Improve Fingerspelling Reception Skills

Learn how to sign fun mnemonics that contains elephants and a lion putting them in their place! The ASL tip of the week at the request of many will have the theme of improving fingerspelling reception skills for the month of May.
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One Fact ASL videos cover a broad range of signs and ASL grammar that can augment all levels of book and classroom learning. Lessons are taught by a deaf instructor using English sentences translated into pure ASL step by step. Videos are subtitled and speed controlled so you can catch every detail.
Don't forget to turn on the captions and remember you can control the speed to your level in settings!

[@MKMonsterr]

Thanks for the tip! The Signing Naturally textbook videos really jump up in speed once you get to the intermediate level and I always have to replay the fingerspelling portions of the videos like 10 times to understand it! (Doesn't help that they only show you the side view sometimes!)

[@OneFactASL]

It is time that I make more fingerspelling receiving practice videos.

[@EmilyVerdict]

Oh my goodness! I needed this so much. Thank you. Now I can really get better at my finger spelling! That lil tip made all the difference in the world. Your story telling is amazing! I totally was able to pick it up quickly. Look forward to more of your videos! 🙏🏽❤️💯

[@OneFactASL]

So glad this video was a great resource for you!

[@windwalker4094]

Can you make a million more videos, please!?!?? This was GREAT!!!

[@OneFactASL]

A Million?!? Whoa that is a tall order! I shall try!

[@bobbygomez7561]

You. Are. AMAZING!!! I just found this channel and I'm so so thankful that I did! I'm going deaf as an adult (a broke adult at that) so I've been learning from Dr. Vicars on youtube, which led me here. I'm so happy to have another resource for learning! The way you broke down that story had me following your sign instead of the captions for the first time ever, so thank you :) You've boosted my confidence exponentially. Can't wait to watch more :)

[@OneFactASL]

Welcome to the Deaf community! LifePrint with Dr. Vicars is the best! That is a great resource and glad you have it. May your hands be flying!

[@kristalreed1118]

Thank you, in the deaf community for about 15 years, just starting the INterpreting program, I learned PSE and very fluent in PSE. Going back to ASL is a struggle, thanks to your tips this is needed. Thank you again.

[@OneFactASL]

How is the Interpreting program going? Transitioning from PSE to ASL is a fun journey so hang in there and hopefully each week the new videos will assist you bringing life and joy in your learning. Thank you for being part of the Deaf community!

[@karrteam]

It was super helpful for you to go slowly through the story and explain how to sign it, a little at a time. Then, when you went through each section, I could actually understand what you were saying. Then, I could even understand a little of the story fast speed. Brand new at ASL.

[@OneFactASL]

That is great! Keep at it!

[@meredithchandler73]

What an awesome tip for better fingerspelling reception! Thank you! Can’t wait to practice this!

[@OneFactASL]

Glad you found it helpful. May your eyes be soaking up the fingerspells words flying your way.

[@cindym.7862]

That was great! Thank you for the tips on finger position and fingerspelling! I followed the story with you to the end!

[@OneFactASL]

I cringe to see the oldies here. What was I thinking with that haircut?!? Glad however you could look past that and focus on the fingerspelling tip.

[@mvuyisirawu8810]

Okay from South Africa u have helped me a lot. 2022 I wanna go and study sign language. I ve been taking lessons online but struggling to sign quick. This is the best video ever

[@OneFactASL]

Glad it is a help. The videos are back up and running again so may you be blessed with a lot in 2022!

[@janetsuiter1889]

I just found this site. I appreciate this so much. I don't really have anyone to sign to me and these lessons are great. Thank you.

[@tammycarpenter2940]

Untill you do find someone to pratice with keep watching and learning as much as you can! Don't give up! Hopefully I will get back to posting more video.

[@OneFactASL]

Have you checked out some Deaf Coffee Chat in the area for they are everywhere and a great way to pratice with other people. Also there are FB groups that do zoom meetup using color code to show which levels you are so you can join a breakout room with signers just like you. Never give up trying to find someone to sign with.

