Why My Dad Learned Sign Language - #whyIsign Signed With Heart 2020-10-03 | The purpose of the #whyIsign campaign is to encourage hearing parents of deaf children everywhere to share their experiences, their stories of why they learned to sign with their deaf child to inspire and encourage other hearing parents to learn sign language too to communicate with their deaf child. My family and I shared our #whyIsign stories back in 2016 when the campaign first started. September is Deaf Awareness Month, so for Deaf Awareness Month last month, I wanted to film a new #whyIsign video with my parents sharing why we sign and sharing their perspectives on learning sign language to communicate with me.We hope, through doing videos together, to inspire and encourage more hearing parents to learn sign language to communicate with their deaf baby, their deaf child. I wanted to show them that learning sign language is not that hard and that even if they don’t have time to take sign language classes, they can still learn sign language and have a good relationship with their deaf child. My dad had only taken one night class when I was like 2 or 3 years old and that’s it. His signing vocabulary grew over years and he’s still adding signs to his vocabulary. :) You can learn too. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect, the goal is simply to communicate. 😌P.S. A couple of years ago, I interviewed my parents on what it was like raising a deaf child if you’re interested in watching the interview too, here is the link :) youtu.be/res-mwimQTsThanks again for watching! :)Why I Sign #whyIsign @whyIsignInstagram: @signedwithheart
Meet the Signed With Heart Baby! Signed With Heart 2021-10-27 | Clark Mercy 💖✨ Named after our family name, Clark..And the middle name, Mercy, Kim (@trackclubbabe) wrote recently in her post, “God gave me the name Mercy while I was going THROUGH it this summer. It was a reminder of His faithfulness and mercy on me even in my lows. Every day of her life, I will pray that ‘surely God’s goodness & mercy will never fail’ my Clark Mercy (Psalm 23). 😭🥰”.Kim has always wanted to name her firstborn Clark, even for a girl. She actually really wanted a girl. It was sweet seeing her dream come true, a baby girl named Clark. ✨.I love that they’ve named the first baby in the Clark family our family name Clark. 😄 “Clark is all of our last names, and it is her first name too.” 😄 Cute!.I’m still getting used to her name Clark, because when I think of Clark, I think of our last name. But it’s her first name too! 😄 I’ve been calling her, “baby” like “Hi baby” and “I love you, baby”..I still call her, “Baby Clark”. Eventually, baby Clark is going to grow up and I will drop the “baby”. 😄.Baby Clark was sleeping when we filmed this video… she has been sleeping a lot lately… I guess that’s what newborns do?! 😄.I’m excited to start making videos with my sweet baby niece! ☺️✨.For those who do not know, Tia is “Aunt” in Spanish. I go by Tia Ashley. ☺️.Reposted from Instagram: @signedwithheart ____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
Signed With Heart Baby Is Here! Signed With Heart 2021-10-19 | ✨ Signed With Heart Baby ✨ has finally arrived!!.And it’s a girl!! 💖✨☺️.Welcome to the world, baby Clark! We love you so much!.Reposted from Instagram (@signedwithheart):The Birth Day — Kim started to have contractions 3 days past the due date. Kim told Tyler and then Tyler told Linds and then Linds told Mom and then Mom told me and then I went to wake up Dad to tell him. 😆 It was around 8:30pm. I was so excited!! 🤩 I couldn’t wait to finally find out if it was a boy or a girl!!!.Fast forward to the next day, in the afternoon, waiting a few hours in the car with my Dad and Linds, then Mom texted us… “4:18 baby girl Clark”. I first screamed in excitement! And then got all teary eyed. 🥺.Then like 15 minutes later, we FaceTimed with them… literally one second after seeing baby Clark on Kim’s chest (right after the screenshot was taken), I BAWLED MY EYES OUT! 😭😭😭 I had no idea it would be THAT emotional. 😭 I was SO thankful that baby Clark has arrived safely!! And I was so happy for her!! 😭 Her dream has come true!! A baby girl named Clark. ✨.Meeting baby Clark- I will forever remember the moment my Mom brought baby Clark out- she was so beautiful!! It was so emotional holding baby Clark that I couldn’t hold her longer than like 10 seconds, I was starting to cry again! 🥺 She’s so precious! 💖.It was such a special day for our family. ✨.Thanks for being excited with us!! ☺️.(Kim posted the birth video on her Instagram last week if you’d like to watch. :) @trackclubbabe)__________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #birthannoucement
Niece or Nephew! Signed With Heart 2021-09-28 | A quick video showing how to sign Niece & Nephew in ASL (American Sign Language). — Any day, any time now!! Can't wait to meet my niece or nephew soon!! :)Instagram: @signedwithheart____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
