2 hrs 6 mins | FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDYThis audiocourse, titled "American Language for Beginners," is meticulously designed to introduce learners to the foundational aspects of American Sign Language (ASL), one of the most widely used languages among the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in the United States. Spanning several comprehensive lessons, this course starts by teaching common signs and then reviews the ASL alphabet and numbers, where each is described in detail, ensuring that learners can grasp the hand shapes and movements associated with each character.
After that more handshapes are described, with a thematic ...
This audiocourse, titled "American Language for Beginners," is meticulously designed to introduce learners to the foundational aspects of American Sign Language (ASL), one of the most widely used languages among the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in the United States. Spanning several comprehensive lessons, this course starts by teaching common signs and then reviews the ASL alphabet and numbers, where each is described in detail, ensuring that learners can grasp the hand shapes and movements associated with each character.
After that more handshapes are described, with a thematic focus including: sports, weather, travel, clothing, directions and foods.
The course includes lessons on non-manual signals like facial expressions and body movements, which are crucial for conveying tone and context in ASL.
The course also uses brief quizzes to reinforce learning. Additionally, there are sections devoted to cultural aspects of the deaf community, offering insights into the history and diversity in ASL communication.
Throughout the course, the narrator’s voice is calm and encouraging, making complex concepts approachable for beginners. This comprehensive approach ensures that learners not only understand ASL basics but also gain a broader appreciation for the language and culture of the deaf community.
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ASL2Open |
0 mins 15 secs |
| 2. | How To Use This Audiobook |
2 mins 59 secs |
| 3. | Descriptions of Commonly Used ASL Sign Words |
13 mins 47 secs |
| 4. | Letters and Numbers |
26 mins 13 secs |
| 5. | Other Common ASL Signs |
7 mins 17 secs |
| 6. | More Complicated Concepts |
5 mins 05 secs |
| 7. | Sports Handshapes |
2 mins 10 secs |
| 8. | Weather Handshapes |
2 mins 38 secs |
| 9. | Travel-Related Handshapes |
2 mins 23 secs |
| 10. | Clothing |
1 mins 33 secs |
| 11. | Directions |
2 mins 13 secs |
| 12. | Common Food and Drink |
2 mins 30 secs |
| 13. | Wordshape Test |
3 mins 50 secs |
| 14. | Wordshape Review |
2 mins 57 secs |
| 15. | Expressing Emotions |
5 mins 40 secs |
| 16. | Body Language |
8 mins 50 secs |
| 17. | Tips For Improving Your Learning of ASL |
2 mins 31 secs |
| 18. | Identifying ASL Signs |
1 mins 41 secs |
| 19. | Sign Identification Test |
2 mins 23 secs |
| 20. | Variations of ASL |
2 mins 13 secs |
| 21. | American Sign Language - History |
8 mins 51 secs |
| 22. | Consolidated Review Exercises |
13 mins 11 secs |
| 23. | ASL2Close |
0 mins 19 secs |
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