ASL Intermediate- Advance Interpreter: Sign Like a Pro

## **ASL Interpreter Bootcamp: Sign Like a Pro**  
🗓 **April 13 – December 31, 2025**  

Join us each week to build your ASL interpreting skills. Explore real-world themes, improve your accuracy, and grow your confidence in a supportive, hands-on learning environment. This course is for skill development only—no certification provided.

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### **April 2025** ☔️

- **Week of Apr 14:** *Travel & Transportation*  
  - Vocabulary for airports, buses, and itineraries.  
  - Activity: Simulate interpreting travel announcements.

- **Week of Apr 21:** *Idioms & Expressions*  
  - Explore ASL idioms and common expressions.  
  - Activity: Match ASL idioms with their English equivalents.

- **Week of Apr 28:** *Deaf Culture Spotlight*  
  - Learn about key Deaf figures and cultural insights.  
  - Activity: Interpret a biography presentation.

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### **May 2025** 🎓

- **Week of May 5:** *Workplace Interpreting*  
  - Signs used in office and job settings.  
  - Activity: Role-play a job interview scenario.

- **Week of May 12:** *Graduation & Celebrations*  
  - Signs for milestones and ceremonies.  
  - Activity: Interpret a graduation speech.

- **Week of May 19:** *Team Interpreting Basics*  
  - Learn team coordination and support skills.  
  - Activity: Relay interpreting practice.

- **Week of May 26:** *Spring Review & Practice*  
  - Reflect and reinforce what you've learned.  
  - Activity: Student-led interpreting demo.

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### **June 2025** ☀️

- **Week of Jun 2:** *Healthcare Settings*  
  - Medical terms and doctor visit vocabulary.  
  - Activity: Practice interpreting a clinic check-in.

- **Week of Jun 9:** *Restaurants & Dining Out*  
  - Signs for menus, orders, and service phrases.  
  - Activity: Simulate interpreting a dining experience.

- **Week of Jun 16:** *Interpreting Emotions*  
  - Vocabulary for feelings and emotional nuance.  
  - Activity: Interpret a heartfelt monologue.

- **Week of Jun 23:** *Outdoor Fun & Summer Terms*  
  - Signs for summer events and outdoor activities.  
  - Activity: Interpreting a summer event announcement.

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### **July 2025** 🎆

- **Week of Jul 7:** *News & Media*  
  - Learn signs used in news and current events.  
  - Activity: Interpret a news headline.

- **Week of Jul 14:** *Entertainment & Movies*  
  - Vocabulary for film genres and reviews.  
  - Activity: Interpret a movie trailer or clip.

- **Week of Jul 21:** *Music & Song Interpretation*  
  - Explore rhythm and expression in ASL.  
  - Activity: Interpret a short song segment.

- **Week of Jul 28:** *ASL Fluency Drills*  
  - Speed, clarity, and receptive practice.  
  - Activity: Real-time interpreting with peer feedback.

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### **August 2025** ☀️

- **Week of Aug 4:** *Educational Settings*  
  - School terms, subjects, and classroom language.  
  - Activity: Interpret a short lesson.

- **Week of Aug 11:** *Interpreting for Children*  
  - Use visual language and engaging signs.  
  - Activity: Interpret a children’s storybook.

- **Week of Aug 18:** *Back-to-School Conversations*  
  - Signs for school supplies, rules, and routines.  
  - Activity: Simulate interpreting a school orientation.

- **Week of Aug 25:** *Peer Feedback Week*  
  - Focus on peer practice and improvement.  
  - Activity: Student-led interpreting critique.

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### **September 2025** 🍎

- **Week of Sep 1:** *Civic Events & Public Signs*  
  - Signs for public notices and announcements.  
  - Activity: Interpret a community event invitation.

- **Week of Sep 8:** *Technical & STEM Vocabulary*  
  - Focus on science, math, and tech terms.  
  - Activity: Interpret a short how-to video.

- **Week of Sep 15:** *ASL Grammar Focus*  
  - Refine sentence structure and flow.  
  - Activity: Translate and interpret English phrases.

- **Week of Sep 22:** *Legal & Court Settings*  
  - Basic legal terms and procedures.  
  - Activity: Mock courtroom interpretation.

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### **October 2025** 🎃

- **Week of Oct 6:** *Storytelling in ASL*  
  - Narrative techniques and visual storytelling.  
  - Activity: Share a short personal story in ASL.

- **Week of Oct 13:** *Holiday Interpreting – Fall Festivities*  
  - Signs for Halloween and autumn events.  
  - Activity: Interpret a themed party invite.

- **Week of Oct 20:** *Interpreting Challenges*  
  - Learn strategies for difficult scenarios.  
  - Activity: Work through rapid topic shifts.

- **Week of Oct 27:** *Spooky Stories in ASL*  
  - Emotive signing and suspense.  
  - Activity: Interpret a Halloween tale.

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### **November 2025** 🦃

- **Week of Nov 3:** *Medical Emergencies & Safety*  
  - Practice high-stakes interpreting scenarios.  
  - Activity: Interpret a mock emergency call.

- **Week of Nov 10:** *Thanksgiving & Gratitude*  
  - Vocabulary for gatherings and appreciation.  
  - Activity: Interpret a thankful message or toast.

- **Week of Nov 17:** *Interpreting for Seniors*  
  - Adaptations for elderly Deaf clients.  
  - Activity: Interpret a health appointment.

- **Week of Nov 24:** *Giving Thanks & Year in Review*  
  - Reflect and revisit favorite topics.  
  - Activity: Interpret a “year in review” recap.

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### **December 2025** 🎄

- **Week of Dec 1:** *Winter Signs & Activities*  
  - Cold weather, holidays, and travel terms.  
  - Activity: Interpret a winter holiday skit.

- **Week of Dec 8:** *Holiday Events & Performances*  
  - Festive signs and entertainment vocabulary.  
  - Activity: Interpret a holiday concert scene.

- **Week of Dec 15:** *Interpreter Ethics & Etiquette*  
  - Discuss boundaries, roles, and professional behavior.  
  - Activity: Role-play ethical interpreting dilemmas.

- **Week of Dec 22:** *Final Week – Celebration & Wrap-Up*  
  - Share favorite moments, reflect on growth.  
  - Activity: Open interpreting showcase + class celebration.