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🤟Free ASL Insights for You
🔄ASL Interpreter Educator & Storyteller
🎥Creator of visual language content
🌟Brand inquiries: [email protected]

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🎭💬 VOICE INTERPRETING: SWEARING & PUNS! 😂🤟🏽

Ever wonder how interpreters navigate humor, wordplay, expressive language, and those “FA-UP” moments when voices get SPICY? 🌶️🤣

Let’s talk about the art of matching meaning, tone, humor, and cultural nuances while keeping interpretation accurate and authentic!

📚 WORKSHOP DETAILS
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time
💻 Virtual on Zoom
🤟🏽 Presented in ASL
🎓 0.2 RID PS CEUs | Beginning Level

🔥 WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
✅ Appropriate vs. inappropriate word choices
✅ Matching tone, meaning, and language register
✅ ASL dialects, humor, and cultural nuances

Whether you’re an ASL or ITP student, pre-certified interpreter, or working professional, this workshop is an opportunity to sharpen your skills and add a little more flavor to your interpreting toolbox! 🧠🤟🏽

🎟️ Ready to level up?
🔗 Register: https://trixbruce.com/register/

📣 HOST CREDIT: Presented by Trix Bruce. Trix Bruce is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities.

🙏🏽 The Phalanges is all about connecting, uniting, and growing our community. We love sharing opportunities that help ASL signers, Deaf and Hard of Hearing community members, and interpreters continue learning together!

⚠️ Not a @thephalanges.la event — just spreading the love, sharing resources, and supporting our community! ❤️🤟🏽

#ThePhalanges #ASLInterpreters #VoiceInterpreting #TrixBruce #InterpreterTraining

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手語是一種高度形象化的語言，並非單純比劃動作，而是結合手勢、身體移動與面部表情，構成完整的語意系統。

✈️以「飛機」為例，雙手可模擬機翼展開，身體前傾表示起飛，側身傾斜代表轉彎，配合眉頭緊皺、嘴巴張合，能生動表達顛簸、爬升或緊急下降等各種動態。

😉面部表情在手語中並非裝飾，而是語法的一部分：眼睛瞪大表示驚訝或速度感，嘴角上揚代表順利飛行，皺眉則表達危險或不穩定。

🚩這種語言充分運用視覺與空間認知，讓抽象概念變得可觸可感。

🤟🏻手語使用者能透過細微的動作幅度、節奏與表情變化，精準傳達飛機的姿態、方向與情緒氛圍，展現出有別於有聲語言的獨特表達力。

Inspired by @asl_insights

#bmbl #雙渠道雙語研究課程 #香港手語 #香港中文大學 #cuhk

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It’s official everyone! Journey continues to become a RDI
Thank you so much to everyone in part of the dDeaf&HOH community for support and patience throughout my learning curves. #deaf #hardofhearing #langugaelearningtips #asl #libertyuniversity

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🍂🤟 Looking to grow your ASL skills with personalized guidance?

Whether you’re an ASL student, interpreter, educator, or lifelong learner, having a mentor can make all the difference. Trix Bruce is now offering one-on-one mentoring sessions designed to help you strengthen your skills, build confidence, and continue growing in your ASL journey.

✨ Mentoring can include:
📚 Reviewing and improving your signing skills
📝 Feedback on homework and assignments
🤟 Discussing interpreting experiences
💡 Identifying challenges and finding practical solutions
📈 Building confidence in communication and language development
💬 Personalized guidance and answers to your ASL-related questions

With 30+ years of teaching experience, Trix is an ASL educator, trainer, author, RID Approved Sponsor, and ASLTA Master Teacher (Level II) who has dedicated her career to supporting ASL students, interpreters, teachers, and the Deaf community.

If you’re looking for a supportive space to learn, reflect, and continue developing your skills, this may be a great opportunity to invest in your professional and personal growth.

🌱 Learning together. Growing together.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is not a @thephalanges.la service or event. We are sharing this opportunity for informational purposes to support the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, ASL, and interpreting communities. All credit goes to Trix Bruce and the original organizers. Please contact them directly for appointment availability, pricing, and additional information.

#ThePhalangesLA #TrixBruce #ASLMentor #ASLEducation #ASLStudents

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I 💯 four-require my phone with me all the time 💯 because it has the Libby app for reading e-books! What about you?

