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sign language for community

sign language for community- little tent with hands facing each other starting right shoulder; make a circle around then go to the left shoulder and do the same.

American Sign Language: "friend"

The sign for "friend" interlocks the index fingers twice.FRIEND:

CHILDREN: (One pat on two different heads.)

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American Sign Language: "who"

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American Sign Language: "who" The sign for "who" as several variations. A good general variation is to place the tip of your thumb on your chin with your index finger extended. Bend your index finger twice. Notice, some people do this sign without touching the chin. They hold an "X" handshape in front of their chin/mouth and wiggle the index finger up and down (quickly changing it from an fully bent X to a partially bent X a couple times). Personally I prefer the "touch chin with thumb" variation, but I wouldn't consider it wrong if someone used the "non-contact" version. Also, you will see people who do the movement from the large knuckle instead of the small and middle knuckles -- that is okay too. WHO (Version 1) Memory aid: Imagine that the reason your finger is fluttering is because of the the air that flows from your mouth when you say "who." Here is an *old* sign for WHO. (Not recommended). This version isn't used by many people any more. It is made by putting your right index finger in front of your lips. Move your finger in a circular motion as if tracing an "O" around your mouth: Optional (NOT required) reading: In a message dated 1/18/2008 9:41:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, wsisneros@ writes: I was checking signs on your website so I could refresh my memory and look up new signs. I wanted to look up "Who" because I have seen a different sign used, and I thought it was just a variant. I was unaware that the sign I was using for "Who" was an *old* version. It was the one I learned when I was a little girl and have been using ever since. No one has ever told me any different. Why is it not recommended to use it? I'm just curious. Wendi Sisneros Hi Wendi, I recommend to my students that they use whatever sign is most prevalent in their region. It has been my observation that the "straight index finger drawing a circle in front of the lips" version of "WHO" is being used less and less throughout the Deaf Community as a whole. There isn't anything "wrong" with that sign, it is just becoming "outdated." Sort of like wearing clothing from an earlier time period. Personally, I think of it as a "cool" old sign with a great history. I was teaching the newer sign the other day and one of my students (in his fifties) showed me the "circle" version of WHO. There happened to be another Deaf person in the room and I asked her what she thought about that sign. She replied "That is an English sign." To which I cocked an eyebrow to challenge her a bit. She backed up a bit and admitted that she really didn't know if it was Signed English or just an older ASL sign but that the typical ASL sign was the one done by bending and unbending the index finger of the "L" hand with the thumb-tip touching the chin. (She is about 25 years old.) -- Dr. Bill In a message dated 2/27/2013 6:33:43 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ssastronomy writes: Dr. Bill, While signing with one of my friends, which also knows some sign language, I noticed that she signed "who" by circling her mouth with her index finger. This is different from the way I learned from you with the thumb under the bottom lip and then wiggling the index finger. Which sign should I use? - Sam Sam, The version of WHO that circles the index finger around the mouth is a wonderful old (classic) sign for "who." It likely originated from how speech therapists used to circle their mouths to show Deaf students how to form their lips to facilitate pronouncing the word "who." I would bet if you go dig up an old copy of "The Joy of Signing" you will find that version in it. These days that classic sign isn't used very much and I don't recommend it for new ASL students. It is nice that you know about it (in case you see someone still using it) but I recommend you instead use the more contemporary (current) version that touches the tip of the thumb to the chin and then bends and unbends the index finger (of an "L" hand) in front of the circled lips (as if saying who). Cordially, Dr. Bill Note: When doing the sign for WHO as part of a question normally you will be "furrowing" your eyebrows when you do "WHO" sign. For example if you were talking with a friend and someone new walked into the room (at a party or similar situation) you might look at your friend, then glance at the newcomer, point at the newcomer and then look back at your friend and sign WHO while furrowing your eyebrows. (Since you are asking a "WH-type" question.) However suppose you signed the statement: HE NOT TELL ME WHO (as in "He didn't tell me who." -- Since it is a statement you would not furrow your eyebrows. Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! GET IT HERE! NEW! Online "ASL Training Center!" (Premium Subscription Version of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT Also available: "ASLUniversity.com" (a mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT NOW Want to help support Lifeprint / ASLU? It's easy! You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "who"

The sign for "who" as several variations.

