Deaf Boy and Hearing Girl: She Learned Sign Language
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Hey guys! In today's video we answered a question from Halesraquel:
Was it ever challenging to understand each other when you (Ellen) were still learning Sign Language?
We end up realizing that as "introverts", the lack of communication depth in the beginning was beneficial to our relationship!
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The determination to learn a new language to make a new friend. and for him to be one to help her learn it. Then to fall in love. That's a hallmark movie if I ever heard one. Right on you guys.
PLEASE someone make this a movie!!
Hallmark couldn't make that deep of a plot 😅😅😅
Um There is I think, a Little bit Close to This story.
"A Silent Voice" in that The protagonist learns to Sign out of guilt of bullying a Deaf classmate when hewas young,
And later becomes friends
Totally agree! Scarlett Johansson playing Ellen i can see it now 🤣
@@manutdnz Sco Jo? No way. It would have to be a Japanese American actress
This makes me think of my grandparents. Neither spoke each other's language in the beginning. But they made it work, and learned English here in Canada and that's how they communicated. When you find love, you have your own language.
I just saw the title and was already "awwwn crying"
I LOVE BOTH OF YOU T-T
@auvelia idk what denomination you are, but I've never heard someone say that wearing jewelry is a sin? where did that come from?
edit: also fake nails and nail polish, huh???
Hi 😁 I haven’t watched u guys in a whileeee it feels great to b back
@fairyliaaa why would someone become a Christian just like that? Unless something very meaningful happened to them? If you want more followers of God and Jesus, this is not the way to do it.
This usually just has anger and hate thrown toward you.
This is coming from another Christian. Respect people.
@fairyliaaa Having tattoos being a sin is something from the old bible, im saying this as a Christan, you are wrong. Makeup, jewlery, tattoos, thats how you express yourself. Just because your a Christan doesnt mean you cant be yourself. You're not a true Christan, trying to force it on others.
Who thinks they should react to sign language tik toks?
Can this please be a thing!?? 😍
@Simply Leah I mostly agree with your statement. Amen sista!
@auvelia ...pretty random, friend.
That’s why I’m so in love with your guys!!! The way you communicate has so much attention and patience for each other, whereas in hearing people’s conversations we would communicate so fast that we would sometimes miss what the other person is talking about and what else we would really like to say!
This came in my recommend because I'm also deaf too. I have cochlear implants and got them when I was a months. I know little bit of sigh language but not a lot. Anyways enough about me!
You guys are awesome! You guys are perfect for each other!
'we had that love language'
Oh yeah, I see that he was smooth. Lol.
Love your videos. Thanks for posting.
I am in a relationship where I speak English and then slang Spanish. My other half speaks Urdu and Arabic and then limited English. Once the relationship went to the next level as you two did to where feelings are being expressed it became difficult. When I would talk about my feelings he would just agree. Then I noticed that his response had a pattern. So are agreement that we would only speak English. I used a translation app and really asked many questions about how much he was understanding. 25% of what we talked about was understood. So now Seseme Street lessons are a daily event. LoL. Like you two getting a resolution to communicate is so important. Today if he doesnt understand I reword the sentence. Abd then use the app if this doesnt work. Now it's like Christmas every day. To be able to communicate clearly is something that we just take for granted. Thank you for Java!!! With your episodes of how you communicate with her has so helped me with my pup Dani. He was born deaf. He is very young but it's amazing how fast he has learned commands with sign. His constant eye contact is impressive as he is constantly looking for instruction. Thank you for your love to educate and sharing your life with all of us. I cant tell you my favorite episode, the word I can sum it all up for me is inspiration. When feel defeated, or that I dont fit in I watch another of your mini movies and get the fuel to find a way to get over the wall of my issues. It's so important that we belong and excepted for our uniqueness. Thank you for being you. Sorry this was long. .
