ASL Greetings and Polite Phrases

[@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 (or more if you can afford it) 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. You can help out a humble (not to mention kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher -- just go here right now 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 Or, if you prefer "Cash App" you can use: cash.me/$Lifeprint Or use Patreon at www.patreon.com/ASLU Every little bit helps so much! Thanks! - Dr. Bill p.s. Want to have your very own USB drive with four semesters worth of ASL instruction for just $79.95? See "SuperUSB" in the ASLUniversity bookstore at: lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm Take care and love to you all. :)

[@splashthefly9039]

The KZbin algorithm needs to notice you, people just browsing yt need to notice you, so I'll say it again: you're an amazing teacher! 🤯 Thank you for these yt lessons! 👍

[@sign-language]

Thanks Splash! The more people click the "like" button and share the videos -- the better the channel will do in the algorithm. (I mention that here not for you -- since I'm sure you already know that -- but rather for other individuals who are reading these comments). It really is such a simple no-cost way to support the creators you like -- especially if a person can't afford to donate. Another way is to let at least 30 seconds of the ads play.

[@michaelrobinson9023]

@@sign-language Oh, I had no idea. I'll keep that in mind as I watch your videos! Thank you for all that you do, Bill! -Michael

[@pipermoonshine]

Hi I know this is a few years late but I wanted to thank you. I used to be a educational interpreter for the Deaf for about 13 years. 14 years ago I have left the field and now I would like to go back into it. I have lost so much and live in a rural county no so I don't know that many D/deaf people so I have lost a lot of what I knew. You know English really well it seems and I am starting to absorb so much with your videos. Thank you. I want to be an interpreter again and your videos are helping me. I believe that God will use this to get me back on the right track and He will supply me with my needs as I learn more. So I just wanted to thank you. ASL is a beautiful language and I am honored to learn it again. I love your culture btw.

[@sign-language]

Letting you know I've seen your comment. Best wishes to you!

[@pipermoonshine]

@@sign-language thank you

[@bellajames1972]

I am a hearing individual who LOVES watching your videos. You really make learning ASL so much fun. Such a great personality- THANK YOU!

[@philippe2210]

Woo that was a lot! Thank you Bill, hopefully more hearing people learn ASL from you!!!

[@deblop8789]

I am 66 years old and just starting to learn ASL (I love it!). I came across Mr. Vicar's videos a few days ago and I LOVE them. They are so extremely helpful and, as others have commented, he makes me laugh and learn at the same time. I just donated some $. I hope it helps! Thanks again.!

[@sign-language]

Wonderful! Thanks! I am grateful!

[@heatherakers5453]

I am so grateful for these videos! I'm a nurse, and I've been wanting to learn ASL for some time now. I'm taking a little online class, but have really enjoyed watching your videos and have learned a lot from them. I appreciate the humor and how encouraging you are. Thank you.

[@erikae2100]

I have been trying to learn more asl and I can trust anyone except you. I know that your accuracy is on point. Thank you for sharing all the lessons with us. I am a single mother and I am slowly losing my hearing. I was so lost until I found your site. I have learned so much. Thank.you!

[@FrothyMeanV2]

Dr. V is Absolutely hilarious! I think sign language is such an amazing form of communication. My gf and I are learning this and hope to meet someone in the deaf community so we can use what we are learning!

[@michaelkeller5927]

You were a lifesaver when I was learning ASL in university a few years ago. Now I'm trying to practice because I met a Deaf girl at work and would love to talk with her more!

[@sign-language]

Wonderful! I'm sure your coworker will very much appreciate your efforts! ============================ 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

[@aranasrehman106]

Hi Mr.Bill, I have been watching your channel since yesterday. Your videos are amazing. You made me laugh with your humor and facial expression. Keep it up!! From now on, I will learn ASL using your channel. Love from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@sign-language]

Thanks for the nice feedback. If you like this channel you might also enjoy my website: ============================ 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

[@chrismain7472]

I'm so excited about the Super USB I just ordered! I really appreciate your instruction, Bill! Thank you for helping me learn your language :)

[@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

[@johngilles9371]

I haven't laughed so hard in a long, long time! Thank you Mr. Bill for making these videos so funny to watch, and with such beautiful co-hosts! They will undoubtedly have a better retention in my pea size brain! lol You make them fun to watch over and over again.....I myself, am not hoh, but have been intrigued by asl for 58 years now. You videos are not just "a is this" "b, is this"; you have fun making us have fun, while we learn.

[@GrahamLloyd-f6e]

Very good video Dr. Bill and Sarah!

[@yliannahroman6808]

I rememeber this girl from 2013 aww

[@johngilles9371]

I laughed so hard at good morning! Almost looks like another sign...... with only a single finger! lol

[@BCSoHappy]

When do we get to see whom you are signing at? Drives me crazy not ever seeing them.

