American Sign Language (ASL) Lesson 09

[@sign-language]

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. :)

[@chey2228]

So helpful! Doctors estimate I'll go fully deaf by the time I'm 26 but until then I'm just very hard of hearing and there is nothing they can do. I can't afford local asl classes so you doing this is amazing and I learned so much from your videos and feel like going deaf might not be the worst thing for me if I already know how to communicate

[@parkedee548]

I had my first conversation in ASL with a stranger! I opened the door for someone and he said thank you in ASL! I signed 'hi' before I knew it :) I told him I've been learning a little bit of sign and he said that was great of me to learn! He had a very big smile on his face as well as I :) Thank you very much for these lessons. If lessons 01-08 let me have a quick, hallway conversation with someone new, I can't wait for more!!

[@vanishedinthinair889]

I'd love to have such an experience!

[@ALLforLOVE13]

I'm attending a Deaf festival for the first time! I'm very nervous but really excited!

[@bronwynhardesty6555]

I've had a chance to talk with a few deaf people, it is one of my favorite things to do and I wish I had more chances to do it! It's such a blessing to them when us who can hear and speak take time to learn their language. Such an amazing way to reach out to them!

[@sign-language]

Bronwyn, Tip: Please analyze your statement: "It's such a blessing to them" ...and consider how such a statement might be viewed from the eyes of Deaf people. You may get better long-term results if you approach your learning and use of sign language not as an act of condescension but as a bridge between equals who happen to use different languages. Please don't misunderstand my reaching out here. I have a thousand other things I could do. I get the feeling your heart is in the right place -- I'm just encouraging you to make sure to not dysconsciously imply that your "place" is above that of someone else's place.

[@bronwynhardesty6555]

@@sign-language Oopsy I am so sorry! I do not want to put my "place" above everyone else's at all. Btw I really enjoy the way you teach ASL! Thank you for all that you do!

[@sign-language]

Hello :) The sign for "kitchen" has two popular variations. The first one is an initialized version of the sign for COOK. What you do is you sign COOK but use a "K" handshape on your dominant hand. The other common version of KITCHEN is to hold up a "K" in the regular fingerspelling position and shake it side to side (about an inch) a couple times. For an example of these signs go over to my website (Lifeprint) and look up the "kitchen" page. - Dr. Bill p.s. Your "COOK-ROOM" idea is fine too.

[@estherld123]

For many years I have wanted to learn ASL but was unable because of my schedule. I relied mostly on books which at times can be a little confusing. Recently, I found your lessons and they are absolutely the best I have seen. My vocabulary and understanding has increased tremendously. Thank you so much for making my dream come true.

[@pigrickimmy]

I am unable to attend formal classes because of a busy schedule, but I am able to learn because of these videos- Thank you!

[@RobbK94]

I love when Bill signs really fast. All I see is a big blur. lol

[@xxshevilxx]

A lot of that's the video quality.

[@sign-language]

Here's a higher quality version of Lesson 9: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJPWhapopNqHprM I've got higher quality versions of: Lesson 10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHa6eXqMZ7Z8oac Lesson 11: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXnPgHmuhM5pq9E Lesson 13: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5eZcoCid9Jjjrs Lesson 14: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5qqdqVtaa-KbM0 Lesson 15: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKC1fKiAntxmZs0

[@sign-language]

Here's a higher quality version of Lesson 9: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJPWhapopNqHprM I've got higher quality versions of: Lesson 10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHa6eXqMZ7Z8oac Lesson 11: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXnPgHmuhM5pq9E Lesson 13: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5eZcoCid9Jjjrs Lesson 14: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5qqdqVtaa-KbM0 Lesson 15: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKC1fKiAntxmZs0

[@xxshevilxx]

Thanks.

[@caraalgrim7434]

Your lessons are great, thank you so much! My nephew is deaf so my family is learning ASL and your lessons are helping!

[@foxihurst]

I just had to pop in and say, you are hillarious! "Micro-wave" made me laugh so hard! I got so crazy watching TV all covid, and this has been an amazing way to engage my brain instead of just zone out! And if I come across someone deaf or HH in "mask world", I might be able to communicate enough to connect and be of help. Thanks Bill👍

[@phoenixfeatherr]

Ahh it’s going much faster now lol. Its times like these that I really wish these had subtitles to pick up the subtleties 😅

[@sign-language]

Tip: See: kzbin.infosearch?query=narrative Then scroll down to any narratives for lessons you've already done and watch the narratives as a form of review.

