Unit 1 Vocabulary | ASL Level 1 - American Sign Language

A vocabulary review video for Unit 1 of ASL Level 1. Compatible with the Master ASL! Level One curriculum, along with some modifications of my own. I added several variations, as well as a few updates. I explained some of the signs a bit further in this video. Thanks for watching and learning American Sign Language (ASL)! Available in 1080p HD! Closed-captioned.
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[@ellep3742]

I work at a grocery store and there's a couple who comes in and they're both hard of hearing or maybe deaf and I felt the need to be able to communicate with them. Two other people came through my line today who were deaf. There aren't any classes to learn ASL in my town, so these videos are very encouraging and helpful. Thank you for helping me get started.

[@michellesmith5327]

I can't believe anyone gave thumbs down... wow, they are not thinking clearly. I appreciate your time and effort to make lessons available. Thank you!

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[@BoleDaPole]

The video is too quite.

[@daniaelsheldon3533]

Yeah agreed he did put a lot of effort into this the one small problem I have is that he could have given us the ability to enable closed captions because a lot of the time he uses his example sentences and points out common mistakes that people make while signing these that they shouldn't honestly that was my one small criticism was that he should turn on closed captions so that we have the ability to understand what he's saying when he clarifies that but other than that this video is perfect honestly I give it a thumbs up

[@kishaunarcher223]

This is really useful. There are some signs that I have been signing slightly wrong but it matters to me because when you get down to the essence of learning a language; every little detail counts. I have a friend who is deaf-blind and sometimes he can’t see me well so I’m really motivated to make sure I am signing crisp, clear, and accurate, so I really appreciate these videos

[@speshulk06]

I just enrolled in an ASL course at a nearby college as an continuing education class. It only meets two days a week, and I wish it was a daily class! Your videos provides me with much needed practice in between lessons, and they're truly helpful, especially since I don't have anyone to practice with. I've always wanted to learn ASL, and I'm super excited!

[@davidflorez8255]

Took four semesters of ASL at local college and teacher used some of your videos for learning lessons and review. Thank you for being here for reviews and practice. Your good!

[@mipo7965]

thank you so much 🙏 I have an ASL test tomorrow and I am amazed that someone has a video up for free with the words from the curriculum!

[@SeemaJoseph1]

Thank you for all your insightful signing skills, your helpful expressions and your great passion for asl. These videos are soo helpful and I thank God for ASL teachers like you..You make the world a better place.

[@santosoharijono9299]

I am glad that I finally found you and your works. By doing this, you have contributed a great deal to make American Sign Language flourish and teachable/learnable. I know that you have put a lot of work and time to tape and edit, time that you could well spent with your precious family. Rest assured that your works will always be appreciated. Thank you very much for all that you do.--Santoso Harijono, ASL teacher, Gateway Charter High School, Fort Myers Florida.

[@Violetisis]

I'm so happy I found your videos! I have a rudimentary understanding of some signs but I want so badly to learn more. I hope watching some of your videos and working with some of the sweet people I meet at work who are deaf or who sign, I can at least gave a better understanding.

[@lisahinton9682]

You are an extremely good teacher, and the pace is perfect. Thank you for posting this.

[@stuffilike3913]

I’m enjoying this tutorial. As a hearing person, I was taught very basic ASL when I was young. I’m currently looking into taking ASL at my university in the fall. Although, My biggest fear is that the signing is so quick that I’m not always sure what I’m seeing, or that I’m repeating it incorrectly. I’m definitely going to subscribe to this channel and hope I can catch on. Thank you for the time you’ve put into sharing your knowledge with people who want to learn.

[@elizabethgallo5192]

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[@dzemergency]

You are absolutely my favorite and most trustworthy source, thank you!

[@FaithWongWL]

Hi, I'm Faith. I'm hearing and I've just attended Basic Sign Language class. We called it Sarawak Sign Language (English, East Malaysia). The structure is probably similar to ASL or other variants, but most importantly, I think is the deaf culture that I need to understand to sign better. I like the lessons, and will try to complete watching all. Thanks for the time and effort.

