American Sign Language: Mellow & Hyper

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Summary: To modify the signs for mellow or hyper in sign language you can use facial expressions. Learn more about how to sign the words for mellow and hyper in American Sign Language with tips from deaf signing expert in this free sign language video.

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Rachel Berman Rachel is a deaf graduate student at Gallaudet University studying audiology. Besides audiology, she is very interested in researching different ways people ... read more

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American Sign Language: Mellow & Hyper

Now I'll teach you the signs for hyper and mellow. Hyper. Again, you'll use your facial expression to show if someone is extremely hyper or high strung. You might show that they're hyper by having them bounce against the ceiling. Or, incorporate the sign for excited and hyper. You can be creative with that one. Mellow, or laid back. Mellow, relax. Mellow. Let's review; hyper, very hyper, or you might even sign restless, like they can't sit still. Restless. Bouncing off the ceilings. Mellow, relax. Practice those signs, good job.