[@psychshell4644]

Dr Vicars, As a child I was HOH & progressively became deaf in both ears. i am supposed to have HAs bilateraly, but 5k is a bit much to part with when you have children. I find it a tragedy that our govt & most insurances will cover an infinite amount of abortions for myself, but not hearing aids. I did work as a nurse. Your videos are so helpful in assiting me to communicate with others. I was in hospital A & E waiting to be seen and was able to communicate with another deaf person with a life threatening condition. i was able to let the triage nurse know that his condition was more serious than he let on. thank you for your education. it made a huge difference.

[@hectorconstanzo3788]

This is an amazing Chanel ive Been trying to tach myself ASL For a while now and This is The Best ive seen

[@Lifeofmariaelisa]

these lessons are so helpfull I have learned so much

[@shadyabrown-hall5955]

I enjoy watching your videos and I'm learning alot.

[@danicaluna-digiacomo7325]

Can't stop laughing at the last sign for gas, too funny! Nice!

[@MrKellyleelucas]

Your videos are amazing. I have been following them from lesson 1..all I can say after watching all of the previous lesson is..HOW FUNNY IT IS these are lessons for the hearing impaired, however, it doesn't take anyone other than a blind person to notice what a horrible/something is totally bothering me/ fing awful mood otherwise usually happy student is in!! Lol..hope your day got better bunny...

[@michatwist4407]

LMAO " micro wave "

[@phoenixfeatherr]

I wanna micro wave at people from now on 😂👋🏽🤙🏽

[@MrJuicebox99]

These videos are really helpful, thank you for uploading!! :D

[@WyattRyeSway]

And the tree outback! LOL

[@Welletsgo]

Dr. Bill, at 33:25 did you say you use a tree in your backyard for the bathroom? Also, for most signs that you use two hands for (pants, put, have, etc), could you use just one hand to do those signs most of the time?

[@sign-language]

Many (but certainly not all) signs that are done with two hands can be done with one hand -- especially if we are signing informally or casually. The signs for HAVE and PUT are often done with one hand. The sign for PANTS however would generally only be done with one hand if you were holding in your other hand.

[@Welletsgo]

Thank you!

[@jokester2169]

What is the sign at 9:17? I understand "My son ____, now bedroom". Is it take?

[@andreachristine5198]

I think its take

[@missher7396]

is electric and battery the same sign?

[@sign-language]

+tara t "Electricity," "electric," "battery," and related concepts do indeed use the same sign and depend on context. Some people do the sign for "battery" using a "B" handshape on the non-dominant hand but that is considered "Signed English" and not ASL.

[@sohnemuller]

i love learning asl your a great teacher

[@girindrakumargoswami2721]

Your tutelage is excellent. I m passionate in learning.

[@girindrakumargoswami2721]

Your lessons are very interesting. I am passionatd about it.

[@kevin-vh9pp]

hi Dr. Bill, I've been slowly working thru your videos which have been very good. I was good til i hit lesson 8, at which point it seems the student's ASL knowledge has taken a quantum leap and i have to stop the recording because the student seem to know words i haven't seen before. Same thing happens on lesson 9. There is a slower version for lesson 8 (introductory paced) but i dont see if for lesson 9. Is there a remedial video progression schedule that allows those of us learning at a slower pace (like the first few videos) to keep up without having to stop the video so often during the presentation? It's all good stuff but it's a struggle to keep up in real time. thank you

[@sign-language]

Try pre-studying the lesson over at Lifeprint.com (click on the individual vocabulary links, review the sentences, etc.) and then watch the video after you have studied each vocabulary item in the lesson. Also, don't worry if you miss a sign here or there. Just press on and watch a few more videos then come back to the one that gave you trouble and often, almost seemingly by magic, you will understand the video that earlier gave you trouble. See below for more tips: 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!

[@faithatrest5]

I am learning soooo much ...THANK YOU !! I have a question though...How do you know what sequence to speak the sentence...I don't see how to do that...Do you want a hamburger? I see you saying...Hamburger you want? I'm lost with that part...

[@Ciaracade]

It's own his Lifeprint page. You go in a subject, verb sequence and so on

[@riowinterer1974]

Is there any helpful shortcuts or reminders for all these words(like male related words being around the forehead). Going on to video 9 is becoming difficult as I feel my mind is loaded.

[@vanishedinthinair889]

I feel the same but keeping a word list and visiting it every number of videos to revise does help. Also, do practice with someone or teach someone else.

