My friend’s son is deaf. He’s an absolutely adorable kid.
My friend likes to go to parties with family and friends, and occasionally she brings her son if she knows enough children will be there. She’s a friend of the family, so I’m usually at every gathering with her.
Because he can’t communicate with anyone except his mom, it seems like he feels left out. So I want to learn some phrases in sign language to not make him feel so lonely.
Where can I go to learn sign language. Are there any internet programs available?
.
I know a lot of colleges have asl classes… (that is where i am learning asl)
I learned at a community College in the area…
The course was great & it was FREE..
Good luck!!
check out books from the library on ASL (American Sign Language).
it is INCREDIBLY easy to learn.
when i wanted to be a cheerleader, i made up cheers with ASL incorporated into the choreography. it was really fun, and it was a great way to remember signs.
good for you for wanting to make someone in the world a happier person!
Why not ask the boy to teach you. It would be a very empowering experience for him. The best way to learn any language is to immerse yourself in it.
Check with your local school district..Sometimes they offer the course for teachers and have someone come in to teach it.
You can learn asl (ASL) at college the college i go to has deaf and blind people there i help by there support service becouse i cannot see very well. and there also a deaf perosn in my class
good look i hope you enjoy your course
i think it is so nice that you going out your way to learn the deaf language asl so good look
you can either get a sign language book and learn on ur own or get dvd or video and learn that way.. or go to classes.. a lot of school and college provide sign language class.. Im deaf myself.. I would teach you myself.. look up phone book for interpreter service and call them and ask them.. they always know where each class is since most of them is teaching class themselves..
Check to see if your local college offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes.
You’re right that he probably feels left out. That’s common when you’re the only deaf person. Not every parent of a deaf child learns sign language, so he’s fortunate to have such a good mother. And fortunate that you are so thoughtful to want to make sure he feels included.
For you, and all the others who have an interest in sign language, there is a great website that can help you pick up fingerspelling, words, and phrases in no time. This should meet all of your needs and of course it is totally free.
http://www.aslpro.com/
They have a large video dictionary and you learn by watching someone sign the words. There are even quizzes to help you test your understanding of sign language.
The Public Library usually sponsors a class for beginners or has videos that teach it.
go on line and you can find tons of free sites. I suggest learning the alphabet first then you can just spell out any words you need. Also you could get picture symbols (just pics with the name writen underneith of stuff you use alot) this will you to comunicate alot better
Have you ever heard of book-a-millions?
Go over there and they have children and adults sign language.
Good luck!
If you want to become fluent, an ASL class at a local community college would be the best bet. But, if you just want to learn a few signs and phrases a good website is http://www.lifeprint.com. The man who does the site is an ASL professor at a college in Sacramento, CA. The online “classes” are free and at your own pace. It would be a good place to start.
You should be able to find ASL materials at the library. Videos are great for that.