Numbers 1 through 10 in American Sign Language (ASL)

Dr. Bill teaching Kelly the numbers 1 - 10 in ASL.
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- Dr. Bill
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[sign-language]

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[eindeed]

im semiverbal due to autism and it can be hard and even painful to talk at times, the way you teach asl is perfect for me and your smile at the end made me crack up!! thank you dr. bill!! your fast pace really helps me learn at a normal conversation rate too

[elizabethstrathman]

this dude shall make more videos he makes signing comfortable! Omg way comfortable... thank you!

[murderbunni]

I’m so excited to take my ASL 1 class next semester that I started looking for lessons online, and I found yours! Thank you Dr. Vicars for making these lessons accessible, free, and easy to understand. Most of the lessons I’ve found online are from hearing people, but according to my American Deaf Culture professor, they often sign with a heavy English accent/in SEE, so I was thrilled to find your videos. I think I’ll buy your lessons once I save up a bit. Thank you for all that you do! :-)

[Skyk_]

There is a YouTube shorts creator who is deaf and does a lot of song covers and videos related to her deafness and in one video she recommended many sways to learn sign for free from the start, she recommended you first of all. Now I know why. I’ll be practicing and trying to learn as much as I can. Thank you for releasing these videos to YouTube because this is a great free resource. I’ll be watching and rewatching a lot I think.

[SuperMachoGamer]

Haha your classes are the best Bill! You're so expressive it's super helpful!

[lalamorena]

Learning in 2021! I absolutely LOVE your teaching style! You make it enjoyable for all! ❤️🤟🏾

[zidgelT]

I've been wondering for so long how to count past 9 in ASL! Thanks so much for the video! All other basic ASL numbers videos never go past 9, so thank you for explaining the rest.

[Travelingmotherof]

Dr. Vicars, I adore your videos. My son is DHH and I have learned so much from watching your videos. Do you have a video on science signs? Like.. matter, gas, properties etc? Also, writing vocabulary like.. main character, foreshadowing, empathy for the book character, point of view etc? Thank you for all that you do. You are educational and also funny! Take care, brandy

[davidcorey]

I never realized the emphasis spoken through body language. Even not knowing asl, in my head I’m putting words to your expressions as if they were never needed to begin with

[beatlesfran]

My kiddo has hyperacusis so sometimes just regular conversation including the sound of their own voice can be painful. These videos have been so helpful in giving them an alternative method of communication.

[darlabuchholz]

I am C.O.D.A. and I teach Sign Language classes at my local V.F.W. I should say I volunteer my time. Love it!
I always thought numbers 1-5 palm is facing the person. I never seen it the way you are showing.
Maybe becuz of different state I'm from Iowa. Thanks for ur time!🤟

[heartabalos]

your videos are so helpful and easy to follow! thanks!

[mystiqur]

I’m learning so much. I’m proud of myself 😁 thank you sir!

[petershaw]

I love your videos I feel encouraged to learn :)

[nzr]

Def interesting to learn. At 1st I thought we do it all the time with our fingers for numbers. I was def wrong and happy for it. Thank you sir

[deddiyk]

Not sure if you still check these comments (no worries if not!) but if you see this, I have a little question about 3:35. Based on your expressions, I’m wondering if it’s considered silly/too formal to tap the fingers in a normal conversation? If so, when would it be appropriate to use the tapping motion? These vids are great, best I’ve found - love how they include someone actually learning. Thanks to you both!

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[DianeLStyma]

OMG you are SO much funner than my current ASL person. BUT i am

[nikkicutkelvin]

Hi, I took ASL in college and loved it. Now I want to review and learn more. I love your explanation of the slighlty different ways numbers can be signed. I just don't understand the use of the "emphasized numbers". When is it appropriate to use it in conversations?