This is a beginner course in ASL. You will learn introductions and common conversations.
This beginner ASL course is designed to introduce students to the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of ASL communication through simple conversations.
What you’ll learn
- 1. Identify and correctly produce basic ASL signs for common words and phrases..
- 2. Understand and follow basic conversational ASL grammar and syntax..
- 3. Demonstrate familiarity with Deaf culture and etiquette..
- 4. Use ASL to communicate with Deaf individuals in a meaningful and respectful way..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- Level 1 – Conversation 1 –> 1 lecture • 16min.
- Level 1 – Conversation 2 –> 1 lecture • 12min.
- Level 1 Conversation 3 –> 1 lecture • 9min.
- Level 1 Conversation 4 –> 1 lecture • 18min.
- Level 1 Conversation 5 –> 1 lecture • 19min.
Requirements
This beginner ASL course is designed to introduce students to the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of ASL communication through simple conversations.
Each conversation will be broken down and explained step by step, beginning with basic vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, ask questions, and express their feelings in ASL.
By the end of the course, students will be able to fully understand and participate in the conversations used in this lesson themselves.
Your instructor is hearing and uses voice throughout this course. Verbal instructions and explanations are given. This course is for English speakers wanting to learn how to communicate in American Sign Language. This is the first of several courses called “levels”. Each level builds off of the previous level(s). Each lesson contains a review of signs learned previously so it is advisable to proceed in order.
Your instructor is JP Cappalonga. He has a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge in Deaf Studies. JP has been signing for over 20 years and been teaching ASL for over 12 years at the high school and college level. He has an adopted daughter who is Deaf.