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@madeleinephipps83343 жыл бұрын
You’re the best Chris!
@suzannemistretta92754 жыл бұрын
I wish they would add this in all schools as a language.
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
ditto
@andreawallenberger26684 жыл бұрын
And colleges/universities! (Hello, Middlebury College for crying out loud.)
@lovecook63823 жыл бұрын
Agree 1,000 times!
@Royalty_girlie3 жыл бұрын
@@andreawallenberger2668 axtually a lot of colleges have sign language as a language course. By a lot I mean 12.... But hey, I'm taking it
@catlee40683 жыл бұрын
My highschool has a class!
@cuzimspecial12 жыл бұрын
I've been sitting here praciticing for like 45 minutes. Spelt my name, my wife's name, and my friend's name but all of us only have 4 letter names! So I somehow figured out how to spell "Pulchritudinous" in sign and then started spelling random things around the room. I think I am doing good with spelling right now, I can't wait to keep going and learning more signs!
@ChrisGorges2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, keep up the great work!
@ZullyJFAlvarado4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for clarification on letters a, e, s,n, and m. This truly helped
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
That's great, I'm glad that the video was able to help
@homeschooledliving12814 жыл бұрын
super cool! I can definitely use this a homeschool resource!
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
That's great that you incorporate some sign language for your homeschooling 🙌 We are thinking about homeschoolimg our daughter, any tips?
@elisee31334 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m a homeschool mom too! And have been teaching them a lot of asl. My 13 month old signs 15 things to me now! 😊 I love it! My 6 & 7 yr old also love learning it! Back in 2018 my daughter wanted to try a school, but then she only lasted a couple months before deciding she loved homeschooling more 😊 since they’re young we only do a couple hrs of book work a week and the rest of our “work” is hands on- asl, board games(like monopoly), Cooking(math), yoga & outside play(gym), piano(music) .. we just have lots of fun! But they’re always learning, we even bird watch on our walks now 😃
@DrumboAgain4 жыл бұрын
I’m a homeschool child and I’m forcing myself to learn ASL so I can understand what two people I’m around are saying cause they learned it at a co-op.
@Login2play4 жыл бұрын
@@DrumboAgain me too! The 1st half I mean.
@kiaradevsaran25583 жыл бұрын
AHHHH HOMESCHOOLING GANGGGGGG.......
@joyhall20103 жыл бұрын
I LOVE how your videos are so well organized with time stamps, and sections along the video time line with labels and so on. Well done!!
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@Cch_053 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to meet a deaf person and see their face light up when they relize i can understand them😁
@Veran429 ай бұрын
I now this series is 3 years old now but if you read this know that this is helping me tremendously.
@ChrisGorges9 ай бұрын
That’s great 👍
@nancybryant43253 жыл бұрын
He makes it easy with his explanations.
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@overstimulated2634 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos, I’m slowly becoming non verbal and learning sign language has been such a help so I don’t have to always grab a phone and type out what I want to say, even if no one I know will understand what I’m trying to sign
@rzayevanuray4912 Жыл бұрын
hi, can you tell me which hand should i do it with right hand or left hand?
@rzayevanuray4912 Жыл бұрын
Answer pls
@GachaSunnyii Жыл бұрын
@@rzayevanuray4912 You should use your dominant hand
@pamirsmart2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am from Tajikistan 🇹🇯. Thank you for learning ASL.
@Christina-mo5wh4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for teaching me how to sign my Z. I have been doing it wrong the whole time!
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :)
@PinkTea.x33 жыл бұрын
I finally got it right after about an hour of practicing! I’m so happyy
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@womanafterGodsownheart7777 ай бұрын
This is a great video on learning sign language. I am an older adult wanting to learn sign language and this shows and explains the signs in a way that you can see and understand. Thank you so much since some of the signs in the book are hard to see. I really recommend this to others who are learning.
