Asl | Sentences With Action Verbs | American Sign Language

Learn to sign complete sentences in sign language (ASL) using fingerspelled names, frequency adverbs, and action verbs.

What you’ll learn
Students will learn the ASL alphabet and practice fingerspelling common names in English.
Students will learn and practice using the following ASL action verb signs: CRY, CLEAN, COOK, DRINK, EAT, FALL, GIVE, FLY, JUMP, LEARN, LISTEN, LOOK, MOVE, READ, RUN, SHOUT, SLEEP, TALK, THINK, TRY, WORK.
Students will learn and practice using the following adverbs of frequency in ASL: ALWAYS, NEVER, OFTEN, SOMETIMES, USUALLY.
Students will learn how to combine fingerspelled names, action verbs, and adverbs of frequency to create simple sentences.

Requirements
A desire to learn, improve, and be more confident signing in ASL
A desire to enrich ASL vocabulary and communication skills
A computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the study material

Description
IN THIS COURSE, we’re going to learn how to sign complete sentences in American Sign Language (ASL) using fingerspelled names, five (5) adverbs of frequency, and twenty one (21) action verbs. There will be hands on practice and testing to make sure you can sign and understand what is taught in the course.*** This course is designed to INCLUDE complete beginners without any prior knowledge of ASL. Previous ASL skills are welcome but NOT required.THE TARGET SIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE:Fingerspelling common names in English using the ASL alphabetExpanding vocabulary skills with twenty one (21) action verb signs in ASLIncreasing the ability to describe situational frequency by using ASL adverbsVocabulary enrichment through hands on, step by step creation of each signCreation and use of practical sentences which can be used immediatelyIN THIS COURSE:Students will learn the ASL alphabet and practice fingerspelling common names in English.Students will learn and practice using the following adverbs of frequency in ASL: ALWAYS, NEVER, OFTEN, SOMETIMES, USUALLY.Students will learn and practice using the following ASL action verb signs: CRY, CLEAN, COOK, DRINK, EAT, FALL, GIVE, FLY, JUMP, LEARN, LISTEN, LOOK, MOVE, READ, RUN, SHOUT, SLEEP, TALK, THINK, TRY, WORK.Each individual verb sign and adverb sign will be taught step by step to ensure correctness.Students will learn how to combine fingerspelled names, action verbs, and adverbs of frequency to create simple sentences.Students will be tested on their ability to sign and recognize ALL material taught in the course.AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE:Students will be confident using and understanding twenty one (21) action verb signs in ASLStudents will know how to create sentences in ASL using names, action verbs, and adverbs of frequencyStudents will have a larger vocabulary and understand the mechanics of each sign taught in the courseStudents will feel more confident as they continue their journey of becoming proficient in ASLQUESTIONS:What is the main focus of this course?This course focuses on combining fingerspelling skills, action verb signs, and adverbs of frequency to vastly improve communication abilities in American Sign Language (ASL).Do I need to have prior knowledge or experience with ASL before taking this class?No. This course is designed for complete beginners without any prior knowledge of ASL. All necessary signs are taught in the course including the ABCs, action verbs, and adverbs of frequency.Will this course test me on what is taught?Yes. This course contains multiple sections of review and testing where you have the opportunity to demonstrate your signing and recognition skills in ASL.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:Hello! My name is Michael. When I was three years old, my younger brother became sick with spinal meningitis. In the process, my brother became deaf with an almost complete hearing loss. This difficult situation provided a unique opportunity for my family and I to become fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Unlike some deaf children, my brother was not sent away to a deaf or hard of hearing school. He grew up with us, his hearing family, and we were active in the deaf community.As a police officer and federal investigator, I often used ASL to communicate with and interpret for witnesses, victims, and perpetrators. I decided to create ASL courses because it’s a useful and practical skill to have. Like learning any language, it opens your mind and creates the ability to communicate with a whole new group of people.

Overview
Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Introduction

Section 2: Fingerspelling Skills

Lecture 2 Four (4) Fingerspelling Rules

Lecture 3 Practice | ASL Alphabet

Lecture 4 Fingerspell | Names

Lecture 5 Understand | Names

Section 3: Adverbs Of Frequency

Lecture 6 Learn | Sign for ALWAYS

Lecture 7 Learn | Sign for NEVER

Lecture 8 Learn | Sign for OFTEN

Lecture 9 Learn | Sign for SOMETIMES

Lecture 10 Learn | Sign for USUALLY

Section 4: Review | Group 1 Adverbs Vocabulary

Lecture 11 Sign | Adverbs

Lecture 12 Understand | Adverbs

Section 5: Action Verbs | Group 1

Lecture 13 Learn | Sign for CRY

Lecture 14 Learn | Sign for CLEAN

Lecture 15 Learn | Sign for COOK

Lecture 16 Learn | Sign for DRINK

Lecture 17 Learn | Sign for EAT

Lecture 18 Learn | Sign for FALL

Lecture 19 Learn | Sign for GIVE

Section 6: Review | Group 1 Verbs

Lecture 20 Sign | Group 1 Verbs

Lecture 21 Understand | Group 1 Verbs

Section 7: Action Verbs | Group 2

Lecture 22 Learn | Sign for FLY

Lecture 23 Learn | Sign for JUMP

Lecture 24 Learn | Sign for LEARN

Lecture 25 Learn | Sign for LISTEN

Lecture 26 Learn | Sign for LOOK

Lecture 27 Learn | Sign for MOVE

Lecture 28 Learn | Sign for READ

Section 8: Review | Group 2 Verbs

Lecture 29 Sign | Group 2 Verbs

Lecture 30 Understand | Group 2 Verbs

Section 9: Action Verbs | Group 3

Lecture 31 Learn | Sign for RUN

Lecture 32 Learn | Sign for SHOUT

Lecture 33 Learn | Sign for SLEEP

Lecture 34 Learn | Sign for TALK

Lecture 35 Learn | Sign for THINK

Lecture 36 Learn | Sign for TRY

Lecture 37 Learn | Sign for WORK

Section 10: Review | Group 3 Verbs

Lecture 38 Sign | Group 3 Verbs

Lecture 39 Understand | Group 3 Verbs

Section 11: Review | ALL Verbs

Lecture 40 Sign | ALL Verbs

Lecture 41 Understand | ALL Verbs

Section 12: Review | Name + Verb Sentences

Lecture 42 Sign | Name + Verb

Lecture 43 Understand | Name + Verb

Section 13: Final Review | Name + Adverb + Verb Sentences

Lecture 44 Practice | Name + Adverb + Verb

Lecture 45 Sign | Name + Adverb + Verb

Lecture 46 Understand | Name + Adverb + Verb

Section 14: Conclusion

Lecture 47 Conclusion & Thank You

Beginner ASL students who wish to learn and start signing immediately,Beginner ASL students who wish to practice, test, and improve their signing ability