美國手語 1 級

Everyday communication is the focal point of each lesson. Subjects center on the exchange of information concerning both our surroundings and ourselves. The introduction of grammar occurs within a contextual framework, prioritizing the enhancement of question and answering abilities. You acquire techniques for engaging in dialogue to assist in upholding conversations. Participatory exercises enable you to practice and reinforce your acquired knowledge. Students will engage in American Sign Language dialogue. Introductory lessons include the American Sign Language alphabet, signs for numbers, and colors. 
Students will also learn:
•Signs for introducing oneself and personal greetings
•Signs for sharing personal Details
•Signs for discussing place of residences (geographical signs, cities, states etc.)
•Signs for conversing about one's family and relatives
•Signs for discussing daily routines and activities
•Signs for storytelling
We explore language development and the acquisition of second languages. Our emphasis lies in contextual language introduction and solidifying comprehension through diverse interactive engagements. An interactive class demands students' active engagement. It is essential to be prepared to communicate with the instructor and fellow peers. Sessions may take place exclusively in American Sign Language (ASL), providing you with a complete linguistic immersion. Throughout the weeks students will be exposed to the language optimizing their language acquisition process.

Class 1:Learners will be introduced to strategies for learning ASL. Learners will be introduced to the American Sign Language alphabet and learn how to fingerspell. Learners will participate in expressive and receptive fingerspelling practice. 

Class 2: Learners will be introduced to Cardinal numbers 1-10 in American Sign Language. Learners will Review fingerspelling names and focus on fist letters.

Class 3: Learners will be introduced to Wh-Word Questions. They will learn how to begin and end conversations. They will also learn the importance of maintaining eye contact in American Sign Language.

Class 4: Learners will be introduced to Cardinal numbers 11- 15. They will be introduced to Deaf culture, and learn the ways of communicating with others via American Sign Language.

Class 5: Learners will be introduced to Identifying individuals in American Sign Language. They will learn they will learn how to identify people by describing colors, clothing, hairstyles etc.

Class 6: Learners will be introduced to signing "inside, above, and below." They will learn commands involving the body, and objects.

Class 7: Learners will be introduced to Yes/ No questions. They will learn proper hand and palm orientation. They will learn about Gallaudet University (The Deaf College in the USA) and the impacts that Thomas Gallaudet had on American Deaf Culture and education.

Class 8: Learners will be introduced to Cardinal numbers 16- 19. They will learn language background transitions.

Class 9: Learners will focus on Up Letters and Up names in ASL. They will be introduced to various signs for activities and hobbies.

Class 10:Learners will participate in a game of Kahoot! reviewing all of the concepts they learned throughout the duration of the course.