The Baby Is Still In Her Belly! Signed With Heart 2021-09-26 | The baby’s due date was yesterday! And the baby is still in her belly! Now we’re waiting! 😅😅😅 Any day now!!! I cannot wait to find out if it’s a boy or a girl!!! What is your guess? A boy or a girl?! :)Also, in the video, I showed how to sign Boy and Girl. :) The signs for Boy and Girl can be signed either with a double motion or with a singular motion (like shown in the video) or signed once.P.S. The Fingerspelling 101 Course is now on sale for $10 for Deaf Awareness Month. Use code: DEAFAWARENESS at checkout. :)The course is great for those who haven’t learned the alphabet yet or who have recently learned but need to practice.This course focuses on practicing the letters and identifying the letters on the spot — which will help greatly improve your fingerspelling receptivity! Link to enroll in the course: signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101Reposted from Instagram @signedwithheart ____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
How To Sign Age and Old In ASL - American Sign Language Signed With Heart 2021-09-17 | I know the title of the video gave the fingerspelling away. 😅 This is a repost from Instagram (@signedwithheart), I often would fingerspell first before showing signs for fingerspelling receptivity practice- there are no video titles on Instagram. Anyways, here's a video showing how to sign "Age" & "Old" and "How old are you?". :)As mentioned in the previous video (in the video description) that I didn't film the numbers past 30, so here's the link to another ASL channel showing numbers 30 to 100 if you'd like to learn numbers past 30. :) youtu.be/YgdYHAKGnOU Also, I have a mini Fingerspelling 101 course and it's on sale right now for $10 (until September 30). Use code: DEAFAWARENESS at checkout. :) This course is great for those who haven't learned the alphabet yet (this course focuses only on the alphabet letters, practicing both fingerspelling and fingerspelling receptivity) and for those who might need more practice (like if you struggle to identify the letter on the spot at the slowest speed, like shown in the video). Linked here to enroll in the course: signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101 **Code: DEAFAWARENESS**____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
How To Sign Numbers 26-30 in ASL - American Sign Language Signed With Heart 2021-09-16 | This video shows numbers 26-30 in American Sign Language (ASL). After numbers 20-30, the rest of numbers are easy... for numbers 30-100, the numbers 1-5 are signed with the palm facing forward, not backward like shown a few videos back showing numbers 1-10 (youtu.be/EvNRVV0hNYo). This video is a repost from Instagram (@signedwithheart) last year and I don't think I filmed numbers over 30 so I've linked a video here from another ASL channel that you can watch to learn numbers 30-100 if you'd like to. :) youtu.be/YgdYHAKGnOU Also, I have a mini Fingerspelling 101 Course for those of you who are new to learning sign language. This mini self paced course focuses only on the alphabet letters, practicing both fingerspelling and fingerspelling receptivity. This course is great for those who haven't learned or practiced the alphabet yet. If you're not able to identify each letter on the spot on the second try, then this course will help you practice the alphabet, practice identifying each letter and it will help improve your fingerspelling receptivity. The course is only $15. :) Link here to enroll in the course: signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101 ____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
How To Sign Practice in ASL - American Sign Language Signed With Heart 2021-09-15 | A quick video showing how to sign "practice" in American Sign Language... and a quick review & practice on numbers 21-25, in case you need extra practice on these 5 hardest numbers in ASL. :) Reposted from Instagram @signedwithheart.____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
How To Sign Numbers 21-25 in ASL - American Sign Language Signed With Heart 2021-09-14 | This video shows numbers 21-25 in American Sign Language (ASL). Numbers 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 are the hardest numbers to learn because each number is so different but it's just these 5 numbers you have to practice extra on. :) Reposted from Instagram @signedwithheart ____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
How To Sign Numbers 11-20 in ASL - American Sign Language Signed With Heart 2021-09-13 | Here's a video showing how to sign numbers 11 through 20 in American Sign Language (ASL). There are a few different variations for numbers 16 through 20. In the video, I showed the easiest one for beginners to learn :) (and it's also one of the most commonly used variations.) Reposted from Instagram- @signedwithheart.____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
We Will Never Forget in ASL - American Sign Language Signed With Heart 2021-09-11 | 9/11 - Never forget. ____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
How To Sign Numbers 1-10 in ASL - American Sign Language Signed With Heart 2021-09-08 | Here's a quick video showing how to sign numbers 1-10 in American Sign Language (ASL). Numbers 1-5 are signed with the palm facing backward when counting numbers (or telling how many you have, 1-5) but when signing numbers like order numbers or ID numbers, numbers 1-5 are signed with the palm facing forward. Reposted from Instagram @signedwithheart - more videos on Instagram. :) Thanks for watching and taking the time to learn to sign. :)____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
New Guest Star On Signed With Heart! :) Signed With Heart 2021-09-01 | I will be teaching my niece or nephew sign language! Who's excited for the new video series with Signed With Heart Baby?! 😄Instagram: @signedwithheart________________________________________#babysignlanguage #signlanguage #asl
