All fluent signers focus on the eyes. Eye contact is essential in sign language. If you're looking at the hands, you need to retrain yourself, or you will never communicate well with deaf people.
@woofiegrrl But you need to see the hands to know what the person is saying, right? I am not hearing impaired myself, so forgive me if I seem ignorant. I guess looking at the face and eyes are good for certain ways of expressing a specific emotion, but you can't look at two places at the same time. lol
@jaywhofan A fluent signer is looking at the face, the hands are in the field of vision, so you are taking all of it in at the same time. You don't really have to look in two places at the same time, you just don't have to focus on the hands. I hope I am explaining this ok.
Awesome interview, keep up the hard work! Marlee is the reason I'm an interpreter, I saw her in 'Children of a Lesser God' and just fell in love with the language. Great Job!!
What astounds me in videos like this...Is that both people keep their eyes on the others. They are so used to signing that they don't even need to focus on the other's hands to understand what they are saying.
Wow! ur so luckly to sit down with MarleeMatlin and she is so wonderful person and always watch her shows. You can be nect actor...rememebr me by the time lol
wow, i love her! she really takes a stand on what she believes in!! She makes me want to go out and make a stand on my beliefs too!! You go gurrll!!! <3 <3 <3
When I was younger, I saw the actress on TV and I was amazed by the fact that she spoke through sign language,I didn't know who she is, but now I'm glad that I know who is Marlee. I'm glad to see that there are deaf people who have succeeded in life that motivates any deaf person to go forward and fight for what he wants.
What if I like you, and interest is very important information! I've seen all your videos are very well and you're lucky to know she is a famous actress. I'm proud of you that are deaf but sorry I am a Spanish person. Greetings from the Canary Islands and Switzerland :-)
way to go!, i am swooo happy because we all are older i remember when i was teenager i never had close caption since i had old close caption convert box, it was shocked and i was so thanked ful with my mom buyig me one, they relized i need close caption, 1983 i had first one but i know other, qalready so i fall inlove and learn alot imrpoved in future i hope when all of us older passed away and i hope things will get remain in future to help stay and strong! thank you marlin!!!! :)
cool! Glad Marlee took time to talk with you for this vlog and I'm impressed as always that you are able to set up time and interview various Deaf leaders. You're our Deaf Oprah and/or Barbara Walters!
@alexoficeland Sounds like he was interpreting for a hearing reporter in the background.
DoubleTalkingJive 3 weeks ago
1:04 I'm pretty sure I hear Jack
alexoficeland 6 months ago
how did u like get to interview her? u should interview sean berdy!!! lol please reply
iilovejonasbros04 6 months ago
All fluent signers focus on the eyes. Eye contact is essential in sign language. If you're looking at the hands, you need to retrain yourself, or you will never communicate well with deaf people.
woofiegrrl 9 months ago
@woofiegrrl But you need to see the hands to know what the person is saying, right? I am not hearing impaired myself, so forgive me if I seem ignorant. I guess looking at the face and eyes are good for certain ways of expressing a specific emotion, but you can't look at two places at the same time. lol
jaywhofan 8 months ago
@jaywhofan A fluent signer is looking at the face, the hands are in the field of vision, so you are taking all of it in at the same time. You don't really have to look in two places at the same time, you just don't have to focus on the hands. I hope I am explaining this ok.
Dreolin2004 7 months ago
Awesome interview, keep up the hard work! Marlee is the reason I'm an interpreter, I saw her in 'Children of a Lesser God' and just fell in love with the language. Great Job!!
ASLReverend 10 months ago
What astounds me in videos like this...Is that both people keep their eyes on the others. They are so used to signing that they don't even need to focus on the other's hands to understand what they are saying.
pimptastic13 10 months ago
Wow ^^) why ur sign is fasters ^^) Wow it´s great !!
Klausny5 1 year ago
Wow! ur so luckly to sit down with MarleeMatlin and she is so wonderful person and always watch her shows. You can be nect actor...rememebr me by the time lol
Faiibaii8 1 year ago
glad to see a young girl like you is already doing her passion and interviews famous people like marlee matlin... :) keep going!!
IgorLovesPamela 1 year ago
wow, i love her! she really takes a stand on what she believes in!! She makes me want to go out and make a stand on my beliefs too!! You go gurrll!!! <3 <3 <3
MistroEduardo 1 year ago
Neat!!! That is so amazing that you got to interview marlee matlin!!
MMasllove516MM 1 year ago
When I was younger, I saw the actress on TV and I was amazed by the fact that she spoke through sign language,I didn't know who she is, but now I'm glad that I know who is Marlee. I'm glad to see that there are deaf people who have succeeded in life that motivates any deaf person to go forward and fight for what he wants.
InThyWord 1 year ago
Wow!! Awesome job interview!!! Keep up with your full energy interview vlogging, Jehanne!!!!! BIG HUGS!!!! <3
PopeMistress 1 year ago
What if I like you, and interest is very important information! I've seen all your videos are very well and you're lucky to know she is a famous actress. I'm proud of you that are deaf but sorry I am a Spanish person. Greetings from the Canary Islands and Switzerland :-)
KiTTyRoSa 1 year ago
Great interview! I love Marlee Matlin's movies! Thanks for sharing!
civilwarcat 1 year ago
Ah, I love her. I am glad she has her time spend time with you for interview. THUMB UP!
Sp1ceryMang0 2 years ago
Great Interview! Keep it up!
bulldogwrestler25 2 years ago
awesome. lucky you! and why r ur hands dark?
MarbleEyes0o 2 years ago
way to go!, i am swooo happy because we all are older i remember when i was teenager i never had close caption since i had old close caption convert box, it was shocked and i was so thanked ful with my mom buyig me one, they relized i need close caption, 1983 i had first one but i know other, qalready so i fall inlove and learn alot imrpoved in future i hope when all of us older passed away and i hope things will get remain in future to help stay and strong! thank you marlin!!!! :)
tbubba65 2 years ago
OMGS WOW!!
DarknessOfNighty 2 years ago
5 stars for you. A great interview! By the way ... I noticed your left hand looks dark. Did you work on the art project or ??
DSQ89 2 years ago
Good job!
MexicanBlood90 2 years ago
wow! =)
roadpilot07 2 years ago
cool! Glad Marlee took time to talk with you for this vlog and I'm impressed as always that you are able to set up time and interview various Deaf leaders. You're our Deaf Oprah and/or Barbara Walters!
ASLElla 2 years ago
how did you meet her???? i wanna meet her :(
cegoins25 2 years ago
thanks for raising awareness on this issue!
saucypedanticwench 2 years ago
=) good job
Tar2006 2 years ago
great interview! It must be so exciting to be able to do things like this.
alannajeanC 2 years ago