ASL Sign Language for Beginners: Fun & Interactive Journey Into Communication
Your learner will benefit in many ways from learning to communicate in American Sign Language
Mariah Certified Teacher & Reading Specialist
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
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What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Practice using basic ASL around the house, community and school.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Join us on an exciting adventure into the world of sign language! You can learn to communicate with others using American Sign Language (ASL). This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you develop basic sign language skills, fostering communication and understanding in a fun and interactive way. No prior experience required – just a willingness to learn and have fun! Class Structure: Session 1: Introduction to Sign Language • Brief history of sign language • Importance of learning sign language • Basic Finger Spelling • Courtesy words, please and thank you • Practice spelling common words and names Session 2: Everyday Expressions • Learn common greetings and how to introduce yourself • Basic needs: Want, bathroom, expressing thirst and hunger. • Asking for help. • Activities to reinforce learning through games Session 3: Making requests and asking questions • How to tell someone to stop doing something • Introduction to numbers and colors in sign language • Practice simple conversational phrases • Asking questions Session 4: Basic Conversational Signs • You will learn signs for everyday phrases, like "How are you?", "Nice to meet you" • We will sing a song about being happy together. • Signs for family members and friends • Create short dialogues using learned signs This structure ensures a gradual progression from basic elements to more complex language components. Additionally, incorporating interactive and practical elements will make the class engaging and memorable for beginners. You will learn basic signs to communicate with deaf people. This will increase your compassion and sensitivity to others. We will talk about the history of deaf culture.
Learning Goals
By the end of this class, the learners will be able to:
-- Sign yes and no, please, thank you, and other courtesy phrases in ASL
-- Use the basics of fingers spelling the alphabet
-- Express wants and needs using ASL
-- Understand mote about Deaf history and culture.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Please watch this video before class. This video introduces the signs for please and "Thank you." Repetition is essential for language learning. Thank you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGap6vNotwQ
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2022
5.0
4reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Alaska Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Foreign Language from Middlebury College
I am certified in grades K-12 Special Education and I have been trained in the use of American Sign Language (ASL) in college classes, to communicate with deaf students and young children with speech delays. I use sign language to communicate with students in my classroom. I am a language acquisition specialist and have studied language acquisition methodology at the graduate level. Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly or $36 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
25 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
3-6 learners per class
