ASL Beginner's Course: Learn to Communicate in American Sign Language

This class is taught in English.

Students will learn what American Sign Language is as well as over 200 signs, 80+ sentences, and weekly Deaf culture facts. We will use Powerpoint for each class. These classes will be very interactive. Students will be encouraged to sign the vocabulary words and sentences as well as be given the opportunity to come up with their own sentences. 

I have been signing now for almost 12 years. In college (2009-2014), I had a deaf roommate. That caused me to pursue fluency in sign language. Even though I got my degree in Elementary Education, I took ASL classes all during college. Along with that, I completely immersed myself in the world of the Deaf. I attended a deaf church, deaf camps, and several interpreter conferences. Along with all of that, I learned most by spending every moment of my free time with many interpreters and deaf friends. I  would go to deaf activities such as game nights and Starbucks meets with my local deaf community. 

After college, I received my Florida interpreter certification and worked as a sign language interpreter for several years. I interpreted for college classes, church, chapel services, staff meetings, video relay services, concerts, appointments, training etc. I also taught sign language to high-school students for 3 years. At times, I have also taught elementary students at schools, camps, and churches. Some classes were one-time classes while other classes lasted for one week. I am currently teaching a deaf children's class at my church. I also have many deaf friends that I communicate with on a regular basis.

There will be no homework required but students are always encouraged to study the vocabulary from the previous week before each new class. 

Students will be assessed in class through each lesson.

45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.