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Learn ASL: Beginner Sign Language

VIRTUAL ONLY

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

**TONIGHT (6/16) CLASS IS VIRTUAL ONLY**

Join us on Zoom to learn the fundamental principles of grammar & syntax, a basic vocabulary, & the conventions of conversational discourse in the Deaf community!

To receive the Zoom link, please register below.

This class runs April 14 - June 23.

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 reach out: outreach@hobokenlibrary.org

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