American Sign Language (ASL) Lesson 28

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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. 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]

Hello ASL Heroes!!! Hey, I could really use your help. If you’ve enjoyed having access to an expert in ASL you can help me continue my work for you. A small monthly 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 Lifeprint.com. Right now you can help out a humble (not to mention kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher -- just go here and a few clicks later you too will be a true “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 love to you all. :)

[@DuaneRaider]

Is there an option for a one time donation? Have you thought about a patreon? Not sure about a subscription, but would love to be able to make singular donations when I can. I've been learning a lot from your online courses. My partner is deaf, and I've always been terrible at learning new languages, but I find your material really easy to follow and so useful!

[@sign-language]

@@DuaneRaider Hello! I have a Patreon account at: www.patreon.com/ASLU If a person wanted to make a one-time payment they could also use: www.paypal.me/lifeprint Thank you in advance for your support!

[@kellyshaw4365]

Dr. Vicars, Just a note to say, "Thank you!" I recently started a job at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega. Your online classes have been extremely beneficial. (They're also quite addictive!) Tell Sarah she's doing a wonderful job. You're a true blessing! -Kelly Shaw

[@RobbK94]

I wish my ASL Teachers was cool and funny like you, Bill

[@KristaPojman]

Dr. Bill, you are wonderful! You know, you could make a good stand-up comedian or actor! You always bring out a chuckle and a smile to my face watching you teach and have fun with your students! Thank you for such a lovely program!

[@veronicakleeberger7186]

Dr Bill is way too funny.. I love learning ASL like this!!

[@lifeonlowbatteries8153]

I thought I missed Katelyn but I'm really liking Sarah now.

[@RyanMcCoppin]

I want to say thank you, Bill. Our daughter is deaf and the resources you provide have been a tremendous help in learning ASL. She is a year and a half now and I am still learning as much as I can. Going to deaf church once a month, have taken several classes, but when it comes to resources online -- paid or unpaid, yours are the best! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@sign-language]

Ryan, Thanks for the nice feedback. Your daughter is fortunate to have parents who are choosing to learn sign and develop connections to the Deaf Community! Warm regards and best wishes to you and your family.

[@jenpurcell1022]

Looks like you, Sarah, and the entire class had fun with this lesson! Love your teaching style and seeing Sarah become more confident with each lesson. Thank you!

[@Kikipotamus]

My TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) prof said the best way to become a better language teacher is to take a language class. I'm definitely finding that since I started these lessons, my teaching has improved. I'm slowing down more for my students, assuming nothing, explaining or acting out everything. So thank you for rubbing off on me in my own classroom.

[@meganparker2157]

i've been studying for 3 years of asl it takes a lot of patient

[@sbg1fan892]

You are hilarious !!! I love your videos, I am learning so much. Was able to translate church service for the deaf lady that comes just from watching your videos !!

[@BusyLizzy_]

Boy oh boy, you don't want to mix up the signs for DisneyLand and Dentist!!! LOL

[@safienwijon]

@10:36 .... That's the only logical reaction.

[@darmoore8966]

You are hilarious! Literally LOL. Thank you so much for posting these.

[@airama.9966]

This lesson was fun, funny and interesting XD...I LIKED it!

[@charliebreeze6686]

Is Disneyland and dentist the same sign? Could you imagine telling someone that your taking them to the dentist and they think your taking them to Disneyland.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sign-language]

Both Disneyland and dentist have multiple variations. None of the variations precisely line up. Sorry. The version you are thinking of (D on the chin) is different in the movement. Disneyland twists the D. Dentist taps the D. But, yah, that would be rather a big let down (to end up at the dentist's office when you thought you were going to Disneyland!

[@gloriaklopping8713]

Sarah thought you were asking her if she has ever been touched, right?!! hahah she misunderstood on 32:22. Love her! I am reviewing your videos, thanks so much Dr. Bill

[@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

[@michaelerwin712]

thank you

[@PrajapatiStLine101]

Thank you You sign language to very good

[@1lightdweller]

Knit hat = Canadian = "toque"

[@lake-om5ss]

When he asked her if she changed a diaper before, what did she sign back? I didn't quite get it

[@sign-language]

Tip: When you ask questions like that, it is helpful if you include a time code so others can more readily find the section to which you are referring.

