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Bill Vicars Hey Bill your videos are awesome I'm learning ASL so quickly! I don't even have a reason, you just make it so interesting! Thanks for your hard work! Much appreciation from this Canadian lol
Thanks for all you do Bill! Have you had anyone recommend looking into patreon? Starting an account there may help you facilitate gaining a regular monthly donation from those interested in your ASL instructions, especially from younger people familiar with content creators using that website. I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this scary time.
@@pamelapricekosta3184 Because it feels good?!? Just kidding. When in Rome do as the Romans do. When in the Deaf community do as the Deaf do. The reason I sign the way I do is because that is how I previously learned it growing up and how my Deaf wife, Deaf friends, and Deaf colleagues sign. Sure, there are regional and other variances but I aim for strong versions that are widely recognized by the maximum number of skilled ASL signers. Also see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/n/numbers.htm
@@willbayhart323 Hello! I've indeed set up a Patreon account on the advice of an ASL Hero. At this point in time the Patreon interface and process still feels awkward to me but I'm certainly open to ways to receive more support for ASLU. Warm regards. www.patreon.com/ASLU
I saw Areanna’s eyes widen several times...as did mine!!! :-D Numbers have always been hard for me. So I’ll be watching this a few (many) times. Thank you!
You have no idea how much I appreciate all your videos and resources. I have been fascinated with ASL since I was a kid, and you have reignited my interest. Thank you so so much Mr. Vicars!!!
I am currently on lesson 11 of your asl univeristy course. My son is non speaking autistic and is really catching onto sign. These courses have allowed us to communicate! I cannot thank you enough for making this free.
4 minutes in and I've got to say, you've got that Energy 😊 lol. Definitely feels like you're talking and non-intimidating. When you two repeat or correct something, it's super clear 👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿👏🏿
I agree. The best way to learn a language is to USE it and to do so in the conditions and culture of the language itself. It's so much better to learn ASL in silence. I want to avoid any hint of hearing prejudice or assumptions.
That's so cool, Such an efficent way to communicate numbers like wow and a way to difreentiate numbers from letters because of similatiries. id on't know why but it's really cool to me how almost intuitive and cool asl is. The diffrent gramar also is fantastic , I might not know how to do it yet but knowing another language alredy does help a little to understand wierd scentence structures, like in frenchyh. Thank you for doing this for youtube Dr Vicars. That's amzing! The amount of effort and kindness you show to your students is amzing I have only had a few teachers like you, being so passionate about what their doing!
I keep coming to this video because I have always tried to learn how to sign numbers, even as a child I couldn't. I would try myself to tears! This video improved it so much. Thank you! Though do you have any recommendations for people who only have a limited range of motion for their pinky finger? I know it sounds weird, but I cant move my pinky finger correctly and it hurts a lot to sign some things. Like F, 9, or 8. It seems to be the only signs I struggle with.
Just do the best you can. See this article for more info on signing with physical limitations: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/signing-with-physical-limitations.htm
I'm still unclear, how are you supposed to differentiate between W and 6? I thought it was the tapping, but then he says you can drop the tap if you feel like it? If you drop the tap, are W and 6 not then identical?
Hello! I have a question regarding the twenties--specifically 21. I have the inability to bend the upper knuckle my thumb when signing the number (For the record: Yes! It is impossible for me to win at thumb war lol). Is it safe for me to sign 21 by lowering my entire thumb towards my index finger repeatedly or am I mistakingly signing something else? I appreciate all that you have you done with teaching me through your site.
"Twenty-one" has several "pronunciations" (articulations). A very common method of signing 21 is to bend the thumb at the first knuckle (the knuckle closest to the palm) twice (or even just once during high-speed casual signing).
Number 1-5 face towards you Numbers greater than 6- 9 face outward When signing the numbers 6-9 and 11-15 you can tap twice or do a sinle tap. Also note that when you sign a password or letters with numbers, you should tap twice with the numbers. You can wiggle your hand when signing 10 or you can do it in one swift movement. In isolation usually wiggle your 10. When you're counting, usually sign 10 in one swift movement. in isolation for 11-15 you should sign it twice , but if your counting 11-15 you should do one movement When signing larger numbers doa single movement, For years use the ten + movement 1512 would be 15 then 12. (but it's a good idea to sign the ten + for the years ) example 1615 first sign the 16 (with the ten + 6 sign ) then sign the 15 (with the single movement ) There are three versions of 16-19 , there are the itchy finger, the shaky numbers, and then the 10 + (6 o 7 o 8 o 9) to make the 16, 17, 18, 19. For ages use the shaky hand (don't shake your wrist twice, just shake it once) example 16 years old, 18 years old (17 and 19 too ) make sure to touch your index finger to your chin before you shake the number out ALSO for ages 1-5 sign them with palm facing out, make sure to touch your face with your index finger When you have the number 20 in isolation make sure to tap it twice. but with larger numbers (like 20,000) you tap it once and then sign the thousand.
