👍 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 learn thirty-three (33) occupational signs in American Sign Language (ASL). After we learn the target vocabulary, we’ll explore the ASL alphabet and fingerspelling skills so we can fingerspell names. The next step is creating sentences using occupations, names, and extra vocabulary. We’ll learn how to sign sentences, questions, and complete dialogues. As always, there will be ongoing review to test your signing ability and recognition skills.
IN THIS COURSE:
- Students will learn to sign and understand thirty-three (33) occupational vocabulary words in American Sign Language
- Group 1 vocab: ACCOUNTANT, ACTOR, ATHLETE, ARCHITECT, CARPENTER, CASHIER, CHEF, CHIROPRACTOR, COMEDIAN, DENTIST, DOCTOR
- Group 2 vocab: DRIVER, ENGINEER, FARMER, FIREFIGHTER, INTERPRETER, JUDGE, LAWYER, MAGICIAN, MANAGER, MODEL, NURSE
- Group 3 vocab: PHOTOGRAPHER, PILOT, POLICE OFFICER, PLUMBER, PRESIDENT, REPORTER, SCIENTIST, SERVER, SOCIAL WORKER, SOLDIER, TEACHER
- Students will learn to combine occupation signs, fingerspelled names, and extra vocabulary to create sentences, questions, and dialogues
- Students will learn correct facial expressions and head movements for communicating questions
- Students will race a timer as they review all content taught in the course
- 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 how to sign and understand thirty-three (33) occupational signs in ASL
- Students will be able to create sentences, questions, and dialogues using vocabulary, names, and extra vocab
- Students will have a larger vocabulary and understand the mechanics of each sign taught in the course
- Students will be more confident as they continue their journey of ASL improvement