Yay! He Understood My Deaf Voice! Signed With Heart 2021-08-28 | As soon as I walked through the automatic doors into the building, one of the elevators was opening. I started walking faster and the man waiting by the elevator walked in first. As I walked in the elevator, he reached to press a floor number button, I quickly debated whether I should show the hands of 5 fingers and 2 fingers or if I should try use my voice and after he pressed number 4, he turned to look at me and I quickly said seven and he turned to press number 7….... he didn’t go, “Huh?”. He understood me!! Yay! He understood me!! I quickly got my iPhone out to film this to share with you guys. 😄Thanks for letting me share my excitement with you guys. ☺️Instagram: @signedwithheart
Filming Without Makeup Signed With Heart 2021-08-13 | **Closed captions available in the settings.** Filming Without Makeup - Week 23 of 52 — I never thought I’d do this… filming without makeup, but after missing two weekends to film a weekly vlog *just because I didn’t want to put on makeup*, I decided to just film without makeup, I didn’t want to keep letting not having makeup to stop me from filming anymore. I remember seeing makeup videos and how many girls would start videos with showing their bare face before they start putting makeup on and I remember thinking that I could never do that… I was very insecure about how I looked without makeup… so for me to film and post this vlog is a big deal for me! But that’s how much I didn’t want to put on makeup, haha.As I rewatched this video… I was thinking about how I wouldn’t be where I am today (or made all the changes I have made in the past year) if not for all the thinking I’ve done and how I need to make more time to think so I can go much further in life, to reach my goals & dreams. It’s amazing how powerful a word, a sentence, a quote can shift and change the direction of our lives… “With God’s help, 2020 can still be the most amazing, productive, and fruitful year *if you change the trajectory now*”… change the trajectory and your life will change.Thinking is hard work but that’s what leads to success. Just some thoughts to share with you guys. :) Anyways, as always, thanks for watching and being a part of my personal vlogging journey. :) I appreciate it! Instagram: @signedwithheart
Last Week Was Really Challenging Signed With Heart 2021-08-04 | **Turn on closed captions, in the settings at the bottom right of the video, click on the CC / the subtitle icon.** Last Week Was Really Challenging — To be honest, I was even scared to mention about what happened in this vlog in fear of saying wrong things and even though this was filmed over a year ago, I was still a little scared to post this vlog… but I wanted to document this in my journey. Watching this one year later, that was like a big change, a shift in our society. More people including myself were becoming more aware of what’s been happening- which is the first step to change, being aware of the issues- more people were talking about this. I can’t remember any time in history in the past in my lifetime had there been anything like last summer. Like we have social media now. Some people would get upset if other people didn’t say anything about what happened but then these same people would get upset if they said wrong things, so that week was challenging for me trying to figure out what to post, what to say. But I’ve read, I’ve listened, I’ve learned that week. And I’m still learning.Thanks again for watching and being a part of my personal vlogging journey.
To Get Different Results... Signed With Heart 2021-08-01 | Reposted from Instagram- more videos on @signedwithheart. I love quotes so from time to time I would share a quote and teach individual signs in the quote. :)How To Sign If, You, Want, Different, Results, Then, Have To, Do / Doing, Something in American Sign Language ASL____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
How To Sign Deaf & Sign in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2021-07-31 | Reposted from Instagram- more videos on @signedwithheart :) ____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
How To Sign People & Community in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2021-07-30 | Reposted from Instagram- more videos on @signedwithheart :) Linked here is the video showing how to sign "person" if you missed it: youtu.be/v4K6UaPIV8o
How To Sign Person in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2021-07-29 | Reposted from Instagram- @signedwithheart — I know the video title gives away the fingerspelled word. 😅 I had to have a title for the video. But I will create more fingerspelling practice video in the future without giving away in the video titles. :) About the signs for “Person”… there are two different versions- the initialized version and the non-initialized version. Initialized signs are signs that use the handshape of a letter like letter P for Person. Some signs in American Sign Language are initialized with a handshape of the first letter of a word… like for examples, C for cousin, A for aunt, N for niece / nephew.The non-initialized version of “person” is more commonly used but both are used, so either is fine. The non-initialized sign for “person” is used at the end for occupation words ending -er like teacher, photographer, manager, etc, like “teach” + “person” for Teacher. It’s the same for words that do not end with -er but are occupation words like artist, actor, etc, you sign “person” at the end, “art” + “person” for artist.If you aren’t able to identify letters on the spot at the slowest speed, I encourage you to sign up for the Fingerspelling 101: The Alphabet mini online course. You might know the alphabet but you probably need more practice identifying letters on the spot and that will really help with your fingerspelling receptivity making it easier to practice reading fingerspelling. And it’s only $15! :)Linked here to sign up: signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101 Now, tell me, have you met a Deaf person before, or have you seen one before? I love stories so share away! 😄____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