A good general variation is to place the tip of your thumb on your chin with your index finger extended. Bend your index finger twice.

Notice, some people do this sign without touching the chin. They hold an "X" handshape in front of their chin/mouth and wiggle the index finger up and down (quickly changing it from an fully bent X to a partially bent X a couple times). Personally I prefer the "touch chin with thumb" variation, but I wouldn't consider it wrong if someone used the "non-contact" version. Also, you will see people who do the movement from the large knuckle instead of the small and middle knuckles -- that is okay too.

WHO (Version 1)

Memory aid: Imagine that the reason your finger is fluttering is because of the the air that flows from your mouth when you say "who."

Here is an old sign for WHO. (Not recommended).
This version isn't used by many people any more. It is made by putting your right index finger in front of your lips. Move your finger in a circular motion as if tracing an "O" around your mouth:

Optional (NOT required) reading:

In a message dated 1/18/2008 9:41:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, wsisneros@ writes:

I was checking signs on your website so I could refresh my memory and look up new signs. I wanted to look up "Who" because I have seen a different sign used, and I thought it was just a variant. I was unaware that the sign I was using for "Who" was an old version. It was the one I learned when I was a little girl and have been using ever since. No one has ever told me any different. Why is it not recommended to use it? I'm just curious.
Wendi Sisneros

Hi Wendi,
I recommend to my students that they use whatever sign is most prevalent in their region.
It has been my observation that the "straight index finger drawing a circle in front of the lips" version of "WHO" is being used less and less throughout the Deaf Community as a whole. There isn't anything "wrong" with that sign, it is just becoming "outdated." Sort of like wearing clothing from an earlier time period. Personally, I think of it as a "cool" old sign with a great history. I was teaching the newer sign the other day and one of my students (in his fifties) showed me the "circle" version of WHO. There happened to be another Deaf person in the room and I asked her what she thought about that sign. She replied "That is an English sign." To which I cocked an eyebrow to challenge her a bit. She backed up a bit and admitted that she really didn't know if it was Signed English or just an older ASL sign but that the typical ASL sign was the one done by bending and unbending the index finger of the "L" hand with the thumb-tip touching the chin. (She is about 25 years old.)
-- Dr. Bill

In a message dated 2/27/2013 6:33:43 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ssastronomy writes:

Dr. Bill,
While signing with one of my friends, which also knows some sign language, I noticed that she signed "who" by circling her mouth with her index finger. This is different from the way I learned from you with the thumb under the bottom lip and then wiggling the index finger. Which sign should I use?
- Sam

Sam,
The version of WHO that circles the index finger around the mouth is a wonderful old (classic) sign for "who." It likely originated from how speech therapists used to circle their mouths to show Deaf students how to form their lips to facilitate pronouncing the word "who." I would bet if you go dig up an old copy of "The Joy of Signing" you will find that version in it.
These days that classic sign isn't used very much and I don't recommend it for new ASL students. It is nice that you know about it (in case you see someone still using it) but I recommend you instead use the more contemporary (current) version that touches the tip of the thumb to the chin and then bends and unbends the index finger (of an "L" hand) in front of the circled lips (as if saying who).
Cordially,
Dr. Bill

Note: When doing the sign for WHO as part of a question normally you will be "furrowing" your eyebrows when you do "WHO" sign. For example if you were talking with a friend and someone new walked into the room (at a party or similar situation) you might look at your friend, then glance at the newcomer, point at the newcomer and then look back at your friend and sign WHO while furrowing your eyebrows. (Since you are asking a "WH-type" question.)

However suppose you signed the statement:
HE NOT TELL ME WHO (as in "He didn't tell me who." -- Since it is a statement you would not furrow your eyebrows.

Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! GET IT HERE!

NEW! Online "ASL Training Center!" (Premium Subscription Version of ASLU) ** CHECK IT OUT **

Also available: "ASLUniversity.com" (a mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) ** VISIT NOW **

Want to help support Lifeprint / ASLU? It's easy!