Spotlight on Trix @asl_insights

#accessibilitymatters #ASLCommunity #SignLanguage #InclusionMatters #signlanguageadvocates #InclusiveArt #deafartist #doodles #adobefresco

[ID 1] - My Original Digital Drawing

A blue monochrome digital drawing of a woman signing, “Require” in ASL. She has glasses, a bun hairstyle, and a dark shirt. One hand is held upright while the other hand moves across the wrist area.

[ID 2] - A Photo Reference of Trix

 An original photo of a woman featured in an educational ASL graphic about “Require.” She wears glasses and a dark shirt, and two images show her demonstrating the sign. The background is blue with large text, a notes section, and a short list explaining the meaning. A blue monochrome digital drawing of a woman signing, “Require” in ASL. She has glasses, a bun hairstyle, and a dark shirt. One hand is held upright while the other hand moves across the wrist area.

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Our amazing 2nd-grade students from Cheryl Collier’s class gave a wonderful performance of Language of Animals in ASL.

Kudos to all of the students for their creativity, observation of animal mannerisms and expressive storytelling.

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✨ Ready to take your signing skills to the next level? Let’s connect and level up together! ✨Whether you are looking to polish your technique, ace your homework, or get personalized guidance, Trix is here to help as your virtual Deaf mentor! This is a fantastic opportunity for students, interpreters, and learners in our community to get direct, customized feedback on your work.Here is what you can dive into during your 1-on-1 sessions:Host: Trix / @ASL_INSIGHTSService: Virtual Deaf Mentor sessionsFocus: Homework & Notes ReviewFocus: Skill Improvement DiscussionsFocus: Personalized GuidanceStop guessing if you are signing it right—get real, insight-driven mentorship to build your confidence and fluency! 🚀👉 How to book: Message @ASL_INSIGHTS directly on Instagram to schedule your session today!⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that this mentorship program is provided by @ASL_INSIGHTS and is not an official @thephalanges.la event. We just love supporting growth and education in our signing community!

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From multiple Zooms scheduled from a distance it was a pleasure attending, what a lovely seminar hosted my @asl_insights.

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What made me add sound effects to my posts? When I started creating work videos on Instagram, I realized how rich the process could be. Several followers suggested I stick to one sound per video instead of overlapping tracks, and that advice shaped my approach. For trainings and solo performances, I now use a single sound to keep things focused. But when I’m building a video page, it’s a whole different experience — layering sound decorations becomes part of the fun! Adding these effects has turned into an excellent hook that makes my content more engaging and dynamic. My instagram page: @asl_insights Please respect deaf communities if they prefer to create their own audio. This reflects real life, where deaf people’s natural sounds are part of everyday experience. Let us be free to express ourselves and enjoy our culture, instead of being confined to hearing norms.

Fall Sweater from @hiltonandcompany

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Another engaging project completed—more coming soon!

Just a Reminder: I usually keep the sound OFF in my educational videos—to help everyone focus visually.

But in this fun style, I’m letting you hear my Deaf voice. Nope, I’m not hearing—I’m Deaf. And yes, I make noise with my computer, my hands, and my heart.

AI? Nope. I’m Trix—bringing the human touch.

✨ This is ASL—the rich, expressive language of the Deaf and DeafBlind community. Dive in and enjoy the journey!

ASL Classifiers in Motion: Expressive Tools and Dynamic Movement

Examples:
-chainsaw buzzing
-hammer thudding
-stapler gun snapping
-saw whining
-drill rumbling
-jackhammer pounding

Here’s another insight from my ASL storytelling toolbox: I use classifier handshapes and non-manual signals to create sound effects—yes, even in a visual language!

An ASL storyteller can bring stories to life by layering expressive movements with facial expressions and gestures that mimic sounds. From the snap of a stapler to the roar of an engine, ASL makes sound visible.

Meet Trix Bruce Nationally recognized ASL presenter, educator, and performer! She offers on-site trainings, webinars, and more—bringing ASL to life wherever she goes.

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ASL Tip of the Day: Here’s another example of a Non-Manual Signal (NMS) used as an adverb: interpreting fluently.

This shows how ASL bridges English-signed words with expressive NMS elements—adding depth and clarity to communication.

Follow her account: @ASL_Insights – for tips to boost your ASL skills

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#ASLCommunity
#VisualLanguage
#ExpressiveCommunication
#DeafCulture
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