Focusing On Consistency With My Morning Routine Signed With Heart 2021-07-27 | Turn on closed captions, in the settings at the bottom right of the video, click on the CC / the subtitle icon. This is the first vlog with closed captions, where you can turn on and off if you prefer to watch without captions or you’d like to practice your comprehension. :)Weeks 20 & 21 // May 2020 — Focusing On Consistency With My Morning Routine — Having a morning routine has really changed my life for the better like I honestly couldn’t imagine how even more messier I would be today had I not have a morning routine now. I started the morning routine in 2019 when I was going through a divorce. I had just started a new reading habit earlier that year and @terrisavellefoy ’s book, “5 Things Successful People Do Before 8am” was one of the first few books I read. I was already doing some of the 5 things but I was not consistent with exercising, and I usually read at night, and I meditated at a different time everyday and in the book Terri recommends doing all of these 5 things in the morning so that’s when I started doing all of these 5 things in the morning and my life has improved so much since then.I’ve learned that consistency matters especially on days when you don’t feel like it… it keeps you moving forward, making progress everyday. The purpose of having a morning routine is to have time for yourself, to invest in yourself before you start your day. There are so many benefits of having a morning routine and here are a few: have time for yourself without interruptions, helps set the tone for the day, helps you keep going and making progress even on hard days. Having a morning routine helps you make progress towards your goals & dreams everyday- every little bit adds up. I’m so grateful that I bought this book and started the new morning routine! I highly recommend that you have a morning routine too (if you don’t have one), it will help improve your life.I recommend starting small, start with 1 or 2 habits at a time. Exercising, reading a book, praying / meditating, listening to a podcast or an audio cd, and reviewing goals are the 5 things Terri recommends in the book. You could google for different morning routine ideas… it could be anything like related to self care like journaling or anything related to your goals & dreams. Consistency is key to see change in your life. As I always say, one step at a time, one day at a time. :) Thanks again for watching! :)Also, here is the link to my first live interview, with DeafNation, if you’d like to watch. It’s 38 minutes long. In the interview, I shared about my journey with Signed With Heart. :) youtube.com/watch?v=CiR8KUFY6Vs Instagram: @signedwithheart
Have You Been To... Part 2 - American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2021-07-26 | Reposted from Instagram - more videos on @signedwithheart :) — How did you do?? Were you able to get the fingerspelled words? Here are the answers- the fingerspelled sentence in the beginning of the video: “Have you been to France?”. The cities I’ve been to in France: Paris & Nice. And the last three fingerspelled words: Travel, Airport, and Fly. Linked here to learn signs for Travel, Airport and Fly: youtu.be/GrsjbXJolUQ — Also, if you struggled to get the fingerspelled words after a few tries, I encourage you to sign up for the Fingerspelling 101: The Alphabet course. It’s a mini self-paced online course focusing on practicing the alphabet (there are no fingerspelled words in the course) and it will help improve your fingerspelling receptivity. And it’s only $15! :) Linked here to sign up for the course: signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101
How To Sign Have You Been To... in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2021-07-24 | Reposted from Instagram- more videos on @signedwithheart -- About the sign for "touch"... the literal meaning of the sign is "touch" but the sign can also be used to mean "have been" like "have you been to Europe?" Have you been to Europe? :) ____________________________________________#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
