Tutoría de lenguaje de señas americano

This is an exciting and fun introductory course where your child will learn a basic overview of American Sign Language in a one- on- one setting. 

The student will learn over 200 signs as well as over 80 sentences as well as Deaf Culture and how to have basic conversations in ASL. 

We will use PowerPoint slides to teach each class. These classes will be interactive. The student 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!