[@werewolftherewolf9810]

9:27 I too, am very curious... Love your videos, by the way! They're so funny!! I've learned so much and feel very blessed to have learned from you

[@sign-language]

At first Sarah misunderstood the question. She thought I was asking if and/or how often she changes her underwear. She replied that she did every day. I clarified that I wasn't asking about underwear but rather "changing a diaper." She laughed at her own mistake and indicated the sign for "have" and a negative head shake (as in "I don't have a baby").

[@baileymarie1924]

really random but are the signs for "sign" (as in ASL) and "sign" (as in stop sign) the same???

[@sign-language]

They are different. For stop sign you show the ASL sign for STOP and then you do a really fast, sloppy perimeter outline of a stop sign with your index fingertips. Do not expect "STOP-SIGN" to be a standard sign though since it is fairly rare that any of us actually sign it. Also the basic sign for a signage display type sign is to just draw a rectangle in the air.

[@sophiapiper4978]

What's the sign at 16:01?

[@thefantasticcineaste9395]

"Shoot video." He's talking about how Sarah changed her shirt before they shot this class video.

[@valerie3303]

Awesome I was wondering that too :)

[@KonKan25]

I know you are SUPER busy trying to keep up with all these 10,000 comments and requests and what not - But can I please make a request please? I haven't check all your vids yet - BUT I want to learn "Tenses of Verbs" - such as - "I run, I ran, I will run" Past, Present, Future. Can you teach me please?? I greatly appreciate it.

[@sign-language]

Time Concepts: Dealing with time: In English a person might say, "I went to a movie last Saturday." Or, maybe "Last Saturday I went to a movie." Notice how the concept of "go" is expressed as "went?" This is called "conjugating" the verb to show tense. (Conjugate is just a big word that means "change" or "join.") Another word for conjugate is "inflect." In ASL that sentence would be signed "PAST SATURDAY ME-(PRO1) GO MOVIE." (The "PRO1" means a first person pronoun, which is done by simply pointing at yourself with an index finger.) We use the same form of the concept "GO" for both present and past tense sentences. That is the way it is with most ASL sentences. We establish the "tense" or time-frame of a sentence by using certain "time signs" like "past week," "next month," "now morning," or "next year," and then the rest of the sentence uses typical non-conjugated signs. This technique works for whole paragraphs and/or conversations. Tense only needs to be established once at the beginning of an ASL conversation. All of the remaining signs use the same form regardless whether you are talking about the past, present, or future. For example, in the sentence, "TOMORROW ME-(PRO1) GO MOVIE" uses the same sign for "GO" as the sentence, "YESTERDAY ME GO MOVIE." Now note, that the interpretation of "NOW AFTERNOON ME-(PRO1) GO MOVIE" depends on what time of day it is. If it is morning, then the sentence would be the equivalent of, "This afternoon I will go to a movie." If it is currently night time, the sentence would be interpreted as, "Today I went to a movie." The ASL signs are the same, but their meaning depends on what time of day the sentence is being signed. [The information above is in Lesson 06 at Lifeprint.com in the notes section.]

[@gloriaklopping8713]

@@sign-language Great explanation! thank you :)

[@mmmrose421]

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[@dougules]

What is the sign at 16:17?

[@sign-language]

Doug, That sign at 16:17 generally refers to "two people having the same thought." The handshape and movement involves the reciprocal sending of signals. The location near the brain adds the meaning of "mental" signals. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH2ul4x5frR4mtE ============================ 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. * Buy some 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

[@Ikahernandez1978]

☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@HandsOnWorship]

Just a question Dr. Bill, Where do you teach at?

[@sign-language]

I have taught ASL workshops in a wide variety of settings including community centers, the IRS, Hill Air Force Base, Morton International, Defense Depot Ogden Utah, Mills Montessori School, Newgate Mall, The YCC of Ogden, Clearfield Community Schools, Davis County School District, Weber County School District, Ogden City Corporation, rest homes, group homes, non-profit organizations, libraries, hospitals, The Sign Language Studio, The Sign Language Association, Weber State University, Lamar University, and dozens of other places including Guyana, South America, and Singapore. My day job for many years was as a tenured, full-time, full professor of American Sign Language at California State University Sacramento. I separated from CSU Sacramento during the pandemic and now mainly teach online from my home.

[@HandsOnWorship]

@@sign-language That’s very interesting to know. Thank you!