My Husband And I Got Divorced Signed With Heart 2021-07-21 | My Husband And I Got Divorced — I meant to post this last year but I kept getting behind on adding closed captions that I got overwhelmed and stopped posting these personal vlogs for almost a year. Anyways, about this vlog- I ended up deciding not to edit out the parts where I was quiet but I did actually edit a few seconds out, one sentence. I said something that I didn’t mean to share, didn’t want to share. I debated whether if I should post the raw footage or edit it because it was a bit repetitive but then decided not to because I have been posting the raw footage of my vlogs and I had said in the beginning of the vlogging journey that I wanted to challenge myself to film and post the raw footage all the way through the year.And honestly, that’s kind of how I am sometimes... that I sometimes repeat myself- it’s something that I’m already aware of and try to not to repeat myself. But then sometimes when I repeat, I would expand more my thoughts.Watching this vlog, I’ve came a long way from week 1 to week 21, to be able to do this... to sign off the cuff especially talking about something that was personal, private, something that I don’t ever talk about.I’m so grateful to be making progress with my vlogging journey, to become more comfortable being myself in front of the camera. Thanks again for being a part of my personal vlogging journey. I so appreciate it. Instagram: @signedwithheart_______________________________#divorce #signlanguage #asl
Word of Advice From Warren Buffett Signed With Heart 2021-07-17 | Said an investor, one of the richest people in the world (82 billion!!), that the best investment we can make is *in ourselves*... like wow. 😌 Wanted to share this with you guys. So, let's make it a priority to invest time into ourselves- to grow, to learn, to better ourselves, to reach our goals & dreams- one day at a time, one step at a time. :)Instagram: @signedwithheart
Aligning With My Goals Signed With Heart 2021-07-15 | Week 19: Aligning With My Goals — This is one of the valuable lessons I’ve learned in the past year- to align my everyday life, my to-do list for the day with my goals for the year by breaking down the goals in smaller goals to aim for each month making progress towards my goals everyday, one step at a time, one day at a time. Since aligning my everyday life with the goals for the year, I can tell you this: every little bit does add up over time. So, don’t give up on your goals. Break your goals into smaller goals, actionable steps and take it one step at a time and keep going, one day at a time. As they say, consistency is key to success. :) Thanks again for watching. :) Instagram: @signedwithheart
How To Sign Today, Tomorrow, and Yesterday in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2021-07-10 | Reposted from Instagram- more videos on @signedwithheart. :) Also, there's another sign for yesterday, signed with the letter Y. Either way is fine. -- And a quote because I love quotes 😄 "Don't worry about tomorrow (or yesterday), focus on today." One day at a time. :) And take some time to enjoy today too! ☀️😌
How To Sign Remember & Forget in American Sign Langauge ASL Signed With Heart 2021-07-08 | Reposted from Instagram- more videos on @signedwithheart :) Btw, did you remember these signs? Also, if you struggle with reading fingerspelling at a slow speed like you’re not able to identify the letter on the spot then I encourage you to sign up for the mini Fingerspelling 101 course where I will help you practice the alphabet (this course focuses on the alphabet letters only on the alphabet letters, there are no fingerspelled words in this course) and help improve your fingerspelling receptivity- it’s only $15. :) Link to sign up: signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
Being Thankful Is Key Signed With Heart 2021-07-06 | “Being thankful is key to feeling thankful and happy. Focus on the positive, focus on the good.” — This is the first personal vlog I’ve posted in almost a year… picking up where I last left off… Week 17. As shared in the previous vlog, “Why I Haven’t Been Posting” (link here if you’ve missed it: youtu.be/VHAhA5eqYNU), I got help with adding closed captions to these personal vlogs so I will start posting these weekly again on Tuesdays, as before. Thanks for watching!! :) I genuinely hope you get something out of these personal vlogs. It has been interesting watching these personal vlogs a year after they were filmed. I’m reminded of what I’ve learned and it has helped me with making better decisions this year.Being thankful is really key to improve your life- it changes your outlook on life, it makes you more appreciative of what you do have as you work towards for what you do want to have, your goals & dreams.It does take discipline at first, at least it did for me, to be thankful but it’s definitely a discipline worth practicing. :)If you’d like to start practicing gratitude but not sure where to start, I’d suggest writing down 3-5 things you’re thankful for every morning for a few weeks and go from there. :) This is how I started.Thanks again for watching!! :)Instagram: @signedwithheart#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
How To Sign Restaurant, Airport, Beach, and Anywhere in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2021-07-03 | Reposted from Instagram- more videos on @signedwithheart :) These are a few places where I usually go to when going out... restaurants to eat yummy good food, airport to travel, and to the beach to relax. If you see me, don't hesitate to come say hi!! :)—how to sign restaurant, airport, beach, and anywhere in american sign language asl#signlanguage #americansignlanguage #asl
How To Sign Travel, Airport, Airplane, and Fly in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2021-07-01 | Reposted from Instagram - more videos on @signedwithheart :)
