Level up your American Sign Language, natural conversation, and understanding from A1 & A2 proficiency to B1 & B2
This is ASL Bridge! My video series where I can help you to level up your signing skills. Are you currently signing at a A1 or A2 proficiency level? I’ve created this course to help you advance to become a B1 or B2 signer and engage in richer conversations.
What you’ll learn
- Sign in a easy to understand sentence structure..
- Improve facial expressions..
- Improve the quality of your conversation skills and signing assignments..
- Improve finger spelling..
Course Content
- Introduction to ASL Bridge –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Lesson 1 – Making the Most of Non-Manual Markers –> 10 lectures • 32min.
- Lesson 2 – ASL Sentence Structure from Simple to Complex –> 8 lectures • 34min.
- Lesson 3 – Signing with Feeling –> 6 lectures • 16min.
- Lesson 4 – Classifiers and Visual Communication –> 7 lectures • 24min.
- Lesson 5 – Prepositions and Using Hand Shapes Effectively –> 6 lectures • 17min.
- Lesson 6 – Signing Conceptually Accurately –> 7 lectures • 26min.
- Lesson 7 – Dynamic Story Telling Tips –> 6 lectures • 17min.
- Lesson 8 – Advance Your Finger Spelling Skills –> 5 lectures • 14min.
- Lesson 9 – Think in ASL: Mind Mapping –> 4 lectures • 11min.
- Lesson 10 – Putting it All Together –> 3 lectures • 9min.
- Conclusion –> 1 lecture • 2min.
Requirements
This is ASL Bridge! My video series where I can help you to level up your signing skills. Are you currently signing at a A1 or A2 proficiency level? I’ve created this course to help you advance to become a B1 or B2 signer and engage in richer conversations.
Some common problems I’ve noticed by many ASL students involve thinking in the language. They may struggle to switch from signing in exact English (SEE) to a more ASL sentence structure. Many have a large vocabulary but may not know how to use those words effectively. Some struggle with using non manual markers such as facial expressions. These struggles are normal and I would encourage any who feel like they have plateaued in progress to keep trying.
In this course I will help you feel more comfortable using facial expressions, non manual markers, finger spelling, and sentence structure. It will also explore strategies to help you to start thinking in sign language.
Here is what you can expect from this course:
- I recommend turning off the audio for these videos for total language immersion, subtitles are below.
- Interactive activities to practice what you learn.
- Clear demonstrations of each concept in action.
- Each lesson builds on each other. You will have many opportunities to refine these skills.
What it isn’t
- A class to replace having a Deaf teacher.
- A way to learn vocabulary. At the end of each lesson, I will be showing vocabulary reminders. This course wont be teaching vocabulary.
- A replacement for communicating with Deaf. The best way to practice what you learn is by using it with people!
This course is not intended for absolute beginners—if you’re just starting with ASL, I recommend working through foundational courses first.