Beginner American Sign Language - ASL Sign Starters (Ages 15-18)

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of American Sign Language with my 45 minute "Sign Starters - Fun with ASL Adventures Beginner 1" course. Designed with your child in mind, this exciting and interactive program will introduce them to the beauty and practicality of ASL. Whether they're a beginner or have some prior knowledge, this semester-long course will equip them with essential ASL vocabulary, communication skills, and cultural insights. Each week, we’ll build on signing proficiency, starting with greetings, family introductions, and basic expressions, and progressing to colors, numbers, and more. I have designed these lessons to be engaging and empowering to connect with the Deaf and hard of hearing communities, enhance their communication abilities, and broaden their horizons. Join me in this vibrant spring semester course to embark on a rewarding ASL adventure and unlock a new world of language and culture.

This class will predominantly be students mirroring myself to learn and having basic conversations with each other to review. 

American Sign Language, often abbreviated as ASL, is a vibrant and expressive visual language used primarily by the Deaf and hard of hearing communities in the United States and parts of Canada. Instead of spoken words, ASL relies on a rich vocabulary of handshapes, gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to convey meaning and communicate. It's not merely a system of signs; ASL is a fully developed language with its own grammar and syntax. ASL plays a crucial role in fostering inclusivity and enabling meaningful communication, making it an essential and beautiful language worth exploring and learning for anyone interested in connecting with this unique linguistic and cultural community.

Topics covered each week:
Week 1: Greetings and names (Week of January 8th)
Week 2: Manners (Week of January 15th)
Week 3: Family and Home (Week of January 22th)
Week 4: Preferences(Week of January 29th)
Week 5: Colors And Numbers (Week of February 5th)
Week 6: Activities and Numbers continued (Week of February 12th)
Week 7:  Asking for help (Week of February 19th)
Week 8: Feelings (Week of February 26th)
Week 9: Days of the Week (Week of March 4th)
Week 10: Times (Week of March 11th)
Week 11:  Months and Dates (Week of March 18th)
Week 12: Weather and Seasons and clothes (Week of April 1st )
Week 13: Daily Conversations (Week of April 8th)
Week 14: More Animals and landmarks (Week of April 15th)
Week 15: Directions (Week of April 22nd) 
Week 16: Dive into Deaf Culture (Week of April 30th)