[@bluscorpion]

I love his facial expressions. They make it so much more engaging.

[@luciac9123]

I'm a beginning ASL student (hearing). We've watched your videos in our class here at Long Beach City College. I'm challenged in learning ASL, so I really appreciate your videos. Your KZbin videos are so helpful. You are very clear and easy to understand. Only wished I knew about CHS sooner. Thank you!

[@clarkschmitz4836]

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[@nicolezannelli8068]

Thank you for dedicating time to put these videos up. I really appreciate it :)

[@twinslive.]

I've learned more from this than my actual ASL college course, thank you!

[@semeador6598]

I’ve really enjoyed these video lessons. Thank you for sharing your talent with others. You are a blessing.

[@merlinthewizard91]

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[@elizabethkeiser9403]

Thank you so much. I am trying to learn ASL so I can communicate with others on their terms and be a much better server to my patrons.

[@karenpl4857]

Love this guy's Signs. So expressive.

[@882dragonfire]

Im actually just starting and struggling to learn ASL so i can talk more easily with this one kid in my school who I felt i might enjoy hanging out with. So many tutorials on KZbin @.@ your tutorials have helped me out more than many others, even if i do wish i was a bit faster so i could catch the faster signs... She signs so damn fast o.o and I'm fairly sure i screwed up Nixi with something else :/ but outside of my short-comings as a ASL learner, your tutorials have helped alot... This is just a very long-winded way of saying thank you xD and besides that, she seemed to be really happy when she learned i was learning ASL so i could talk with her :D

[@liz-ku1ij]

There is this guy on KZbin and his channel is called bill vicars and his videos are long but are really helping me learn sign language and I think those videos can be useful to you as well.

[@maddiemonti729]

Lizbeth Aguilar those can be helpful but he does some signs in exact asl which is not the same as asl

[@liz-ku1ij]

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[@devonvivians7725]

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[@crazy12200]

Thank you Mister. I have been practicing with a few other sign video's for a couple weeks,,, It can be confusing because people seem to do slightly different movements for ASL... I guess it is like us hearing folks with a different accent... I enjoyed this, and will watch more of them,,, Also, you are very handsome...

[@anonymouswearelegion6719]

Love this video! Im just learning ASL and this video is really useful! Thanks man! Keep up the great work!

[@thedenny2920]

Your videos have been a HUGE help to my daughter learning to sign ASL. Heck,... now I'm learning along with her! We really appreciate the work you put into producing them. Thank you!

[@angrybubbles9837]

Thank you so much this video is fantastic ! My teacher makes us watch this 3. Times a night it seems crazy but it really helps so thank you so much!!🤗🙌🏽👏🏽

[@nou3802]

I enjoy this I am hard of hearing and this helps me so I don't get frustrated when I can't understand people because more people know sign language than you would think

[@luismarquez7917]

You are always so professionally dressed and easy to follow. Love your videos man. Blessings

[@penelopelester5083]

I barely understood the last part, but if I'm correct, it's something along the lines of "It's ok if you're confused or don't understand, just practice." That's obviously not the exact translation but that's as far as I know

[@tamraarmstrong4146]

That's a good refresher!

[@thenosieyartist6924]

I cannot express enough how excited i got when i understood (not all of it but i remembered enough to get the message) at the end in just one lesson! Time for more practice however

[@roseredapplegaming2891]

I need to do this for school and it's helping. Thank you!

[@jesse382]

Im starting ASL 2 next week and im brushing up on my ASL 1

[@abhinavkarkare]

Awesome!! Helped a lot ! Thank you very much!

[@erichestnut9536]

I'm so grateful for this

[@fishmamma4846]

You are very funny! And thank you. This channel is fantastic.

[@Luna-ft8yh]

I'm so glad. I knew all of that (almost), I'm making progress. Thanks that was fun 😇👍

[@SarahHualde]

This video is awesome! Thanks!