@keirawhaley588411 ай бұрын
I chose sign language for my foreign language ( I'm homeschooled ) it's so much easier than Spanish which I also tried I did the LEARN ASL FAST with high-frequency words video first I only had to go over one or two things a second time and I only had to watch this video once
@ChrisGorges11 ай бұрын
That’s awesome, keep up the great work!
@charlenemack70403 жыл бұрын
I find I can do A through Z easily but, if I do Z through A not easy at all. Maybe have a video with that someday. Also, I have arthritis and numbness in my right hand but I’m looking on the bright side and counting this as good hand exercise. Thank you for these very helpful videos. And, I hope they have A through Z emojis soon. 🦋.
@jdice68684 жыл бұрын
I'm going to make myself some old fashioned study cards to practice the letters out of order. I'll be slow as a beginner as it is. If I have to do the alphabet song in my head between letters, I'll be even slower. I looked for a video of the ASL alphabet out of order. I couldn't find one. So until I'm comfortable with my cue cards of the out of order alphabet I won't move on. Thanks for the video!
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
That's great, fingerspelling random words can really help with remembering letters out of order as well, plus, you can also test your receptive skills with some of these practice videos bit.ly/2NouSJF
@fallenstar7803 жыл бұрын
Haha I still do the alphabet in my head to remember the order without having signs attached to them yet lol
@lolli_popples2 жыл бұрын
My favorite letter is g, it’s easy, quick, doesn’t hurt my hand, and is hard to mistake. My least favorite is K. It’s hard; hurts my hand, and I don’t like it.
@ChrisGorges2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I get it!
@sarachaspice3 ай бұрын
I almost skipped this video because I thought I knew the alphabet but I’m glad I didn’t. There are a few letters I was doing wrong and am now trying to commit to memory.
@soundisonlyborrowednoise8269 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being thorough. I was learning from a different you tuber and she just kinda just skips all the essentials. Thank you once again❤❤
@florbaquero36853 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have learned a lot of about sign language with you. I do not have any background about ASL but you make it easy and simple to learn. I appreciate your dedication to help others learn such as important language which should be includrd as a subject in schools curriculum.
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@user-zl5ic3lm4w8 ай бұрын
I want to thank you a lot for your video's. They make it a lot easier for me to learn sign language on my own.
@lovecook63823 жыл бұрын
I finally found a professor that explains position of hand! Thank you so much! Subscribed❤
@Egip778 ай бұрын
My subscription now. Thank you and happy new year 2024 to all of you. Namaste 🙏
@ChrisGorges8 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@peytonoliver26653 жыл бұрын
My high school has an asl option for language! I’m super excited to learn! I started late so I’m playing catch up this helps so much thank you!
@bmwdriver893 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and am so excited to learn a new language/skill. Thank you for sharing
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad that you are learning a new language
@mycacolvin97153 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you... I'm usually pretty good with memorizing almost everything I intend to, ESPECIALLY things I am interested in! Yet I don't know why but, for the life of me I have NEVER been able to remember: F, G, P, Q or S!!! No matter which way I was shown! I don't know what it was about your delivery but I believe I've got the ENTIRE alphabet stored! So again thank you so much! ** I noticed you described the letter 'X' as tricky. I wanted to share what I came up with. (It seems to have helped my daughter too.) But with 'X' signed by bending or curling the index finger down... like a Hook ... so "X marks the spot, so says captain Hook" 🤷🏽♀️😌 if that makes sense
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad that this video helped you with memorizing the alphabet. I appreciate the tip for X marks the spot, that’s a great one!
@eleanor29932 жыл бұрын
You are from far the best ASL teacher I have come across over KZbin.
@Toddboot4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I am learning so much from your videos!
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
That's great!
@betterburial4 жыл бұрын
I'm learning in case I have a deaf client who uses sign language, but I don't have anyone to practice with 😔
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
That is great that you are learning sign language for a deaf client! If you'd like to find others to practice with, you are welcome to join our weekly group practice sessions here aslbasics.com/asl-group-practice-sessions/
@sherlock71244 жыл бұрын
im a month late but asl.ms is very helpful if u have no one to practice with
@andreawallenberger26684 жыл бұрын
Is this practice group still active?
