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Need for Basic Sign Language Phrases
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Sign Language Phrases: Nice to Meet You
Sign Language Phrases: How Are You?
Sign Language Phrases: I'm Good
Sign Language Phrases: Where Do You Live?
Sign Language Phrases: Answer to Where Do You Live?
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Sign Language Phrases: Answer to Where Do You Work?
Sign Language Phrases: How Old Are You?
Sign Language Phrases: See You Later
Sign Language Phrases: How Do You Sign?
Sign Language Phrases: Thank You
Sign Language Phrases: Are You Hungry?
Sign Language Phrases: I'm Tired
Sign Language Phrases: I'm Thirsty
Sign Language: I'm Happy & I'm Sad
Sign Language Phrases: What' s Up?
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Emotions in Sign Language
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Simple Conversations in Sign Language
Summary: The emotions of a signer should match what they are saying in sign language. Find out about the nuances of 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 now we're talking about facial expressions with American sign language. Before we go anywhere, let's go to facial expressions, a little bit more. Now if I'm saying, by walking into the room. And I'm talking to someone. How are you today? I'm good. How are you today? I'm sad. How are you today? I'm so happy, right now. It doesn't, it doesn't, people might think you're sarcastic. It doesn't work. So if you say, I'm happy! Look, let's look the same as the sign. If you said it, I'm happy. And that wouldn't make any sense. So, I'm happy! I'm sad. I'm angry. Or I'm frustrated. It has to match, what you're saying. Otherwise, it won't work. They'll just look at you and they'll be confused. So we want to have it match our sign, that we're doing. Whatever it may be. Just break out of your shell. It's o.k. You want to maybe, look in a mirror to try. You know, you won't pick it up, all at once. But over time, practice. You want your signs to match your face. Otherwise, it won't make any sense."
eHow Article: Emotions in Sign Language
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