to humbly reject your advice. Why? See below: I've read over a thousand unsolicited comments from my KZbin video audience - people who have no incentive other than to tell me their honest opinion. Guess what? Yours is literally the only opinion out of thousands that I can recall seeing someone complain of "too much" use of humor in my videos. There are however literally hundreds of comments throughout the comment sections of these videos specifically expressing gratitude for my use of humor while teaching and encouraging me to keep it up. Over the past 30 years I have taught hundreds of in-person ASL classes. At the end of which the department has distributed surveys and collected feedback from thousands of students. (Approximately 6,000 in the past three decades.) Of those thousands of students providing anonymous feedback guess what?!? Not one of those thousands of students has ever complained wanting “less” humor in their class. Rather, for 30 years now students have specifically and consistently expressed gratitude and positive feedback for the use of humor during my classes. It is not hard for a KZbin creator such as myself to quickly and easily get a feel for what the general audience is saying about any particular topic. It was a simple matter to do a search for the word “humor” in the comments on my channel and see what popped up. EVERY opinion about my use of humor other than yours was positive and encouraging. I’m going to paste below comments starting at the most recent (this week) and working back in time. Before you post any more advice to me regarding reducing my use of humor I encourage you to READ the following comments and let them sink in. Remember, other than yours there were NO requests (out of thousands of comments) for any reduction in humor. Results for the search “humor” in “Comments”: Elizabeth Carlson commented: … Your positivity, sense of humor and patience is infectious and just makes me feel a lot better! Jetfire97 commented: … I love your sense of humor. be, in the world yoga commented: … You have such a great energy and fantastic humor! Thank you! Rebecca Antonucci commented: …@Bill Vicars haha as always, you never disappoint! … Thank you for indulging me with your humor! Luke Stone commented: … Thank you genuinely for your videos Dr. Bill. Your sense of humor is wonderful and your videos always make me smile. Jen Teal commented: … I love your videos! Thank you for them and for your humor! Dani from Vegas commented: … I like being able to hear the sound effects you make, the class' reaction to your humor, background noise, etc.. but the best part is your laugh! Elizabeth Carlson commented: …I just wanted to tell you I think you’re an amazing teacher and I love your sense of humor, it truly brightens my day. Ruan Koss commented: …Bill attracts Hannah about humor :) Good! Ivan Vargas-Gatica commented: … @Bill Vicars , thanks a lot again, and for the dose of humor you put into your lessons. Really enjoyable to learn that way, and looking forward to more of your work. :-) CJ Saldaya commented: … I love your enthusiasm and humor. Thank you for all you've done! Stephanie M. commented: …Love your work and humor. Thank you for making these lectures available. World Wonderland commented: … You’ve been more than a teacher here on KZbin, I honestly see you like one of the influencers/vloggers just spreading happiness and humor when we most need it, thank you again!! Noodle commented: … I love how you incorporate humor into your lessons as well. Another thing I enjoyed was how the video doesn't have sound. … You've taught me generosity, kindness, patience, understanding, and most importantly, a good sense of humor. ;) Hannah Schmuker commented: … thank you again for all of your videos, and I love your sense of humor! Mark Cash commented: … this guy is the best!! He adds humor I love that! Claire Ashman • 7 months ago commented: … Always love your lessons. I learn so much, enjoy the humor Linda Walker-Pedowitz 7 months ago commented: …Thank u for ur humor and patience.... Cary Figueroa • 9 months ago commented: … These videos have, so far, helped me most, because they're so conversational and humorous. Galaxy Lucia • 10 months ago commented: …Dr. Bill you are a fantastic teacher! Humor makes everything easier. It took me two days to get through this video completely, but it's so worth it. chelita sanchez 11 months ago commented: …i love your attitude and humor Dr. Bill, would love to take your classes. Space Dad 11 months ago commented: … i love your videos because i finally feel like im making some progress, and i also love your style of teaching and sense of humor. pamela419 1 year ago commented: … Dr. Bill, I enjoy your sense of humor. regina kearns 1 year ago commented: … With a sense of humor, you make learning fun! I have been studying 3 hrs every morning for 4 months and am now finally comfortable to be accepted into the deaf community. Thank you so much, Bill! I'm going to keep learning and I am so grateful for your time. Regina DJMelodic • 1 year ago commented: … It was a really nice video though, and despite the lack of vocal communication, I found the facial expressions and humor in the conversation pretty dang funny. GLORIA KLOPPING 1 year ago commented: … OMG!! The hair part where the girl couldn't stop laughing about the question of Dr. Bills hair!! Too funny! Dr. Bill you make it so fun I learn fast because of your great sense of humor Dr. Bill Vicars :D...thank you so much tamiii8990 • 1 year ago commented: … Happy new year Dr. Bill thank you for every video you share with us. You are a super teacher with your humor and personality, wish you the best for this year. A Davis • 1 year ago commented: …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. :) James Wilkerson • 1 year ago commented: …I love this guy. I relate to his sense of humor and he is simple without being condescending. Mike Coats • 1 year ago commented: …Dr. Vicars is WONDERFUL!! He has a great sense of humor - he makes it FUN to learn how to ASL!! I wish I had Dr. Vicars teaching me ASL in person!! Lauren Ashley • 1 year ago commented: …There are amazing videos. I love your spirit and humor and willingness to teach on YT. Lauren Holloman 1 year ago commented: …Thank you for posting these, I've really enjoyed the videos, you have an excellent sense of humor. suzanne dashzeveg • 1 year ago commented: …My daughter and I love learning ASL from you! We especially love your sense of humor. Thank you! emily • 2 years ago commented: …i could understand enough of his sense of humor! Samantha Cutting 2 years ago commented: …Haha I love this! My husband and I are learning ASL through your channel because our son is HOH ( 6 months old) and this is our sense of humor too- We are so grateful for your channel! Thank you! heidi kessel • 2 years ago commented: …i LOVE your lessons and your sense of humor makes learning ASL sooo much fun. Stephani Tesmer • 2 years ago commented: … Love learning along with your videos...dr Bill you seem to have an awesome sense of humor. Betty 37 • 2 years ago I love this video! I like how you keep practicing and adding another new sign, and yet reviewing with full sentences. The teacher had a great sense of humor. Im going to subscribe and am looking forward to the next video. Sandy Puckett commented: … With the words on the tv screen between them and with the review that they're doing and Bill's patience and humor as a teacher, I think it's finally sticking in my head. Thank you, Bill! Markus S commented: … Yes, humor is extremely helpful for learning / teaching. Rebecca Antonucci commented: …You're so funny, Dr. Bill. I love your lessons because you're such a great teacher and you have a great sense of humor. Thank you so much! --------------------------- The list of similar comments goes on for another 22 or so pages but I’m going to stop here since at some point this list is going to exceed the KZbin length list for comments. Plus, if you are not convinced yet, frankly, I doubt anything will convince you that your opinion here is completely dwarfed by the opinions of other viewers of this channel. Of the many, many other comments on this topic the number that agree with you on the reduction of humor is quite simply at or very near ZERO. Sorry.