First of all I have read the Bible completely through a total of 6 times. Second of all I studied the Bible as a book of history for 4 years in college. Thirdly, to be judgemental and damning is a no no as a Christian. Fourthly, and the only issue about your words is why on earth is Ellie and Ryan allowing your text to still appear on their comments. And also it is high lighted. Although I do not recall any time in which the hosts discussed religious views. If you would like a debate about your views I'm more than willing to do this. But I will not disrespect Ellie or Ryan nor any of their faithful viewers by continue this dialog here. If you would like to continue please give me your contact information. To all others. I apologize for the unexpected discussion that has happened here.
@@ibmerry8190 thank you so much. I've seen them in other videos as well.
I'm pretty sure this is a bot.
How has your progress been in learning Urdu compared to his with learning English? Are you about the same?
Im so glad yall posted! Yall made my day!☺
Love it when you post!! Already hit that like button before the video even started!
So educating. Love this channel!❤
Im sooo proud how far you guys have come!!
After watching a lot of videos with you guys talking about skillshare I finally clicked the link, it's so cool!
You guys make me feel chill on anxious days. Have a beautiful day y’all 🍀🦋⚡️
Y'all are great. Really appreciate everything you open up about in your videos. 🤎
Your channel has really taught me a lot about deaf culture and deaf/hearing relationships. And I'm learning ASL, so I've picked up a few signs from your videos. Thanks :)
I just came across you guys today and so glad I did- Ive watched so many of your videos today. You guys seem like such a respectful and loving couple. I love both of your styles of signing (not sure the proper way to say that). You guys are so fun to watch and not to mention so beautiful & handsome!
I came across your channel last week and have spent endless hours watching your videos. Subscribed of course! You are both sooo amazing and I feel like I’ve learned so much about deaf/hearing culture and also a healthy long term relationship! I am the same age as you guys and everything you do is so relatable and meaningful! My bday is just a day after Ryan’s and I literally drink coffee every day lol! I relate so much to all the yummy foods Ellen loves since I grew up in Hawaii with heavy influence of Asian pacific culture! THANK YOU for spreading all the knowledge and positivity through your channel. You both make such a difference.
I love how down to earth you guys are. I really appreciate all your stories and commentary. I stumbled across your videos a couple of weeks ago and I really enjoy them. The past few years have really cemented my opinion that communication is key in every relationship, even professional ones. I have 1-year old twins, and I've been inspired to learn sign language, not only to communicate with them, but to also be more inclusive of others. So thank you for encouraging that inspiration!
I'm a hearing person and I love your guys videos! They're are so inspiring and are helping me learn ASL! I get sensory overload with loud sounds and your videos help me calm down a lot. Thank you guys! You guys are doing great work!!
Hey guys, I just found your channel yesterday and I've been binging your videos, and I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you. I was recently diagnosed with a vocal disorder called dysphonia that makes it somewhat difficult to speak effectively now. It's obviously very different from being deaf, but it has made me a lot more interested in non-verbal communication, difficulty being understood, etc. I find a lot of your discussions relatable and helpful. You're making me want to learn ASL and make deaf friends to talk to. Plus you guys are so chill and your relationship is so adorable :D Anyway, thanks for the vids, keep spreading the message!
I think it’s so cool the way you’re both communicating and just anyone in general who’s deaf. Sign language is so interesting. Love you both!
The way you guys both will finish eachother's sentences is so sweet! Shows how close you both are :)
This has been, by far, my favorite Sign Duo video!!
I have been watching your videos for a few weeks now. I am an ASL student (Major Deaf Studies, Minor ASL Interpreting) and I watch CZcams videos with the CC off and slowed down, to follow along for practice. I love the content because it's as enlightening as it light-hearted and I am proud to be a subscriber. Please keep up the great work! 🤟🏽
Really enjoying watching you 2 (and Java!)
hey!!! i haven’t watched y’all two in a long time!! i remember going through a spam of watching y’all’s twos videos!! the story behind y’all two is beautiful!!💞💞
These two make me cry...gotta love them
You guys are lookin great! Handsome couple
Your guy’s channel makes me so happy, so much positivity from both of you. ( new subscriber)
It really helps me to watch you sign while listening to your words. Too few options available online that do this. Thank you!!!
