ASL | First 120 Basic Signs | American Sign Language

Learn American Sign Language (ASL) with this comprehensive course! This course is designed for complete beginners with no prior ASL experience. Master 120 basic ASL signs, divided into twelve manageable groups of ten words each.

What You'll Learn:

• 120 Essential ASL Signs: Develop a strong foundation in everyday communication with a core vocabulary of fundamental signs.
• Structured Learning: Each sign features a dedicated video for clear instruction and practice.
• Reinforcement & Assessment: Regular review sections with testing help solidify your understanding and track your progress. Review becomes increasingly challenging, culminating in tests covering three sign groups at once, and finally, a comprehensive assessment of all 120 signs.
• Individual Sign Focus: Learn each sign individually, emphasizing correct handshape and position for optimal comprehension.

Course Content Breakdown:

• Group 1: #0-5, #6-10, ABOUT, AFTER, AGAIN, ALL, ALWAYS, AND, ARRIVE, ASL
• Group 2: BAD, BEAUTIFUL, BEFORE, BEST, BIG, BOY, CAN, CAN’T, CLASS, CLOSE
• Group 3: COLD, DAD, DAY, DEAF, DIFFERENT, DONE, DRINK, EAT, EVERYDAY, EXCUSE ME
• Group 4: FAMILY, FINE, FINGERSPELL, FOOD, FOR, FRIEND, FROM, GIRL, GIVE, GO TOGO
• Group 5: GOOD, HANDSOME, HAPPEN, HAPPY, HAVE, HE/SHE/IT, HEARING, HELLO, HELP, HER/HIS
• Group 6: HOME, HOT, HOW, HUNGRY, I ~ YOU, IF, LEARN, LIKE, LITTLE, LOVE
• Group 7: MAN, MAYBE, MEET, MOM, MORE, MORNING, MOST, MY ~ YOUR, NAME, NEED
• Group 8: NICE, NIGHT, NO, NOT, NOW, OKAY, OPEN, OUR, PAPER, PEOPLE
• Group 9: PICTURE, PLAY, PLEASE, PROBLEM, READ, SAD, SAME, SCHOOL, SEE, SENTENCE
• Group 10: SHARE, SIT, SLEEP, SOMETIMES, SOON, SORRY, STOP, STUDENT, TAKE, TALK
• Group 11: TEACHER, THANK YOU, THAT, THEIR, THEY, THINK, TIME, UNDERSTAND, WAIT, WE
• Group 12: WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHICH, WHO, WHY, WITH, WOMAN, WORD, YES

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Gain Confidence: Feel more comfortable and capable when interacting with the Deaf community.
• Expand Your Vocabulary: Acquire a valuable set of signs for everyday communication.
• Improve Communication Skills: Learn to effectively communicate with a wider range of people.
• Practical Skill: Develop a useful and practical skill applicable in various settings.

About the Instructor:

Michael, the instructor, gained fluency in ASL after his younger brother became deaf at a young age. His personal experience, combined with his background as a police officer and federal investigator, provides a unique and practical perspective on the importance of ASL. He believes learning ASL opens your mind and fosters connection with a new community.

Questions?

• What is the focus of this course? This course focuses on learning fundamental ASL signs for basic communication.
• Do I need prior ASL knowledge? No, this course is designed for complete beginners.