Posted on Jul 16, 2017 by paul
Our dictionary, consisting of THOUSANDS of videos, holds a few hidden secrets: 1. Sign variations and synonyms are shown at the bottom of each video. We have links to sign variations right at the bottom of the video! You can also find synonyms here. 2. You can add words to a list for review […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 14, 2017 by paul
“GAH! This video is way too fast!! I’ve watched it 1,000 times! HELP!” Don’t worry! ASLdeafined has a handy-dandy feature to help you out: If you find a video is a bit fast, just select the box in the upper-left hand corner of the video and BOOM- you’re in business! Check out how helpful it is for […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 12, 2017 by paul
Although this seems like common sense, it’s important to reiterate the proper way to get a Deaf person’s attention. Do NOT: throw things, hit, shove, yell as loud as you can, etc. to get someone’s attention. Just like with a hearing person, treat them with respect. All you need to do is a light tap […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 12, 2017 by paul
When two, or more, Deaf people are conversing there are do’s and don’ts regarding how to pass by. In the examples below, Angela will show you the right and wrong ways to pass by. This is how you should NOT pass through a conversation… Watch as Angela walks rudely in between Mindy and Diana’s […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 12, 2017 by paul
There may be times when you come across a person who signs at a faster speed than you’re use to. Don’t panic, especially if you’re still learning the language. Simply ask the person to slow down and remind them that you’re still learning. Watch as Kelly lets Diana know that she is signing too fast […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 12, 2017 by paul
Just like in the hearing community, it’s very important to maintain eye contact in conversations. In the Deaf community, once you break eye contact you are no longer listening to the other person. This is considered to be rude and disrespectful. Watch how Kelly loses focus and breaks eye contact with Diana during their conversation…
Read MorePosted on Jul 07, 2017 by paul
American Sign Language has many attributes and parameters. Some of these parameters include location, handshapes, non manual markers, etc. Today, we are going to take a look at handshapes. Handshapes can get tricky at times- and today we are going to focus on the ‘C’ handshape! For a quick review, here are ten signs that use […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 03, 2017 by paul
It is only right to recognize all of the future Interpreter Training Program (ITP) students. I would like to thank them for considering the interpreting profession. Across the United States, we are in desperate need of interpreters. I am so grateful for students who want to become interpreters for the Deaf. And, even though many […]
Read MorePosted on Jun 23, 2017 by paul
Jenna took some time to show you guys some LGBT-friendly signs! Take a Look! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfH8y686Avg&feature=youtu.be
Read MorePosted on Jun 16, 2017 by paul
Why Play? Learning American Sign Languages has it’s challenges, and luckily there are fun ways to practice! A student’s retention, or their ability to understand ASL, can be a toughie to develop. Good thing we have “The Telephone Game!” How To Play: All students should line up in two rows, facing away from the Judge (teacher […]
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