Deaf and Hearing Couple: Why Does She Use Her Voice When She Signs? 

Let me start off by saying how much I admire your videos and relationship! ❤ Just found your channel and have been binging your videos. Nee subscriber!🌸 My mother had a deaf friend when she was young so she learned sign language so that they could more easily communicate. She said that it was like their secret language in school..(they were in elementary school). My mom found that this was life changing for her and taught me sign language when I was young. We would regularly communicate this way so that it stayed fresh in my head and I was able to practice. I actually picked up on it fast and loved it as a child almost as much as I do now. ❤ I have been able to use this knowledge to help at work. If someone needs translation between asl and speaking then I can help them to understand each other and that makes me happy. I have a one year old daughter now and I have taught her to express basic needs through sign and am planning to continue to teach her all that I know. I want her to be able to help others but my main goal is to give her the opportunity to understand and communicate for herself...so that if she is so lucky to have a friend like my mom had, or a partner then she will instantly be able to communicate and strengthen that bond!! ❤ Sorry for the long comment but I feel very deeply about this and am so happy to have found your channel!❤❤❤

When he interrupted her to give her a bite of cake ahh king

he eats pretty quiet and polite for not being able to hear

Ryan, Put a ring on it already. After 8 years it time bruh...

3:23 Look at that. She gets so lost in him she couldn't even pay attention. If that aint love i dont know what is

Didn’t want to offend but I wonder how it looks when they are mad at each other *hand sign intensifies lmao

if you didn’t speak and sign this video would end up being asmr 😂

Yes, I appreciate that you talk whilst signing, because I'm learning sign! It helps me pick it up easier when you talk at the same time!

First time on this channel and was expecting her to be deaf, idk whyyy. But was like oh she sounds amazing, she must've progressively lost her hearing. Then he started signing and I'm waiting for him to talk. And he doesn't, so I'm like "Why he NO talk?". I swear y'all I'm a dumb ass.

That last question made me laugh. One time I was sitting in my 5th grade class just messing with my hands and I noticed the sign language interpreter was talking about me because her and the student were looking at me and laughing. Turns out she was saying “wow, Danielle must be very comfortable” because I apparently kept signing comfortable over and over again without knowing it. Lol 😂 but now I’ll never forget what the sign for comfortable is!

Bro this man it's the deal he eats so politely even more than people who hear also he feeds his queen like damnnn

3:29 the way he looks at her❤️

You guys are literally my favorite 🥺 my 4 y/o brother showed me your channel, he’s deaf and loves how “pretty Ellen is and Ryan is funny”, obsessed LOL

I love how Ryan was using big movements to sign I thought "He's talking so loud!"

Im deaf myself so im Happy to find a Channel with sign language

The algorithm has spoken *I shall learn sign language this 3 am*

I am so happy youtube has recently pushed your videos to recommended and I discovered you both! I love how genuine you both are :) You inspire me to continue persevering through youtube! You guys deserve a million subbies.

Awh he is so cute when he said “u are blushing “

For some reason, I love watching you both eat pastries😂❤️

The way he looks at her though, you can just tell how sweet of a boyfriend he is, I can't wait for them to share their wedding or when they have kids omg. New subscriber, you guys are perfect for each other and still give off those honeymoon sweatheart vibes even after 8 years.

The way she looks at him at 2:15 when he feeds her the cake makes my heart warm! You can see the love in the eyes! and she's so smiley afterward

The sound he makes with his mouth while signing is so relaxing!💘

I love how he is trying to talk , if you really listen u can here him talk words through smacking 🥳🥳 edited : thanks for 530 likes

lol the part where he gets the cake and they edit in “me, no her” swear that’s me everytime i try sharing food with my boyfriend

when he fed her the cake, my heart went: 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

The answer Ellen gave at 1:47 is soooo spot on. I'm learning ASL, and Ellen speaking while signing helps my vocabulary lots for exactly the reason she described. But then having Ryan in between is a great way to test my skills, like they said. AND I like watching each answer Ryan gives once without captions and once with, so I appreciate that the captions are optional. She described how I utilize the videos so accurately it's like she's reading my mind 😂 love the videos!

