The way I learned "thank you" was the hand outstretched from the chin, whereas "good" is from the mouth. Do you sign both from the mouth, or do you sign "good" differently?
The sign for 'you're welcome" is the same as "thanks"? Here in Florida, we sign "you're welcome" by making a "w" and move it down around the mouth. Cool how signs vary from one region to another!
@Mannman1991 Hi there! I'm actually one of the "purists" that insist on not using the SEE sign version of "WELCOME." The oldest, truest, and non-English-influenced sign is the one I use in this video. The one you're referring to is a variation of "INVITE" with a "W" on it. This is very commonly used, even if it is a SEE sign. Interesting how English can have such an influence on ASL.
I learned the sign "invite" with a "W" as well for welcome, but most of the deaf I communicate with are SEE/PSE signers. I alwas found it awkward, since the definition was literally "to welcome someone" like.. into a home or something? So I've always used "thank you" as well for "you're welcome."
@Catwalksymphony That's correct, the "welcome" sign you described is not ASL, so should not be used - even if you see other Deaf using it. It's simply incorrect.
@Butterflie181 Hi! the videos with the blue wall behind me were intended for my students who have already learned the signs and would simply watch this video to review. Although the translation for the video is listed in the "more info" section, I would recomment watching the videos with the blue/black background instead since those are geared specifically to new students. You can also check out my website.
@Ashenfly This particular video was made for my students who had already learned the signs and this is simply a review/practice for them. I have other videos that focus on teaching new people how to sign, you're welcome to watch those. You will notice that I do not use voice in ANY of my videos. Why? Well, 1) I'm Deaf. 2) ASL and English are not the same. So speaking English while signing ASL would be like trying to speak English and Spanish at the same time. Ain't gonna happen. *smile*
Speaking of mouth morphemes, it looks to me like you're indicating that the hallway is long, partly using your mouth, but also squinting your eyes and tilting your head back? Am I right? Just learning and trying to figure it out. Looks like a pretty long hallway to me, wondering how you are expressing that.
Yep. Exactly. As I've mentioned on some of my other videos - these are intended as reviews for my students who have learned the phrases already and just need to practice them. For those who want to learn ASL, I recommend starting with my website.
Thsi is very helpful ^^ I have been trying to learn ASL for some time now and your videos have helped the most. But I do have a question. Don't most people, when they sign, mouth or say the words as well? I'm just wondering.
When used correctly, ASL does not use "mouthing" or speaking of words (silently or vocally). Two reasons for this: 1 - ASL is not English. They are entirely different languages. Thus you must learn think in ASL and not English (mouthing means you're thinking FIRST in English while adding signs - this is not ASL). 2 - ASL has "Mouth Morphemes." These are mouth movements that have specific meanings within ASL. If you're mouthing English words this will conflict with using correct mouth morphemes.
The way I learned "thank you" was the hand outstretched from the chin, whereas "good" is from the mouth. Do you sign both from the mouth, or do you sign "good" differently?
Frubahboi 9 months ago
@Frubahboi "Thank you" is signed towards the person you're thanking whereas "good" is directed more downwards (not directed towards anyone).
BYUFanatic 9 months ago
@BYUFanatic Oh. Okay. That was a bit of an obvious question, thank you.
Frubahboi 9 months ago
why u don't have someone talking through
2tremendina 9 months ago
@2tremendina Why would I want to have someone talking? This is a video about ASL, not a video about talking.
BYUFanatic 9 months ago 4
The sign for 'you're welcome" is the same as "thanks"? Here in Florida, we sign "you're welcome" by making a "w" and move it down around the mouth. Cool how signs vary from one region to another!
Mannman1991 1 year ago
@Mannman1991 Hi there! I'm actually one of the "purists" that insist on not using the SEE sign version of "WELCOME." The oldest, truest, and non-English-influenced sign is the one I use in this video. The one you're referring to is a variation of "INVITE" with a "W" on it. This is very commonly used, even if it is a SEE sign. Interesting how English can have such an influence on ASL.
BYUFanatic 1 year ago
I learned the sign "invite" with a "W" as well for welcome, but most of the deaf I communicate with are SEE/PSE signers. I alwas found it awkward, since the definition was literally "to welcome someone" like.. into a home or something? So I've always used "thank you" as well for "you're welcome."
ASL is so much more natural than SEE to me.
Catwalksymphony 1 year ago
@Catwalksymphony That's correct, the "welcome" sign you described is not ASL, so should not be used - even if you see other Deaf using it. It's simply incorrect.
BYUFanatic 9 months ago
dude i dont know what ur saying...can u tell us in ur videos that would help a lot
JamesKeckler 1 year ago 3
@JamesKeckler Look in the video comments box under the video.
BYUFanatic 1 year ago
can u make some videos translating please?:)?I really wanna learn.
Butterflie181 1 year ago
@Butterflie181 Hi! the videos with the blue wall behind me were intended for my students who have already learned the signs and would simply watch this video to review. Although the translation for the video is listed in the "more info" section, I would recomment watching the videos with the blue/black background instead since those are geared specifically to new students. You can also check out my website.
BYUFanatic 1 year ago
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Butterflie181 1 year ago
You should Say the words. That way i know what im saying when i make the symbols. It Would help alot.
Just some advice for next sign language videos.
Ashenfly 1 year ago
@Ashenfly This particular video was made for my students who had already learned the signs and this is simply a review/practice for them. I have other videos that focus on teaching new people how to sign, you're welcome to watch those. You will notice that I do not use voice in ANY of my videos. Why? Well, 1) I'm Deaf. 2) ASL and English are not the same. So speaking English while signing ASL would be like trying to speak English and Spanish at the same time. Ain't gonna happen. *smile*
BYUFanatic 1 year ago
Speaking of mouth morphemes, it looks to me like you're indicating that the hallway is long, partly using your mouth, but also squinting your eyes and tilting your head back? Am I right? Just learning and trying to figure it out. Looks like a pretty long hallway to me, wondering how you are expressing that.
Banerika 2 years ago
Yep. Exactly. As I've mentioned on some of my other videos - these are intended as reviews for my students who have learned the phrases already and just need to practice them. For those who want to learn ASL, I recommend starting with my website.
BYUFanatic 2 years ago
Thsi is very helpful ^^ I have been trying to learn ASL for some time now and your videos have helped the most. But I do have a question. Don't most people, when they sign, mouth or say the words as well? I'm just wondering.
Gaaraschickyourejeal 2 years ago
When used correctly, ASL does not use "mouthing" or speaking of words (silently or vocally). Two reasons for this: 1 - ASL is not English. They are entirely different languages. Thus you must learn think in ASL and not English (mouthing means you're thinking FIRST in English while adding signs - this is not ASL). 2 - ASL has "Mouth Morphemes." These are mouth movements that have specific meanings within ASL. If you're mouthing English words this will conflict with using correct mouth morphemes.
BYUFanatic 2 years ago
Oh, okay, I understand. Thank you.
Gaaraschickyourejeal 2 years ago
You're very welcome. *smile*
BYUFanatic 2 years ago
awesomeness!
catlovelyrus 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this! Very helpful! :)
Lala01hearts 4 years ago