How To Sign Without Thinking In English

Learn how to sign a Valentine poem! A great way to practice removing that inner voice that loves to attach an English word to every sign. It’s the hardest habit to break yet not impossible. There is hope.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, what better way to begin learning this skill than to sign a love poem. You will begin to see the meaning behind each sign come alive visually.

We will also include Deaf slang such as sublime and true biz.

But first, we begin with some interesting history between Valentine and the Roman emperor Claudius II that gives us a clue how Valentine’s day got started.

How To Sign With Our Body

Learn how to sign with just your body. Use your body sign words and tense. Also, learn to express yourself with mouth morphemes and why it is important.

We also break down the Time-Topic-Comment grammar structure and apply two different topic orders. First we sign our sentence with subject first, then we sign the same sentence with object first.

We also throw in some deaf slang and an abstract poem in sign. This video packs a wealth of information and is intended for an advanced student with a basic ASL background and wanting to take their skills farther.

For those brand new to ASL, do not panic. We will slow it down in coming videos and readdress each of these topics one at a time.

Knowledge is power and this video is meant to give you a taste of just how much power is in ASL. So, you can be excited knowing you are on your way to mastering this awesome language.

How To Sign Without Fingerspelling

Learn how to sign ASL using some English sentences by applying a commonly used story line order for ASL usage.

Taking an example of a true story, One Fact ASL will share how an armadillo got some revenge upon a Texan man. We will completely flip the English story-line provided. With the reversed order we can provide a detailed operation from start to end for an exciting visual concept of just what this poor armadillo did and why this man had to be hospitalized.

There’s a Giraffe in My Refrigerator!

How often are ASL students commanded to attend deaf events and associate with the deaf? I got you covered! Learn how to sign “How To Put a Giraffe in the Refrigerator” riddle, the perfect ice breaker.

What better way to practice facial expressions, signing space, and topic-comment grammar structure. You will learn how to sign new vocabulary, how to ask a question in ASL and how to answer it.

While the riddle is most likely not based in reality, it is fun nonetheless. Give it a try!

How To Sign ASL Grammar Easy

Learn how to sign topic-comment sentences with the proper basic word order. ASL Grammar made easy!

With our fascination of outer space and the many deaf involved with NASA such as Johanna Lucht, first deaf engineer, The Gallaudet Eleven and Julia Velasquez, our first deaf astronaut, One Fact ASL just had to do a NASA fact themed video!

How to Compare Topics in ASL

Learn how to sign comparing topics between the popular trending book and the movie “Bird Box”, one of the best horror films of the year that has taken over the Internet this holiday season. Learn how to take a single sign such as dark and change it to darker showing the feeling or vibe behind it.

How To Sign Body Part Classifiers

Learn how to sign using body part classifiers (BCL) along with some deaf slang. With New Years day approaching, you can share what one must do for good luck and how to avoid a setback in the coming year! The lesson begins with a vocabulary review, followed by tips on classifiers and grammar structure. We wrap up by signing the new sentences in pure ASL format, starting slowly then progressing to normal speed.

Christmas Gift Suggestion in ASL

Learn how to sign a famous Christmas holiday message from Oren Arnold using directional signs. Rules and tips for proper nouns such as titles, movies, books and places. Lexicalized words such as what and all. Vocabulary are provided followed up with grammar structures to apply the vocabulary into a flowing ASL sentence.