ASL is the first visual-spatial language we\u2019ve tackled, so we partnered with the experts at Signing Savvy to make the most useful, inclusive course possible.<\/p>\n
The course contains 16 units covering fingerspelling, 1,000+ sign videos, sentence structure, and a series of Deaf culture facts. By the end of this 60-hour course, learners will build a good foundation in American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture.<\/p>\n
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Fingerspelling<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe first unit focuses on the manual alphabet: the corresponding hand signs for the 26 letters of the English alphabet.<\/p>\n
Learners will master all of the letters, then practice using them in pangrams (sentences that use all 26 characters). It all comes together in context in a lesson about fingerspelling your name.<\/p>\n
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<\/h2>\nCommon Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe remaining units focus on the most common, useful signs for beginners, ranging from greetings and conversation basics to numbers and food.<\/p>\n
All signs are taught via short video clips so learners can see the language in action. The learning activities encourage both this video input and output, giving learners the opportunity to practice signing on their own.<\/p>\n
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Putting Signs Together<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe second half of the course introduces more ASL syntax.<\/p>\n
300+ example sentences show you how to combine signs to communicate more complex ideas based on all of the signs you’ve learned in the first half.<\/p>\n
For example, you learn signs for numbers and foods in units 4 and 8 respectively. In unit 10 you\u2019ll learn to put those signs together to discuss how much food costs.<\/p>\n
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At the end of the course, you\u2019ll be able to participate in ASL conversations about common topics: sports, holidays, weather, shopping, and more.<\/p>\n
Deaf Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\nUnderstanding Deaf culture is a crucial part of learning American Sign Language. Deaf culture facts and myths are sprinkled throughout the course so learners can understand different classifications of deafness, how to be polite when communicating with Deaf people, and beyond.<\/p>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nAbout Signing Savvy<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis course wouldn\u2019t be possible without the expertise and guidance of Signing Savvy.<\/p>\n
Their team of educators, led by seasoned Deaf and CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) instructors passionate about sharing their native language, designed an ASL course for new learners using Signing Savvy\u2019s dynamic, multimedia content.<\/p>\n
As Jillian Winn from Signing Savvy explains, there are so many reasons people choose to learn ASL:<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years, Signing Savvy has received feedback from people from all types of backgrounds interested in learning American Sign Language. From the veteran who lost his hearing during his service overseas, to the parents who just learned their newborn didn\u2019t pass their hearing test, to the middle schooler who wants to communicate better with their Deaf classmate, to the co-worker who wants to sign with a friend at work. Signing Savvy began as a passion to increase access to learning tools for anyone<\/em> interested in ASL, which is a truly beautiful and intricate language long recognized by linguists as equal to any spoken languages.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWe\u2019re excited to work with Signing Savvy and leverage their expertise in Transparent Language Online to bring ASL to thousands of communities around the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n
Access the course<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe American Sign Language Course is available now in Transparent Language Online*.<\/p>\n
? Want to learn ASL? Sign up for the free trial<\/a>\u00a0or access the course for course free through your local library<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/h2>\nCommon Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe remaining units focus on the most common, useful signs for beginners, ranging from greetings and conversation basics to numbers and food.<\/p>\n
All signs are taught via short video clips so learners can see the language in action. The learning activities encourage both this video input and output, giving learners the opportunity to practice signing on their own.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Putting Signs Together<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe second half of the course introduces more ASL syntax.<\/p>\n
300+ example sentences show you how to combine signs to communicate more complex ideas based on all of the signs you’ve learned in the first half.<\/p>\n
For example, you learn signs for numbers and foods in units 4 and 8 respectively. In unit 10 you\u2019ll learn to put those signs together to discuss how much food costs.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
At the end of the course, you\u2019ll be able to participate in ASL conversations about common topics: sports, holidays, weather, shopping, and more.<\/p>\n
Deaf Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\nUnderstanding Deaf culture is a crucial part of learning American Sign Language. Deaf culture facts and myths are sprinkled throughout the course so learners can understand different classifications of deafness, how to be polite when communicating with Deaf people, and beyond.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nAbout Signing Savvy<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis course wouldn\u2019t be possible without the expertise and guidance of Signing Savvy.<\/p>\n
Their team of educators, led by seasoned Deaf and CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) instructors passionate about sharing their native language, designed an ASL course for new learners using Signing Savvy\u2019s dynamic, multimedia content.<\/p>\n
