Beginning ASL: The Basics
Beginning ASL: The Basics is an introductory class designed for families, professionals, and anyone who is new to American Sign Language or looking to build a stronger foundation. This class provides a welcoming, supportive environment where participants can begin learning ASL with confidence—no prior experience required.
Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of ASL, including visual communication norms, everyday vocabulary, and basic sentence structure. Emphasis is placed on practical, real-life use of ASL, helping learners feel comfortable incorporating signs into daily routines, interactions, and family life.
This class focuses on communication rather than perfection. Learners are encouraged to practice, ask questions, and grow at their own pace while gaining an understanding of how ASL works as a complete, visual language.
In this class, participants will:
Learn foundational ASL vocabulary used in everyday situations
Explore basic ASL sentence structure and visual communication strategies
Practice fingerspelling at an introductory level
Gain tips for using ASL consistently at home and in daily interactions
Build confidence to continue learning and using ASL beyond the class
Beginning ASL: The Basics is ideal for families with deaf or hard of hearing children, professionals working with young children, and anyone interested in starting their ASL journey. This class supports small steps toward building meaningful language, connection, and access through American Sign Language.
Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/beginning-asl-the-basics