Monday, February 23, 2004
Tonight’s class was again lightning fast learning. The latter part of the ASL text is not easy to fully understand because of the advanced lessons. This class is an intermediate/advanced class that does not allow for a normal pace in the instruction. I am totally unsatisfied with this class. I am unable to get a refund and that’s that.
The teacher read chapter 14 and the first half of chapter fifteen. I really did not learn anything new that the chapters do not teach themselves. All I can do is practice, practice, practice and do my best with what I have.
Notes:
confused: keep arms near body when doing sign.
really: it’s a longer movement than “real.”
require: emphasize the movement of this sign- unlike “show.”
shave: thumb on face.
turkey: movement is from chin to chest.
keep: one movement.
careless: both hands come together.
Xerox copy: movement is under palm.
finally: movements from cheek outward.
The teacher read chapter 14 and the first half of chapter fifteen. I really did not learn anything new that the chapters do not teach themselves. All I can do is practice, practice, practice and do my best with what I have.
Notes:
confused: keep arms near body when doing sign.
really: it’s a longer movement than “real.”
require: emphasize the movement of this sign- unlike “show.”
shave: thumb on face.
turkey: movement is from chin to chest.
keep: one movement.
careless: both hands come together.
Xerox copy: movement is under palm.
finally: movements from cheek outward.
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
This weeks class was the worse one so far. The class was dismissed early and the lessons were not really taught. Instead the teacher just read the lessons, gave us a few examples and set us in groups of two to do the book exercises before leaving the room and returning a few minutes later and repeating the same ritual. Everyone seems confused and out of it. I have notified several fellow students and at least one has expressed dissatisfaction with the class. Our ASL 1 teacher (hearing) seemed interested in our personal learning and she was prepared and excited about ASL. This new teacher send the vibe that he would rather be elsewhere. I am not happy friends. I sincerely hope that things pick up because if this class continues as it is, the students will not return next term.
The class discussion was on classifiers. We were given a few examples and the concept was learned, to a degree. I wish I could post a good amount of class notes, but this one did not provide much of anything for anyone. Grrr.
Next week we have no class because of a holiday.
The class discussion was on classifiers. We were given a few examples and the concept was learned, to a degree. I wish I could post a good amount of class notes, but this one did not provide much of anything for anyone. Grrr.
Next week we have no class because of a holiday.
Tuesday, February 03, 2004
Tonight’s class was the best one yet. We went over chapter eleven- Adverbials. The teacher reviewed the signs for the chapter first before teaching the lesson. These more advanced grammar topics are interesting and the use of classifiers (next week) will be exciting. Such concepts are not found in verbal languages and thinking in such ways is fun and challenging. I love it.
An announcement was made that on Monday February 16th, there will be no class. Also, we start on page 123 for next class.
In class the teacher gave us a handful of signs for each word; including slang signs. Oh brother, now I have to learn those too! A list of some are below. He also taught us how to properly sign the numbers for age, and time:
Between years 1-5 (future tense), sign the number forward [u]from the close-hand position[/u]; years six (6) or higher, you make the sign for “year” and show the number as you move it forward.
When signing years 1-5 (past tense), indicate the number on right shoulder; and for years 6 or higher, you make the sign for “year” and show the number as you move it back over right shoulder.
For age, sign numbers 1-9 from the chin forward. For ages 10 and higher, sign “age” then the number.
Vocabulary
all (slang): The L-hand is used.
almost (slang): point F-hand on right brow.
chocolate: move C-hand (sign: church) in a circle on back of left hand.
Russia: index move across bottom lip and throw outward.
game: repeat movement (challenge: single movement)
almost: single movement (easy: continuous movement)
work out: sign the word “machine” and extend hands outward, palms out.
breakdown: palms face each other (5-handshape) and move down from fingers.
near (or close): move the hand closest to body towards the forward hand.
talk: using the index is the formal (more direct) way of signing this word.
that: do not bring left hand atop left. Use left hand gesture only.
pregnant: open 5-handshape, palm in, moves outward from belly.
N-Y-O-B (None of Your Business: fingerspell)
M-I-S-S (as in Miss Universe: fingerspell)
problem: (an alternative gesture) Move handshapes in alternating up/down movements before chest.
strict: crook all fingers for “real strict”
An announcement was made that on Monday February 16th, there will be no class. Also, we start on page 123 for next class.
In class the teacher gave us a handful of signs for each word; including slang signs. Oh brother, now I have to learn those too! A list of some are below. He also taught us how to properly sign the numbers for age, and time:
Between years 1-5 (future tense), sign the number forward [u]from the close-hand position[/u]; years six (6) or higher, you make the sign for “year” and show the number as you move it forward.
When signing years 1-5 (past tense), indicate the number on right shoulder; and for years 6 or higher, you make the sign for “year” and show the number as you move it back over right shoulder.
For age, sign numbers 1-9 from the chin forward. For ages 10 and higher, sign “age” then the number.
Vocabulary
all (slang): The L-hand is used.
almost (slang): point F-hand on right brow.
chocolate: move C-hand (sign: church) in a circle on back of left hand.
Russia: index move across bottom lip and throw outward.
game: repeat movement (challenge: single movement)
almost: single movement (easy: continuous movement)
work out: sign the word “machine” and extend hands outward, palms out.
breakdown: palms face each other (5-handshape) and move down from fingers.
near (or close): move the hand closest to body towards the forward hand.
talk: using the index is the formal (more direct) way of signing this word.
that: do not bring left hand atop left. Use left hand gesture only.
pregnant: open 5-handshape, palm in, moves outward from belly.
N-Y-O-B (None of Your Business: fingerspell)
M-I-S-S (as in Miss Universe: fingerspell)
problem: (an alternative gesture) Move handshapes in alternating up/down movements before chest.
strict: crook all fingers for “real strict”