[@charlottepippillion9618]

love it!!!!!!!!!

[@truehope287]

Great video!!

[@StarOfAthenry]

What is the meaning of the sign you make at 9:17? Seems you make the sign for boy, the mystery sign, then the signs for now, sleep, and car door?

[@sign-language]

"I used to have a garage but my son colonized it and now it is a bedroom." See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6a8Zoh4fLR_ha8 That sign can mean all sorts of concepts involving "grabbing."

[@StarOfAthenry]

@@sign-language Got it. Thank you, sir!

[@pfefferminz5086]

what is the sign at 30:21? I understand Bill asks "YESTERDAY-YOU-___?" I looked up "tired" and "bored" but it's neither of those, a reverse dictionary didn't help either (I may be getting the handshape wrong).

[@pfefferminz5086]

never mind!!! it's SHOWER :,)

[@randomfangirl4027]

At around 10:41 when you are signing "Car have how-many doors?" You were doing a sign that I didn't recognize. It looked like it could mean "door" but I am still confused. (It was the sign where you had your fingertips touching and one hand look liked it flicked out then back)

[@sign-language]

Just as there are many types of doors, there are many different signs for doors. Your observation that, "It looked like it could mean door..." is EXACTLY how it happens. We consider the nature of the door and then we demonstrate that shape, location, size, and movement with one or both hands.

[@randomfangirl4027]

Ok, thank you!

[@surayaa5680]

One day I will have to spell stove in a sentence and that's when my brain stops functioning and I just die

[@sign-language]

Ah yes. Death by stove. Infrequent but tragic. Best to get your affairs in order (last will and testament, advance directives, pre-purchased funeral plot or cremation plan) prior to holding any signed conversations regarding cooking.

[@vladdangel]

I have a question. Since I need to communicate to my daughter before I finish my lessons I had improvised "Cook -> Room" to signify kitchen. Is this acceptable or do I need to teach her the difference? I'm trying so hard not to confuse her as she is 3 but really far behind.

[@swvsnick]

at 23:29 it looks like you're finger-spelling a color, I could not pick it up. Was it ivory by chance? Did anyone else catch it?

[@swvsnick]

OH it's silver

[@stuckinbed784]

the sign for dryer is that referring to a clothes dryer or a hair dryer? Or can it be used for both?

[@sign-language]

The general sign for DRY can be combined with a sign meaning "spin" to create the meaning of "a clothes dryer." DRY-SPIN = a clothes dryer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqSmeHyobrl3mKc If you do the DRY sign twice, rapidly as in: DRY-DRY -- it can (in context) mean a clothes dryer or (again, depending on context) it can mean something like a fruit dryer. DRY-DRY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXeWfJSqg5iHnbc For hair dryer see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpunY5h6f8h6mtk Note: It has been a very, very long time since I've used a hairdryer -- but I'm pretty sure I can still do the sign fairly well. Also see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/d/dryer.htm For the hairdryer sign see Lesson 28: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson28.htm

[@stuckinbed784]

the sign hang up is that the same for hanging up a phone?

[@sign-language]

The X hand & Index finger version of "hang up" means to hang up a clothes hanger or to put something onto a peg. For example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2KupnqXhtCCfNU To hang up a phone you mime the action. Traditionally it was: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmibYXp5mKqnjZI These days with a smart phone if you have a lot of context you can depict clicking the hang up button: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m57KfmiejJpjopY and maybe mime putting it in your pocket or purse or wherever you keep it. Those of us who use a remote controller and a video phone sometimes hang up like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqCWqauEmKlno9E Or to make the hang up concept very clear you can sign "click on, disconnect": kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHW8ZYZ5ls2of9U Another sign that works quite well is the one-handed "OFF, shut down, power off, closed out" sign. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ-kaKZ6qZx-Y9k Warm regards, + Dr. Bill

[@daisyw23]

My fat ass go to the kitchen for food, while deaf people go to the kitchen for good lighting. LOL

[@aslimmersion1095]

That joke on microwave that's funny.

[@lindakruger1664]

There is not a large deaf community where I live and I would love to interact and sign with others... Is there any deaf community websites or Facebook pages you can refer me to- so I may connect with others to meet and sign with? Thanks

[@sign-language]

There is no lack of Facebook groups for learning sign. The challenge is to find a "friendly" group that is well-moderated and stays on topic. Here is a group to which you have to apply, read the rules, answer some question -- and be accepted into: facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/ The benefit? A relatively safe, supportive environment to supplement your online learning of ASL.

