American Sign Language: For Beginners Level 2 (Ages 11-14)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
Week 1: During the first class, the students will review the American Sign Language Alphabet, and vocabulary. The students will learn how to sign proper greetings and conversational signs. They will learn the appropriate ASL sentence structure. After the course students will be equipped with sufficient knowledge to engage in basic level American Sign Language communication. In the second class, the students will learn geography signs. The students will learn signs for different States in the United States. The students will also learn the signs for different countries around the world. Week 2: In the third class, students will learn signs for People, and Animals. They will also learn signs related to time, seasons, and the calendar. In the last class, students will practice ASL communication, and recap previous level 2 lessons.
Learning Goals
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, the goal is to provide students with a foundation in ASL that they can further develop.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Lamar University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Houston Downtown
Associate's Degree from Lee College
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 school teacher. I've worked as an interpreter in the education sector (collegiate and K-12) for over 12 years. I graduated college with a Certificate in American Sign Language Communication Skills, an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor of Science, and a Master of Education degree. I am currently attending school to obtain a doctorate of education degree in educational leadership. I fell in love with American Sign Language at the age of 9 years old after going to church with my mother. During the church service, I witnessed sign language interpreters translate the sermon. I was mesmerized by the flow of their hand-shapes. I told my mother that I wanted to learn sign language as well. My mother enrolled me in a sign language class at a local community college during a summer program. I continued to learn sign language throughout high school and college. I have previously volunteered to teach sign language at daycare centers and preschools. American Sign Language is a beautiful language with its own grammar and syntax. I hope to share my love and passion for sign language with others.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
30 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class