Why I Havent Been Posting Signed With Heart 2021-06-30 | Sign up here to be notified when the new beginner sign language course is ready! :) https://signedwithheart.ck.pageVlog Update: Why I Haven't Been Posting — This vlog is a short update sharing what happened, why I haven’t been posting. Right now, I’m one year behind on posting the vlogs. Last vlog I posted was Week 17, which is May 5th, 2020. 😅So, what happened is that I got behind on adding closed captions- it’s a lot of work adding closed captions, that every week I kept falling behind, that I got overwhelmed that I was over adding closed captions so I stopped posting these personal vlogs. But now that I’ve found someone to help with adding closed captions to these personal vlogs, I will start posting these on a weekly basis again, until all of the remaining of vlogs are posted.Thanks so much for watching and for your support & encouragement, I really appreciate it. :) Instagram: @signedwithheart
I Secretly Recorded My Parents Signing Happy Birthday To Me Signed With Heart 2021-02-15 | This is the full version of the video I posted on Instagram (@signedwithheart) the other day. So, my mom doesn’t like being filmed but watching my precious parents signing happy birthday to me is one of my favorite birthday traditions and knowing they were coming to my room to sing me happy birthday, I secretly put my iPhone on the nightstand and pressed record right before they came and now I have this video to keep as a memory. 🤗 I asked them for their permission to share this on YouTube with you guys. Hope you enjoy the video! Thanks for watching! :)
Wetzels Employee Learns Sign Language - Customer Service Signs Signed With Heart 2021-02-14 | Hi! This is my “Customer Service Signs” video so bear with me. :) If this video is too fast for you, you can slow down the video in the settings (click on the settings icon, the wheel icon, and click on playback speed and you will see a few different speed options… .75 or .5 to slow down). I asked her (the employee) to send me words and phrases she uses often to communicate with customers to teach her before I came.Here’s the list of the words and phrases (in American Sign Language- ASL) with timestamps.Hello / Hi - 2:52Welcome - 3:00What can I get for you? (What would you like?) - 3:07Pretzel - 3:23Plain or salted? - 3:39Cinnamon - 4:15Anything to drink? - 4:27Anything else? - 4:51Is that all? - 5:07Total - 5:13Cash or card? - 5:54No problem - 6:28Have a good day - 6:50Also, I sent her my Fingerspelling 101 course to learn the alphabet and practice fingerspelling her name, pretzels, and cinnamon as these words are commonly fingerspelled. There are a few different signs for pretzels but I just fingerspell pretzel. Cinnamon can also be fingerspelled “c-i-n-n” (and then sign the letter C handshape as if you’re sprinkling with cinnamon, not shown in the video).If you haven’t learned the alphabet yet, here’s the link to the video where I teach the alphabet. :) youtu.be/OiS1dbsxP-QAlso, I have a mini fingerspelling course which is great for those who haven’t learned the alphabet yet or have recently learned and want to practice with me. :)The employee didn’t know the sign language alphabet before, until I gave her the Fingerspelling 101 course and she practiced for a few days before we filmed this video. It’s a super short and easy course, that you can finish in one hour and a half.Fingerspelling 101 Course is a mini self paced online course that focuses only on the alphabet letters. This course also helps you improve your fingerspelling receptivity.Fingerspelling 101 Course is currently on sale for $10 through February (until February 28 at midnight PST).Here’s the link to enroll in the Fingerspelling 101 Course. The discount is already applied in the link but in case, the code is HNY. :) signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101/?product_id=641197&coupon_code=HNY&preview=logged_outAs I’ve said that this is my first “Customer Service Signs” video… one of the challenges that comes with teaching ASL is deciding how to teach as there are a few different ways to sign a phrase. In this case, I’m talking about the phrase, “What can I get for you?” I wasn’t sure which way to teach… I could teach how to sign the phrase in English (meaning teaching signs for every word and signing in the exact English word order) or I could translate the phrase using different signs and signing in the ASL grammar (which is different from English) which is what I ended up deciding to do, but now I wish I would have taught the English way instead after talking with one of my deaf friends about it. She thought that signing “what you want?” might come off as rude for some deaf people (that’s why facial expressions are so important, be sure to smile when asking 😅). I chose to teach this way because I thought it would be easier for the employee and people watching this video to learn… fewer signs to remember. 🤷🏻♀️ It doesn’t have to be perfect though, the main thing is that you use what you know, we appreciate it when hearing people make an effort to communicate with us using what they know.Anyways, hope you enjoy the video! :)P.S. My ILY sweater is from @bymaraily (bymara.com). :)#signlanguage #asl #americansignlanguage
Fake Christmas Tree for 2020 Signed With Heart 2021-02-06 | This is super late (February) but better late than never, right?! 😄 Or this is super early for 2021 Christmas!! Showing how to sign "Christmas Tree" for next Christmas. :) I hope to get a real Christmas tree this year!!
