World Languages
American Sign Language: For Beginners
Students will learn the alphabet in American Sign Language, signs for colors, common vocabulary terms, and key phrases.
6-11
year old learners
Beginner
Level
6-15
learners per class
$45
Charged upfront
$12 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 4 weeks
30 minutes per class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Class Experience Week 1: During the first class,the students will learn the American Sign Language Alphabet. After the course, the students will be equipped with sufficient knowledge to spell their names, and words. In the second class, we will briefly review the alphabet, and begin learning numbers.The students will also learn signs for colors. Week 2: In the third class, students will learn signs for family members and relatives. They will learn food and beverage related signs. The...
The goal for this course is for students to gain a knowledge of American Sign Language in order to aid them with basic communication skills. Also to provide students with a foundation in ASL that they can further develop.
Learners will be provided a copy of the American Sign Language Manuel Alphabet Chart. Learners should practice the Alphabet signs outside of class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
30 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
Teacher
About Me
Hello, I am Samoan! I am passionate about sign language. I started learning the language over 23 years ago. I am a certified sign language interpreter, ASL teacher, and children’s author. I am a former Languages Other Than English (LOTE) High...