[@juandfinn6222]

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[@jazlynbell8202]

Thank you!!

[@muzainahhussain7137]

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[@briannamcdonald9545]

what a great lesson! he is adorable

[@acashorty]

thank you for the videos! I really want to learn asl and I think with this videos I will :)

[@lkaplin]

I want to thank you for creating these videos. Is it possible to have you make videos, using the unit vocabulary, and make sentences with the current vocab.?

[@ismaelcasilla5050]

I am student . I'm feeling like a baby. Hey whith all respect , you are so funny and make me lafning. Thank's ! God bless you.

[@brookeent4522]

Thank you for these videos! I'm learning to communicate with my mother in law. I think I've got unit 1 down!

[@daniaelsheldon3533]

Since this is a learning video you should really allow us to enable closed captions because you give a lot of example sentences and try to clarify mistakes that we could be making that we shouldn't but a lot of the time that makes it a little unclear of which way is the correct way of signing the word one really good example of this was when there was the word key terms in the background for that section I couldn't tell at all what you were trying to say or what the key terms were so please allow closed captions please and thank you

[@witchyhobbit]

They don't have ASL classes around me and I've always been interested in learning. I really just started pushing myself to learn recently since my cousin has favored using ASL instead of talking. They can talk perfectly fine and hear fine, they just prefer signing. Which I think is awesome but I want to know how to have a conversation! Thanks, Joe!

[@candice_ecidnac]

In my area, the county (Wake County, NC) offers classes through the Parks & Recreation system, from tai chi and yoga to cooking classes and beginner language courses, child rearing, EMT training, you name it. Check everywhere you can think of, and ask at your local library. Often times community colleges and technical schools will have ASL classes if there's a demand for them; if your area doesn't have any available, you could always start a petition online and get a class started. if there's enough demand, one may be created and if it's successful, they may choose to keep it. Just be aware that they're usually anywhere from $45 for beginner level to $300 for upper levels, depending on the size of the class, the length (weeks? months?), and the attendance. Classes at community colleges and technical schools tend to be a little more expensive because you're not a student and they expect you to pay certain fees, whereas classes through the Parks & Rec tend to be cheap(ish) because they're casual classes offered without grades. Good luck :)

[@mrflagrant3574]

This is a very useful video. He does sign a bit faster than I would prefer though. I'm going to need lots of practice.

[@kattgirl1321]

At the end you're telling us to keep practicing, right?

[@ethanwakeman2578]

KattGirl13 yep

[@noraz209]

thank you for sharing :)

[@nimakarimi-busheri3814]

Thank you.

[@nicolesargent9422]

Any chance you know where I can find science signs?? Have you done a video for that yet??

[@evkurywczak6201]

This really helped me a lot thank you

[@devonvivians7725]

Ivanna Kurywczak LOL

[@cameronishee1346]

Quick question: In ASL, can you sign things like Evening and Afternoon as greetings, the same way they're spoken as greetings?

[@c.l.e.6587]

Thank you. Very clear. I just wish i understand what u said on the last part. Would be great if there is caption.

[@deniseburger4811]

Thanks!

[@RogerPotterASL]

Hi, do you have Unit 4 and rest of Master ASL vocabulary?

[@Keturah_SayLess]

Your videos help me so much!!! Could I please ask that you do a video for Units 6-9?

[@travelbonne4872]

Awesome 😎

[@mikemccoy3430]

It would be the greatest thing to sit in his class room, knowing nothing about sign, and the light comes on.

[@tedvantighem4253]

Joe... I wish you would consider a move to Montana, you are an awesome instructor.

[@ASLTHAT]

Ted Van Tighem Thank you for your kind words. Montana is a BEAUTIFUL state. I've only been there once, however, that was enough to impress me, LOL. :)

[@devonvivians7725]

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[@marufarahman6690]

Ted Van Tighem has way more

[@naturemommyandchildrenanda3836]

Thank you. I am advanced level, but thought I’d check you out and review for if there are ways to sign differently…and perfect myself…. I don’t know if you even check your messages on here anymore.

