Hi, I´m from Brazilian , I learn how to ASL , but that ASL is very easy! not hard understand it ,I can read the ASL I learn ASL since 3 year ago, ASL is top best!
my friend name is Karthic he´s from England too I already talk with he, but htat not language BSL, he learn ASL too I can talk easy for he! Thanks ^^)
@jesterjoker97 Hi Thanks for comment! Cool ;o) I was wondering about mistakes understanding BSL or ASL fingerspelling...do you think there are less mistakes understanding ASL fingerspelling? or less mistakes with BSL fingerspelling? or the same? Curious... SH
I'm an NZSL/Eng interpreter and I use both systems (ASL only if the Deaf person asks me to or because it's convenient to for whatever reason, or I'm using ASL/IS with a visitor). As a non native signer, I find both systems about as difficult to read as each other - handedness isn't the issue. As someone who started with 2-handed system and added IS and ASL fs later, going to 1 handed systems did not result in easier comprehension! Check out the Argentinian fs alphabet - it uses 2 and 1-handed!
@terpNZ04 Hi! Thanks for comment! I thought a two handed might be easier to comprehend only because there might be more differentiation between individual letters. I love ASL's one handed alphabet because I can sign two words at the same time in different locations...more efficient when interpreting, plus you can sign with only one hand. But as video relay becomes more used, I was thinking about improving the communication with hearing interpreters thru monitors...just wondering...
Last summer I interpreted for a Deaf trip to Asia. There was a group from US and a group from UK and Australia. I asked one of the people from England to bring me a BSL book. It was a totally cool experience. I learned the alphabet and at meals we had a good time teaching each other.Some native BSL users are just as rapid as native ASL users. Neither was better that the othe, the comfort zone is with the user and where they grew up.
@art435 Hey! thanks for comment ;o) Question is whether interpreters have an easier time understanding BSL or ASL fingerspelling...maybe no difference? I thought maybe because there is more distinction between letters, there might be less terp error. For example, fingerspell the word George and gorge or wireline vs wireless or retreat and repeat. AESO are fairly similar in ASL... just wondered about INTERPRETER ERRORS.
i have seen the bsl fingerspelling videos and it appears that because there is two hands you need to catch that it would be harder rather than just watching one hand shape you must analyze the positions for both hands for each letter.
I think both are clear in their own way (I learned ASL first and have learned barely enough BSL & Auslan to understand). I think the key for all fingerspelling is who the message is meant for... meaning that the signer must be TRYING to be clear, not spelling for themselves. Too often I get clients who spell sloppily because they don't respect that is the most challenging part of the language. I love when they snicker at me for asking to repeat then five minutes later criticize me for fingerspe
@WhoTheFRELL Hi WTF! THanks for comment! Yep...I can tell a difference between Deaf/HoH who recognize and make an effort to be clearer with their FS for the interpreter, and those who do not take the time/effort to make that part easier for the interpreter. I can fuss at my family mbrs if they mumble, talk in low volume, try to talk from another room, etc... Communication is two way street. ;o) SH
Hi all below! Thanks for comments!!! I am wondering which FS system has less errors receptively. Maybe they are both the same and depend primarily on the receiver's skills. I just wondered if the interpreters using a different manual alphabet have a lower rate of errors when interpreting. If the letters are more distinct in execution/production, would that make a difference in the ease of comprehension for a non-native user?...K G'nite! SH
AUSLAN. :) lol so traditional BSL fingerspelling is easier to use... but sometimes one handed ASL is practical in some situations where only one hand is available... however... in terms of which is easier to read.... BSL/ AUSLAN fingerspelling is easier and makes more sense... :)
I don't know about from an interpreters perspective but I'm a sign geek and have watched a lot of international sign videos just to check out the languages. From what Ive seen, it just depends on what your used to. I'm used to ASL fingerspelling, so it seems easier to me, but after learning the BSL alphabet and checking out different BSL videos, it seems they have the same issues as ASL fingerspelling. (Placement, formation issues, style etc). Hope that helps!
