Conversational Sign Language | Part 2 | Affirmation and Negation Signs

This video tutorial covers the basics of American Sign Language (ASL), focusing on essential conversation signs, affirmations, negations, and expressions of understanding, preferences, wants, and identity. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining eye contact during signing and provides practical examples of using signs in sentences.

Why is maintaining eye contact important when signing in ASL?

• It is a cultural tradition.

• It helps you remember the signs.

• It shows you are listening.

• It makes the signs more visible.

What is the ASL sign for 'please'?

• A flat hand making a circle on your chest.

• Tapping your forehead.

• Flicking your thumb from your chin.

• Making a big circle in the air.

How do you sign 'thank you' in ASL?

• Your fists move forward.

• Your thumb flicks from your chin.

• Your hand comes out from your chin.

• Your index finger points to your mouth.

What is the ASL sign for 'no'?

• Your hand represents your head nodding.

• Your thumb flicks from your chin.

• Your hand makes a big circle in the air.

• It's like the letter N and O put together.

How do you sign 'can't' in ASL?

• Your fists move forward.

• Your finger flicks down on your other one.

• Your hand makes a big circle in the air.

• Your thumb flicks from your chin.

What is the ASL sign for 'understand'?

• Your hand comes out from your chin.

• Your index finger points to your mouth.

• It's like the light bulb is coming on.

• Your thumb flicks from your chin.

What should you do when contrasting thoughts in ASL?

• Flick your thumb from your chin.

• Make a big circle in the air.

• Nod your head.

• Use a shoulder shift.