www.talkwithyourhands.com American Sign Language Greetings and Introduction lessons part 1 of 4. Click through this series of videos to learn more about basic introductions in American Sign Language. Learn to say “Hello”, “Whats up?”, “How are you?”, My name is… etc..
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@MrsNorris55, have you noticed that people who have prejudices often get upset when the minority they have a prejudice against actually demonstrates pride in themselves? I’ve noticed that. White people who don’t like “uppity” Black people, for example. Take a close look at your own attitude. Thanks.
I want to fuck this deaf chick so HOLY SHIT SHE’S NOT DEAF. DAMNIT..
Wow, snotty much, some of the posters here? As a hearing person who’d like to learn ASL, I certainly wouldn’t want to learn it from some of the so-called ‘professionals’ here. I wouldn’t think being so obviously delegated as ‘unworthy’ would do much for their students’ motivation, however much it might do for their egos.
@Cbeyr, you’re right, it’s takes effort to make videos. It takes a lot more effort to become trained and qualified to teach ASL. And if you’ve achieved that, then you deserve to make money and/or achieve a level of recognition for your accomplishments. Moreover, if you have achieved that, then you probably aren’t creating misconceptions about the language, insulting the people who use it on a daily basis, and/or exploiting others’ lack of knowledge for your personal gain.
Oh sweet mercy. It’s just a video. YOU guys wouldn’t like it if someone said YOUR video sucks because you’re doing something wrong. She’s trying her best. Making a video is a lot of effort and EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU should know that. Stop being a hater. And NO, sign language is NOT a unique language- Every country has their own signing, like their OWN LANGUAGE (uh, duh?!). AMERICAN sign language is unique, yes, because it’s AMERICAN. Don’t be so high and mighty.
It’s a VIDEO.
I’m new to this, but did any other new person feel stupid for trying what she just did a hundred million times? xD I find ASL very interesting, and i’m glad she put up these videos.
@amandalr89, hi there. Did you know that the part of learning ASL that most hearing people have the hardest time with is “receptive skills,” which means the ability to understand what someone is signing to you? How do you think you strengthen receptive skills? A real ASL teacher would tell you to do that by watching, and not by listening. But Kristen is not a real ASL teacher. So she just keeps talking and talking. While making numerous mistakes in her signing. You like that?
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Her videos look nearly identical to the videos I have to watch for my college courses, but w/vocal communication which helps to clarify a whole lot for me. When you are new to anything whether it be a sport or a language you can’t start off knowing everything. Consider her a little league coach, would you tell a little league coach that her players are embarrassing to the MLBA because she left out a few details of the game? We’re just barely learning to swing the bat here. Cool it.
@taximnjim I think what would help this young lady learn how to sign better is if she had to type what she signed, not what she said. She might see what she ‘sounds like’ if she wrote each sign and turned her volume down. If you want to learn basic sign language, I am certain there are community classes in your area. Check it out! It might ensure you get the skills you are looking for as opposed to confusion from this person. If you are confused, rest assured you are not alone.
@TheASLFire Grins! I’m with you bro! You were marked as spam so I clicked on it. You made me laugh! You know her personal?!?
@shesnotahottyhottie Nope! The first one didn’t take…though I wish I was near the DFW area, I must say I’m closer to the DCA area. Smiles.
@TiminPhoenix Your last statement shows your ignorance…your first statement shows your ignorance…okay, so your statements are ignorant. Militant? Technically, you sound a tad bit prejudiced with the “They” and you. If someone is attempting to be a teacher and yet is still a student, you don’t see what’s wrong with that? When someone is inaccurate in their teaching, you won’t correct that person? This child is not an instructor, yet is passing herself off as one. Yeah, I’m militant then
@tlchimes Why don’t you try using real videos your students would enjoy. Signing Time is a great one. The woman on the video utilizes many interpreters, the community of Deaf people, etc….it’s interesting to autistic children and they will learn the basics you seem to be looking for. They are free, you can get them from your local library and, depending on where you live, they might be on your local PBS. What we have issues with are people who try to pass themselves off as teachers.
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@sign4uall Near the DFW area?
i really like sign language i know sign alphabet but i don’t know how to introduction my self
@taximnjim Just about any culture out there has “militants.” So Deaf militants are not any different than militants from other cultures (they are extreme in their attitude and actions). However, as you said, most are decent people (just like everyone else).
@taximnjim There are several places you can learn ASL. Check with your local college. Check for community education classes. Check out websites such as LifePrint, or my website – WestwoodASL.
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Why did you leave me hanging?
If you wish to let me know a better way to learn sign say so..to equate i going the wrong wAY
at least show me which way to go…I don’t think my comments on that video for someone who has never learned any signs ever before is out of touch…
captioniing would tell you if you are doing the right thing or not…Without knowledge if you are learning how the heck are you suppose to know?
Jimmie aka taximnjim
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true it is a beautiful language but never forget there are very much deaf militants I know and have dealt with them in the past…Not all deaf people are militants hardly most I have met are warm decent people who really care and accept anyone who at leasts trys to comprehend them