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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (TOGETHER) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd
English Sentence: We have to practice together for our dance competition.
ASL Gloss: OUR DANCE COMPETITION PRACTICE TOGETHER WE SHOULD.
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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (RELAX) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd
English Sentence: I can't wait for my vacation so I can relax!
ASL Gloss: MY VACATION I CAN'T WAIT WHY? ME CAN RELAX!
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For example, the English word “run” is signed differently depending on whether you mean a physical jog, a runny nose or running a business. #ASL #Linguistics #signingsavvy
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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (HOT DOG) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd
English Sentence: I always eat hot dogs at baseball games.
ASL Gloss: BASEBALL GAMES HOT DOGS I ALWAYS EAT.
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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (PRESIDENT'S DAY) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd
English Sentence: President's Day is in February.
ASL Gloss: PRESIDENT'S DAY WHEN? F-E-B.
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For every-month and every-year the hands move forward with each repeated movement. #ASL #Linguistics #signingsavvy
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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (WEATHER PERSON) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd
English Sentence: Al Roker is my favorite weather person.
ASL Gloss: AL ROKER HE MY FAVORITE WEATHER PERSON.
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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (FEED) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd
English Sentence: I feed the birds everyday.
ASL Gloss: EVERYDAY BIRDS I FEED.
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If both hands move, they will perform the same or reciprocal movements and have the same handshape. #ASL #Linguistics
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For two-handed signs, if one had moves and one does not, your dominant hand should be the moving hand. #ASL #Linguistics
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Your other hand is called your non-dominant or passive hand. #ASL #Linguistics
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For one-handed signs and for fingerspelling, you should use the had you write with and feel most comfortable using. #ASL #Fingerspelling #Tips
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Questions that ask who, what, when, where, why, how, how many, how much and how long are all “Wh-questions.” There are specific facial and body signals are called non-manual signals. #ASL #Linguistics
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Using context helps you narrow the range of possible words and more easily predict the whole fingerspelled word. #ASL #Fingerspelling #Tips
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An example of controlling the context is to practice by using categories: brands of clothes, breeds of dogs, makes of cars, football teams etc.. #ASL #Fingerspelling #Tips