[@xxshevilxx]

I'm going to guess another reason Deaf people hang out in kitchens is they don't hear all the echos that the hard kitchen surfaces can produce. A crowd din can build up fast in a kitchen, compared to a living room with all carpet and soft furniture to absorb the sound. Usually art on the walls to, rather than flat cabinets.

[@sign-language]

The reason why "kitchens" are a popular hang out area for us Deaf folks is because the lighting is generally better. The point here is that "good lighting" is valued in the Deaf Community.

[@xxshevilxx]

I'm sure you're right, I was just pointing out something that you might not have considered. If you heard the din, you'd avoid using it as a conversation place. Perhaps it's more why hearing people don't congregate there? :)

[@sign-language]

Ah, got it. I see your point. Indeed, "cafeterias" are one of the "worst" places for a "hard of hearing" person to try to hold a conversation with a Hearing (speaking) person. The poor acoustics render hearing-aids useless or worse -- painful. Very unpleasant.

[@JessMetal]

I find some of the grammar confusing. Is there a video that focuses on this?

[@sign-language]

You might want to read through my grammar pages at: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/grammar.htm

[@itsdollface23]

what does that mean? "deaf prefer kitchen, why?" i don't understand

[@sign-language]

To understand some of the topics in the video it helps to do the lesson over at Lifeprint.com first. The question regarding, "Why is it that Deaf people prefer (to hang out in) the kitchen?" has to do with the fact that there is generally better lighting in the kitchen. Good lighting is important in the Deaf world. Thus this is an example of "Deaf Culture."

[@thegifted_1015]

depends on the type of lights i'm half deaf and one ear is completely gone.been this way all my life lost my hearing twice. ive grown to understand a great balance in and between both worlds. light settings are important cause our eyes play a big role in understanding the difference in certain sounds compared with an object for those who have little to some hearing through out life. so im in a battle between both worlds the deaf and the hearing. spinning lights a quick tip to vertigo island unless your inner ear balance is on key. thats where light settings are important to deaf people. darkness theres so little balance.light settings also helps deaf to under stand what they see it helps the brain communicate with the inner ear balance. shaded areas can be a bit tripy/sudden eye movements when the head move too fast some deaf people get dizzy thats why our eyes and light also helps the deaf inner balance it has to fight constantly to stay on point to understand nothing is spinning some much more lol etc

[@mimiedg7]

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[@Trenell03]

You asked her you past ambulance you.......so because we are talking about an ambulance, do we not need to say ride?

[@sign-language]

It is implied. Similar to English. If you say, "Have you ever had to call and ambulance?" The assumption is that it came and picked someone up and took them to the hospital. Or have you ever had ice cream? The assumption is that you ate it rather than just possessed it for a while.

[@watchmeeatfatbellydancer5864]

The ambulance 🚑 talk gave me anxiety 😆

[@Sowhat20036]

when you are asking about the fridge color do you raise your eyebrows?

[@sign-language]

If it is a "WH"-type question such as "what-COLOR" then the brows will be lowered. If is a yes / no question the brows will be raised.

[@Sowhat20036]

ok thank you!!!

[@abigailgutierrez4066]

I was not able to understand what i wanna say color he said on 4:11? can anyone help?

[@kellybreazeale5254]

+Abigail Gutierrez Cream is what I saw.

[@karynpotts1370]

+Abigail Gutierrez Cream color. hope this helps :)

[@cherie3000]

Can you read lips?

[@danicaluna-digiacomo7325]

Bath and live look so similar 😥😂😁

[@aaperm6566]

vocab 35:08

[@TheLaneDown]

This lesson is confusing to me! It seems like it moved really fast, and I didn't understand half of what was being said

[@sign-language]

+TheLaneDown Tip: It helps to first go do the actual lesson over at Lifeprint.com There you can click on the vocabulary links and learn the individual vocabulary and see the individual sentences before coming here to watch the video and review.

[@iLovePaulWesley1864]

I thought that I was the only one, that found this lesson really confusing and hard. It was really hard as well.

[@TheLaneDown]

+Bill Vicars oh i definitely have been. Your videos have been such a great help to me, thank you!

[@natialebreiro5958]

Dear there's a option on settings where you can slow down the velocity, is the best site I found so far, Im looking over 2 years... I'm learning a lot.

[@TheIgnoredGender]

Arm and Hammer baking soda toothpaste tastes gross.

[@chrissysaechao4939]

I totally skipped lessons