Auslan Dinner Chat

Here is a video clip of my deaf husband Steve communicating with our hearing children 3y.o & 2y.o at the dinner table. We try to nurture voice off / sign language conversations at dinner time to develop Auslan vocabulary & grammar skills in our kids. This is especially helpful to us on daycare days when the kids come home very vocal!

[@fyiaustralia9686]

That kid's got a lot of expression. He'll be able to show and tell at school - with a difference.

[@LisaMillsOnline]

Lol he is! That's a great observation. He came home with a school certificate the other day rewarding him for his confidence to show & tell in class - sign language! He's getting very expressive now. A native signer indeed.

[@andrenoorli8656]

I love how they communicate... i can feel the warm and harmony in your family

[@madmaster8304]

Romeo: You eat Spiders. Subtitles: *_YOU A SPIDER!_*

[@78wesley]

its just amazing the communication level between each child and there father as sign is such a "paying attention" level of communication. i love watching this, truely amazing how fast a child can pick something like this up....

[@LisaMillsOnline]

Hi Wesley, glad you loved this video clip. I must provide more soon. Yes its amazing how much little kids can pick up in languages. He's now practising lots of Auslan Grammar & doing great at it! Thanks for your sharing your comments. :)

[@veronicamartins6747]

That was sow heartwarming!! Nearly was crying of happiness!!

[@kirstienz]

Hi Lisa, this video is so beautiful to see. Love that Dianne shared it with me. So lovely to see my brother being an amazing father, he shares many mannerisms with his Dad. I hope you are all well & happy. I miss Steven dearly. Please pass on my love to him xo

[@LisaMillsOnline]

Hi Kirsten, thank you for your lovely message. I'm delighted you enjoyed this video. I have passed on your message to Steven. I hope you & your family are well. Kind regards, Lisa Mills

[@aliyahball2925]

that girl is so cute- "NO DADDY!!"

[@brumbybailey6599]

Haha, that was fun. Thanks y'all 😆

[@dbbymarie5415]

Absolutely Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. xxx

[@itssuetyi]

Thank you for sharing! More please :)

[@LisaMillsOnline]

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[@hayosi]

This is gorgeous!

[@anix8047]

THIS IS SO CUTE

[@tbertram88]

This is lovely Bumping into this while looking for videos to help me learn sign language

[@Curious68]

Thank you for sharing

[@christopherhansford6429]

Ah, gorgeous Lotus. "Stop being mean to Daddy!" (or was she telling Dad to stop?). Nonetheless, this is a really valuable video depicting authentic Auslan use in the home that I'll be showing my Auslan students. Cheers.

[@gracec6149]

Is, that her husband ?

[@LisaMillsOnline]

Grace Cortier yes he’s my husband 😊❤️

[@gracec6149]

@@LisaMillsOnline your husband is good signing to your kids. Is your husband deaf ? When doesn't understand what the kids said does he get sad or crying about ?

[@LisaMillsOnline]

Grace Cortier he’s deaf yes. And when kids are sad he’s fine about it. Kids are bilingual & always adapt their communication for us. 😊

[@gracec6149]

@@LisaMillsOnline does your husband Steve cry? Because doesn't know what the kids are saying?

[@gracec6149]

@@LisaMillsOnline does your husband Steve gets sad and or cry when. He gets hurts? When your kids get hit him

[@M4deadpool]

Lol