I just found this page and have (I’ll confess) binge watched multiple videos! Waiting in the next video so I can learn from Skillshare!
Didn't get too far into the video but the camera quality is sooooo clear! Love it! I shall continue now.
Love Love this channel! Majority of what I've learned over the past 2 years I've learned from watching Ryan & Ellen sign on their videos. Big Fan!! Please continue many are blessed!
A couple of days ago I stumbled on to your videos and I am really glad I did. You guys are so inspirational and do so much good work to shed more light on the deaf and hoh community. Keep on going strong ;)
Your obvious love and dedication to one another is inspiring. The patience it took from both parties to teach/learn just to get to know one another to see where it went is beautiful. To many more happy and healthy years together.
The thumbnail alone; you guys are the cutest 😍 Also so inspiring; as someone who is HoH, I really hope I one day meet someone as understanding of my hearing as Ellen is of Ryan's (because so far I'm yet to have had this kind of positive experience) ❣
Okay, so y’all are SO CUTE MY HEART IS EXPLODING! Well, I have always been very interested in ASL, and the deaf community and just ANYTHING related to deaf/hard of hearing people- so to just stumble onto your guys channel is AMAZING 🤩 I seriously want to be a sign language interpreter for anything and anyone. So to hear about y’all’s story is SO heartwarming to me! I just, I love you all so much! please keep doing what you’re doing😁💖🥰
Hi Ryan and Ellen! I totally relate to everything you’ve brought up in this video! My boyfriend of 6 years is an immigrant from El Salvador and I am a second language learner of Spanish (began learning at age 18). We met at 20 and at the point I was barely intermediate in my Spanish speaking skills and he didn’t know and still doesn’t know much English. Communication at the beginning of our relationship was definitely a challenge, in all the ways you both discuss. But like you said, it didn’t feel like work, because there was a real connection there! Being able to text instead of talking on the phone definitely helped us in getting to know each other because we were able to take communication at a more even pace. But our language barrier definitely led us to taking things more slow in terms of getting to a deeper level, and I love that! Like you both mention, having a language barrier really encouraged me and my boyfriend to become friends first and be intentional in pursuing one another and I feel like that has been the key to us being together so long!!!
Love your videos, as they parallel my life experience with my bf so much 🥰
You guys. I enjoy your videos so much. Much love to both of you!
i love this channel so much! :)
Hey there, you just showed up in my suggestion list. After 2 Videos I'm already in love with the trio of you, so thank you for your great content. From now I'll probably binge your channel 😅😉
Cheers from Germany
I just found you guys and I’m so so happy I did. You guys are teaching us so much, thank you thank you thank you
I just came across your channel, and I absolutely love it! Having Ellen speak while signing, but also learning to read Ryan's lips as he signs is so fun! I've always wanted to learn ASL, but my social anxiety makes it hard to talk to others, so I never had anyone I could practice with. I hope to learn more about the deaf community and ASL while watching you two being cute together
Hey guys! Love your channel! ❤️
*I honestly don't think I will ever stop being in awe of how beautiful sign language truly is. The emotion and artistry one uses to express their words, feelings, etc is so amazing to me. 5 people could sign the same word but they can put their own little twist on it, whether it be their expression, overall body language, mannerisms, etc and it'll feel different. Watching you 2 sign the same words, I know it's the same but it's like hearing 2 different voices if that makes sense. Everyone's hands are so unique to themselves. It's like their fingerprints. I don't know if I'm making any sense but I never really thought to put down in words how it made me feel until now. Thank you two for sharing your experiences, knowledge and overall stories. I'm very grateful to have found your channel. It's not only super informative but it reinforces that feeling of amazement I couldn't describe until now. Much love and support!* ❤
Thanks for posting, guys! I used be fluent - I'm a teacher and my first teaching job was in a Deaf/Hard of Hearing unit in a mainstreamed school. It has been a shockingly long time since I had the opportunity to sign with someone, and despite regional sign differences as well as simply being rusty with my receptive skills, I am keeping up pretty well. Go, me! Sending love from a very cold Ottawa, Canada (bundled up under a blanket to be cozy as it's -15C/5F tonight!)