Hi, I´m from Brazilian , I learn how to ASL , but that ASL is very easy! not hard understand it ,I can read the ASL I learn ASL since 3 year ago, ASL is top best!
my friend name is Karthic he´s from England too I already talk with he, but htat not language BSL, he learn ASL too I can talk easy for he! Thanks ^^)
Klausny5 11 months ago
ASL and BSL are both same zone as fast as I can read. BSL face expression little bit different than ASL face expression.
jesterjoker97 11 months ago
@jesterjoker97 Hi Thanks for comment! Cool ;o) I was wondering about mistakes understanding BSL or ASL fingerspelling...do you think there are less mistakes understanding ASL fingerspelling? or less mistakes with BSL fingerspelling? or the same? Curious... SH
Shelllium 11 months ago
I'm an NZSL/Eng interpreter and I use both systems (ASL only if the Deaf person asks me to or because it's convenient to for whatever reason, or I'm using ASL/IS with a visitor). As a non native signer, I find both systems about as difficult to read as each other - handedness isn't the issue. As someone who started with 2-handed system and added IS and ASL fs later, going to 1 handed systems did not result in easier comprehension! Check out the Argentinian fs alphabet - it uses 2 and 1-handed!
terpNZ04 1 year ago
@terpNZ04 Hi! Thanks for comment! I thought a two handed might be easier to comprehend only because there might be more differentiation between individual letters. I love ASL's one handed alphabet because I can sign two words at the same time in different locations...more efficient when interpreting, plus you can sign with only one hand. But as video relay becomes more used, I was thinking about improving the communication with hearing interpreters thru monitors...just wondering...
Shelllium 1 year ago
Last summer I interpreted for a Deaf trip to Asia. There was a group from US and a group from UK and Australia. I asked one of the people from England to bring me a BSL book. It was a totally cool experience. I learned the alphabet and at meals we had a good time teaching each other.Some native BSL users are just as rapid as native ASL users. Neither was better that the othe, the comfort zone is with the user and where they grew up.
art435 1 year ago
@art435 Hey! thanks for comment ;o) Question is whether interpreters have an easier time understanding BSL or ASL fingerspelling...maybe no difference? I thought maybe because there is more distinction between letters, there might be less terp error. For example, fingerspell the word George and gorge or wireline vs wireless or retreat and repeat. AESO are fairly similar in ASL... just wondered about INTERPRETER ERRORS.
Shelllium 1 year ago
i have seen the bsl fingerspelling videos and it appears that because there is two hands you need to catch that it would be harder rather than just watching one hand shape you must analyze the positions for both hands for each letter.
Baachoo143 1 year ago
I think both are clear in their own way (I learned ASL first and have learned barely enough BSL & Auslan to understand). I think the key for all fingerspelling is who the message is meant for... meaning that the signer must be TRYING to be clear, not spelling for themselves. Too often I get clients who spell sloppily because they don't respect that is the most challenging part of the language. I love when they snicker at me for asking to repeat then five minutes later criticize me for fingerspe
WhoTheFRELL 1 year ago
@WhoTheFRELL Hi WTF! THanks for comment! Yep...I can tell a difference between Deaf/HoH who recognize and make an effort to be clearer with their FS for the interpreter, and those who do not take the time/effort to make that part easier for the interpreter. I can fuss at my family mbrs if they mumble, talk in low volume, try to talk from another room, etc... Communication is two way street. ;o) SH
Shelllium 1 year ago
Hi all below! Thanks for comments!!! I am wondering which FS system has less errors receptively. Maybe they are both the same and depend primarily on the receiver's skills. I just wondered if the interpreters using a different manual alphabet have a lower rate of errors when interpreting. If the letters are more distinct in execution/production, would that make a difference in the ease of comprehension for a non-native user?...K G'nite! SH
Shelllium 1 year ago
It's all a matter of perspective I think and what you're used to.. I will always think that two-handed is easier to read but I'm biased.
silentbluerose 1 year ago
AUSLAN. :) lol so traditional BSL fingerspelling is easier to use... but sometimes one handed ASL is practical in some situations where only one hand is available... however... in terms of which is easier to read.... BSL/ AUSLAN fingerspelling is easier and makes more sense... :)
videofreak1607 1 year ago
I don't know about from an interpreters perspective but I'm a sign geek and have watched a lot of international sign videos just to check out the languages. From what Ive seen, it just depends on what your used to. I'm used to ASL fingerspelling, so it seems easier to me, but after learning the BSL alphabet and checking out different BSL videos, it seems they have the same issues as ASL fingerspelling. (Placement, formation issues, style etc). Hope that helps!
undeadda 1 year ago