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Adan R. Penilla II, PhD, NIC, NAD IV, CI/CT, SC:L, ASLTA, teaches American Sign Language at Colorado State University and is a freelance interpreter for the Colorado court system. personalized lessons. American Sign Language: Possession. Meaning: POOR. Meaning (love it): have a great affection or liking for; "love it"; a favorite. \(_o)/ Random word ~~. One of the greatest developments in ASL learning has been the ability for teachers, students, and friends to connect via webcam. signing/fingerspelling space. Unlike the other ASL signword "love" which is used to refer to the emotional affection for another person as in "I love you.", the ASL word "love-it" also known as the gloss KISS-FIST is usually referred to an object, an activity, or a person (as in admiration or favorite). to narrow down the words and pages in the list. /* topics-adsense1-bottom */ google_ad_slot = "2289748297"; Private lessons allow for real-time feedback and personalized lesson plans, so your sign language skills can reach their full expression. Tapping someone on the shoulder is the most accepted way to get someone's attention. of Antonio's. Just like spoken languages, there are a variety of sign languages used around the world. "Having some eighteen times more nerve endings than the cochlear nerve of the ear, its nearest competitor, the optic nerve with its 800,000 fibers is able to transfer an astonishing amount of information to the brain." Double movement. There are several signs for different meanings, contexts, and/or variations. )

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Signing indirect objects

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Another quick grammar reminder: Indirect objects are words that come between the verb and direct object; they indicate who or what receives the direct object.

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In ASL, you place the indirect object right after the subject and then show the action:

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• English: The girl throws the dog a bone.

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  Sign: GIRL DOG BONE THROW

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• English: I give the teacher apples.

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  Sign: ME TEACHER APPLES GIVE

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