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

Completed by 440 learners

Ages 8-12

Live Group Class

In this course, students will learn to communicate in American Sign Language.

Karyn Wrachford, B.S.E.

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(64 reviews)

Rising Star

Live video meetings

1x per week

3-15 learners per class

45 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours per week

Mastery Evaluation

1 hour per week. Student will receive a certificate of completion at the end of this course.

Assessment

Students will be assessed in class through each lesson.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

Beginner Level

Welcome to our ASL course! I love American Sign Language and look forward to sharing my passion with you all!

This is an exciting and fun introductory course where your child will learn a basic overview of American Sign Language. Students will learn over 200 signs as well as over 80 sentences. Students will also learn about Deaf Culture and how to have basic conversations in ASL. 

We will use PowerPoint slides to teach each class. These classes will be 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/ask questions.  I hope to see your child in my classroom!

Week 1: ABC's, Numbers 1-20, Colors, Introduction sentences. 

Students will learn what American Sign Language is and how it started in the United States. Next, students will learn their ABC's, numbers 1-20, colors, and how to introduce themselves in ASL. We will also learn what "sign names" are and how Deaf people use them.  After, we will practice again and end our class with a review time. Students will be provided with a video of myself signing the vocabulary words as well as a handout to print out and keep. 

Week 2: Family signs, Numbers 20-30, ASL Sentences, Basic Terms

Students will learn these terms: deaf, hearing, hard-of-hearing, and CODA. Next, students will learn family signs, numbers 20-30, and basic ASL sentence structure. We will learn 10 basic sentences with these signs.  After, we will end our class with a review time. Students will be provided with a video of myself signing the vocabulary words as well as a handout to print out and keep. 

Week 3: Time Signs, Numbers 30-40, Causes of Deafness, ASL Sentences

Students will learn the general causes of deafness. Next, students will learn time signs, numbers 30-40. We will also learn 10 basic sentences with these signs.  After, we will end our class with a review time. Students will be provided with a video of myself signing the vocabulary words as well as a handout to print out and keep. 

Week 4: Manners/Object Signs, Numbers 40-50, ASL Pronouns, ASL Sentences

Students will learn about sign language interpreting and interpreters. Next, students will learn manner/object signs, numbers 40-50, and how to sign pronouns in ASL. We will learn 10 basic sentences with these signs.  After, we will end our class with a review time. Students will be provided with a video of myself signing the vocabulary words as well as a handout to print out and keep. 

Week 5: Food Signs, Numbers 50-60, Deaf Technology, ASL Sentences

Students will how deaf people use technology to communicate. Next, students will learn food signs, and numbers 50-60. We will also learn 10 basic sentences with these signs. After, we will finish our class with a review time. Students will be provided with a video of myself signing the vocabulary words as well as a handout to print out and keep.

Week 6: Animal Signs, Numbers 60-70, Cochlear Implants/Hearing Aids, ASL Sentences

Students will learn how deaf people use cochlear implants and hearing aids. Next, students will learn animal signs, and numbers 60-70.  We will also learn 10 basic sentences with these signs. After, we will end our class with a review time. Students will be provided with a video of myself signing the vocabulary words as well as a handout to print out and keep.

Week of 7: Verb Signs, Numbers 70-80, School for Deaf Children, ASL Sentences

Students will learn what school is like for deaf children. Next, students will learn verb signs, numbers 70-80, and how to ask questions in ASL. We will learn 10 basic sentences with these signs. After, we will practice these sentences and we will end our class with a review time. Students will be provided with a video of myself signing the vocabulary words as well as a handout to print out and keep.  

Week of 8: Emotion Signs, Numbers 80-100, ASL Plurals, Getting Attention, ASL Sentences

Students will learn how deaf people get someone's attention. Next, students will learn emotion signs, numbers 80-100, and how to get attention in ASL. We will learn 10 basic sentences with these signs.  After, we will end our class with a review time. Students will be provided with a video of myself signing the vocabulary words as well as a handout to print out and keep. 

Week of 9: Nature Signs, Numbers review,  ASL sentences. 

Week of 10: Places Signs, Numbers review,  ASL sentences. 

Week of 11: School Subjects/Sports Signs, Numbers review,  ASL sentences. 

Week of 12: Verb Signs Part 2, Numbers review,  ASL sentences.

Week of 13: Important Signs, Numbers review,  ASL sentences.
 
Week of 14: Time Signs Part 2, Numbers review,  ASL sentences. 

Week of 15: Connecting Signs,  Numbers review,  ASL sentences.

Week of 16: Country Signs, Numbers review, ASL sentences.

Week of 17: Career Signs,  Numbers review,  ASL sentences.

Week of 18: Descriptive Signs,  Numbers review,  ASL sentences. 

Week of 19: Phrases Part 1

Week of 20: Phrases Part 2

I look forward to seeing you in my classes!

Learning Goals

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.

Other Details

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Karyn Wrachford, B.S.E.

Joined October, 2021

4.8

64reviews

Rising Star

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Trinity Baptist College

I have been signing now for over 15 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.