Name: Master Similar-Looking Signs - Part 1
Uploaded: 2022-08-18T22:26:31.000Z
Duration: 14 min 10 s
Description: Get a closer look at some signs that can be easily mistaken for another word, to help you remember the differences. Part 1 reviews signs that use the "y" handshape.

Get a closer look at some signs that can be easily mistaken for another word, to help you remember the differences. Part 1 reviews signs that use the "y" handshape. 

American Sign Language

My name is Ariel. I am excited to be your teacher! Everyday, I am involved in ASL as a Sign Language Interpreter, which has allowed me to become fluent. I have received training on a College Level and a University level. I have worked with different settings or subjects such as medical, educational, astronomy, computer/technology, and law. I have also been trained to interpret ASL into english or vice versa. 

I work at your pace, for your goals,  and according to your strengths/limitations. I am dedicated to each and every student, and your goals/learning of ASL will be my number one priority. My goal is for my students to become fluent as well. I am so excited to get to work with you one on one!

Master Similar-Looking Signs - Part 1

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Hello, my name is Ariel and I am excited to be your ASL teacher. I am immersed in the ASL language everyday as an Interpreter which has allowed me to become fluent. With experience in medical, educational, and teaching settings, I have learned the best and most effective ways to learn this language. 

Why should you take lessons with me?
First, I work at the pace of the student, consider your goals, and your strengths/ limitations. Every lesson will be custom-made for you only. Second, I have received training and teachings from professors and interpreters from College and Universities. So, I am trained to be familiarized with different settings and subjects, such as medical, educational, astronomy, computer/technology, and law.

I am dedicated to teach ASL to every student ready to learn. I am very eager to teach you this extremely unique and amazing language. I am also excited to meet you and begin our learning adventure! See you in class!

Very helpful! He is a considerate and thorough instructor. 

He is very understanding and challenges me in the right way and has great patience for all of my questions!

Ariel is brilliant.

All that I have learned I owe to Ariel and his superb teaching skills. He explains everything so well that you are never left wondering or unsure. If you want to learn ASL, I highly recommend Ariel, you will not be disappointed.

I was a little worried trying to learn ASL at my age and was concerned I might have a hard time picking it up.  However, Ariel is an excellent teacher and makes it uncomplicated and easy to pick up.  I am thoroughly enjoying my lessons with Ariel and looking forward each week to learn more.  I am very appreciative of Ariel's patience, knowledge, teaching technique and great attitude. I would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to learn ASL.

Great teacher! Very patient. He does not just teach words but also grammar. Also, strikes a good balance between his lesson plan and the many questions I ask.

Ariel is very patient and welcoming for a beginner like myself. It felt easy to talk to and ask questions. He also started by introducing basics and offered helpful tips. Looking forward to more classes.

Ariel is a great instructor - very patient!

Friendly, easy going, low pressure, very knowledgeable, and super helpful as a first time-know nothing ASL learner. I would recommend to anyone. Thank you Ariel.

Personable, knowledgeable easy to work with!

My 14 yr old son and I really enjoyed our first ASL lesson with Ariel.  This first lesson was critical for for my son who after 4 years of ASL lessons has been considering using his time for other areas of interest.   I was really hoping this first lesson with Ariel would respark his enthusiasm.  And, it did!!!  Ariel was great about taking time to connect with us both,  and build on common interests and teach ASL all at the same time.  He was engaging, encouraging, and effective with his lessons.   My son is excited for the next lesson!  (Phew)  Thank you Ariel!

Great first class.  Looking forward to the next one.

Get a closer look at various signs that are almost identical to one another. Part 3 reviews different shapes involving the "k" handshape, a circular or rotation movement, and the "fists" handshapes. 

Master Similar-Looking Signs - Part 3

Get a closer look at some signs that can easily be mistaken for a different word. Part 2 reviews signs that use the "f" or "9" handshape, with either one or both hands. 

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