[@bethanymarshall1587]

Thought I'd stop by and let you know that I miss your videos! They are always so enjoyable and educational. I hope you are doing well 😊 Happy New Year!

[@OneFactASL]

Hey there! Thank you for checking in! Working on bringing the videos back and excited too! Happy New Year and may it be filled with flying hands!

[@genevievebaker6246]

Thank you so much ! I hope I can find more of your videos. As a hearing parent trying to learn sign for my child, receptive spelling is the toughest thing for me. I watch as many videos and take as many "practice tests" as I can but still get discouraged. This is the first video I've been able to find that talks about how letters can blend together and specifically how to focus on hand shape and movement vs deciphering individual letters.

[@OneFactASL]

I have found that most of my new students to come to me bemoaning and groaning at the pain of receiving fingerspelling. There are so many tricks to share with you! I back get back in the studio and show some more. Meanwhile hang in there. Keep at it! Look for those handshapes. How are you doing now?

[@genevievebaker6246]

@@OneFactASL I'm taking every zoom class I can get my hands on and slowly (as in like a turtle) but surely improving a tiny bit at a time :-)

[@brittgray7586]

I am coming in late to the game, but this was amazing💛 Thank you soo much.

[@OneFactASL]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@rosemariesmith3555]

Wow, you are a great signer! I'm going to show this video to my ASL class.

[@OneFactASL]

Thank you! I hope your class enjoy it! I have no idea where you teach but I send might high praise to all teachers for the hard work you all do and the patient of working with students. It is you the teacher that changes the world. So I thank you for that.

[@TheOFFICALArTemis]

I have a tip! Like when I memorized finger spelling when I was bored I would practice my finger spelling I did it a lot to the point I’m pretty fast

[@OneFactASL]

That is great! I often have a student pick up a book and finger-spell an entire paragraph to me and then I do the same in return.

[@TweetyPAK7]

Was not expecting that ending! 😄

[@OneFactASL]

It has been so long ago I could not even remember this video! MEDAL+LION!

[@me3channel992]

Amazing AT,UN, EN so great techniques i wish more like these. Thanks a lot

[@OneFactASL]

Glad you like them! Will be creating more fingerspelling tips soon.

[@judyjaniewicz8787]

I have a long way to go to understand this lady. Next year I hope your with us. Judy

[@vladshome]

Hey if you see this, just curious how is your asl now, 8 months later?

[@OneFactASL]

@@vladshome I am curious about this too!

[@OneFactASL]

Well never give up on this old lady! Keep in mind you can always control the speed of that lady under your setting control. You got this!

[@brandyj.8321]

YESSSSSSS!!!! I'm so happy you are doing this! YIPPEE!! Thank you so much!

[@tjcar2000]

You are most welcome!! Which part did you find it helpful! The ASL Tips or signing the chosen sentence? I do work hard to ensure there is something for everybody.

[@bethanynicole871]

thank you so much for this video! i wish my teacher would have put this in canvas as it seems llike it would help a ton others too!

[@OneFactASL]

Perhaps the teacher can put the fingerspelling drills in their canvas for your class.

[@elizabethvandersluis890]

Thank you! I absolutely loved the story :)

[@OneFactASL]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brandyj.8321]

Please continue making awesome videos!

[@OneFactASL]

I am working on it! The plan is to get it up and running again.

[@afafm.143]

Amazing.. Why you're not making more vedios??!!

[@OneFactASL]

Sorry! Been a tad busy but guess what? I am BAACCCKKKKK. New release every Sunday.

[@lychee2785]

Thank you for the tips!

[@OneFactASL]

Most certainly!

[@omegaglory1198]

Thank for this video! It was very interesting and helpful :)

[@OneFactASL]

Glad it was helpful! Just posted another related to fingerspelling. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4HNh5KOjN5qiMk

[@wesleyjake1509]

Great tips! And I loved the madallion story. I want to use that story to teach some kids some sign at my friends school I think they would love it.

