Adult Sign Language Workshops

Introduction: Workshop 1 (Age 18 and older) -- Introduction to beginner ASL, basic sign language facts and deaf culture Topics to learn are as follows: * Sign the alphabet * Introduce yourself in sign language * Use facial and body expression * Sign numbers 1-10 and basic colors * Feelings and emotions * Family * Ask questions in ASL: who,what, where, when, how, how many, and why Workshop 2 -- Intermediate level of ASL * Learn about deaf culture, correcting errors, and asking to repeat * Using expressive and receptive signing * Using body language and facial expression * Describing past, present and future * When and where you can meet up with nice and patient deaf people in your community * Learn ways to practice with common games, the Internet, with friends, etc. * Proper etiquette and avoiding common mistakes * Signing simple, basic sentences and questions and answers * Important topics: education, legal, medical, emergencies, safety, etc. If time permits, question and answer period and topics of interest you'd like or need to learn are available! The following are just a few reasons to learn American Sign Language: - You want or need to communicate with a deaf friend, a relative, a student or coworker - You have or will start ASL college classes - You have a passion or interest in learning this beautiful language - You simply want to learn the third most commonly used language in America! Information on my education, skills and teaching experience is readily available.