As Jillian Winn from Signing Savvy explains, there are so many reasons people choose to learn ASL:<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years, Signing Savvy has received feedback from people from all types of backgrounds interested in learning American Sign Language. From the veteran who lost his hearing during his service overseas, to the parents who just learned their newborn didn\u2019t pass their hearing test, to the middle schooler who wants to communicate better with their Deaf classmate, to the co-worker who wants to sign with a friend at work. Signing Savvy began as a passion to increase access to learning tools for anyone<\/em> interested in ASL, which is a truly beautiful and intricate language long recognized by linguists as equal to any spoken languages.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWe\u2019re excited to work with Signing Savvy and leverage their expertise in Transparent Language Online to bring ASL to thousands of communities around the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n
Access the course<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe American Sign Language Course is available now in Transparent Language Online*.<\/p>\n
? Want to learn ASL? Sign up for the free trial<\/a>\u00a0or access the course for course free through your local library<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nThe second half of the course introduces more ASL syntax.<\/p>\n
300+ example sentences show you how to combine signs to communicate more complex ideas based on all of the signs you’ve learned in the first half.<\/p>\n
For example, you learn signs for numbers and foods in units 4 and 8 respectively. In unit 10 you\u2019ll learn to put those signs together to discuss how much food costs.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
At the end of the course, you\u2019ll be able to participate in ASL conversations about common topics: sports, holidays, weather, shopping, and more.<\/p>\n
Deaf Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\nUnderstanding Deaf culture is a crucial part of learning American Sign Language. Deaf culture facts and myths are sprinkled throughout the course so learners can understand different classifications of deafness, how to be polite when communicating with Deaf people, and beyond.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nAbout Signing Savvy<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis course wouldn\u2019t be possible without the expertise and guidance of Signing Savvy.<\/p>\n
Their team of educators, led by seasoned Deaf and CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) instructors passionate about sharing their native language, designed an ASL course for new learners using Signing Savvy\u2019s dynamic, multimedia content.<\/p>\n
As Jillian Winn from Signing Savvy explains, there are so many reasons people choose to learn ASL:<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years, Signing Savvy has received feedback from people from all types of backgrounds interested in learning American Sign Language. From the veteran who lost his hearing during his service overseas, to the parents who just learned their newborn didn\u2019t pass their hearing test, to the middle schooler who wants to communicate better with their Deaf classmate, to the co-worker who wants to sign with a friend at work. Signing Savvy began as a passion to increase access to learning tools for anyone<\/em> interested in ASL, which is a truly beautiful and intricate language long recognized by linguists as equal to any spoken languages.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWe\u2019re excited to work with Signing Savvy and leverage their expertise in Transparent Language Online to bring ASL to thousands of communities around the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n
Access the course<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe American Sign Language Course is available now in Transparent Language Online*.<\/p>\n
? Want to learn ASL? Sign up for the free trial<\/a>\u00a0or access the course for course free through your local library<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nAbout Signing Savvy<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis course wouldn\u2019t be possible without the expertise and guidance of Signing Savvy.<\/p>\n
Their team of educators, led by seasoned Deaf and CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) instructors passionate about sharing their native language, designed an ASL course for new learners using Signing Savvy\u2019s dynamic, multimedia content.<\/p>\n
As Jillian Winn from Signing Savvy explains, there are so many reasons people choose to learn ASL:<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years, Signing Savvy has received feedback from people from all types of backgrounds interested in learning American Sign Language. From the veteran who lost his hearing during his service overseas, to the parents who just learned their newborn didn\u2019t pass their hearing test, to the middle schooler who wants to communicate better with their Deaf classmate, to the co-worker who wants to sign with a friend at work. Signing Savvy began as a passion to increase access to learning tools for anyone<\/em> interested in ASL, which is a truly beautiful and intricate language long recognized by linguists as equal to any spoken languages.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWe\u2019re excited to work with Signing Savvy and leverage their expertise in Transparent Language Online to bring ASL to thousands of communities around the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n
Access the course<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe American Sign Language Course is available now in Transparent Language Online*.<\/p>\n
? Want to learn ASL? Sign up for the free trial<\/a>\u00a0or access the course for course free through your local library<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years, Signing Savvy has received feedback from people from all types of backgrounds interested in learning American Sign Language. From the veteran who lost his hearing during his service overseas, to the parents who just learned their newborn didn\u2019t pass their hearing test, to the middle schooler who wants to communicate better with their Deaf classmate, to the co-worker who wants to sign with a friend at work. Signing Savvy began as a passion to increase access to learning tools for anyone<\/em> interested in ASL, which is a truly beautiful and intricate language long recognized by linguists as equal to any spoken languages.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n We\u2019re excited to work with Signing Savvy and leverage their expertise in Transparent Language Online to bring ASL to thousands of communities around the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n The American Sign Language Course is available now in Transparent Language Online*.<\/p>\n ? Want to learn ASL? Sign up for the free trial<\/a>\u00a0or access the course for course free through your local library<\/a>.<\/p>\nAccess the course<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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