ASL Tutoring (Lynneah: Part 04) (Lifeprint.com) (ASL University) (Dr. Bill)

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Interview with Lynneah (Part 04) (ASL University)(Lifeprint.com) (Dr. Bill)
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32. How do you handle disagreements or conflicts?
33. What's something you've learned about yourself in the last year?
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ASL Tutoring (Lynneah: Part 04) ("Hard Questions")
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William G. Vicars, EdD
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[@richtaub]

Great vide, one I’ll have to watch again to catch some of the finger spelling from the side. Thanks for posting these 🤓🙂

[@zhugzug]

I would tell myself to become an ASL Interpreter for some tech company. =)

[@AmbeEve]

Cant go back to my ASL class till Spring quarter so using your videos to practice everyday!

[@sign-language]

AmbeEve, Indeed, watching my videos between live classes is an excellent way to prevent memory extinction and keep your brain wiring warmed up for the next live course. Below are a few tips that may be of interest if you haven't seen them yet: 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. Thanks! 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/

[@thrivinginamber2642]

Signs (commonly) have roots as classifiers, soooo much so that signs are often inflected as their classifier counterpart, modified spatially, this is where a lot of really cooool stuff happens in ASL~

[@sign-language]

Great comment and observation! Tip: I recommend you add the word "many" to the beginning of your first sentence. Not all signs originate (or have roots) as classifiers. For example, Lexicalized fingerspelling that has morphed into various signs. The sign for "no" came about from the lexicalization of the letters N and O (not from a classifier root).

[@thrivinginamber2642]

I added (commonly) to it, but yeah, I thought about it more, that amazing stuff that happens, it's this: classifiers pull from us our lifetime of experience, how things move, flow, rhythm, form, precision things, that feeds expression, furthermore, since (many) signs are rooted in classifiers, we can still inflect them as such, and it enriches ASL, our signing style (in part) comes from this, our experiences that feed our expressive. Sure that means it's difficult at first, and damn sure it was, but I wouldn't have it any other way~

[@thrivinginamber2642]

Furthermore, this is exactly why receptive is harder than expressive, why? your lifetime of experience is like a black box to me, and your signs are influenced by that, so I have to move it around a bit to make it fit, translate, an interesting kind, transform, adapt, mismatched templates, but can still bend, match everything up, that's what we learn to do~ I'm learning~

[@thrivinginamber2642]

Look into the two-handed bus classifier as opening up expressive epiphanies, playing with all the things it can do, precise control with two hands, even facial expression starts to get pulled into it, it's a classifier that can teach.

[@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 Thanks!

[@elibrown153]

nice ASL video those are good questions especially at 1:18 and at 4:16 you two are good together

[@moonynite2411]

Thanks!

[@sign-language]

Thank you!

[@NovasYouTubeName]

Great one thanks Dr. Vicars! Have you read “ Language in Hand” by William Stokoe? I’m enjoying it now!

[@sign-language]

I haven't read that yet. It looks interesting from what I'm told by AI. According to ChatGPT: "Language in Hand" by William Stokoe highlights several key points about the nature of language, particularly in relation to sign language: Sign Language as a True Language: Stokoe argues that American Sign Language (ASL) possesses all the fundamental properties of spoken languages, including grammar and syntax. Evolution of Language: He explores the idea that human language may have evolved from manual gestures rather than vocalizations. Cognitive Insights: The book delves into how studying sign language provides insights into the cognitive processes underlying language acquisition and usage. Cultural Impact: Stokoe discusses the cultural significance of sign language within the Deaf community and its role in identity and communication. These points underscore the importance and legitimacy of sign languages as complex, fully-formed linguistic systems.

[@trpuffnstuff571]

It surprises me that there are no closed captioning for these videos. I watch these trying to learn. I've no idea what's being said 😢

[@sign-language]

If you don't understand this video without captions it means you personally are not ready for this video. If you want to understand this video (without captions) you can (if you choose) work your way up by first starting with an easier video that you can understand. Then with enough time and effort you will eventually be able to come back to this video and understand it better. You can find easier videos at the beginning of the ASLU playlist. See item 2 below for the link. 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

[@kennethmaese4622]

Why are there no closed captions?

[@sign-language]

On of the major reasons "for" close captions is so that Deaf people (of which I am one) can access spoken content. This video contains no voiced or spoken content and is intended for people who know ASL well enough to follow the content with their eyes. If you are a Hearing person and feel that you cannot access this content there are two ways for you to access this material: 1. I could add captions. 2. You could study ASL to the extent that you can understand what we are discussing and then watch the video after putting in the effort to study. Eventually I do hope to have the time, energy, and mental state of mind to put in the hours needed to manually caption videos such as this (since KZbin has yet to provide an auto-caption function for ASL-based videos). Until that happens, I encourage you to consider option number 2. The official ASL University playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA I can pretty much guarantee that if you were to study that playlist in order until you complete or nearly complete that playlist -- you will understand the video about which we are commenting. Again, I'm totally for closed captioning and hope to caption all of my videos at some point in time. For more information on this topic, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/captioning-you-should-caption-your-youtube-videos.htm and www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/captioning-to-caption-or-not-to-caption.htm

[@helenalaney]

​​No captions is immersion in the language. I'm picking it up a little faster without the words. Thank you for teaching. I have two deaf friends and I am eager to communicate outside of the help of my sign interpreter friends. You are awesome Bill! ​@@sign-language

[@brianmartel7547]

Not related to this video, since video is new hoping you (BV) will see soon. What is meant by using the L and D hands, first the "L" touches the side of the head, then the "D" hand touches the same spot? Thanx

[@sign-language]

KZbin feeds me all of the comments, not just from more recent videos. Lacking context and specificity it is challenging to state with any certainty as to what an "L" then "D" to the side of the head could be in your particular situation. "The side of the head" and an "LD" would lead me to guess that the signer might be attempting to sign "learning disabled." However, it could also possibly be a name sign for a person, pet, place or some other referent. See item six below and consider joining the FB group and asking your question there -- BUT -- they will want to know the context or rest of the sentence in which you saw the sign. If you provide more context and get more opinions you can have more confidence as to the interpretation. 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. Thanks!

[@humbaba55]

hello Dr. Bill, 😀 Please pardon me for complaining. But, sometimes when you fingerspell, it is not directly at the camera. So I can't make out what you are spelling. At 8:03 in the video is an example. I can only make out part of what you are signing. This is one of those signs that is similar to others, such as secret. But I am sure that is not what you are signing. And my broken brain cannot think of the other words. (edit) OK, I figured it out. Took me a while re-running the vid. But I couldn't see the 'v' & 'c'. I did not not know that sign meant "privacy." Thank you for your videos. I love them and try to tell everyone I know about them.

[@sign-language]

Your experience with figuring out the spelling of the word "privacy" from the side is EXACTLY why it is important that I don't always face my hand to the camera to spell words. In real life it is very, very common to need to read fingerspelling from the side. I'm serious. It is a daily thing for Deaf people. When my wife and I are walking along and spelling to each other -- more often than not we are viewing each other's spelling from an angle. Sometimes even from behind. Think about it. When she is walking on my right and I (being right handed) spell a word during conversation -- my palm actually faces away from her! Thus I encourage you to think of the "side view" spelling you see in my videos as a positive opportunity to practice a real world ASL skill.

[@humbaba55]

@@sign-language Ah, and thank you so much for the explanation. This falls in the "I didn't think of it that way" category. I really need to concentrate harder. And the best thing is? I can always rewind the vid 😆 Thank for the explanation