Learn American Sign Language (ASL) for Beginners (Self-Paced)
In this 8-lesson self-paced course students will learn to use their hands to communicate effectively with deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Pam Johnson
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(329)
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. 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
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.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. No live classes. All classes are prerecorded. Your learner will also be introduced to deaf culture. We will build on what we've learned each class, and each lesson will have practice homework. I prerecord and submitted the classes to the classroom so they are ready to view immediately upon enrollment. Each class will begin with a review of knowledge and will end with the homework assignment. The students will have immediate access to watch the class and sign along with the teacher/s. They will then be encouraged to teach someone else what they've learned. Before beginning the next lesson each student will be encouraged to submit a video of themselves signing the assigned homework. The teacher will be able to see how learners are progressing in their signs and give commendation and correction where needed. Some of the things we will learn: Lesson 1: Introduction to sign language, using our face and hands to communicate. Intro to deaf culture. Lesson 2: How to introduce yourself to someone deaf. Lesson 3: Beginning conversation. Lesson 4: Common greetings and how to ask questions. Lesson 5: The alphabet and fingerspelling practice. Lesson 6: Building on asking and answering questions. Lesson 7: Numbers and counting. Lesson 8: Comprehensive review. I am excited to help your learner to begin their wonderful journey into American Sign Language! See you in the movies!
Learning Goals
Students will begin to learn to communicate in American Sign Language and have a basic understanding of deaf culture.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro to ASL
Introduction to sign language, using our face and hands to communicate. Intro to deaf culture. 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Introduce Yourself
How to introduce yourself to someone deaf. Lesson 3:
Conversation 101
Beginning conversation. 7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Greetings
Common greetings and how to ask questions. 6 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners may need assistance videoing themselves and submitting their video to the classroom.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
4.9
329reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from USILACS
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.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$19
weekly or $145 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 10 learners
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Ages: 14-18
