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English Idioms: Program #6A: Transliterating & Interpreting English Idioms

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Woman faces camera using sign language, touching center of chest with right hand with left index finger pointing down at waist.

How would you interpret English idioms using ASL? Would you make different choices if you were in a classroom and the Deaf child will see these idioms on a test? Two certified interpreters provide separate model interpretations to demonstrate how to transliterate and interpret English idioms. Includes viewing suggestions.

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Viewer Comments

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    Gloria L. (Hamlin, WV)
    March 8th, 2023 at 01:58 PM

    Loved seeing the variations of how each delivered the responses. I also, did the translations different ways.

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    Gloria L. (Hamlin, WV)
    February 20th, 2023 at 09:34 AM

    These videos are a wonderful tool to use. This helps the interpreter to be able to take a peek at different ways to incorporate signing into their work.

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    Jeannette T. (lakewood , WA)
    January 17th, 2021 at 07:07 PM

    This is a great video to review and understand how idioms are signed

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    Gail M. (Charlotte, NC)
    June 19th, 2020 at 03:00 PM

    I loved it and will watch again! The interpreters offer more than one interpretation for each idiom - awesome!

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    Tracy W. (Goshen, IN)
    April 1st, 2020 at 10:26 AM

    Great review and learning of idioms.

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    NANCY P. (ABILENE, TX)
    May 3rd, 2017 at 08:29 AM

    This video is top notch! I recommend watching it especially those interpreting in the school system! Nancy

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    NANCY P. (ABILENE, TX)
    May 1st, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    This particular title: English Idioms: Program #6A: Transliterating & Interpreting English Idioms, is first-rate in learning and comparing signed English with American Sign Language. I whole-heartedly recommend this video to watch personally as well as to share with your fellow co-workers. The vast array of signs that you may be unfamiliar with will astound you!

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    SUZANNE T. (DECATUR, GA)
    March 2nd, 2017 at 10:18 PM

    Exceptional training tool

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