[@sign-language]

Hello Beth! In some of the prototype versions of this course we tried using multiple cameras and switching back and forth. It didn't work out well. It took too much time to zoom in on individual students close enough to see their hands clearly. It just really interrupted the flow of the class and created a bit of a whiplash effect. Sure, the current method means you don't get to see the audience but on the other hand keeping the camera pointed up front and relatively tightly cropped insures that you get to clearly see the instructional parts of the lesson. Another issue here is that the audience members are real students most of whom are just trying to get their degree -- not become internet famous. It is actually scary for many people to be video recorded -- especially if they know that tens of thousands of people might view it. Yet another issue is the "photographic rights" issue. The students who sit with me in front of the camera have given permission to be recorded and broadcast. The students in the audience have not. It is awkward to ask 25 to 30 students to unanimously grant consent and photographic releases. It has to be unanimous since if the camera shows one student chances are it will catch the student's sitting on either side as well. Brainstorming here -- instead of being driven crazy by not seeing the audience's responses to the questions you might wish to consider focusing on using that same time to practice signing "your own" response to each question. (Just an idea.) I do get it though that certain people are highly curious about "other" people. My wife is the same way. She seriously enjoys "people watching." I note that you have elected to become a patron and donate to ASLU. Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

[@valeriachilders]

@@sign-language I love your videos! New to the ASL ❤️

[@viagra5207]

you can see the classroom in the reflection of the tv in some older videos

[@raptoroptical2991]

I thought my ear buds died then I realized I am an idiot😅

[@anyaflowerofsummer4320]

Hi Bill! Do you have a video where you teach, how to say “Bless you”? I thought I would find it here, but I didn’t..

[@sign-language]

Here is a very common version of: "Bless you" kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5qpaqVribZke5Y

[@anyaflowerofsummer4320]

@@sign-language thank you!

[@Shiekh420]

Love these videos everyone loves you keep it up

[@sism3028]

Love your videos/ lessons, but please slow down for us just learning how to sign please. Thank you.

[@sign-language]

You might enjoy my website. It allows you to go at your own pace. ============================ 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

[@Luna-ft8yh]

Thank you✋

[@Tarantula27]

Thank you Dr. Bill. My family is learning ASL because we recently found out my niece is deaf. We are having a blast learning! Is there a sign for “you’re welcome”? I don’t usually see people making a sign for that.

[@sign-language]

See the "welcome" entry at my website, Lifeprint.com: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/w/welcome.htm Make sure to read the "usage notes." The ASL sign for "welcome" doesn't work quite the same way as the English word "welcome." (Which is why you don't usually see people doing that sign in response to "thank you.")

[@Pottery4Life]

@@sign-language Interesting that there is not a definitive "You are welcome." in ASL.

[@Tarantula27]

Bill Vicars thank you!!

[@bryanpierreslantigua5990]

I´ve repeated what you spelled on 11:00 a hundred times and still don´t get it XD.

[@bryanpierreslantigua5990]

Finally! Turkey.XDXDXD

[@sign-language]

... and that is why I'm not overly eager to add captions to these videos. If the video had captioning you would have just glanced at the "word" and moved on -- without having put in the sweat and effort that leads to skill development. For what it is worth though, in the future if you have a keyboard on the system you are using to watch the videos you can use your back arrow button to jump back a bit on the video and then your < and > buttons to advance (or go back) frame by frame to catch individual letters (or examine the various mutations of letters that occur at high speed).

[@bryanpierreslantigua5990]

@@sign-language Thank you very much.

[@user-xang4izx]

I give first how sign the Easter and hand E is cross

[@sign-language]

Thanks for sharing your way of signing Easter! I generally prefer to sign Easter using two E-hands and twist them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIeroHptfK56r5Y However, I notice people also do that version with one hand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an7Wdq2emtimgbc It is interesting to see the different ways people sign Easter.

[@raethebear]

This should be a class in HS's, French and German are pretty fn useless in comparison to ASL and Español. Those are 2 we need to know. America is a melting pot, it's amazing we all don't speak multiple languages. Myself included lol

[@asmaruioad]

🤟🤗

[@WHALEx3]

She looks so familiar, like a taller emily osment or something

[@sign-language]

Right, and that bald dude looks a lot like Vin Diesel. Uncanny! (Heh.)

[@WHALEx3]

@@sign-language lolol! DIesel Smheezle, Bill you put that man to shame!

[@kenoduor981]

@@sign-language hi am starting to learn sign language are these signs universal

[@sign-language]

I actually answer that exact question in Lesson 1 at my website. See: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson01.htm

[@orcus2262]

Why they don't speak, I can't learn if they don't speak