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
@@andreawallenberger2668 Yes
@mlordwhiteslayerfromf.u.g2 жыл бұрын
great video. perhaps inverting the video could help for following along with the signs but other then that it really hellped me learn the asl alphabet edit: wish there was a button for that.
@ChrisGorges2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and I am glad that you found the video helpful
@dianabrown79463 жыл бұрын
Chris, you are an awesome teacher!!
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Mother4Jesus4 жыл бұрын
For someone who is a “Lefty”, they would sign it the opposite way??
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Yes, and in regard to the letter Z, I've actually seen it signed both ways, but basically you are drawing a Z in the air from your own perspective
@scarlet20734 жыл бұрын
thanks! im left handed to
@roosterboy73574 жыл бұрын
When you’re signing you use your dominant hand as the hand that moves
@julialin10953 жыл бұрын
Does it matter which direction your palm faces? For example, for the letter C, can you point your palm to the side so it makes the shape of the letter C, or should your palm face forward?
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Great question, technically the palm should be facing the person but many will have the tendency of twisting the wrist a little to show the outline of the C handshape, which is fairly common
@fivehuskys3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - excellent video. I am in covid home isolation and decided to learn ASL.
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad that you have taking the opportunity to start learning ASL 👍
@josiahmcelhinney16733 жыл бұрын
Great video and very clearly explained. Thank you!
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
@Vohasiiv Жыл бұрын
One thing besides the abc's that this taught me is that i really need to work on my hand flexibility.
@TheRexxrexx3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining everything clearly and slow. Awesome video.
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it was helpful
@georgejaniewicz14084 жыл бұрын
I use the slowest speed and after several time I get the name. Of the hundred words, and I have mastered more, finger ASL as it would, verb - noun - adjustive and finger spell that or translate it, fast, medium, slow speed. Judy J.
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Keep at it, you seem like you are doing great and you'll only get better with more time and practice. Keep up the hard work 👍
@johnpaulbeauhaire947 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris 😊
@nonenone27603 жыл бұрын
We really thank you for this resources , I wish that all the happiniess in the word for you 👍thank you so so much
@wikydansa4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification! I learned the ABC's do long ago I was a little unsure abt the accuracy of my P and Q
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found the video helpful. Do you plan on learning more sign language going forward?
@oli_37993 жыл бұрын
my ring finger won't stay straight in "w" or the straight fingers "m", any tips for keeping it straight?
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about making it perfect, just do the best you can 👍
@faiththefashionista2484 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@aliyashaikh96104 жыл бұрын
This is soooooo helpful thx and my weird quarantine wishes
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, thank you
@aliyashaikh96104 жыл бұрын
Np
@tracyblackmer53213 жыл бұрын
How would you distinguish an upper case vs lower case? I am guessing this is mostly ignored for convenience, but in case you had to share something like a password or a person's name that had had multiple caps in it so a person could write it correctly.
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Normally it doesn't matter, but if you had to, you could sign either capital, big, or tall before the capitalized letter you are referring to
@milessheppard58543 жыл бұрын
Omg thanks I love learning from you!
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@briannastarr8054 жыл бұрын
This was supper helpful thank you for this video I am currently taking asl classes and this video was helpful for studying 💞
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MahrieGReid Жыл бұрын
Good clip! However, I have severe arthritis and cannot make some letters as my thumb will not cross my fingers no matter how they are positioned. The alphabet I learned as a child (60+ years ago) used both hands,
@chriserony2 жыл бұрын
My ASL teacher was really strict about things like the screaming E. You threw me off in practice videos by using it.
@nonenone27603 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so mich for this basics series 👍👍👏🏼👏🏼💙💙
@kumarraaj13 жыл бұрын
Thank you..
