150 Essential ASL Signs | Part 1 | Common and Descriptive Signs

The video introduces a series of tutorials aimed at teaching 150 essential American Sign Language (ASL) signs. It begins with an overview of the series and its objectives, followed by a focus on common signs used in everyday conversations. The importance of body language and facial expressions in conveying intensity and meaning in ASL is highlighted. The video also covers basic sentence structures in ASL, emphasizing the differences from English. The tutorial concludes with encouragement to practice regularly and engage with the deaf community to enhance learning.

What is the main goal of the video series?

• To understand the culture of deaf communities.

• To learn 150 essential signs for basic conversations.

• To become fluent in ASL.

• To learn about the history of ASL.

How do you sign 'hello' in ASL?

• Point to yourself and then to the other person.

• Clap your hands together.

• Place your hand on your forehead and move it outward.

• Wave your hand.

Which sign involves using an 'X' hand and bouncing it?

• Forget

• Want

• Need

• Help

Why is facial expression important in signing descriptions?

• It is a traditional practice in ASL.

• It is required for all signs.

• It helps convey the intensity and meaning of the sign.

• It makes the sign look more interesting.

What does the sign 'busy' look like when you are very busy?

• A slow circular motion with your hand.

• A quick back-and-forth motion with your hand.

• A fast circular motion with your hand.

• A slow back-and-forth motion with your hand.

How do you sign 'Are you ready?' in ASL structure?

• Ready are you?

• Ready you are?

• You ready you?

• Are you ready?

What is a closing signal in ASL?

• A gesture to indicate agreement.

• A sign that indicates the end of a sentence.

• A sign to indicate a question.

• A facial expression to show emotion.