This is so beautiful. That consistent eye contact an inability to fake attention, I can see it would be frustrating at times, but it is amazing that it forces you both to be present and immediately know if the other person is ignoring or not giving their best in a conversation. It forces you to go through, instead of leaving things unresolved unless you both agree to do so.
I have never had a non hearing person in my life or encountered that culture personally but watching your videos has become one of my favorite activities. I get so excited "Oh they put out another one!" There is so much calm, tenderness, and connection between the two of you and it's lovely to see that. I wish I had good questions or something from my life to relate or comment or add but alas I have nothing. I just wanted to come on and say thank you for bringing that connection into my day. :) #GodBless
I just want to say that I am so glad I found your channel. You guys make me so happy, not only that I can watch your videos to work on my ASL but you two are sweet and funny and fun. I love Java, too of course! It is so interesting to watch you two share your life and experiences.
LOVE JAVA!! And keep going on the videos, so interesting!! Cheers
Wow. I can't believe how slowly you took your relationship! Not that it's bad at all!!! If anything, it got you two VERY close and communication is everything. One more thing, I did have captions on but I found myself losing focus on them and just understanding you're expressions (both of you). It was cool. Great advice.
Hello, I love your videos. Keep up the great work.
First video of yours I am watching. You guys have motivated me to learn sign language. I have never met a deaf person but would love to.
It was really eye-opening to hear more specific struggles you had in the beginning of your relationship. Even for hearing couples, communicating your feelings and thoughts to your partner can be hard.
I’m an emotional person whereas my girlfriend is not. We’ve been together for 3 years and from time-to-time have our struggles with how to communicate how we feel. People think it’s simple (and may be true for some), but it’s hard to communicate effectively when the both of you are comfortable communicating in different ways. Thank you for sharing more about your relationship in order to help others. I love you both!
You guys are so amazing! I am actually learning ASL right now and watching your channel has inspired me to work harder at it. Ya'll are just perfection together! ;)
You two are the most beautiful couple! My heart is so happy to see so much love.
That is really cool that y’all have been together for so long it’s really beautiful 🤩 ❤️ the captions helped a lot and I want to take up ASL so that will be a fun adventure 😆
Love watching you guys and Java of course😁
I got here SO early :O i´ll take this oportunity to say that i love u both, u are two of the most beautiful and funny humans i have ever seen and i wish u all the best in this world
Thank you so much ! 🥺 -E
The way Ellen is so connected with you, and understanding with the eye contact is really beautiful.So happy you both found each other.She has to be so loving and patient to learn your languagr and thats all love 💘
More than any of the adorable moments or sweet stories, I love that you two model a healthy, realistic, and continual-effort type of relationship. Keep teaching us...we're listening. xo
I complete agree with your nice words. They definitely model great ways to honor each other while learning how to navigate challenges of different languages and cultures. ☺️
You guys are so cute 😍 eye contact is so much more important than people think!
I recently discovered your videos and Ryan is teaching me so much. I'm autistic and have episodes of being nonverbal and communication is so important and complicated when your voice is taken away. I've been learning to sign from watching you two and it's making things so much easier for me. I've been convincing my friends and family to learn basic signs to communicate easier and be more accessible. I hope you two keep making videos because I love watching you. What made you decide to start a channel initially?