[@dianesmith9531]

You are the best. I enjoy watching you sign and you really clarify the hand shapes. Do you do any short sentences with the vocabulary words. Our test consist of interpreting short sentences and I sure can use the practice Would love to watch you sign short sentences; it would benefit us tremendously.

[@clarkschmitz4836]

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[@cincyred7587]

Any new videos coming soon? I love them

[@misstammiecrutcher1554]

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[@SArdenBarlow]

Hi Joe! Just wondering, I saw "hard of hearing" was in here. I've been told by my teachers that's not a great way to describe someone because it implies deafness as a disability--in your experience though, do some members of the Deaf community use it to describe themselves? For example, would someone with a hearing aid use this? Or is it all on a personal basis?

[@hithisismira]

From what I'm told, "hard of hearing" is the PC term, "hearing impaired" is the offensive term

[@candice_ecidnac]

Also "hard of hearing" implies some level of hearing whereas "deaf" [usually] means no hearing, unless they choose to further specify (e.g. "deaf" vs. "profoundly deaf"). It's partially up to the individual and how they choose to identify, whether it's "hard of hearing", "hearing impaired", "born deaf", "partially deaf", "profoundly deaf", et al. I suppose within any community there are vocabulary rules dependent upon the individual; I've got gay friends who call themselves "queer" whereas I also know people who are offended by being called "queer", so it's really up to the person. If you're unsure, ask. Most people would rather let you know so you can go from there, rather than you just operating on a [possibly incorrect] assumption.

[@dianaandreea7664]

Am i missing something? How is deafness not a disability?

[@alyxchisholm2028]

I'd like to thank you for all your videos. I started watching Switched at birth and it got me interested. And my long-distance girlfriend is hard of hearing, so I want to learn for when we meet. The only thing I'm struggling with is how to put sentences together. :(

[@JannesonMultiMediaEditor]

+Alyx Chisholm I admit that is what brought me to this video also. Hahaha. I guess switched at birth kind of brought awareness to the deaf community. I had a deaf friend in kindergarten XD Now I realize she spoke very well for someone who was born deaf. I used to think her speech was awful. How little I knew then. And I can't even sign a sentence.

[@mustaphass9898]

respect

[@devonvivians7725]

LOL😂

[@lbdb3]

Love your work! I'm interested in the process: Why do you (and in general many language teachers) decide to mix up the vocab terms? For example, putting "afternoon" in the beginning, some unrelated vocab words, and then "morning" in the middle?

[@MeowcatBissy]

Abby Suleman I think in this video he does in alphabetical order

[@abdullahalabdullahal4715]

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[@Mishy82193]

would you say its alright to use the hand tapping cheek for the "know" sign? i see some of my friends do that!

[@HeroPrinny]

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[@Mishy82193]

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[@HeroPrinny]

Michelle O Ozias. :)

[@Mishy82193]

Hero Prinny oh hey haha :D

[@kishaunarcher223]

Some of your signing is a bit different. In ASL Class my teacher says “take care” is just tapped twice. That’s so interesting. Where are you from? It’s always fascinating when I see another variation

[@taylorrenegar6185]

Attempting to learn ASL so I can communicate with a deaf girl I befriended, wish me luck because I'm crap at learning languages

[@candice_ecidnac]

How did it go?

[@wagnerfamily2043]

Your videos are great. Thank you for sharing them.

[@subiedoo8990]

u should make of list of the words u signed because I want to make flash cards of them, I want to major in ALS , not sure if I want to be a teacher or a translate but totally be thankful if u could make of list of words u sighned, I also took two years of ASL in high school and remember a lot of it and did very good in the subject, hope u can help, thank u!!!!!o and get signing !!!!!

