ASL 3 Intermediate American Sign Language Course
What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework assignments in this course will be diverse and based on classroom activities. Each week, students will have the option to engage in various forms of homework, including practicing their skills through provided links or uploading videos of themselves completing sign language assignments. Participation in these assignments is not mandatory but is highly beneficial for skill enhancement. Additionally, some homework may be accessible through Nearpod, for which no account creation is required. The intention is to offer students flexible opportunities to practice and reinforce their learning every week, although completing these assignments is not a requirement for all students.Assessment
In this class, assessments are optional and not a mandatory requirement for all students. The course schedule, as outlined above, includes 2 or 3 assessments during the section. These may take the form of quizzes or tests. Students have the flexibility to choose whether they want to participate in these assessments or opt out. The information regarding the timing and nature of these assessments are in the class outline provided.Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion - score of 80% or more- in all classes & Course Every student will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Students will be given opportunities to complete homework activities for feedback and a grade that will be applied to their certificate at the end of the course. Certificate of participation for those who join the class but did not make 80% or betterClass Experience
Intermediate Level
Welcome to ASL Kids Club! 🎉- HAS SOME VOICE - HEARING & DEAF TEACHERS 👩🏽💻 Check out our Syllabus for subjects we will learn! 🎉 Get Ready to Dive into the World of ASL! 🌟 Join us for an exciting journey through American Sign Language in our ASL Club Series (Levels 1-4) on Outschool! Whether you're a total beginner or continuing your ASL adventure, there's a place for you here. You can join any level at any time, and we also offer weekly ASL Practice Clubs to reinforce and expand your signing skills. What Makes This Course So Special? ✅ Interactive Live Classes: Learn ASL vocabulary and sentence structure directly from your teacher with engaging demonstrations and hands-on practice. ✅ Weekly Topics: Each lesson focuses on a unique theme, so you're always learning something new and exciting. ✅ Small Class Sizes: With no more than 10 students per session, you'll get personalized guidance to ensure you sign correctly and confidently. ✅ Exclusive Resources: After every lesson, you'll receive links to practice videos and fun online games that you can keep forever to review and enhance your skills. ✅ Handouts Included: Visual aids with pictures of the signs taught in class will help you practice even outside of class time. ✅ Fun Brain Breaks: Learn while playing with engaging activities that make learning ASL a blast! By the time you complete Level 4, you'll have intermediate fluency and conversational signing skills, ready to communicate confidently in ASL. Plus, you'll gain valuable insights into the vibrant world of the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Don't miss out—start your ASL journey today and experience the joy of learning a new language in a fun and supportive environment. See you in class! 👋✨ Join us for an exciting journey into ASL with year-long classes and weekly practice clubs running from August to May, where you'll build strong signing skills, and June and July Summer Camps. Have questions? Feel free to reach out—I can’t wait to share the beauty of ASL with you! 🌟
Learning Goals
Students will learn and demonstrate the ASL alphabet, numbers, and basic greetings to establish effective introductory communication.
Students will recognize and use common phrases, simple sentences, and vocabulary related to everyday activities.
Syllabus
3 Units
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksUnit 1: Welcome to ASL 3
Lesson 1:
Getting Started with ASL 3
Review key ASL 2 concepts and discuss what to expect in ASL 3. Learn about advanced sentence structures and introduce the new theme of “Hobbies.”
30 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 2:
Talking About Your Day
Learn to describe daily routines and practice sequencing events in ASL.
30 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Exploring Nature & Daily Life
Lesson 3:
Talking About the Weather
Explore vocabulary related to weather and seasons, and practice conversational sentences.
30 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Dining Out in ASL
Learn signs for common foods, ordering at restaurants, and dining etiquette in ASL.
30 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students must have their cameras on for each lesson to ensure they can see each other’s hands while signing.
Pre-Requisites
✔️Spell names, items, and simple words fluently.
✔️ Common everyday words such as family, food, emotions, and school-related terms.
✔️Identify and sign primary color.
✔️Sign Numbers 1-20
Language of Instruction
American Sign Language
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
New York Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
The ASL Kids Club is proud to offer an exceptional learning experience guided by a team of highly skilled and certified teachers. Our instructors include nationally certified interpreters, seasoned educators, and experienced tutors, ensuring that every student receives the highest quality education.
Several of our teachers are Deaf, bringing invaluable perspectives and authentic experiences to our program. This diversity enhances our teaching approach, providing students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of American Sign Language and Deaf culture.
Ms.Trina is the founder of ASL Kids Club and has over 20 years of experience teaching and working in school districts with both Deaf and hearing children. This extensive background has allowed her to hand-select each teacher to ensure that students receive top-tier instruction.
Our educators boast impressive credentials and experiences:
- One teacher has spent over two decades as an Educational Interpreter and Tutor, working closely with deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Their passion for sign language is driven by personal experiences with Deaf family members.
- Another teacher is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, American Sign Language, and Nicaraguan Sign Language. With over 10 years of teaching experience, they have served in various roles such as teaching, assisting, and mentoring students and interpreters.
- We also have a Deaf educator with expertise in speech, lipreading, and sign language. Their patience and kindness have positively impacted many students through their work as a tutor and assistant teacher at the School for the Deaf.
Together, our team is committed to providing an enriching ASL learning experience that accommodates diverse backgrounds and fosters growth.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $150 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
2-10 learners per class