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Learn American Sign Language (ASL) for Beginners (Self-Paced)
Pam Johnson
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(329)
In this interactive 8-lesson self-paced course students, will have fun learning American Sign Language.
Class Experience
In this interactive, 8-lesson, flexible schedule, self-paced course, your child will learn to communicate in sign language. No sign language experience is required. Our classes will focus on getting your child comfortable using their hands and face to communicate in sign language. We will use flash cards, props, drawings, and various objects from our surroundings to learn signs. No live classes. All classes are prerecorded. Your learner will also be introduced to deaf culture. We...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Intro and Colorscolors of the rainbow + please and thank youWeek 2Lesson 2Animalscommon animals (dog, cat, cow, horse, etc)Week 3Lesson 3Members of the Familyfamily members (mommy, daddy, sister, brother, grandma, grandpa, cousin, aunt, uncle, etc)Week 4Lesson 4Feelingsfeelings (happy, sad, excited, scared, surprised, sick, etc)Week 5Lesson 5ABCsalphabet (at least the letters of their name)Week 6Lesson 6Outsideoutside thingsWeek 7Lesson 7Numbersnumbers 1-10Week 8Lesson 8Reviewreview of lessons 1-7
- Students will learn basic American Sign Language vocabulary.
- Students will be able to recognize vocabulary words from many different types of signers (professional, parent, children, babies).
I learned sign language from deaf friends in 1992 and have continued to be fully involved in the deaf community since. I am a sign language interpreter. I have taught my children sign language since birth. They have both been used to sign in videos for an international website. My son is an interpreter and my daughter is a sign language teacher.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students will be encouraged to teach someone else what they've learned. Before the end of the week each student will be required to submit a video of themselves signing the assigned homework.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Based on learners homework each week the teacher will decide if they will receive an invitation to the next level or if they should repeat this one.
Learners may need assistance videoing themselves and submitting their video to the classroom.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
329reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from USILACS
Hello! I am very excited to begin a learning journey with your precious little one (or not so little one, in the case of teens). I have a Bachelors in Postsecondary education with a minor in American Sign Language. I was a homeschool mom for...
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Self-Paced Class
$19
weekly or $145 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 6-9
