Question

You learned a lot of new vocabulary about holidays and telling time. Let’s put some of that to good use. You will find several short conversations below. If you have a language partner, practice with them and record the both of you signing to submit to your instructor. If you don’t have a partner, you can “play” each role by shifting your body slightly to show each part or you can wear a hat or other fun costume to differentiate. Just make sure that your instructor can see whoever is signing clearly.

Vignette 1
Signer A: I was SO nervous last night!

Signer B: Why?

Signer A: I went on a date!

Signer B: WOW! What was his/her name?

Signer A: His/Her name was Chongan/Aki.

Signer B: Did you like him/her?

Signer A: I really did!

Vignette 2
Signer A: Is tomorrow a holiday?

Signer B: Yes. Tomorrow is Independence Day.

Signer A: I love Independence Day! It’s my favorite! Do you like it?

Signer B: I like it, but my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

Signer A: I love Thanksgiving! Does your family enjoy it?

Signer B: Yes, my family loves to cook.

Signer A: I like the colors of orange, yellow, and red.

Vignette 3
Signer A: When is your birthday?

Signer B: My birthday is in March. When is yours?

Signer A: My birthday is in June.

Signer B: Is that your favorite holiday?

Signer A: No, my favorite holiday is Hanukkah.

Signer B: When is Hanukkah?

Signer A: Hanukkah is in December. What is your favorite holiday?

Signer B: My favorite holiday is Easter.

Answer 1

Great! Here’s how you can approach each vignette for practice:

### Vignette 1

**Signer A:** *(Act a bit nervous)* I was SO nervous last night!

**Signer B:** *(Look curious)* Why?

**Signer A:** *(Excitedly)* I went on a date!

**Signer B:** *(Look impressed)* WOW! What was his/her name?

**Signer A:** *(Think for a moment)* His/Her name was Chongan/Aki.

**Signer B:** *(Nod)* Did you like him/her?

**Signer A:** *(Smile broadly)* I really did!

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### Vignette 2

**Signer A:** *(Inquire happily)* Is tomorrow a holiday?

**Signer B:** *(Nod affirmatively)* Yes. Tomorrow is Independence Day.

**Signer A:** *(With enthusiasm)* I love Independence Day! It’s my favorite! Do you like it?

**Signer B:** *(Shrug slightly)* I like it, but my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

**Signer A:** *(Excited)* I love Thanksgiving! Does your family enjoy it?

**Signer B:** *(Nod with a smile)* Yes, my family loves to cook.

**Signer A:** *(Gesture with hands like leaves)* I like the colors of orange, yellow, and red.

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### Vignette 3

**Signer A:** *(Curiously)* When is your birthday?

**Signer B:** *(Think and then reply)* My birthday is in March. When is yours?

**Signer A:** *(Point to themselves)* My birthday is in June.

**Signer B:** *(Wondering)* Is that your favorite holiday?

**Signer A:** *(Shake head and smile)* No, my favorite holiday is Hanukkah.

**Signer B:** *(Ask with interest)* When is Hanukkah?

**Signer A:** *(With pride)* Hanukkah is in December. What is your favorite holiday?

**Signer B:** *(Respond cheerfully)* My favorite holiday is Easter.

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To bring these vignettes to life, remember to convey emotions through facial expressions and body language. If you have a partner, you can decide who plays Signer A and who plays Signer B. If you're doing both roles alone, use subtle changes in your posture, gestures, or accessories to signify the switch. Enjoy your practice!