@dezzy46883 жыл бұрын
:0 now I can sign "My name is {insert my name}"
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 🙌
@mrsoutlaw874 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome 🙂
@Noname-kt9ru2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are all really helpful. 😊
@ChrisGorges2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I’m glad that you are finding the videos helpful
@andreawallenberger26684 жыл бұрын
Great, thank you! I knew a few but will definitely practice in a mirror often this week. One question: Is there a way to form e vs o so they are distinct to a viewer facing the signer directly? (E is flat and o is round but they look so similar to me right now, straight on.)
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
If you are looking directly at the hand, the thumb gives it away, if the thumb reaches all the way across the other fingers, that's an E, whereas the O the thumb is just touching just a finger or two. Don't worry thought, as you get more comfortable and practice more, they will be easier to distinguish
@marialfantuladama83874 жыл бұрын
Ty💝
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@rzayevanuray4912 Жыл бұрын
Hey,Can you tell me which hand to use, left or right?
@ChrisGorges Жыл бұрын
Whichever hand is your dominant hand
@anonymousperson43632 жыл бұрын
I have a variance in the letter C where the hand is turned.
@jayslife55243 жыл бұрын
Nice ! 👍
@gamemasterz40266 ай бұрын
Sorry for the random question but does it matter which hand you use to sign ? My assumption would be whatever is your dominant hand but wanted a bit more clarification
@ChrisGorges6 ай бұрын
Yes, you would primarily use your dominant hand 👍
@drray92114 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. I'm wondering about the letter Z if you have a dominant left hand - do you follow the 'out from the body' at the start of the letter?
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you would just mirror the movement. Away from the body, zig in, and zig out 🙂
@jsusna19722 жыл бұрын
When you make the letters C and O, do you turn your hand sideways so the person can see the shapes of the letters? Or does your hand face them directly?
@ChrisGorges2 жыл бұрын
Some do, however it is not necessary to twist
@Sunny_dayz.3 ай бұрын
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@lesliehowey2954 жыл бұрын
Mr. Gorges: I have a need to learn asl but have much concern about arthritis in my hands--not only is making it more difficult to form but will anyone understand me anyway if I cannot force my fingers into perfect shape?
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
I've met a fair number of Deaf individuals that suffer from the same thing, some even have lost all control of the movement of their fingers, however they are still able to communicate. It does make it a little more difficult to understand, but when there's a will there's a way 🙂
@lesliehowey2954 жыл бұрын
Thank u Sir for this encouragement, I will move forward with confidence =)
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
@@lesliehowey295 That's great! 🙌
@irmacuevas24714 жыл бұрын
Thanks, i loved this class.
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. How long have you been learning sign language?
@jerrywilliams59494 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGorges good stuff
@jerrywilliams59494 жыл бұрын
Been signing for seven years
@jerrywilliams59494 жыл бұрын
I practices every day, trying to get better
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
@@jerrywilliams5949 Thanks
@taaroshot4 ай бұрын
Does palm placement matter? Like should your palm always face the other person?
@ChrisGorges3 ай бұрын
Yes, aside from letters like G and H, your palm should generally be facing the other person
@Marikomakesvideos4 жыл бұрын
i had a question i'd be glad if i get an answer to it , so if i am spelling something in ASL does it make a difference if my palm is facing towards the person in front of me or facing towards me ?
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
When fingerspelling, your palm should face the person you are signing to
@wendivalerio11982 жыл бұрын
yeah me too Suzanne
@TheAngelsMommie3 жыл бұрын
Question what hand should you use to sign with?
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Whichever hand you use to write with (which would be referred to as your dominant hand)
@lcg6738 Жыл бұрын
question: i’ve seen C signed as the shape of C, but also the screaming E. which is it? i also have an ASL book that shows C as being signed like the screaming E. if that makes sense
@kalanigriffin223 жыл бұрын
Does it mater which hand you use im right handed so its easier for me to use my right
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Yes, for fingerspelling you would ideally use your dominant hand, in your case your right hand
@maxbro29113 жыл бұрын
When I was in the 3rd grade I got a dictionary and it had the asl alfebet in the back, but it showed the letter "s" as the "x" sign exept with the thumb in the bend of the index finger, is that a old sign/variation, or is it wrong?