[@dwaynearthurjones9573]

Thank you for your reply. There was no need to defend your feedback by posting bias commentary. I said you are a good teacher, just not funny. I have plenty to learn as I weed through your comedy. Inexperienced students will laugh at anything. I am usually "that one" person, I enjoy being critical and objective - See a later post I've written before teaching defense lessons. But, Dr Vicars, I do wholeheartedly agree (even before reading your reply) That most of the feedback supports your comedy, and for that fact, I wouldn't encourage you to do anything that would compromise your Audience appeal: though, I did advise you. I am grateful, again, that I am "that one" person who you can rely on telling you my truth. I respect you, period. Remember, I am "that one" who is currently learning from you, Dr Vicars

[@sign-language]

Fair enough. Best wishes for your success in your own endeavors.

[@7ennifer]

Dr. Vicars, as one of your many anonymous "internet-only" students, I am truly grateful for your humor, joy and enthusiasm. It reveals your passion and love for teaching. It makes learning ASL on the whole feel less threatening. Your joy and humor provides a comfortable space where students aren't afraid to make mistakes. Im glad to join the chorus of others who deeply appreciate what you freely share... Both the lessons, and your infectious, joyful mirth!

[@pedropadilla3738]

@@dwaynearthurjones9573 you are such a pessimist, you must be an unhappy person, teaching whit humor is what makes things fun