👍 This course is designed to INCLUDE complete beginners without any prior knowledge of ASL. Previous ASL skills are welcome but NOT required.
IN THIS COURSE, you’ll learn to sign everyday sentences, questions, and dialogues in American Sign Language (ASL). First, we’ll explore differences between ASL and English sentences. Next, we’ll learn to sign each vocabulary word individually. Then, we’ll make sure you can sign the question and statement forms of each sentence. We’ll go even further and learn replacement vocabulary to create extra sentences and mini dialogues. Along the way, we’ll do lots of review to guarantee improvement of your signing and understanding skills.
IN THIS COURSE:
- Students will learn thirty-six (36) signs in ASL: BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, BUY, CANADA, DISHWASHER, ENJOY, FOOTBALL, FRANCE, HE/SHE, HOCKEY, I, LAPTOP, LASAGNA, LIKE, LIVE, MAKE, MEXICO, MOUSETRAP, NEED, NO, PANCAKES, PLAY, PREPARE, SALAD, SUSHI, THAILAND, THEY, TRAVEL, USE, VACUUM, WANT, WATCH, WE, YES, YOU, YOU (plural)
- Students will use the target vocabulary signs to create complete statements, questions, and dialogues.
- Students will learn correct facial expressions and head movements for “YES/NO” questions and affirmative/negative statements.
- Students will race a timer to help improve their proficiency as they sign vocabulary, sentences, and dialogues.
- Students will see English sentences translated into ASL using ASL grammar rules.
- Students will learn signs individually to ensure comprehension, correct hand shape, and hand position.
- Students will be tested on their ability to sign and recognize ALL material taught in the course.
AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE:
- Students will be able to sign and understand useful ASL vocabulary, statements, questions, and dialogues.
- Students will have learned to sign and understand thirty-six (36) vocabulary words.
- Students will have a strong understanding of how to communicate “YES/NO” questions.
- Students will feel more confident as they continue improving their ASL skills.
