👍 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, we’re going to use American Sign Language (ASL) to sign a narrative about a unique situation. To achieve this, we’ll learn the ABCs, review fingerspelling rules, learn individual vocabulary words, see English translated into ASL, create complete sentences, and learn to sign the entire narrative. Along the way, there will be signing and understanding tests to guarantee your improvement.
IN THIS COURSE:
- Students will learn the complete alphabet in ASL including the four (4) fingerspelling rules
- Students will learn to correctly fingerspell the first and last names of the characters in the narrative
- Students will learn to sign all eighteen (18) vocabulary words from the narrative: ARREST, BRIBE, CLEVER, EXPENSIVE, HARD-WORKING, HE, IDENTICAL, JAIL, LAMP, LOYAL, POLICE, SHOULD, STEAL, THIEF, TODAY, TWINS, VACUUM, YOU
- Students will see English sentences translated into ASL using ASL grammar rules
- Students will learn to combine vocabulary signs with fingerspelled names to create complete sentences
- Students will learn the correct facial expressions and head movements to communicate questions
- Students will use complete sentences to sign an entire narrative about a unique situation
- Students will race a timer as they sign vocabulary words, sentences, and the complete narrative
- Each individual sign will be taught step by step 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 know the complete ASL alphabet and be able to fingerspell
- Students will be able to sign and understand ASL vocabulary, sentences, and an entire narrative
- Students will have a larger vocabulary and understand the mechanics of each sign taught in the course
- Students will feel more confident as they continue their journey of ASL improvement
