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Sign Language 101

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For those looking to learn it all, our Complete Course Bundle provides access to all our adult courses while saving 25%!  You'll learn the fundamentals of ASL with our Levels 1A & 1B courses and then move to more advanced topics in our Levels 2A & 2B courses giving you an opportunity to hone your skills and become an expert in ASL. Unlock the power of communication with our course today!

Syllabus

Topics

  • Facial expressions & body language
  • Numbers 1 - 100
  • The ABCs
  • Colors
  • Pronouns
  • Everyday Signs
  • Common Phrases
  • Antonyms
  • Around the House
  • Hobbies
  • People
  • The Body
  • Clothing
  • Time & Calendar
  • Verbs
  • Directions
  • Food & Drinks
  • Animals
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • US Cities & States
  • School & Education
  • Career & Professions
  • Feelings
  • Numbers: Hundreds, thousands, millions
  • Years
  • Height, weight & measurement
  • Time & Duration
  • Describing People & Things
  • Classifiers
  • Verbs
  • Describing a Room
  • Ages
  • Banking & Accounting
  • Math Terminology
  • Phone Numbers
  • Addresses
  • Fingerspelling
  • Receptive Practice
  • Deaf Culture
  • Language Tips

What you will learn

  • In Level 1, Dr. Byron Bridges will guide you through vocabulary words, numbers, tips about learning American Sign Language, and special knowledge about Deaf culture. Then in Level 2 you'll continue your learning journey with 10 all-new video lessons that will help you form sentences, describe people and things, and better understand ASL grammar!
  • You’ll also have an opportunity to better practice your receptive skills and fingerspelling – watching Dr. Byron as he practices words and sentences with you. You’re in the best hands for learning and using ASL!

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Taught by

Dr. Byron Bridges

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