👍 This course is designed to INCLUDE complete beginners without any prior knowledge of ASL. Previous ASL skills are welcome but NOT required.
IN THIS COURSE, our goal is to learn to sign mini-dialogues in American Sign Language (ASL) like “YOU HANDSOME. SHE BEAUTIFUL. THEY WHO? SHE MY BEAUTIFUL AUNT. HE YOUR PARTNER.” To achieve this, we’ll learn family words, pronouns, adjectives for describing people, ASL grammar, and how to use the question word “who”. We’ll combine what we’ve learned to create phrases, complete sentences, questions, and mini-dialogues. Along the way, I’ll frequently test you to see if you’re able to sign correctly and understand what I’m signing.
IN THIS COURSE:
- Students will learn to sign twenty-four (24) family signs in ASL: FATHER, MOTHER, PARENTS, BROTHER, SISTER, DAUGHTER, SON, CHILDREN, KIDS, GRANDMA, GRANDPA, GRANDPARENTS, AUNT, UNCLE, FAMILY, GRANDSON, GRANDDAUGHTER, GRANDCHILDREN, HUSBAND, WIFE, PARTNER, COUSIN, NIECE, NEPHEW.
- Students will learn to sign personal pronouns in ASL: I, YOU, HE/SHE, WE, THEY, YOU (plural)
- Students will learn to sign possessive pronouns in ASL: MY, YOUR, HIS/HER, OUR, THEIR, YOUR (plural)
- Students will learn to sign ten (10) adjectives for describing people: BEAUTIFUL, FAT, HANDSOME, OLD, PREGNANT, SHORT, SKINNY, TALL, UGLY, YOUNG
- Students will learn correct ASL grammar and facial expressions for asking questions with WHO.
- Students will learn to sign and understand phrases, sentences, questions, and dialogues.
- Each individual sign will be taught step by step to ensure comprehension, correct hand shape, and hand position.
- Students will be tested on their ability to sign and recognize ALL material taught in the course including phrases, sentences, questions, and mini-dialogues.
AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE:
- Students will be confident using family signs, pronouns, and adjectives in ASL
- Students will be able to sign and understand phrases, sentences, WHO questions, and mini-dialogues
- Students will have a larger vocabulary and understand the mechanics of each sign taught in the course
- Students will feel more confident as they continue their journey of ASL improvement
