How to Sign - What's Your Name - Sign Language

[@JBROisUNDEAD]

I just started working in fast food and when a deaf person came in today, I had difficulties taking her order. This will greatly improve my abilities. Thank you very much.

[@ASLLOVE]

Thank you for checking out my page and for taking the initiative to learn! 👍🏼

[@damarakaelyn385]

thank you for explaining the order of words so clearly & showing different angles. super helpful!!

[@ASLLOVE]

Thank you! I’m trying my best to be mindful of what is easiest for learning.

[@danielwonderley6817]

Thanks for teaching me this I really enjoyed it and I’m learning sign language to help deaf people. You explained well. 👍

[@ASLLOVE]

Thank you for watching and learning!

[@stephaniecampbell8021]

Love it. Very simple and understandable.

[@ASLLOVE]

Thank you!

[@raimairfanwriter9940]

I am 14 and i really wanted to learn sign language, i don't really know anyone around me who is deaf but maybe in future my hobby of learning sign language works. Love your videos keep it up❤

[@ASLLOVE]

@@raimairfanwriter9940 Thanks so much. It is always a good idea to study language, whether it is ASL or a spoken language. I believe it is good for your mind. I have no doubt you will be able to put ASL to good use in the future. 🤟🏼❤️

[@yannaniyah9210]

Can you do the what part first?

[@ASLLOVE]

You can if you are following English word order or Signing Exact English (SEE). American Sign Language (ASL) has different grammar rules. The syntax does not follow the English order that we are used to.

[@RF413-d6q]

Thank you your lessons are very helpful my son is autistic and I am doing everything I can to communicate with him, this is helping.

[@ASLLOVE]

Thanks so much for watching. I'm happy to know that my lessons are useful.

[@colonialairstream]

Great information.

[@ASLLOVE]

Thank you!

[@abbyplaysgameshai1190]

On another channel I’ve been learning from ( she’s a interpreter) she says it’s: your name what you is that right or is it just :your name what

[@ASLLOVE]

It’s absolutely correct. Either version is fine. One thing to know about ASL, you may come across a few variations for one sign or phrase. It can be confusing in the beginning but try not to let it overwhelm you. You might also see: YOU - NAME? All are correct.

[@michaelpascente437]

Great watch. I came to this by watching the TV series, "Switched at Birth." I felt challenged and decided to try and learn ASL in its different varieties. Your teaching is excellent and is helping me get started and learning the basics. You said reach out to you if I had a request. I'm a musician (guitarist, pianist, bassist, and, vocalist by trade) and I would like to learn some of the basics here. Also, how would you sign a specific band such as; KISS, Metallica, ABBA, Celine Dion, The Carpenters, Rammstein, Rob Zombie, and, Connie Francis (to name a few)? Could you help with this? Thank you sincerely. -Michael

[@ASLLOVE]

Hello Michael! Thank you for checking out my page. While I am sure that some regional signs exist for various band names (I remember being shown one for Metallica which included the sign for "metal"), the truth is, most names are fingerspelled using the alphabet (unless a name sign is given by someone in the Deaf Community). For now, I would recommend that you spell the name. If you are taught a particular name sign, hang on to it but know that regional signs are specific to that area and may not be recognized in other towns/cities.

[@michaelpascente437]

@@ASLLOVE hey there, Gotcha. Alright I'm new to this and just thought I'd ask a pro like yourself. Thanks for taking the time to respond to my questions. Also thanks for sharing and showing the world your videos. They're very informative, and, fun. Take care.

[@ASLLOVE]

@@michaelpascente437 thanks so much for the kind words and for taking the time to learn.

[@michaelpascente437]

@@ASLLOVE oh yeah of course! I think if I just chip away little by little maybe someday I could be an interpreter, or, teacher maybe. Thanks for your help and available resources to help me achieve that.

[@ASLLOVE]

@@michaelpascente437 that's it! Little by little, you will get there!

[@YouGotThrilled]

This might be a dumb question. Does it matter what hand you use? Like when you sign , "your" and you put your flat palm out, does it matter if it's left or a right hand? Also for Name? Does it matter if your right hand fingers are tapping on the left hand fingers , or vice versa?