I came across your channel accidentally. I was not looking for this content whatsoever. I am “older”, late 50’s and I look at a lot of relationship videos and I got hooked on watching you two because the way you two interact with one another is so interesting. Very respectful and kind. And how you work through your every day differences. I am witnessing a healthy relationship and wanted you to know how helpful this is for me. And to share with you a level you probably were not even aware you are exposing to people. It is so beautiful to watch. Specifically, how you wait for one another to finish talking before you say what your thinking, I can see you are so patient with each other, one does not talk over the other. Listening skills, most people do not have. For two young people to express such great respect for each other and the health of your relationship is a master skill. You have no idea how people struggle with this simple skill. Your so young and you have mastered the art of listening to your partner, validating their ideas, concerns, emotions and feelings. The fact that Ryan is deaf and You both are signing, and I am reading the closed captions is a side bar to me..... I am thoroughly enjoying watching your relationship grow and flourish. I just love all your adventures and watching how you interact with other people. Keep up the good work, may God bless you both! I think I may take that course on Skillshare and learn sign language because you two have inspired me in such a way I can not explain clearly.
It's nice to see you tactile with each other
You guys are the best!!!
I absolutely love your channel! I recently discovered it and have started to learn some basic sign language since then. As to your question, I do feel like a lot of the communication challenges you faced in your relationship are not just unique to deaf or deaf + hearing couples... I felt the same way in my previous relationship where once we started to develop more serious feelings, the communication also became more difficult, whereas it was so easy and fun in the beginning. Thanks for sharing this story with us!
Missed you guys!
Recently discovered your channel
You guys are my new power couple
Hi Ellen and Ryan, I'm Jade the new subscriber to your channel and it's nice to meet you guys! I just love sign learning and I would two teach me even more.
It's so fun and not only for deaf people, it teaches about the signals to people. Great video guys!
Im really happy to see a CZcams channel like this. Me myself aren't deaf but I have severe ear problems so sometimes people get annoyed when I'm to loud cause I can't hear myself or when I ask them to repeat themself. I have thought myself to read peoples lips so I dant have to ask them what they said but can be hard when there are more than one person talking. Because of this I've developed social anxiety. Seeing you guys really inspires me and makes me feel happy. I'm sorry for all the struggles you had to go through. You seem very nice guy who doesn't deserve it. Thank you so much.💜💜💜
I love ASL and I've been learning so much with your videos!
I may or may not have been binge watching old and new videos lol.
Always checking for new uploads, CZcams does not notify me.🥺
Sooo glad I found you guys been wanting to learn asl for long time i have been learning on my own. i only know baby words but it helps watching you guys to learn better. Thank you sooooo much
I missed you guys!! ❤️
Always smiling when watching your videos. Every single one of them 🥰🥰
I love watching all of your videos, I don't get much exposure to sign language though took it for years in school and it feels like I get to work on my receptive sign here. What a safe space I have found I love it here.
I missed you guys!
I really like you guys ! I first watch one of your videos not a long time ago because CZcams show it to me, and immediately fall in love with you two 💜 I binge watch a lot of your videos everyday since, you give me the motivation back to learn SLF (I’m French hearing person). I was interested to learn sign language for so many year because I think it’s a very beautiful langage. I used to be a dancer and my teacher once incorporated sign langage in a show, following the lyrics of the song. I remember feeling that it make the dance so much deeper and powerful, that was the first time I was interested in sign langage, around 12 or 13. Since today I never really focus on it but thanks to you guys now I know how to sign my name and slowly continuing to learn the ABC 👍 I don’t know anybody to practice with so watching your videos keeps me motivated, plus I learn so much about deaf culture with you ! I have always had an interest for all the differents cultures in the world and I really don’t know much about deaf history or so but I’m so glad to have the chance to educate myself thanks to you. Also I find you very sweet and cute, you seems to be two beautiful people inside and thank you so much for your videos 💜 xxx
Hey! Guys you are great, funny and educating:)) You made me love and wanna learn sign language:))
Hey Sign Duo! I am hearing impaired and have hearing aids in both ears. I was born deaf and have been wearing hearing aids since I was only six months old! You guys have inspired me to try and learn sign language but I haven't gone to far (lol). I wish you the best of luck in the future, and I hope the new year brings love, joy and laughter into your hearts. KISS Java for me!
