Self Study
You can use this presentation to study ASL on your own. It has links to videos of each word you need to learn. Although the course is designed to be used in a class, it can easily be used by you on your own or with a friend or friends.
It's a good idea every lesson to go back and review the words you learned - just go back in the presentation, take a look, and try to sign all the words you see. If you remember them all, great! If you don't remember one, watch the video again and practice a few times. Continuing to review will help you to learn. Another good trick to helping make sure you learn and remember the signs is to practice using them in daily life. Sign the words you know as you use those words in English or as you see the things they describe throughout the day. Using the words in a "real" context will help you learn and keep them. Also, don't be afraid to go outside this curriculum and learn other words or phrases that are interesting or important to you! |
Learn.Use the presentation here for ten beginner ASL lessons - totally free! These lessons are 1-hour each in a classroom setting but are faster when you go at your own pace. We suggest that you review each lesson before proceeding to the next one to make sure you remember the signs you've learned so far!
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Practice.To learn a language, you have to practice! You can practice on your own (just by signing words you know or watching videos online) or find another ASL speaker (hearing or deaf) in your community who wants to practice with you.
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Teach.Teaching is one of the best ways to learn! You can teach informally by teaching words you've learned to your friends, parents, co-workers, or kids. Or, you can use what you've learned in this course to teach a free local class at your camp, library, after-school program, school, or other community location. You don't have to be perfect to teach!
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