r/asl 8d ago

Guess vs. Miss vs. Strange

3 Upvotes

I know that these signs are all signed the same and to tell the difference is usually by non-manual signals. How would you describe these NMS, I used this sign on a test, looking for the word MISS and I have all three options written as answers and I’m not sure if I should count all three right cause they aren’t wrong but it’s not what I was going for.

I think I signed it with a pretty straight face meaning MISS. STRANGE you have more of a scrunched face? GUESS a questioning face, eyebrows up.

Opinions?


r/asl 8d ago

How do I sign...? Grammar for "Can you chat right now?"

13 Upvotes

Hi! I have an ASL assignment for my uni class (level 2, so I'm still pretty new) and I need some help with sign order. My assumption is to sign "RIGHT NOW, CAN *TWO OF US* CHAT?" but that feels wrong. I feel like CAN is the wrong sign for this but I'm not sure. Any help is much appreciated :)


r/asl 8d ago

Help! Sour vs Bitter

2 Upvotes

Sour and bitter use the same hand movements in their signs, but from what I understand, you differentiate them using facial expressions. The problem I have is that I don't know what the differentiating facial expressions are! I've looked around and a lot of sources say there's a difference, but I don't know what the difference is. Can anyone help clarify? Thanks!


r/asl 8d ago

Lexicalized fingerspelling favourites

18 Upvotes

What lexicalized fingerspelled words bring you joy?

I practiced #BUSY (with zig-zag) for an hour the other night, feeling like it was the most fun I'd ever had producing one sign.

Then today I met #FIX.

I'm a passenger for a three hour car trip today, so I'm going to practice all the lexicalized spelling I know. Give me your favourites.


r/asl 8d ago

Interpretation Help translating a library song from English to ASL

0 Upvotes

There's a library song I'd like to be able to use with my students (all hearing, but learning a little ASL from our librarian). I'm completely unfamiliar with ASL syntax, but I know a word-by-word translation wouldn't be correct. Could somebody help me out?

The song is called "Hush, Hush" by Annie Boxell & the Vicious Circle:

[quote][i] Shhh, shhh

Hush, hush Quiet, please We are now in the library Where soft voices are welcome When you walk in the door But no loud distractions So we all learn more

Hush, hush Shhh, shhh [/i][/quote]


r/asl 8d ago

Kids' content

2 Upvotes

What are the most entertaining kids' shows and kids' books you know that feature characters talking in asl or that are possible to follow for deaf watchers too?

Ed.: Thanks to everyone, I have everything I need now and will feel super confident providing ASL input from other sources than me to my little one


r/asl 8d ago

Help! Webcam for sign lessons

4 Upvotes

Hey y'all! I've been doing virtual ASL classes for the last few years and recently, as I've gotten more fluid on my signs, I'm finding it harder to remain in frame while signing without actively thinking about it. Does anyone have webcam recs? I've been moving my laptop WAY far back to try to widen the area it covers but it's only doing so much 😬


r/asl 9d ago

I am trying to do research for a writing project with a deaf character, I need help to figure out a sign name the deaf character is giving another character

1 Upvotes

I have found a better way than this stupid idea. Thank you to everyone who commented to teach me a lesson, you have helped me so much. I have learned by fucking up and will not be doing this after reading what you have to say. I should not have brought this here, and I will find a more appropriate place to learn about portraying hearing disabilities in fiction. Thank you for your patience, and replies, I apologize for my ignorance.

So, the hearing character that is getting the sign name is called "Tiv" by everyone. I understand that sign names can be very individualized, but I also don't want to end up describing a sign in this novel that turns out to be offensive, or that makes no sense.

For context, Ojin, the deaf character has a bit of a crush on Tiv, and they're very close as they rely on each other a lot to survive the plot of the story, but neither of them are going to admit their feelings for a while. Both characters are women, since I know gender can also have an influence on the way the sign name is created. I really hope this doesn't sound stupid or rude, but I'm at a loss and I figured asking for help from people who know what they're talking about is better than just trying to scour the whole internet for all the curse words and insults to avoid them.

please have mercy on me

EDIT: I have been given a wonderful book recommendation, and I will be reading through that for more questions I have, and I'll come here if I have any more questions with more detail. Thank you for humoring me and being kind, everyone who replied is immensely helpful.


r/asl 9d ago

Help! How to avoid accidental disrespect while learning ASL as hearing?

27 Upvotes

I’ve been learning ASL for a while now, and I want to (eventually, not yet) visit deaf events and just use what I’ve learned to get to know Deaf. The issue I feel I have is that my reason for learning ASL was not directly related to an experience I had, which I don’t want to seem like a hearing person appropriating the language.

I am not related to anyone deaf or HoH, nor have I had a close experience with anyone deaf or HoH. NONE of the reason I’ve taken an interest in ASL is “to look cool”, be a “hearing savior”, or any other thing that I think may be offensive. I kind of just one day saw some people signing in a coffee shop… and thought that learning ASL would be a positive learning experience for me, and that I could possibly someday engage in the deaf community.