@mikewilliams7364 жыл бұрын
The only one i feel weird about is D. I would think that you CAN do it with the thumb across the fingers as a modified version to go easily from S to D and vice versa. In fact would that not be the whole point of why the number 1(when done in isolation) should be turned to face you (so that it does not look like a ...D)???
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
That is a really good point and when signing with others it doesn't make or break the conversation either way, and to be completely honest, I find myself at times doing it like you described. Thanks for bringing that out.
@mikewilliams7364 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGorges I was really hoping you would reply and you did. Thank you very much.
@reggie7bush3 жыл бұрын
Question Chris - how do you distinguish between the letter V and the number 2? I understand that 3 is used with two fingers and the thumb (so it wouldn’t be W), but what about V & 2? Thanks!
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the 2 is done with the palm facing in to distinguish between the two signs, plus context usually helps a lot too
@reggie7bush3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGorges ah yes I get it now. Thanks for the great content, it is very easy to follow your instructions. Already know 100+ words after starting last night! 😀
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
@@reggie7bush Wow! Keep up the great work 👍
@shadekunin48914 жыл бұрын
Is it okay if when signing the letter 'u' 'v' or 'w', the thumb didn't cross the other fingers?
@ashleyheffington98114 жыл бұрын
Hello Chris.for two hand signals is your dominate hand leading? Like mainly doing the work ?
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Yes, typically your dominant hand will be lead or do the majority of the movement
@ashleyheffington98114 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGorges I want to get more practice I see deaf people signing in the stores and want to go up and start signing with them, introduce myself and ask for help signing etc. But I'm not sure how to approach them I know how to introduce myself just not sure how they like to be approached any tips,ideas would help I really want to connect with them
@pixelpulse883 Жыл бұрын
Quick question, i'm in Australia so most nonverbals use Auslan, i really wanna do this class but is it a waste of time considering the country, or do most things carry over? Thanks in advance
@noahnoah58473 жыл бұрын
Z like j..from your perspective😎😘
@akimkairudin2 жыл бұрын
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@Diana652 жыл бұрын
For the letter J would I sign it towards my body still even if I’m left handed or outwards
@ChrisGorges2 жыл бұрын
Yes, usually lefties will sign the J towards the body
@starriderkittykat90643 жыл бұрын
I'm right handed but spell and do asl with my left hand. I'm slower with my right,can you tell me why this is?
@briangrant7744 жыл бұрын
Chris, i'm curios ive taken it upon learn asl during my stay in place during the pandemic. i recently suffered a stroke rendering the use of my left side, useless any suggestion when a sign requires both hands? i don't want to confuse anyone i'm communicate with. i'd feel really bad about that. any advice? thank you, Brian
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Only being able to sign with one arm or hand is actually pretty common, my mother-in-law can't use her dominant hand due to a shoulder injury and I've met one Deaf man that only had one arm (lost it in a car accident as a kid). In most cases, people are able to understand someone even when they sign with only on hand or arm. In some cases you can use a table or other surface for some signs, but typically it's not necessary.
@briangrant7744 жыл бұрын
thank you for your return reply i really enjoy you video. very helpful in my education on asl. respectfully, Brian grant be well and safe
@obsessivelyobsessed52632 жыл бұрын
are signs ambidextrous or do the letters have to be done on the right?
@ChrisGorges2 жыл бұрын
Good question! You will typically finger spell with you dominant hand, so if you are right handed, you'd finger spell with your right hand
@lophoccuabagrandmotherscla26432 жыл бұрын
Please show me The Topic example “ today the topic is the sign of Alphabet “
@officiallyshroomie4 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to learn Asl and this video really helped but why would you clarify that the e in Canada is different if Canada is different from America it is called American Sign Language so it shouldn't matter that it's different right?