I rarely see a hearing and deaf couple mainly because of the language barrier. But it is truly amazing to see you two make it work no matter the differences. My parents (who are deaf and I am hearing) said that it would be so hard for them to date a hearing person.

I just realized....English captions work with sign language 😱 Edit: oh. They talked about it. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

You’re so cute together. 🥰 I also really like the tiny sounds he makes when he signs - it’s really endearing. ☺️

This is the cutest thing I've seen all month, Randomly popped up in my recommendation and bow im subscribed

Is there a video where they visit Ryan's mother? It would be cool to feature his family in a video.

I was literally binge watching your videos when u posted this one 😂 I’m so happy. I personally don’t know anyone who is deaf or that has trouble hearing but I find your channel so interesting and I’m now interested in learning sign 😊❤️

when my dad was growing up one of his friends parents were deaf so when he went over there they would sign and he picked it up, and his friend taught him too. One day my dad was showing me some signs and i just had this wave of realization of how much respect i have for the deaf community, or just people who sign in general because i could never do it😂😂

I hope Ryan knows how soft spoken, sweet and soothing Ellen’s voice is. You guys are such a beautiful couple.

02:16 relationship goals

I like that she talks and signs because I can focus on her signing and hear what shes saying which helps me learn the signs. (:

I agree, when you talk and sign it always helps me learn more sign language cause like I usually don’t study it at school

Popped up in my recommendations and I do not regret clicking on it . Y’all are soo cute together 🥺

I once read a story about a deaf man going into a restaurant and the waitress noticed that he was reading the menu to himself and signing some of the things to himself. She knew some sign language and went to his table to take his order and the man was super gracious that someone there knew how to sign. Ever since reading that, I've been trying to learn sign language just from RU-vid videos and I love it. I also prefer it because I hate the sound of my own voice haha.. Your videos are SUPER helpful with the subtitles below and I learn so much from you guys. Thanks!

Ellen ( think is her name) seems like very gentle soul. She soft spoke and seema like kind heart you'd want in their relationship. Ryan seems protective of that. Great couple! 🥰

had no idea that was gonna be your answer but that's exactly why i love this channel and why i subscribed way back when - the voicing-signing combo! it helps me learn + study + improve! in a way that watching the signs w| or w|o CC just can't. very grateful for this channel. 😊😎 thanks, y'all! ❤✊🏾

Im 14 and learned how to sign back in 6th grade for this boy that was deaf and i had a major crush on him lol.

They‘re adorable I never saw them before but I instantly like them 🙌🏽

I love that you speak and sign at the same time because I can associate the signs with the words you are speaking. On sign only channels I can't really watch the person speaking because my eyes are on the words at the bottom of the screen rather than on them. When Ryan speaks I read the words and then back the video up so I can watch him after I know what he is saying, which isn't an issue but speaking deff helps for someone learning.

My husband and I found you guys just a few days ago, and I'm really enjoying your videos. My son is dating a girl who is deaf. She uses her voice, has hearing aids and lip-reads, but I realize after watching your videos that she may be missing a fair amount of the conversation. I've lived in foreign countries where I didn't speak the language well, so I'd just fake it that I knew what everyone was saying. It was very isolating. I'll be more mindful of that now when talking with her. My husband and I started learning ASL because we want to communicate better with her , but also because her parents and extended family are mostly deaf or hard of hearing and ASL is their primary language at home. I also notice that she struggles more with using her voice later in the day when she's tired. It would be nice if we knew enough ASL that she didn't have to work so hard for us to understand. And of course now...with everyone wearing masks in public, being able to sign seems vital. Before I even saw this video, I was thinking that I like how you use your voice and sign at the same time because I can watch your hands instead of the captions and I'm absorbing a lot more vocabulary that way. Thank you for your videos. I feel more prepared and less likely to accidentally say or do something rude when I meet her parents and extended family.

Thank you for being wonderful people and wonderful teachers to us who truly want to learn ASL

Guys open the captions if you don’t know and btw REEEEEEEEEEE YOU GUYS ARE CUTE TOGETHER *wHeRE iS dA bAbIEs??*

He is so complementary and kind to her, I caught myself over here smiling like dummy lol it's so sweet!