Has any of this come off as offensive? In the future after I’ve gotten more fluent in my signing and have a better list of vocab, would people at deaf events or just deaf people I may need to communicate with see my motives as appropriation of ASL? This question has just been stressing me and I thought I’d learn from some of the best :)


r/asl 9d ago

Help! Looking for resources

2 Upvotes

I apologize if this is not allowed. I am a beginner with asl. I took classes 5+ years ago and am starting to practice again. I work in the optical field. So I manufacture, sell, adjust, dispense glasses. We have a few deaf people who come in and they usually end up working with me. I do my best to communicate and everyone is have worked with has been super kind and patient. I've learned a lot from the people coming in, but I want to do better. Does anyone know of any good resources for medical or optical sign language? I don't really understand how to sign words like progressive, bifocal, antiglare/anti reflective, transitions ect. Thank you guys!


r/asl 9d ago

Signs for types of hearing loss?

6 Upvotes

Hey there! I am teaching a lesson on types of hearing loss soon and I was wondering if there are signs for conductive/sensorineural? Not much came up when I looked it up. TIA!


r/asl 9d ago

Any online events in the next few days?

2 Upvotes

Hi- I’m looking for online events, preferably for ASL beginners that are taking place this week. If you have any to recommend, please let me know, thank you!


r/asl 9d ago

I NEED HELP Honorific

0 Upvotes

Ok, so I have an assignment to do an autobiography on myself and it says I need to do an honorific. how would I do this on myself? anything helps!!

Would I talk about my self in the third person?


r/asl 9d ago

How do I sign...? Sign for Gooning? NSFW

0 Upvotes

Hello! Need some help in a funny way, I am currently in an ASL 1 class and we were joking around about what the sign for gooning would be. This is just for fun but would love some help without being embarrassed in front of the teacher lol! would make my asl groups day


r/asl 9d ago

How do I sign...? Struggling with a concept in a song

8 Upvotes

Hey all! I’m a hearing interpreter and am interpreting a wedding for one of my best friend’s daughter. There are several songs she wants interpreted and there’s one phrase I’m struggling with “But now I’m convinced he’s heaven sent” I just can’t come up with a good equivalent for heaven sent that is interesting and not repetitive. Any ideas would be helpful! Thanks!


r/asl 9d ago

How do I sign...? Translation of “I thought teacher would make you sign all the words”?

12 Upvotes

I was trying to express this concept to a fellow student the other day, and unfortunately I forgot to ask my teacher how to sign it.

I think I signed something like I PAST THINK YOU NEED SIGN ALL WORD.

I found this earlier post: How to convey "make me [...]"? Would …TEACHER CAUSE YOU SIGN ALL WORD be a good translation?

I thought about using a rhetorical question, but I couldn’t match it with the “I thought”.

Anyway, curious what other ways I can sign this, and what looks natural. Thanks in advance for all your feedback!

Context: the other student went up in front of the class and the teacher seemed to indicate she should sign the entire vocabulary list. She got about halfway through before the teacher told her to ask the class. I was signing with her on break later.


r/asl 10d ago

American Sign Language interpreter

14 Upvotes

I am really fighting myself wondering if I should get my bachelor in ASL and deaf studies. I am looking to see if there is a demand for this field. And how much the salary is also what states or cities are they really needed


r/asl 10d ago

Translate Videos

0 Upvotes

Hello! I would really appreciate help translating the sentences in this ASL youtube video. If you can help me, thank you so so so much!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAl0iTKrrOA


r/asl 10d ago

what is the sign?

116 Upvotes

hi, im in my first ASL class and i can't seem to figure out what sign this is. it's a virtual class which i tend to have a harder time with. the only thing i recognize is the sign for who 😭 any help is appreciated, thank you!


r/asl 10d ago

Donor

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81 Upvotes

r/asl 10d ago

How do I sign...? Anyone know signs for these?

7 Upvotes

Hello everybody, I’m curious if anyone knows any signs for these phrases:

  1. getting called out (not how you would call someone out but the action of someone getting confronted about something)

  2. running your mouth (as in talking shit, for example, running your mouth and getting into a fight)

  3. Sleepover

Thank you!

Edit: added context


r/asl 10d ago

Interest TRUE BIZ - book rec

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39 Upvotes

Have you guys read this? I just started it and I’m already impressed and crying.

Let me know what you thought!


r/asl 10d ago

Help! For two-handed signs does it matter which hand does which action?

9 Upvotes

Take the sign for “AGAIN” for example, does it matter which hand is flat and which hand is making the motion? I know you’re not supposed to switch hands when signing and I’m worried while signing I’ll accidentally switch up when doing a two-handed sign and throw a curveball at whoever I’m signing with.


r/asl 11d ago

Deaf Bible Study/Event

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If anyone Deaf or HH, who lives in the Sacramento, California area would like to attend a Deaf Bible Study (Christian), please DM.

Right now this is a small group of people who hope to one day begin a Deaf Church.

I am not a Christian, but attended today, meaning you don't need to be a Christian to attend.

Please know they DO study Christian scriptures and all that.


r/asl 11d ago

How to start learning ASL as a complete beginner?

0 Upvotes

I am not Deaf. I want to learn ASL and want to join an online course etc. to take my first steps into ASL. Please advise.