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Learn ASL: Beginner Sign Language

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ASL for Beginners is an exciting and interactive hybrid class for anyone age 13+ who wants to learn American Sign Language!

ASL for Beginners is an exciting and interactive hybrid class for anyone age 13+ who wants to learn American Sign Language! Learn the fundamental principles of grammar & syntax, a basic vocabulary, & the conventions of conversational discourse in the Deaf community!

This 8-week winter session takes place on Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please register below. 

At the end of this 10 week course, students will have:

• acquired a basic vocabulary in ASL;
• developed a knowledge of fundamental grammatical principles of ASL;
• developed visual perceptual skills critical to producing and understanding a visual language;
• developed comfort with the physical aspects of ASL (e.g., facial expressions, body movement);
• developed introductory skills in using ASL in common conversational situations; and
• learned basic features of American Deaf community and Deaf culture

Class is led by instructor Thyson Halley of Deaf Advocacy Group.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email: outreach@hobokenlibrary.org

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