👍 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 how to create and answer YES/NO questions in ASL using personal pronouns and personality vocabulary. We’ll learn to make positive and negative sentences so we have multiple answers to the YES/NO questions. The vocabulary for this course consists of ASL personal pronouns, twelve (12) adjectives that describe personality, and the signs for YES, NO, MAYBE, NOT. There will be hands-on practice and testing to make sure you can sign and understand what is taught.
IN THIS COURSE:
- Students will learn how to sign the following personality adjectives: ARROGANT, FRIENDLY, GULLIBLE, HONEST, LAZY, MEAN, NICE, POLITE, RUDE, SMART, STUBBORN, and STUPID.
- Students will learn how to sign the personal pronouns: I/ME, YOU, HE/SHE/IT, WE/US, THEY/THEM, and YOU (plural).
- Students will learn the ASL signs for YES, NO, MAYBE, and NOT.
- Students will learn to create and answer YES/NO questions in ASL with appropriate body language and facial expressions.
- Students will learn how to combine the personal pronouns, adjectives, and YES/NO/NOT signs to create three types of sentences: positive statements, negative statements, and questions.
- Each individual sign will be taught step by step to ensure correct hand position and hand shape.
- Students will be tested on their ability to sign and recognize ALL material taught in the course including questions and statements.
AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE:
- Students will be confident creating personality questions and answers in ASL
- Students will be able to create sentences using personal pronouns, personality words, and YES/NO/NOT
- 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 becoming proficient in ASL
