Learning Sign Language: ASL 4 – Unit 6 Sample

In this unit sample as you are learning sign language, you will learn how to sign opinions and debating.

Conversation 4.6

Read this outline, and then watch the conversation in action in the video below. 

A: ME THINK COCHLEAR-IMPLANT SHOULD STANDARD
I think cochlear implants should be standardized.

B: ME DISAGREE ME THINK SHOULD NOT
I disagree and do not think so.

A: DEAF PEOPLE NEED FUNCTION HEARING SOCIETY HEAR SPEAK
HEAR MATCH
Deaf people need to be able to function in hearing society.

B: HEARING PEOPLE NEED COMMUNICATE MATCH DEAF
Hearing people need to be able to communicate with the Deaf.

A: OH-I-SEE
I see.

Conversation 4.6 Explained

A: ME THINK COCHLEAR-IMPLANT SHOULD STANDARD
I think cochlear implants should be standardized.

B: ME DISAGREE ME THINK SHOULD NOT
I disagree and do not think so.

This conversation is a good example of a debate which you will learn about in this unit. And the topic of this debate is a common one in the Deaf community as well.

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