How To Sign News, Information, Watch TV, Let You Know, Let Me Know in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2021-01-21 | Hi! So, this video was filmed back in November for Black Friday / Cyber Monday but because I didn’t post this video until now, I’ve extended the $10 sale for the Fingerspelling 101 course through February (until February 28 at midnight PST).Fingerspelling 101 Course is a mini self paced online course that focuses only on the alphabet letters. The course is great for those who haven’t learned the alphabet yet or have recently learned and want to practice. This course will also help you improve your receptivity skills.I showed a video clip of what the Fingerspelling 101 course looks like in the previous video, “My Dad Does My Fingerspelling 101 Course” if you would like to see. Link to the video: youtu.be/JeJsEqn7PZ0Here’s the link to sign up for the Fingerspelling 101 Course for $10. The discount is already applied in the link but just in case, the code is HNY. :) signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101/?product_id=641197&coupon_code=HNY&preview=logged_outHope you enjoy the video! Thanks for watching!! :)Instagram: @signedwithheart
My Dad Does My Fingerspelling 101 Course Signed With Heart 2020-12-12 | Because this video was posted 2 weeks later after filming, Fingerspelling 101 Course is now on sale for $10 throughout December. :) The discount is already applied in the link below but just in case, the code is HAPPYDEC. signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101/?product_id=641197&coupon_code=HAPPYDEC&preview=logged_outSo, my Dad tested out of Fingerspelling 101. 😄 He just needs more practice with fingerspelled words meaning I need to create a new course soon! 😅 Stay tuned!Thanks again for watching! :)Instagram: @signedwithheart
How To Sign Happy Thanksgiving, Turkey, & Thankful in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2020-11-27 | I texted my Dad this morning asking if we could film a short video for today, I was not sure if we would have time but he said yes and I'm so glad we did, it was fun filming this! 😄 We really do enjoy filming videos together, talking with you guys! ☺️ Thanks so much for watching!! Have a good day!! ☺️
One day or Day one - How To Sign Future, Choice, Decide, Day, Today in ASL Signed With Heart 2020-11-24 | This video shows how to sign Future, Choice / Choose, Decide / Decision, Day, & Today in American Sign Language (ASL). This is from 2019, filmed for Instagram (@signedwithheart). I've been sharing some of the quotes that have had an impact on my life, on my decision making. I hope this quote encourage you to just start... whatever it is that you want to do, whatever that it is that you've been putting off. If not today, then when? Decide when. Nothing changes until *you* change. This is currently on my bathroom mirror and on my office desk reminding me everyday, "Remember, nothing changes until you change." 😌 One step at a time, one day at a time. Every little bit adds up.Have a great day or night whenever you read this. :) -- Instagram: @signedwithheart --
Why I Rarely Correct My Dad’s Signing - How To Sign Pronouns He She They Him Her Them Signed With Heart 2020-11-17 | In this video, I taught my Dad how to sign pronouns (he, she, they, him, her and them) and also, I explained why I rarely correct his signing (at 3:35).I didn’t mention in the video but pronouns are also commonly fingerspelled sometimes. Also, him, her, their as in possessive pronouns, use a closed 5 handshape instead of pointing.Hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching! :)
Whatever Happens On Election Day... Signed With Heart 2020-11-03 | I've been seeing and sensing so much fear on social media lately so I wanted to share a word of encouragement... don't worry... it will all work out. It doesn't really help to worry or stress... we can only do what we can and just take it one day at a time. We chose how to react and it's what really makes the most difference. So, relax... everything will work out. 😌
This Is How A Deaf Persons Voice Sounds, If You Ever Wondered Signed With Heart 2020-10-31 | So, this is what a Deaf person's voice sounds never having ever heard sound before... imagine trying to learn to talk without ever hearing sound!.This is how I sound... not how all Deaf people sound... those that could talk clearly usually are hard of hearing, and I'm not hard of hearing, so that's probably part of the reason why I couldn't speak clearly, and also I didn't really have speech therapy until later in 7th grade, 12 years old..Hi guys! :) I was cleaning out my MacBook the other day and came across this old video from 2 years ago and thought why not post on YouTube too. I asked people on my insta story to suggest words for me to use for a voice receptivity quiz for my Dad which was also a challenge for me as some of the words were words I don't voice often so it was a challenge for both of us. 😅 I so appreciate that my Dad works so hard to understand my voice and not only that but continues to learn and improve his signing to better communicate with me..Anyways, thanks for watching! :) If you have any questions, feel free to ask!.Instagram @signedwithheart
Learn Sign Language With My Dad: How To Sign We in ASL Signed With Heart 2020-10-23 | Hi guys! :) This video was originally filmed for Instagram @signedwithheart but wanted to share it on here YouTube too, showing how to sign "we" in American Sign Language (ASL). :) Thanks for watching! Have a great weekend. :)
My Dads SURPRISE Fingerspelling Quiz Signed With Heart 2020-10-21 | My dad is always learning and improving his signing... now I want to start working on improving my Dad’s fingerspelling receptivity, I plan to have him take my Fingerspelling 101 course and we will share his progress. :)If you struggle with reading fingerspelling at the slowest speed (see @signedwithheart for Fingerspelling Receptivity Practice videos) like you’re not able to identify the letter on the spot then I encourage you to sign up for the course and join my Dad! :) The course will help you practice the alphabet and improve your fingerspelling receptivity and it’s only $15. :) Link to sign up: signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101/?preview=logged_out Thanks for watching!! :)Instagram: @signedwithheart______________________________sign language, american sign language, asl#signlanguage #americansignlanguage
