Adventures in ASL Basics! *Self-Paced Beginner American Sign Language Course*
In this 12 week course students will start with the basics like the alphabet and numbers and move on, learning how to have simple conversations using American Sign Language
Ms. Alexus
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(56)
What's included
11 pre-recorded lessons
11 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. I will attach worksheets and practice sheets for you to complete outside of class. They aren’t mandatory but will help you continue your learning and retention.Assessment
Students can send a weekly video for me to evaluate and offer feedback using the signs they learned in that weeks lesson.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
This course is a self-paced course, meaning there will be *NO LIVE CLASSES*
This American Sign Language Course is designed to help you learn and master basic conversations and lay the foundation for you to build on your vocabulary and fluency over time!
I designed this course to match the way I learned ASL which was by immersing myself in the language and allowing myself to make mistakes along the way.
I have so many deaf friends and friends who are ASL interpreters so I’ve been signing and involved in the deaf community for over 10 years.
🌸Each lesson will start with the vocabulary that will be used throughout that lesson.
🌸Next I will teach you simple phrases and sentences using the vocab you learned.
🌸Then there will be a vocabulary quiz to test your memory
🌸Last, each class will end with some fingerspelling receptivity practice to get you use to seeing things finger spelled and help you learn to finger spell things you may not know the sign for yet.
🌸Part 2 of each lesson will feature a simple conversation using everything you learned in the first lesson. The video will give you time to answer the questions asked, but feel free to pause the video as needed.
🌸Part 2 will also feature a receptivity practice story where I will sign an entire story and you will try to follow it as best as you can! The story will play a second time with subtitles so you can see how much you did or did not understand 😊
Because I feel that immersion is the best way to learn a new language, my videos will mostly be voice off. I’ll voice sometimes but most of the class will be fully signed and will have subtitles to help you!
**Since this is a self-paced class please go at your own pace. Pause the video and replay the video whenever necessary and however many times you need!
✨Don’t worry! “No Live Classes” doesn’t mean no teacher guidance!✨
I will be available anytime you have a question or need assistance! I will also check in weekly with learners to see how things are going and answer any questions you might have.
Please feel free to send me videos as often as you like of your progress and what you’ve learned so far! I’d be happy to offer suggestions and encouragement 😊
**videos are a good way for me to offer helpful suggestions and see your progress but are definitely it a requirement for class!
I cannot wait for you to start your language learning journey! ASL is such a beautiful and expressive language to know and I’m so excited to be a part of your adventure!
🌟if you have any questions or concerns please message me and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can to assist! 🌟Learning Goals
Numbers 1-20The ASL Alphabet
Syllabus
11 Lessons
over 11 WeeksLesson 1:
The Alphabet & Numbers 1-20
The first lesson in this course will start out with the alphabet and numbers 1-20 so students can practice finger spelling signs they might not know yet. Lesson 2:
Greetings & Introductions pt. 1
Students will learn common phrases and questions they will encounter when first meeting someone who uses ASL to communicate. Lesson 3:
Greetings & Introductions pt. 2
Students will take what they learned in part 1 of this lesson and use it to practice having a simple conversation. Lesson 4:
Family & Relationships pt. 1
Students will learn the signs for different family members and how to explain their relation to them. Other Details
Supply List
All materials and handouts will be provided by me.
Language of Instruction
American Sign Language (Level: A0)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2021
4.9
56reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I’ve been a preschool, pre-k and kindergarten teacher for over 12 years. I also teach ESL and I’m TESOL and TEFL certified. I took an ASL college class and have been involved in the deaf community for over 10 years. Because I have so many deaf friends and friends who are interpreters I use ASL almost everyday in my life outside of class. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$12
weekly or $132 for all content11 pre-recorded lessons
11 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 12-16