Absolutely! From my personal perspective as someone who is hard-of-hearing, it is super helpful to have it all! Captions, voicing, signing, facial expressions, and body language. The more ways that words can get across to another person, the better. 🙂

00:02 why she look like she bout to hit the hardest roast of 2019?

omg the food they eat in the begining always looks so good im jealous

They perfect for each other 😍

As a hearing person, I appreciate the fact that you use your voice Ellen because it makes the video easier to follow for me (even if I already have subtitles to follow). I tend to be impatient when I watch a video of a person just signing in a complete silence, like I can't concentrate because I'm to disturb by the fact that something is missing (my hearing) and also because it multiply the noises around me that can't be covered by a silent talk (noises of electronic devices, of the street...). In your videos, there is both sound with Ellen and silence with Ryan and I love this combo, it help me to immerge in the deaf culture while managing to stay focus. Even the fact that Ryan is making asmr-ish sounds with his mouth while signing is helping me to focus haha. I don't know if anyone can relate? ^^

This is probably my fourth video of yours that I’ve watched. I like how you talk when you sign because I don’t know sign language. So I have to turn on the closed captions. It just makes it easier for me to understand. Love your videos. 😘

That was so cute how you got off track when he told you he was proud of you 😍

me: why he fed her while she was talking and explainin something ruuuude 5sec later, me: wait she can keep signing while eating *facepalm.*

Yes this! I'm a first year ASL student, my professor showed your drive through videos and I was hurt for you but inspired. I'm really coming to love the deaf community, and I actually do use your videos to help my receptive skills!(:

I actually really like that you speak while signing because it helps me learn more sign being able to hear and see the word

Chandler Bing : could they be cuttier ? 🤦‍♂️

The quality of your vlogs have improved so much within this past year!! I’m really proud of you guys!💛 keep it up!! Love from Washington!!

I just discovered you guys a week ago ang It really is helpful when you voice while you sign :) love yaboth ❤

I totally agree with you Ellen (Hi! New watcher here!) I use your voice and signing as a study tool. It's so helpful as a hearing person to watch, listen and connect the two. You guys inspired me to learn signing, I struggle with my hearing and find myself gesturing naturally however signing is opening up a completely new world for me and developing my ability to communicate. After seeing you guys drive through the drive-thru, and the way that Ryan was treated - it made me commit to learning to sign, I hope that whenever I meet someone deaf I can help them to feel included. Many thanks! Bless the both of you!

Using her voice helps me learn to sign bc Ryan signs fast. But you both help me learn correctly. I like it.

You guys are so in love OH MY GOD THAT CHEMISTRYYYYY

They’re literally the cutest!💛 like I can’t even. I’ve been learning ASL and I’m in LOVE!!😂❤️

I appreciate your adding of closed captions because I am hearing, but I also have a mild auditory processing disorder. So I enjoy being able to both hear you, see you sign, and read the captions. That way I capture all of what you are saying at all times.

I agree with Ryan, in that watching your videos to me (although I am not learning sign language and don't know somebody who is deaf) it is so interesting and amazing to me to watch you guys communicate, see how the dynamic works, become aware of the deaf community, and see all of the other ways that one can communicate without words. I have learned so much from your videos!

2:27 Nobody: Ryan: This cake is great. XD

I'm taking sign language this year for the first time and I only know the alphabet so this channel will be helpful!

LOVE YOU BOTH PLEASE POST MORE, CANT STOP WATCHING YOUR VIDEOSSS

Thank you for talking in your videos. I’ve already learned so many words watching you guys! I’m determined to learn sign language ❤️

That answer is perfect! Definitely learning from seeing her sign and listening to her speak, and also activating my brain more by being tested when he signs and doesn't speak. It's great!

