Following Directions in ASL | LHTS Intensive Sneak Peek

The video is an excerpt from an ASL 101 intensive course focusing on directional verbs. It begins with an introduction to the concept of directional verbs in ASL, followed by a warm-up session for hand safety. The instructor explains how directional verbs work, using examples like 'move', 'give', and 'help'. An activity is conducted where participants follow instructions using ASL without voice, emphasizing the importance of body language and facial expressions in understanding ASL. The session concludes with a reflection on the learning process, highlighting the conceptual nature of ASL.

What is the first step before starting to sign in ASL?

• Listening to music

• Warming up hands

• Memorizing vocabulary

• Practicing facial expressions

Which of the following is a directional verb in ASL?

• Eat

• Give

• Sleep

• Think

How can ASL express complex ideas with fewer signs?

• By incorporating movement and classifiers

• By using long sentences

• By speaking louder

• By using more facial expressions

What is a classifier V used for in ASL?

• To describe a person thinking

• To express a person sleeping

• To show a person eating

• To indicate a person walking

What objects are needed for the practical exercise?

• A cup, a book, a pencil, a tablet, and paper

• A cup, a book, a pen, a laptop, and paper

• A spoon, a plate, a fork, a phone, and paper

• A cup, a book, a pencil, a phone, and paper

What is emphasized as crucial for understanding ASL during the exercise?

• Observing body language and facial expressions

• Reading lips

• Writing notes

• Listening carefully

What is a key aspect of learning ASL according to the instructor?

• Reading ASL books

• Practicing alone

• Understanding concepts

• Memorizing every word