You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

Monday, July 25, 2016

American Sign Language: "vacuum"

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American Sign Language: "vacuum" Put your thumb on the underside of your fingers and mush them all together. Next hold them down on or near the palm of your non-dominant hand. Now move your dominant hand forward as if it is the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner sucking up dirt. Get into it a bit eh? Make the face. Have a good time. If you are going to vacuum you might as well enjoy it. Notes: If you want to say something to the effect of "He was vacuuming..." (and it is obvious that you are talking about vacuuming) you could just mime holding the handle of an upright vacuum and pushing it forward and back a couple of times. (Basically miming the act of vacuuming.) You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! GET IT HERE! NEW! Online "ASL Training Center!" (Premium Subscription Version of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT Also available: "ASLUniversity.com" (a mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT NOW Want to help support Lifeprint / ASLU? It's easy!

American Sign Language: "vacuum"

Put your thumb on the underside of your fingers and mush them all together. Next hold them down on or near the palm of your non-dominant hand. Now move your dominant hand forward as if it is the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner sucking up dirt. Get into it a bit eh? Make the face. Have a good time. If you are going to vacuum you might as well enjoy it.

Notes:
If you want to say something to the effect of "He was vacuuming..." (and it is obvious that you are talking about vacuuming) you could just mime holding the handle of an upright vacuum and pushing it forward and back a couple of times. (Basically miming the act of vacuuming.)

You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! GET IT HERE!

NEW! Online "ASL Training Center!" (Premium Subscription Version of ASLU) ** CHECK IT OUT **

Also available: "ASLUniversity.com" (a mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) ** VISIT NOW **

Want to help support Lifeprint / ASLU? It's easy!

American Sign Language: "electricity"

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American Sign Language: "electricity" To sign "electricity," use "X" handshapes. Tap (gently) the knuckles together twice. ELECTRICITY (or battery) BATTERY: The sign for "electricity" can also be used (in context) to mean "battery" as in "I need a new hearing aid battery." Sample sentence: What kind of battery does your hearing aid use? = YOUR HEARING-AID BATTERY, WHAT-KIND? Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! GET IT HERE! NEW! Online "ASL Training Center!" (Premium Subscription Version of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT Also available: "ASLUniversity.com" (a mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT NOW Want to help support Lifeprint / ASLU? It's easy! You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University (tm) Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars (c) Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "electricity"

To sign "electricity," use "X" handshapes. Tap (gently) the knuckles together twice.

ELECTRICITY (or battery)

BATTERY:

The sign for "electricity" can also be used (in context) to mean "battery" as in "I need a new hearing aid battery."

Sample sentence: What kind of battery does your hearing aid use?
= YOUR HEARING-AID BATTERY, WHAT-KIND?

Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! GET IT HERE!

NEW! Online "ASL Training Center!" (Premium Subscription Version of ASLU) ** CHECK IT OUT **

Also available: "ASLUniversity.com" (a mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) ** VISIT NOW **

Want to help support Lifeprint / ASLU? It's easy!

You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University (tm)
Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars (c) Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "home"

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American Sign Language: "home" The sign for "home" is made by bringing your fingers and thumb together and touching your cheek at the side of your mouth. Then move your hand an inch or two toward your ear and touch your cheek again. HOME: Note: If you do the sign HOME using a "D" handshape it means "dorm." Memory aid: Think of "home" as being the place where you eat and sleep. Note: The sign isn't done on the mouth. It is done on the cheek. The above is just a way to remember the sign. Also see: HOMEWORK Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! GET IT HERE! NEW! Online "ASL Training Center!" (Premium Subscription Version of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT Also available: "ASLUniversity.com" (a mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT NOW Want to help support Lifeprint / ASLU? It's easy! You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "home"

The sign for "home" is made by bringing your fingers and thumb together and touching your cheek at the side of your mouth. Then move your hand an inch or two toward your ear and touch your cheek again.

HOME:

Note: If you do the sign HOME using a "D" handshape it means "dorm."

Memory aid: Think of "home" as being the place where you eat and sleep.

Note: The sign isn't done on the mouth. It is done on the cheek. The above is just a way to remember the sign.

Also see: HOMEWORK

Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! GET IT HERE!

NEW! Online "ASL Training Center!" (Premium Subscription Version of ASLU) ** CHECK IT OUT **

Also available: "ASLUniversity.com" (a mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) ** VISIT NOW **

Want to help support Lifeprint / ASLU? It's easy!

Monday, July 18, 2016

Sign language for furniture

furniture

FURNITURE:
Wave an "F" handshape side to side a couple times. Use a small movement. The movement is side to side, NOT in a circle. If you do it in a circle it means "Friday."

: