American Sign Language (ASL) Lesson 19

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 currently teaches Deaf Studies and ASL full-time 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. Sarah 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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[@thareal7820]

Hey bill can I get your coarse shipped to Canada

[@sign-language]

Well, we "do" ship to Canada. If you've got a good internet connection you might just prefer to use my website's lessons: at www.Lifeprint.com

[@tw7231]

Thank you SO MUCH Bill Vicars!! You are a Godsend! My daughter was born H/H so I've been trying to learn as much ASL as possible (she's 3 and prefers signing to speech thus far). You make it really fun to learn and you've had such a tremendously positive effect in our lives...Idk if you ever read this stuff, but just wanted to say, we are so appreciative!! and thank you!! :)

[@shainasingh4100]

You are an incredible teacher Dr. Vicars. The touch of humor makes it all so fun to learn. I couldn't stop laughing when you scared your student and the other time when you said you would be dead after walking 4 hours. HA HA HA ;)

[@Rose-yx3pz]

I agree, that was hilarious! 😂

[@jasonadam7774]

anyone else notice that the student is such a good person. She had hard time remembering signs that had a negative connotation (ex afraid, embarrassed, mean...) Find that really cool. Bill your an Awesome instructor but beyond that a great judge of character all your students(in front of the camera) have been interesting and full of life people. so thank you and your students.

[@sign-language]

Jason, your observation regarding the relative difficulty of recalling a "negative" concept vs a "positive" concept is fascinating. You are indeed right that Sarah is a good person. Even when she had little sleep or was sick she STILL showed up because she refused to leave me hanging or scrambling at the last moment to find a replacement. She was/is amazing.

[@patriciawolf5506]

You make learning ASL fun. Thank you for helping us to learn to communicate. I'm losing my hearing and you give me hope. 😊

[@j.c.1486]

Bill Vicars is a fabulous ASL teacher .. LOVE these sessions on KZbin !

[@mariacavarretta5191]

One of the best videos yet !!! Sarah seems like an awesome person, and a great sport. You're a great teacher, Dr. Vicars. You make learning so much fun. You have an amazing sense of humor. I've learned so much from you already. Thank you !!!

[@meganboegel3035]

I replayed the surprise several several times and in slow motion. Couldn't stop laughing. Everyone in the classroom looked at me like I was crazy.

[@ellymarie5035]

These are awesome. I've learned 98% of the sign language I know from here. Love these so much!

[@JessieB980]

Bill, my son is a homeschooler (pre-covid and by choice), and I had to talk him into taking sign language. But he's learning so much from your videos that he is IN LOVE with signing now! I'm hoh and wish so badly I'd had this resource as a kid. We're now learning together as a family, including my 18-month-old. We're all getting your t-shirts for Christmas. Thanks so much for sharing your curriculum with the world!

[@sign-language]

Jessie! Awww -- that's great! Thanks for sharing your story! I appreciate it! - Dr. Bill ============================ 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 ===========================

[@imunique10]

@bill vicars your an awesome teacher. Thanks for the uploads!! please keep them coming.

[@BrittneyChristina]

I wish this was one of the videos with sound 😂😂😂

[@Taylor-wt9zv]

23:20 best part lol

[@sign-language]

She was such a good sport.

[@TGrxe]

Honestly

[@dougules]

I'm thinking 11:20 was better.

[@judithsmoot6365]

Your classes are never boring! You are a wonderful teacher. You are funny and keep everything fun and interesting. Thank you.👵🏻❤️

[@otterheart3844]

These videos are so awesome! You always make me laugh Dr. Bill

[@michellezaaiiaas1570]

Now that was a surprise!! Love your videos...so much fun while learning. Thanks!!

[@ellisejordan5288]

They didn't get his joke at 16:36 but it had me laughing so hard! xD

[@1lightdweller]

Went back and watched carefully.... FUNNY!

[@joyyoussef7286]

I couldn't stop laughing 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ernieasl2245]

@saberguy13 I agree. I couldn't stop rewinding that part. You didn't surprised her, you scared her. Lol ha. So fun. Amazing how much I'm learning with this and your online course. Thank you both.

[@sarabarryavon]

Thank you so very much for sharing your lessons! I'm learning so much and I think everyone should make it a point to.

[@jessicawest7544]

love these vids make my kids happy

[@emmalavigne8802]

this episode taught me a lot !!

[@lake-om5ss]

I am so glad I found your youtube channel

[@ze6972]

That surprise was the best !

[@charmedheart77]

finished this lesson 19 video. going to eventually watch all the videos and then watch all of them again.

[@sign-language]

You got this!

[@goblinzed3078]

you made me laugh soooo much when you said you would be dead if you walked for 4 hours! thank you so much, i love ASL also because of you and your classes

[@sign-language]

Here in Sacramento there is an ASL hiking group (via Facebook: "Sacramento Deaf & ASL Hiking") that (Bee and) I like to meet-up with every once in a while and go hiking for a few hours. I really enjoy both the exercise and the social aspect. Plus for the next few days after hiking I get to enjoy that wonderful bit of soreness that lets me know I'm still alive, have built a bit of muscle, and ought to do that sort of thing more often.

[@goblinzed3078]

@@sign-language thank you for sharing! I live in Italy and started hiking recently too, it's so difficult for when you reach the peak it's worth it! Thank you again for your lessons, your humor and what you do for us, have a great day!

[@nino07110]

Omg this is great I need this

[@dugongbughawpinoy1876]

Hello I like to watch you, cause i learned ASL, thank you love from the Philippines

[@kassandra3651]

23:20 got me rolling!!! HAHAHA

[@otterheart3844]

In regards to book names (or movie/tv shows) would you sign the words that have signs or would you finger spell the whole title? Is this also a case where you would finger spell words like "be" "is" etc..

[@sign-language]

It is going to vary widely and wildly! I can tell you that "I" often use a mixture of signs and spelling when discussing book names and / or titles. I know my wife does too (cuz, ahem, I live with her and we discuss books and movies quite a bit). For example I sign STAR and spell "wars." If I recall right, I've seen her sign book titles using "signs" when she feels like it. For example for "Secret Garden" I think she signs SECRET and then either spells garden or signs GROW. Also, if a word isn't essential in a title -- quite often it is simply dropped. For example the word "the." If a title is "The Secret Garden" -- we might just sign SECRET fs-GARDEN and drop the "the" altogether. If the other person still understands what book or movie we are discussing -- it is okay to not sign every little word in a title-- unless you are in some situation where you are mapping to English. Again though just because one expert tells you something regarding the use of signs in titles -- doesn't mean you are going to get consensus.

[@camismith5338]

I cant stop laughing lol

[@Ikahernandez1978]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alyssabolduc6868]

how do you know the difference between spider and germs? they both look very similar to me.

[@sign-language]

+Alyssa Bolduc The fingers are straight on "germs" and the hands move around separately and more randomly. The fingers are curved on "spider," the wrist are crossed, and both hands move forward in unison.

[@WyattRyeSway]

Cats are not stuck up! 😜😜😜😜😜😜😜

[@sign-language]

Ah, I see, they have you mesmerized and in their thrall. They have probably convinced you to serve food to them daily and pet them on command as well. Tsk, tsk.

[@lake-om5ss]

Martееn Feodorovich Muravyav it depends, I used to know a girl cat that played fetch

[@lake-om5ss]

Bill Vicars hahaha! You understand cats so well

[@Sorites]

Any tips for getting involved with the deaf community in your local area? In my case this would be Nevada? Dr Vicars continuously says "the only way to become fluent is to interact with deaf people IRL." But I don't know anyone who is deaf or HOH. I have no idea how to get started.

[@sign-language]

For some tips on meeting Deaf, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/meetingdeafpeople.htm

[@sign-language]

For some more tips regarding meeting Deaf, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/meeting-deaf-people.htm

[@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

[@wesleysmith5737]

she actually signed "Brain On Dire" instead of "Brain On Fire" lol

[@sierragilley3930]

What school do you teach at? Is this high school or college?

[@sign-language]

Hello Sierra! This particular video was done at Sacramento State University. Lately I mostly just work from home building my website (Lifeprint.com), doing research, or developing curriculum. See below for my "bio." ____________________________________________________ William G. Vicars, Ed.D., is a former full-time, tenured full-professor and researcher at a four-year state university (Sacramento State) where he was coordinator of the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies bachelor degree program. He is Deaf. He holds an earned doctorate in Deaf Studies / Deaf Education from Lamar University in Texas (accredited), and has over 30 years of experience instructing and providing workshops in a wide variety of settings including internationally (Singapore, Guyana, etc.). He is married to Bee Vicars (who is also Deaf).

[@teejay3244]

Is chat and communication the same sign?

[@sign-language]

The signs are different. Here is a basic sign for chat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHzHpaCGaN6gias

[@wendiharp3071]

Wednesday. dayhab

[@hookntink51]

🤣

[@dianagrondin1448]

l Like your out with around head and l m everyday shave , l hate hair ,l m woman yes 🤟🏼🤭

[@lake-om5ss]

You should have ended the video with scaring her again