Class Overview
Continue building upon the skills that you learned in our Level 1 class. During this intermediate class, expand your American Sign Language vocabulary and cultural skills in order to communicate more effectively.
Through instruction and practice, increase your visual awareness and comprehension skills. Improve your understanding of basic grammatical principles and put them to work by practicing with fellow students. Learn more about the history of the deaf community and its language.
*** Online classes meet via Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please click FAQ about Online Classes for the instructions. The in-person classes meet on campus, click Broadway Campus to view the address and map if needed.
Learning Objectives
- common vocabulary on several themes
- incorporating numbers with signs expressing time, age, money and pronouns
- enhanced use of non-manual signals and directional verbs
- identify locations, give directions and discuss transportation
- basic use of classifiers, incorporating the technique into basic storytelling
- more cultural information such as Deaf language, humor, philosophy and art
Recommended Textbook:
- In-person evening classes: Signing Naturally: Student Workbook Units 1-6 (book only) by Cheri Smith, Lentz. Ella Mae, & Ken Miko, ASIN: 1581212100
- Online/Zoom daytime classes: Master ASL - Level One (with DVD) by Jason E. Zinza, ASIN: BOON4F390Q
- If you choose to purchase a text, we recommend searching online for the best pricing. The SCC bookstore does not stock textbooks for Continuing Education classes
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Students who have previously completed our Level 1 class
- Anyone with basic ASL skills, including fingerspelling and basic signs