[@OneFactASL]

And how did it go?

[@nikodansu]

Thank you for this!

[@OneFactASL]

My pleasure!

[@jgcolumbo1283]

WOW `!!!!!!!!!!!! I desperately needed this!

[@OneFactASL]

Well I am back! More fingerspelling tips on the way!

[@DebrianaCarter]

Thank you!!

[@OneFactASL]

You're welcome!

[@jerrywoodlief8252]

Tammy you have the best nms I have seen. Your teaching kiss fist. Could you do the King Kong story? I am visualizing your facial expressions now and laughing. Oh and that is Toby lying on the bed he is a groundhog slayer.

[@joannabishop]

"Asphalt jungle folks" 🤣🤣

[@OneFactASL]

Loved this comment!! We are here to learn a new language are we not? All languages are so much fun and even the close caption has to entertain me!

[@nalanihamby3710]

Wow this was so helpful!!

[@OneFactASL]

Glad to know that! I always welcome details feedbacks so I can meet audiences needs.

[@choushine]

Is there a name for these letter combinations (such as digraphs)? I tried to google it, but nothing so far. Is there a more extensive list of these types of letter combos? Thank you!

[@OneFactASL]

I have often referred to these special letter combinations as blended fingerspelling.

[@joycetaylor1301]

Tammy This is very helpful. Thanks

[@tjcar2000]

Glad you found it helpful! With advance signers such as yourself I try to ensure an intro, ASL TIP, and ending outré at normal speed to allow receiving pratice to take place. What area or theme would you like to see?

[@OneFactASL]

Thank you Joyce!

[@suzannehedderly1331]

Haha! Nice ending. 😄

[@OneFactASL]

It works though right? I stink at spelling and use ever trick in the book I can.

[@sleepyemployee92]

I was watching and wondering where she was going with the story, and then the explanation finally at the end made me LOL.

[@OneFactASL]

It's the hairstyle that makes me LOL. :) But glad you enjoyed the story!

[@aureliomorejon6623]

Can you please sign the word Spectacular

[@OneFactASL]

Oh so many ways I love to sign the word SPECTACULAR! Tell you what I will be sure to include that sign in three different ways in my next video!

[@johnhancock8463]

thank you

[@OneFactASL]

You're welcome

[@savvamon]

Is there an email I could use to contact the channel ?

[@OneFactASL]

tjcarpenter50gmail.com

[@brandyj.8321]

I'm curious if you give private lessons/ tutoring through Skype?

[@tjcar2000]

Brandy J. Forgive me for there is a backlog for one on one with my students. At my students requested they asked for these kind of video to help them retain and reforce their lessons and this is how it all began. So while I can not add more students I hope to meet the needs of many through these One Fact ASL. Do share requests and I will add it to the list to be ponder and covered in a future video!

[@Norzeerah]

Last video is two years ago....

[@OneFactASL]

Where did the time go?!? I have been busy as heck setting up asllive.online/ for the homeschoolers Now that it is up and running perhaps I can get back to this.

[@hasanasinterlude]

Hi I'm the girl from the Krispy Kreme

[@tjcar2000]

A pleasure to meet you! Saw you fingerspelling there and just had to meet you! Now the whole world knows I eat donuts! What can I say there were fresh and hot right off the rack calling out my name that even I as a deaf person could hear. Green juice for me tomarrow I promise! So tell me why were you fingerspelling in a donut shop?

[@jasmine-rojas]

[@OneFactASL]

😎

[@maryjunis3585]

If I need this video then you shouldn't be signing so fast.

[@OneFactASL]

There is a neat trick you can do to slow down the video to your speed and then gradually speed it up as as you learn. You can go to setting and click on the playback button. Then pick the speed level you desire. That is one of the best feature on KZbin for students learning how to sign. You can even control the close caption to be present or not. Over time you will find you can speed it up and without caption and the next thing you know you are mastering it at everyday signers pace in our language. Never give up! You got this!