How to Sign - Conversation - Questions - Sign Language - ASL

[@joedulis]

I'm not deaf but I want to learn how to communicate with them. I love the way you teach, with the different angles so we can really learn how to get it right. Thanks!

[@ASLLOVE]

Communication is key. 👍🏼 Thanks for watching!

[@js4513]

Your videos are always helpful and very clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@ASLLOVE]

Thank you so much!

[@Buck_Fiden658]

One of my half sister's mothers was deaf. So I was introduced early but never learned much as they didn't last long and I wasn't around her much after. I've always been fascinated with language arts. I had forgotten about the order to make certain statements or questions. Ik where and bathroom and would have signed where bathroom instead of bathroom where. I NEED this refresher and much more. Thank you for providing this service. I'm hoping to teach my grandkids because everyone should learn at least 1 other language and signing is so important.

[@ASLLOVE]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm happy to know that my videos are helping you and your family. Keep at it and it will happen.

[@NancyPink-f9v]

I am hard of hearing. I want to teach my grandchildren how to sign so that they can communicate with me as I age and my hearing declines. You make it so easy to learn. I have been watching your videos for a couple of weeks. I’m amazed at how much I’ve learned. Thank you Dana! You’re a great teacher!

[@ASLLOVE]

Thank you so very much for the kind words! I'm happy to know that my style of teaching is easy to follow and understand. I hope that you continue to learn and utilize ASL with your family.

[@dreagonzalez8988]

Love this! I currently work at FedEx and want to be able to help my hard of hearing customers! So thank you!

[@ASLLOVE]

Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to learn.

[@officiallynoellenv]

thank you so much i have been wanting to learn sign language!!

[@ASLLOVE]

Thanks for watching!

[@josiahlent1462]

Always so helpful! Your videos are great. (I'm two months into trying to learn ASL [your videos, other creators and Lingvano App] to be able to communicate with a deaf colleague). Thanks a bunch!!

[@ASLLOVE]

@@josiahlent1462 I’m happy to know that! Thank you for the positive feedback.

[@mirroredworld]

Thank You for creating these Very Easy to Learn from videos!!!! I have a friend who is deaf and I know a fair amount of ASL, but your videos make it easy to comprehend and retain the different signs. I especially appreciate the way you explain the hand shape for the 'word' or action you are signing. That has been a Great help!!! I was wondering if you could make a video for health emergencies? Thank You!

[@ASLLOVE]

Hi and thank you for watching. I'm happy to know that my videos are helpful.What particular health emergencies would you be looking for? In the meantime I have a few health related emergency situation signs here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4qze52MbJ6rla8

[@mirroredworld]

@@ASLLOVE Hello! - Thank You for your response and the link to the video as well. That had several great examples. But what I am looking for would be ASL for the following: 1. Are you allergic to xxxxxx 2. Do you have high blood pressure? 3. What symptoms do you have? 4. Do you have someone I should call? 5. Do you take any medications? 6. When was the last time you took your medication? Thank You So Much!😊

[@ASLLOVE]

@@mirroredworld Those are all great suggestions. 👍🏼

[@micheliewelly]

Thank you so much for this lesson I haven’t been able to watch your videos because Ive been busy. Im recovering from a cold .Thank you for going over each one again I still have to practice my asl but I can’t wait to learn more from you keep it up

[@ASLLOVE]

I’m happy to know that you’re still at it! Take your time, it will happen. You’ve got this.

[@ASLLOVE]

Feel better soon!

[@micheliewelly]

@@ASLLOVE thanks i will i got it on Monday im recovering slowly

[@devproco8063]

Some signs make perfect sense like "tired". Others I'd expect different signs, like "hearing", I would expect: CAN + palm behind the ear. Or "deaf", I would expect like a "no" waving gesture near the ear. I wonder if you might do a video for signs that people might easily confuse. Like, what might these mean? - flat palms pushing away/down - twirl an index finger pointing up with your wrist - point two index fingers across each other - hand on stomach, stick your tongue out - palm facing you, move hand in a circular motion - index finger pointing across you, rotate in a circular motion - point index and middle fingers of one hand down and wiggle them - two fists, move elbows back and forth - two open palms together facing down at eye level, move hands away and down and then draw together again near hips as if sliding over a ball I won't say what I expected those to mean since I don't want to spread misinformation, but perhaps you might give meaning to them, or show similar signs.