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Great question, in Canada, there are several sign languages that are used, one of which is ASL (others include Quebec Sign Language LSQ, Maritime Sign Language MSL, Prarie Sign Language, and other indigenous sign languages as well)
@officiallyshroomie4 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGorges Oh ok, thanks!
@drakebeasley57252 жыл бұрын
Is there a less crammed way of making an e? I have arthritis in my hands and my thumb won’t go under my fingers
@ChrisGorges2 жыл бұрын
If your fingers don't allow you to go as tightly as shown, just find a position that what works best for you while still maintaining enough clarity for the other person to understand
@rastrapatigorain29973 жыл бұрын
Hummm🌿🌿🌿
@FBarbarian Жыл бұрын
what if I do the signing with my left hand - is the z still away from my body (that would make it mirrored compared to right hand signing)
@jyoutube111 Жыл бұрын
Regardless of the hand you use, Z should be signed the exact same way, so essentially just drawing the letter Z in the air. So no, if you use your left hand, you would sign it the same as a right-handed person, so in your case it would start by going in toward your body. Just pretend you're drawing the letter Z in the air or in the sand!
@truthangel59483 жыл бұрын
I hope I can learn this soon. So hard now with people covering there face. Cannot hear them or read there lips 😓
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I know it can be really difficult with the masks, our deaf friends and clients that rely on lip reading are having a hard time and can even be difficult for some hearing individuals. There are clear masks available and face shields are also sometimes used in various settings. We just have to do our best given the current circumstances
@vassos70584 жыл бұрын
Can the Alphabet be done with the left hand too?
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Yes, just keep in mind you'll want to primarily use your dominant hand for fingerspelling
@constellationsinspace3 жыл бұрын
What happens if you have a name like Anna, which has a double letter? How do you not get it mixed up with a name like Ana?
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
You would either slide the "n" over a bit to show that it is a double letter, or you could spell the "n" twice on top of itself
@constellationsinspace3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGorges Okay, thank you! These ASL lessons are really helping me. I've always wanted to learn sign language and your videos have really helped me!
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
@@constellationsinspace That's great
@isabellaury38 Жыл бұрын
How do you sign double letters? For example, the name Bella?
@jyoutube111 Жыл бұрын
There are a few ways, but the most common is to slide. This means that you make the first of the double letters, then for the second, keep that hand shape of that letter and just slide your hand away from your body (slide to the right if you're singing with your right hand and slide to the left with your left hand). So for the "ll" in "Bella," you would make the L shape for the first L, and then for the second, just keep that L shape in your hand and slide your hand out a bit, then resume with the next letter. You can just look up "fingerspelling double letters in ASL" or something along those lines on KZbin if you want to see videos in action!
@Noname-kt9ru2 жыл бұрын
I'm a psychology student. I badly wishthat ASL is included in our curriculum instead of Japanese language or any foreign language. 🙄 I believe that ASL would be much necessary.
@amandatucker80633 жыл бұрын
I have always thought the signs for R and X look reversed. X looks like a little “r” and R has crossed fingers like an X. What’s up with that?
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
lol, yeah, I never really gave it much thought but I see what your saying
@ryann31773 жыл бұрын
think of it as x marks the spot, because the sign for x almost looks like a pirate hook
@johannepaquette9693 жыл бұрын
E and S are so similar
@DippyHippie Жыл бұрын
I am deaf & I’m wondering am I supposed to learn the alphabet & phrasing?
@suzannemistretta92754 жыл бұрын
h and q are hard to rmember
@ChrisGorges4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, some letters are easy to mix up, sometimes it helps if you can come up with a little visualization or reminder to help differentiate between the letters, the more creative the better
@florbaquero36853 жыл бұрын
It is great the video but too fast to sign the letter as you do it.
@debbiegaudette70773 жыл бұрын
doesnt "V" look a lot like the number 2?
@ChrisGorges3 жыл бұрын
It sure does, so in many cases, the 2 will be signed with the palm facing yourself to help differentiate