I love re-watching your videos

recently just subscribed to your channel and I can officially say I am OBSESSED.😍😍

Ellen please please please please continue to sign and speak at the same time (simcom). I have learned a ton from signduo. I turn on closed captions and slow down the speed of the video and MAN!!!! I cannot imagine learning more in an actual ASL class with 30 students around me. Because of Signduo I've learned about the deaf community and I've become confident and conversational (when a fluent signer signs slowly)😂 I am so happy!!! Thank you Ellen & Ryan for the joy you bring to this married, stay home mom of 6. I am so very blessed by this channel.

My 17 month old son is autistic and he is non verbal and doesn’t use body language effectively. I love sign and we are going to be working with my son teaching him sign and the picture system so he can communicate. Anyways- he LOVES watching you guys. He is fascinated by how you use your hands and I really think it’s going to help him pick up on it more quickly. Thanks for all the videos- I love watching them and now Elijah does too!

When you watch this while high and without cc it feels like a simulation

I like when she use her voice at the same time she do sign language because me for example do not understand signs but I love the channel and them both😃

I love how you guys do this...voice to sign and no voice. I am progressively going deaf so I am learning sign. This ROCKs!!! Thank you so much!!!

Don't change a thing. I love that you both sign and she speaks and the sweet looks you give each other and the joy you share in your videos. Love it all!! I could watch a million more!!

I jumped on the bandwagon to your channel! Much love 🤟🏽

I unfortunately cannot understand sign language. But I think your relationship is so adorable and cool. To be able to be with someone who is compassionate, it warms my heart.

I really like the closed captions and they are sooo accurate! It helps me watch both of your mouths and both of your hands. Regardless of a voice.

I’m glad I discovered you two (,: both of you are super amazing! ♡ thank you for sharing this info with us and helping us understand! ☺️✨💕🤟🏼

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Did I just read the title incorrectly? "Why does she use her voice to SING"

I don't even live in the States and I'm not learning ASL but I just love watching your videos! The combination of the delicious looking food and a couple just having an honest and mature conversation about important issues is so great :)

I agree...I love that you sign and speak at the same time...I've been able to pick-up and learn more words as I can focus on your hand movements versus reading the subtitles! I do miss a lot of Ryan's facial expressions/moments because I'm reading the subtitles, but it's getting easier to pick-up signs and I just rewind LOL.

NOTIFICATION SQUAD!!! Btw I love you guys so much

This shouldnt be a question! Obviously she speaks and signs because some ppl can hear and some cannot.... Its kinda self explanatory

There should be a signing subtitle though like 😂 I would appreciate it so much 😂

I want a love like this. The mutual respect and understanding is so refreshing.

Awe! I love how you showed and explained the difference between those 2 signs! Very helpful! I know it's very simple compared to what you offer on this channel, but I wish you'd do a "sign of the day" at the end of your videos because I'm coming with such beginner knowledge and it would be great to get that kind of a thorough look and breakdown of a sign regularly along with all the conversational use that I love in your videos.

Any advice for meeting people who would be willing to learn sign, or how to encourage/inspire people to? Im HoH and often my friends won’t really learn any ASL even when I try to teach them bc with enough tries I’ll eventually get what they’re saying... but it’s so tiring & frustrating sometimes! Ps- Seriously warms my heart seeing this channel. Every video gives me a lot of hope for future society (& one day being able to make videos like these too). If y’all are ever in Rochester I’d love to host you guys at URSMD! I think a lot of the students, especially those in Deaf health, could really benefit from your insights (also would be great to meet you:)

There was a moment when Ryan was signing that Ellen moved back to give room, and that reminded me of the time when I was walking with my deaf friend and her interpreter. The interpreter was signing and accidentally hit this girl. She said sorry and all, but we had a good laugh and all.

i love that you talk while filming these videos because it really helps me improve my sign

New subscriber here. Love ur channel and love what u guys r teaching us ❤️👍🏻

Woah you guys are like the real life Bay and Emmett from switched at birth!!

Thank you Ryan- my son was awake from 1 am to 4 am, and he loves to watch you sign (he's 3 so he can't read the captions). He snuggled up and watched you till he fell back asleep ❤❤❤❤ now I can get back to bed

You also literally have the sweetest voice ever Ellen.... it's the cutest thing ☺