[@ASLLOVE]

Hello and thanks for watching. Some of what you mention could be nationally recognized gestures. If I pointed to my ear and shook my head no, that would generally mean that I couldn't hear you. There are plenty of signs in ASL that are iconic (such as the signs for "house" or "tree") but many are not. ASL and English are different languages and each language has it's own unique set of grammar rules. Flat palms pushing away or down could be similar to the sign for "relax" or "chill out." kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKqbl2xqhpaSg9U

[@AreWeThereYet-2025]

I'm learning ASL some as my hearing continues to decline with age. The HA's are pretty much at their limit now. So using ASL is the best way to learn. The issue is knowing who is and isn't HOH or deaf to just say hello to. HOH people often live in isolation.

[@ASLLOVE]

I appreciate you sharing your story. I would imagine that it is not always easy to find people to connect with. Have you tried searching for a FB group or possibly an online community?

[@AreWeThereYet-2025]

O yes.. The largest city close is 23K. The best I could find was a class at the Collage where kids are learning it for ? I don't want to be the class subject . I'm lucky if a hearing person even recognizes that I'm HOH. @@ASLLOVE

[@morattutamizhachi]

What are you doing and taught as looks similar how can I differentiate them

[@ASLLOVE]

When signs look similar or are the same, the context of the conversation/situation should help you to clarify the meaning.

[@denicestout4689]

Love your videos! What about responding “non-verbal””

[@ASLLOVE]

Thanks so much! If you wanted to sign "non-verbal" or "I don't speak," you have a few options. You could sign TALK - NO or TALK - NOTHING to name a few.

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

Hello again. 1) Do advanced signers have an ASL sign to put an accent mark over words such as cafe? 2) Do advanced signers have an ASL sign if the first letter of a word is capitalized? For example, my name is capital J-o-h-n. Or are those two examples always merely assumed in American Sign Language? Thank you.

[@ASLLOVE]

Hi John, thanks for checking in and great questions. Both accent marks and capital letters do not have specific signs/movements. Regular punctuation such as; question marks, exclamation marks, etc. are shown on the face.

[@ASLLOVE]

Although in a classroom setting when teaching writing, there is a sign to show the difference between capital and lower case letters but it would not be used when spelling proper nouns.

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

@@ASLLOVE Thanks for the replies.

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

Hello again. It has been about a month since this video. Will you be posting any new informative videos this week?

[@ASLLOVE]

Thanks for checking in! I have a short posting soon and working on a Fall vocabulary video for possibly next week. 👍🏼

[@ASLLOVE]

In case you missed this one... kzbin.infoRPijMZydL5w?feature=share

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

@@ASLLOVE Thank you again. I forgot you have those shorter videos as well.

[@ASLLOVE]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqW7qqh6e5h1sLcfeature=shared ☕🍩👍🏼

[@mysanchar8670]

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[@ASLLOVE]

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[@sparrowrainwater]

Im a cashier and i have a few regulars of mine who are deaf, can i ask for specific phrases so i can help communicate with them?, specifically "do you need a bag?" "Your total is ____" and things like that

[@ASLLOVE]

I have a few videos that are related to shopping and communicating in a retail setting that can help. (missing "total and "bag" but lots of other useful info). kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp2YfoaBl8qNgZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTSmWB4pNN7i9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZfGXoOLlpdll80

[@eraserkam6299]

As a deaf person I appreciate you wanting to learn for your customers. It would mean so much to me if someone learned a few signs to be able to communicate with me. Keep it up! And set a good example for others. ❤

[@benderbender1233]

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[@ASLLOVE]

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[@benderbender1233]

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[@bekind3823]

For "are you ok?" why do you point first and then sign "ok"? I thought it's the thing and then you?

[@ASLLOVE]

Thanks for watching, that's a great question. I'm assuming you are referring to the subject + verb + object order of ASL? If so, the order doesn't hold true for every phrase and sentence. It's not uncommon to see a few variations of syntax used. As for the ex: "Are you OK?", you do not have to point at all if you do not want to. Like I show in the video, you can lean forward (slightly) and furrow your brow while signing "OK." www.signasl.org/sign/are-you-okay giphy.com/gifs/signwithrobert-sign-with-robert-26FL6SiwlHGO6zyms

[@tdunn.3463]

Can you recommend a good online program for learning?

[@ASLLOVE]

I would recommend connecting with a teacher on italki.com. You can search for and select a teacher of ASL, then have online classes.

[@yoshiharujohn728]

I missed u 😢