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Summary: Use facial expressions to reinforce sign language phrases. Communicate more effectively using sign language with the tips in this free video on the American Sign Language from a signing expert.
John Atwood has been a student of the American Sign Language for many years. His deaf friends teach him their language and help him sharpen his skills. He also offers his assistance...read more
"And today we're talking about easy, simple things, very basic things to say to a deaf person in their own language. And they will appreciate that. We've already went over how to introduce ourselves. One thing you want to remember is that you want to remember, And I want to remind you, is your facial expression. If you say how are you? Oh, I'm good. I'm fine, I'm good. And they turn to you, how are you? I'm good. Do I look like I'm good right now? Look at me. I'm good. No, you have to your facial expression needs to match it. Smile. See? Hi, if you've met someone, you're speaking English, hi how are you? I'm good, how are you? Nice to meet you. You'd smile, wouldn't you? wouldn't you Now their language you can just signs. it's facial expressions. Half of it's your facial expression. If it doesn't match what you're signing, it won't make any sense. Remember, when you meet somebody, or you say I'm fine or I'm good, make sure you're not lying. Make sure it's on your face. I'm good."