[@ASLLOVE]

That is a great question. You should use your dominant hand to lead. My dominant is my right hand so the sign “your” is signed with my right. Also the “tapping fingers” would be done with my right hand.

[@BadTVandMovieClipsFairUse]

What's it mean when they do the same two fingers but palms facing down ?

[@ASLLOVE]

I think you are describing the sign for SIT or CHAIR. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gl6rinSNmZ5rn5ofeature=shared

[@mlthornton1]

If you were to use someone's name in conversation, would you still spell it out or is it perhaps common to have a shorthand sign for a person, especially if you refer to them often and they have a long name?

[@ASLLOVE]

That is a great question. Sometimes people have name signs. These are signs that represent a specific person instead of spelling their name. It is recommended that a name sign be given by a member of the Deaf community.

[@mlthornton1]

@@ASLLOVE Thanks for this.

[@meh5036]

Hi there! i was wondering, i noticed some people have specific motions for their names (i haven't learned the language yet, just beginning and trying to figure out my name) and so i was wondering if after spelling out your name when introducing yourself, if you use a special motion that they then use when referring to you? maybe that's a one time thing, but i was just curious...

[@ASLLOVE]

Hi! What you are referring to is called a name sign. It is a specific sign that should be given to you by a Deaf individual. Good eye for noticing that as a beginner. Here is a link to a more detailed explanation about name signs: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/namesigns.htm Keep practicing and learning! 👍

[@lilmisspriss2367]

How do you ask what their name sign is?

[@ASLLOVE]

@@lilmisspriss2367 that is a great question! It’s very common for someone to show you their name sign (if they have one) after they spell their name. If you wanted to ask you could sign “your-name-sign-what?”

[@ASLLOVE]

@@lilmisspriss2367 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHeUhWaNaNSCb9k use the first example shown for the word “sign”.

[@educate.with.jess2]

Do you have a video that follows up with this, such as my name is _________? Thank you your videos have been so helpful for me in learning ASL

[@ASLLOVE]

Hi and thanks for watching. That's a great question, and I thought I did. The only other "name" video that I can find atm is this one which gives more examples of asking "What's your name?". kzbin.info2PhlDcJuZtQ You would respond by signing MY- NAME - DANA (insert your name here 😉). Omit "is."

[@educate.with.jess2]

@ thank you so so much I really appreciate it! I am really enjoying learning ASL through your videos they are so helpful 😊

[@ASLLOVE]

@ No problem! Thank you for the support.

[@Lady_in_Waiting]

I love your videos, wondering why what's your name sign is not in order?

[@ASLLOVE]

Hi and thanks so much for watching. That is a great question. The short answer is that ASL has grammatical rules that differ from English. It does not follow English in a word for word order as is sometimes assumed. If you are studying ASL and hoping to become fluent, I would definitely recommend taking a class that will teach you the language rules and structure of ASL.

[@Lady_in_Waiting]

@@ASLLOVE Thank you for answering, and that makes sense. I am learning some basics for use in a job at a police dept, in a customer service role. I learned a lot from your videos. Thank you!

[@ASLLOVE]

@@Lady_in_Waiting I’m happy to help!

[@keremcagintv]

I am going to use this for the fact that I am taking an ASL class!

[@ASLLOVE]

That’s great! Check out a few other variations here: CONVERSATION SIGNS YOU NEED TO KNOW! - Sign Language - ASL kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGWTcn2IqNKlobs

[@keremcagintv]

@@ASLLOVE Will do then!

[@changuito2024]

THANKS! I may as well comment while I'm here-- this is the second video I have clicked on after starting this new journey tonight. The first video had "You" as a direct pointing toward the person instead of the palm version that you have used here. I'm just curious, to your knowledge, are these both interchangeable/acceptable?