Love to hear how far you both come and how much u both put into ur relationship to make it work! I’m loving seeing the affection between you guys how in love you are so sweet ! ❤️❤️
Enjoyed watching this! I know ASL since my Mom taught me since she used to teach at the school for the deaf and I have books too. I had right sided cochlear implant surgery on September 6, 2019 and had left sided cochlear implant surgery on October 30, 2020.
I’m watching this by streaming the audio directly to my hearing aids, I literally just discovered this new power and I’m SO EXCITED 😂😂
Hey guys long time no see java is all grown, and thank you for the video I enjoy watching.
aww Java :-) I think this is relatable with all types of people: hearing & deaf, couples that speak different languages, people that have issues communicating because of past trauma, etc. Y'all bring up a great point...sign forces you to look at the person you're talking to. I'm hearing and I've always struggled with looking at people I talk to (self-esteem/confidence issues). I'm learning sign now and it is definitely helping with this.
Hi! I found your videos recently and I'm really enjoying the awesome dynamics you two share. I am currently learning ASL (very beginner class) and watching your videos definitely is helping me to put it all together 😊
You guys are an awesome couple when i started watching you guys i didnt really understand much yet but i kept watching more and i understanded this channel and i love this channel you made
I have been taking asl at my school and I just recently stumbled upon you guys and I think you guys are adorable, I love watching your videos and trying to see how much i know and then learning new things. 🤟 stay safe :)
Honestly, I feel like I don't do enough to help people and I want to tell you guys that you are amazing and please keep this up! Also Ellen, if there is a CoCo near you (bubble tea place), I suggest getting a passionfruit tea with regular boba and NO ice! Love you! byeeee
I'm new to the channel and have recently subscribed. I learnt basic ASL many years ago and really want to take it back up again. Since watching your videos. I find it thoroughly interesting that you both sign a lot with one hand. Mind blown X
My brother is autistic and it is very easy to communicate what I want to say to him through signing. He does not often respond to verbal so I have to use sign quite often. My boyfriend noticed this and started remembering what I said as I did the sign, so as I learn more so does he. Now when I’m not able to speak at times I can use sign to tell him what I need, like if I need water or food or help giving my brother a bath. I think you guys are so strong for being able to overcome all of your problems and having the bravery to try, I really admire it and It makes me want to follow my dream to become a special Ed. Teacher and help kids with hearing and speaking disorders. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I first found your channel through an assignment for my ASL class earlier this year, and I’m so glad my teacher put one of your videos on the assignment because I’m subscribed and watch your videos all the time now!
Your videos are fun to watch and are educational too. Thanks for making these videos!!! Keep up the great work. You guys are awesome.
I’m curious which ASL class recommended this channel? I’m hearing more and more about ASL teachers finding Sign Duo and showing students. I think it’s awesome! 👏🏼
My sign language teacher actually recommended Sign Language Duo too!
@@ASL-vd3by I took 2 online ASL classes through Florida Virtual School and my ASL 1 teacher recommended them to me!
Yall are SOOO adorable i cannot
You guys help me learn sign language thank you 💜
New subscriber to your channel, and love it :)
I grew up on the SF Bayarea, and in the late 90's, I worked at a coffee shop, called "Deaf Dog Coffee", because the owner, had a deaf pitbull, like you guys do 💕
This video made me so happy :')) You 2 are so adorable and I hope you're doing well. Much love to you and Java as well c:
You two are to cute for words! LOL! Love your vids! You make me happy watching you! Thank You for sharing your life!
Can't wait to get my degree in ASL in May!!! It's so beautiful!
Hey! Italian girl here! I'm learning Lis and i truly love It!