Learn Sign Language With My Dad: How To Sign Sometimes, Always & Never in American Sign Language ASL Signed With Heart 2020-10-06 | Surprise! An extra video! :) We filmed another video right after filming Part 1 of #whyIsign (youtu.be/N8jlE4l5cMA) for Instagram and it ended up being longer than one minute so I decided to post it here on YouTube too. :)I post a Fingerspelling Receptivity Practice video almost everyday on Instagram (@signedwithheart) where I fingerspell a word or two (without closed captions) for receptivity practice so if you're not able to identify the letters on the spot at the second, slowest speed then I encourage you to sign up for the **Fingerspelling 101 Course**, it will help you practice the alphabet and improve your fingerspelling receptivity. It's only $15. :)Link to sign up: signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101/?preview=logged_out
Born Deaf - Q & A With Ashleys Dad Signed With Heart 2020-09-26 | In this Q & A session, I asked my Dad a few of your questions, like what was his first reaction to finding out I was born deaf (5:00), how he learned sign language (6:01), how different it was to raise a deaf daughter than raising a hearing daughter (9:00) and more..A few of you have asked about his whispering, and I’ve asked my Dad about it and he said he has always whispered when signing, just always has. But after watching this video, he realized that he needs to start speaking aloud, because even he had a hard time hearing himself, even with the volume all the way up, hah..Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this video as much as I did filming this. :) Thanks for watching!!.Instagram: @signedwithheart
So You Want To Know More About My Dad Signed With Heart 2020-09-18 | Hello :) We’re back with the second video of the new video series… Signed With Dad! 😄 The name of this new video series!! Fitting perfectly, right?! 😄 I’m so excited to do more videos with my Dad! I plan on filming a new video with my Dad every week for 3 months, for accountability to help with consistency of posting a new YouTube video every week in addition to already posting everyday on Instagram (@signedwithheart).So, the next video will be a Q & A session with my Dad, I’ve received many good questions from Instagram and wanted to give you guys an opportunity to ask questions too. :) So, if you have any questions, feel free to ask! :)Here are the links to signing lessons mentioned in the video:— Links — 25 Basic ASL (American Sign Language) Signs for Beginners:youtu.be/Raa0vBXA8OQLearn the American Sign Language Alphabet:youtu.be/OiS1dbsxP-Q__________Also, here’s a link to the video that my Dad and I filmed last year talking about people criticizing my Dad’s signing and I explained why I rarely ever corrected him growing up. I understand him and I never imagined that one day that I would be doing what I’m doing today, videos, so I’ve often put in the caption on Instagram posts to inform people to not try to learn signs from these videos with Dad, because even sometimes I sign “incorrectly” too because that’s how I’ve always signed with him. These videos are just for fun. :) Anyways, here’s the link:Some People May Criticize But I Understand My Dad’s Signing And That’s What Matters:youtu.be/yjrzU5kiT_c Thanks for watching! Have a good day! ☺️ Instagram: @signedwithheart
Dont Quit, Rest. Signed With Heart 2020-09-13 | What I told myself the other day. 😌 Wanted to share this word of encouragement with those of you who might need it too.
By Popular Demand, My Dad Is Back! Signed With Heart 2020-09-10 | By popular demand, my Dad is back! 😄 But now the question is… what would you like for us to talk about? What topics would you be interested in watching about? There are so many things I want to share with you guys but I wanted to give you guys an opportunity to ask questions too. :)I’ve created a new playlist of the first few videos we filmed together last year, if you haven’t watched these yet, here’s the link :) youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4C8uMm3zk1NBMQ7wXr8rckLhHaS0nJch About this video, I’ve added parentheses in this video for some words he signed throughout the video to indicate what he signed but it was “incorrectly” signed… as I’ve said many times and will continue to say for those who are new to Signed With Heart: Do NOT attempt to learn sign from these Dad videos. 🙅🏻♀️😅 These videos with my Dad are just for fun. 😄For signing lessons, here is a link to the video showing the 25 most basic American Sign Language signs & phrases to learn, if you haven’t yet watched, and also the alphabet. :)25 Basic ASL Signs For Beginners: youtu.be/Raa0vBXA8OQAmerican Sign Language Alphabet: youtu.be/OiS1dbsxP-QThanks for watching! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Have a good day!! ☺️Instagram: @signedwithheart
Vlog Week 17 of 52 Signed With Heart 2020-08-20 | Hi guys :) So, that was 4 months ago when this was filmed! I'm still really behind. I'm now 14 vlogs behind, ek. So, about the Fingerspelling 101 course, it is a mini self paced course focusing only on the alphabet letters practicing both fingerspelling and fingerspelling receptivity at a variety of speeds… this course was created for those who haven’t learned the alphabet yet or have recently and also for those who struggle to read fingerspelling the slowest speed. The course is currently on SUMMER SALE, for $10 (code: SUMMERSALE). Link to sign up: signedwithheart.teachable.com/p/fingerspelling101/?product_id=641197&coupon_code=SUMMERSALE&preview=logged_outLet me know if you have any questions. :)Instagram: @signedwithheart
