What will you learn in ASL | First 500+ Basic Signs | American Sign Language Course
- Master over 500 fundamental ASL signs across everyday vocabulary categories
- Perfect handshape, hand position, and hand motion for each sign through repeated practice and testing
- Combine learned signs into YES/NO and WH questions and mini-dialogues for real-world communication
- Build confidence signing and understanding with both individual and paired review exercises
Program Overview
Module 1: Starter Signs
⏳ 15 minutes
Topics: 32 foundational signs (e.g. hello, thank you, please)
Hands-on: Learn and review sets of ten signs with signing and comprehension tests
Module 2: Family Signs
⏳ 15 minutes
Topics: 40 signs for family members and relationships
Hands-on: Drill sign/understand cycles and apply in simple “My family” dialogues
Module 3: Emotion Signs
⏳ 15 minutes
Topics: 40 emotion-related signs (happy, sad, excited)
Hands-on: Practice paired sign-and-interpret reviews with peer feedback
Module 4: Color Signs
⏳ 15 minutes
Topics: 30 color vocabulary signs
Hands-on: Color identification quizzes and rapid-fire sign rounds
Module 5: Home & Personality Signs
⏳ 30 minutes
Topics: 40 home-related and 40 personality signs
Hands-on: Build “Describe yourself” mini-presentations in ASL
Module 6: Question & Verb Signs
⏳ 20 minutes
Topics: 20 question words and 50 common verb signs
Hands-on: Form and sign WH/YES-NO questions using learned vocabulary
Module 7: Common Things & Place Signs
⏳ 25 minutes
Topics: 40 everyday object signs and 50 place/location signs
Hands-on: Interactive “What’s here?” location-based signing exercises
Module 8: Time & Occupation Signs
⏳ 25 minutes
Topics: 52 time-related signs and 50 occupation signs
Hands-on: Schedule-planning role-plays and job-title signing drills
Module 9: Number & Food Signs
⏳ 25 minutes
Topics: Numbers 0–100 and 50 food-related signs
Hands-on: Sign and interpret mock restaurant orders and counting exercises
Module 10: Comprehensive Reviews
⏳ 30 minutes
Topics: Cumulative tests covering all categories
Hands-on: Two-part review (signing + comprehension) and full-dialogue practice
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Job Outlook
- Proficiency in ASL opens roles in interpreting, education, social work, and healthcare support.
- ASL interpreters in the U.S. earn $40k–$75k USD annually, with freelance rates up to $50/hour.
- Skills translate to opportunities in accessibility consulting, video production captioning, and community outreach.
- Certified interpreters and advanced signers can pursue state licensure, teaching positions, or specialized legal/medical roles.
Specification: ASL | First 500+ Basic Signs | American Sign Language
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