[@ASLLOVE]

Hello and welcome to the journey! In the example of "What's your name?" you will see (and can use) YOU - NAME? or YOUR - NAME - WHAT? You might even see NAME? only. You can use either and you will begin to see quite quickly that it is quite common for there to be more than one option for a particular sign. If possible, notice what the Deaf Community is using in your area and keep an open mind to your options. It may seem confusing at first but it will prove useful to know a variety of options when possible. 🤟🏼

[@changuito2024]

@@ASLLOVE Thank you!🙏🏽

[@Timmy2991]

This is helpful!! New subscriber

[@ASLLOVE]

Thanks so much!

[@wonderful_autumn11]

Can you pls do a video on the word “are” in sign language or do you have to spell it out?(in sign language?)

[@ASLLOVE]

There is not a specific sign for the word “are”. The meaning is often inferred. Here is one example. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zXepeLrbqkmaM

[@belenambriz2139]

I know you probably won't see this but I was wondering- since most deaf people can read lips and most people when signing, say the words at the same time. Would you sign and say "Your name what?" or would you sign that and say "What is your name?"

[@ASLLOVE]

Hi and thanks for watching (I do check my comments 😉). You might be surprised how detailed the answer is. We cannot assume that most D/deaf people read lips. Also talking and signing at the same time isn't recommended when using ASL because ASL has a different grammatical structure than English. As an interpreter, I voice "What's your name?" when someone signs YOUR - NAME -WHAT? If most of the people you see signing are saying the words at the same time, they are using a method of communication called SimCom. Check out this video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaqWnndtp61kl7s

[@jonathanh.navejar8589]

Thank was a great tutorial. Thank you. I'm going to subscribe.

[@ASLLOVE]

Thank you for watching and for the support!

[@sirenelectric143]

I saw a video once where they signed (what) (your) (name) instead of how it’s signed here which is the order (your) (name) (what) Is one correct? Or can they both be used?

[@ASLLOVE]

The tricky part of learning ASL is all of the varying options you will notice along the way. I was taught "your - name - what" but I have also seen both variations. I try to refrain from saying one way is wrong if it is someone's preference. Check out this link where both options are presented. www.signasl.org/sign/what-is-your-name You may also see this question signed "name - you?" In short, use what you feel comfortable with and notice what the Deaf Community is using in your area. I would gravitate to the version used by the majority.

[@somariemelendez9398]

My problem is that when i sign to my impaired friend i signed in english, meaning the way i talk lol 😂 and many times she sends me a "questioned"

[@ASLLOVE]

@@somariemelendez9398 I understand why you want to sign using English word order but ASL has different grammar rules. The more you practice, the easier it will become. You’ve got this. 👍🏼

[@somariemelendez9398]

@@ASLLOVE oh yeah i m pretty good at it now and... she at the same time helps me 😏. Now can upload the signs bedroom and living room?, she taught me but,, i forgot lol😀

[@ASLLOVE]

@@somariemelendez9398 I can work on a video for rooms. That’s a great idea.

[@billrizzo8699]

Every Sunday I teach some children at church one sign.

[@ASLLOVE]

That’s a great way to learn. A little at a time and eventually you will start putting the signs together. Keep it up! 👍🏼

[@jerrycarroll3608]

please tell me if you are signing mirrored or not

[@ASLLOVE]

I always sign right hand dominant. I do not switch.

[@fishinspacey]

@@ASLLOVE if you switch, does it change the meaning?

[@ASLLOVE]

@@fishinspacey the meaning is the same. 👍🏼

[@gladysdjangmah2756]

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[@dwaynejustinevalles7194]

Tysm i just have a school freind that is deaf❤

[@rosmarianafrazer3041]

I remembered that

[@ASLLOVE]

You know a lot of signs!

[@demetriusgee1464]

My name is Logan

[@Itzcreamyhazel]

Skylar Marie Banks

[@ASLLOVE]

How to Sign - NICE TO MEET YOU - Sign Language kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTQmpSCbrB5oJY

[@nornalhumsn7167]

People say this with my actual name

[@nornalhumsn7167]

It's neat it's the same in ASL

[@ASLLOVE]

Do you mean as your name sign?

[@dwaynejustinevalles7194]

And idk his name ty

[@ASLLOVE]

And now you will! Thanks for watching.

[@maryburns3428]

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[@ASLLOVE]

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