Do you mean differently as in different from the three versions I showed in my numbers video? Or do you mean differently as in you've seen more than one version? If you've seen more than one version that is in line with what I taught -- there is more than one version. It is my opinion that the twist version (without the 10 prefix unless you are doing years) is the most common nationwide. However -- you should use whatever version your local Deaf use. If you don't know what version they use that means you need to start hanging out more with your local Deaf. Learning ASL without interacting with Deaf people is like learning how to swim without getting in the water.
Hi Bill, I'm enjoying your videos and have a question for you please...I've picked up on that we all have a dominant hand and non dominant hand, but I feel more comfortable using different hands for different things, would that mean that I would be an ambidextrous signer?
Skilled signers do indeed from time to time switch hand dominance but we do so for specific reasons (emphasis, contrasting, comparing, discussing complex situations, or even just because we are holding something in our dominant hand or arm). Intentional switching of hand dominance in a sign language is different from randomly switching back and forth a sign with whatever hand you feel like. Randomly switching hand-dominance during ASL is the equivalent of randomly speaking words with an accent in a spoken language. Imagine a Hearing person deciding to emphasize a different syllable in a word just because it feels better to them. It may feel better to that individual but a skilled English speaker listening to it would likely think, "Hmmm... this person must not be a native speaker." So, I encourage you to learn to articulate ("pronounce") ASL signs using consistent hand dominance. Then someday when you need to switch hand dominance for a specific purpose your ambidexterity will be perceived as skill rather than error.
Still unclear on the rules of when to pivot with double digit numbers containing 6,7,9..are there directional rules depending on the value? like rounding rule of thumb?
I am still having trouble with double numbers that pivot. Knowing which direction to tilt. Is there a simple method of remembering? This lesson has been a desire to learn for a long while. Thank you for making learning fun. I fully intend on purchasing your usb drive to continue my education. Money not wasted.
Regarding 66- 98 (6's through 9's not including doubles) If the next digit is to the right, you pivot to the right. If the next digit is to the left you pivot to the left.
Tip: Try watching it from a desktop computer with the "settings" (gear icon) and adjust the speed to slow it down. I'll see what I can do about making a more introductory-level "years" video for this channel.
idk if you've figured this out by now, but he is signing "15" + "11", not "15" + "1" @6:50 which is what I'm assuming you had translated it to. I haven't watched the rest of the video yet, but I can see years being confusing since 11-15 look identical to 1-5 with a bump.
dr. bill vicar can spell numbers or sign language America asl , for example the boy plays if remove a letter s. it will act shortly. try to ask volunteer to read - how?
The "L" shape is a common first segment of the following numbers: 24, 26, 27, 28, and 29. The numbers 23 and 25 have evolved to use a fluttering movement of the middle finger. It is not accurate to think of "L" as equaling "20" -- it doesn't. In ASL numbering the "L" is "bound" (and must occur with the rest of the sign). The "L" cannot be separated out of the number to function as a free morpheme. You could say though that "L" functions for the ASL numbers 24, 26, 27, 28, and 29 in a way similar to how the "2" digit functions for those numbers in English.
It is no big deal. Lots of Deaf people have similar issues. The older you get the more issues you have with arthritis, etc. We just learn to recognize a variety of styles.
@@sign-language Thank you, i just started yesterday afternoon (100 first signs) and i memorized and can do family- feelings and everything in between those. There not all perfect so im glad to know this. Your videos have been very helpful.
Yea they been hard for me as well to learn but don't help I don't get to practice much :( but I do try to come on here when I can make time to study more been learning since I was 6 years old. As I can hear I don't have to use it much but I still like to know it just in case ;)
This video is too Fast, you do not allow a person to learn how to make their fingers like yours. The young lady is showing you not us. You are showing your hands to her not us. Give us a chance to learn what fingers to use for the correct numbers.
The video is part of a larger set of instructional videos.In case you haven't seen it yet, here is the official ASLU RU-vid master playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA I recommend you start near the beginning and work your way through at your own speed. Also see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lesson01.htm Specifically, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/handshapes.htm
Any particular questions? In general you just show the first half and then the second half of the year. For example: 20+24 That would look like the number 20 followed by the number 24.
I recommend you start here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DaMjr4AfYA0.html If you don't know the abc's then start here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-va1aAXpVr2w.html For additional support and structured lessons, see: lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm
Ahahaha -- You pointing it out (that facial expression of hers at 6:47) is the first time I noticed it (I rarely watch my own videos all the way through since, well, I was there for the actual recording.) Heh. I'm tempted to do a screen shot and use that wide-eyed facial expression of hers as the thumbnail for the video!
