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Sign Language 101

Going Beyond the Basics

via Sign Language 101

Overview

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This follow-up course to 'Level 1A - Discovering Sign Language' is the perfect continuation for young sign language enthusiasts. Watch your young signer grow from basic conversations to confident communication! In this next exciting step, kids discover more about ASL and Deaf culture while having fun with new signs and stories. Our Deaf instructors make learning feel like an adventure!

Syllabus

Topics

  • School Signs
  • Food Signs
  • Sports Signs
  • Feelings & Emotions
  • Occupations
  • ASL Grammar
  • Deaf Culture
  • Fingerspelling Practice
  • Quizzes to check your knowledge

What you will learn

  • Your child will learn the foundations of ASL alongside celebrated Deaf actress and ASL teacher Sandra Mae Frank. Each unit ends with a quiz designed to support your child's learning and to help them track their progress. In this fun, interactive course, we'll explore vocabulary words, numbers, grammar, tips about learning American Sign Language, fingerspelling, special facts about Deaf culture. BONUS: Your child can follow along with our free interactive PDF workbook as they learn, practice, and test their ASL knowledge ($25 value). It's like having a teacher right there with them!

Prerequisites

  • sign-language-101-for-kids-level-1a

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Taught by

Sandra Mae Frank

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