[@subiedoo8990]

great signing *

[@devonvivians7725]

LOL

[@rayamoooooo685]

*thanx*

[@i-am-a-fangirlbe_afraid2187]

I'm learning ASL on my own because I've always wanted to learn it. I was wondering, I see you using your left hand for solo signs like "hold on" and whatnot. I was wondering if it changes the meaning if I used my right hand for signs like that

[@candice_ecidnac]

It depends on the sign but ASL is mostly based on the right hand or both hands. Usually a sign will not mean the same thing if done with a different hand; ASL is precise, so changing your hand shape slightly or using a different hand can drastically change what you're saying.

[@gracechan5261]

I have a question about how to sign because. Does anyone know it? On a website it said you pull a pointer finger across the forehead a little like signing black. Is this right?

[@nat-pl3ki]

Yeah

[@genevievebaker6246]

What did he fingerspell at the end?

[@cscdstudent2925]

I would like to add SPANISH vocabulary for use in my classroom. Would you be ok with that?

[@candice_ecidnac]

The description says it's closed-captioned but there was no CC button on the video, which was a little disappointing. Please replace the captioning. Thank you, and thank you for the video!

[@veechaleun7090]

Hi! I'm Davy Chaleun and I'm hard of hearing, but I'm most deaf. I'm from Fresno, CA and my step family, brother-in-laws and sister-in-law don't understand me when I sign language in English.

[@sorsaria]

I have a lot to learn

[@dawnkellner4039]

Do you have a Facebook page or can you make one? So I can refer all of my friends and hearing family to your channel. Thank you

[@candice_ecidnac]

You know you can look stuff up, right? It takes seconds to look it up and you'd have your answer immediately, instead of waiting a month+ for someone to answer your question on KZbin (and it doesn't look like an answer from the channel is forthcoming). Their Facebook page (facebook.com/aslthatcommunity/) does not appear to be regularly maintained; they have a group (facebook.com/groups/ASLTHAT/about/) but it's for FLUENT ASL users and interpreters, and the description specifies that it is NOT for teaching purposes. There is a kids page (facebook.com/aslthatkids/?ref=br_rs) but again, it's for the deaf community (deaf children and children of deaf parents, 18 and under) to interact with each other, not for teaching purposes. You can search online for other deaf communities. Good luck finding the resources you need.

[@thomasrundell2202]

I sign BSL, British Sign Language and I'm deaf

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[@AngadAnand1]

Back in my day of Yahoo messenger chatrooms ASL had a whole 'nother meaning

[@ipleathetv6334]

Someone translate what he said at the end. Or do you think I should challenge myself to figure it out.

[@margaretmesacortez2421]

On the end, please slow down lol!

[@adamforbes1019]

While I see that a lot of effort when into this, as a hearing person with absolutely zero ASL experience, I found this video a bit confusing. Why not just tell us what the signs are? Some of them seem to have a lot of going on, multiple steps/stages, and I would like to know which part specifically is the sign being talked about. For example the sign for "Hold-On'" at 5:59 has like 10 steps. You're telling me all of that is Hold on?? What am I missing here, or in-fact, what should I be looking for?

[@thaliawilliams5326]

“Hold on” is literally just the dominate index finger, palm forward, and facing the person you are telling to hold on. When he turns he is giving an example. He turns to our right and waves his hands around in the ASL sign for “chat” or “conversation” then pretends somebody needs his attention. But he wants to finish his “conversation” so he does the ASL sign for “hold on” which is the index finger. Remember his video is suppose to be review, so it is assuming you’ve already known the vocabulary.

[@dianegoldman4822]

Can’t see your hand when they are low

[@michaelarmenta]

That camera is really really close.

[@devonvivians7725]

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[@bheka012]

I wish he did the signs slower

[@user-gl1lo1nv4d]

Hallo

[@wagnercardenas4547]

I want to learn more ASL busy. I'm deaf excuse me Costa Rica Woo can easier Asl lagugue english

[@jimmyramirez3297]

I my Deaf