A Taste of ASL
Welcome to our Online ASL Course - Your Easy and Guided Solution to Learning American Sign Language the RIGHT way!
What's the Beta Course All About?
Here’s What The Course Will Do For You
Save You Time and Money
You won't have to spend hours surfing the 'net to find how to sign basic ASL phrases. We will teach you how to construct simple sentences and questions. For example, if you just signed BATHROOM, it could mean that someone went to the bathroom, you are looking for the bathroom, or you are meeting someone by the bathroom. Learn how to communicate exactly what you intend.
Give You A Full Immersive Experience
With this beta course, you get the chance to interact in real time with native signers and practice with your classmates. The #1 key to learning a new language is to immerse yourself naturally. Luckily, you don't need to travel abroad to get this kind of experience. Instead, you will have two Deaf instructors on demand!
Provide You With Support
This course helps you communicate with confidence in sign language. After all, isn't that why you want to learn ASL? If you learn alone, how will you develop the courage to talk with a live Deaf person? Let us teach you strategies on how to navigate potential communication roadblocks.
Who Are We?
Rebecca Rainone
Rebecca is a pioneer in ASL education. She started teaching during an era in which ASL was slowly becoming accepted as a bonafide language. In fact, she introduced her little sister to ASL instruction. She is a professional ASL professor & mentor. She makes everyone feel comfortable about learning a visual language.
Meghan Rainone
Meghan is the little sister of the Rainone duo. Thanks to her sister, she fell into teaching ASL and spent the next 20 years refining her teaching skills. She has also worked as a certified Deaf interpreter, course designer, and program director. She has the ability to hone in on what a student needs to refine and learn.
Beta In A Nutshell
This is the beta version for our introductory online course to American Sign Language. You the student are the focus. We want to make sure that you get the best possible experience learning a visual-spatial language AND results. At the end of this course, you will be asked to evaluate your overall experience in this class, which will act as a springboard for future online courses. With the live class format, we are doing what we do best - TEACH. The best part is, we don’t have to worry about grading or anything like that. We just get to interact with awesome people like you.
What You Get Out Of This Course
LIVE INTERACTION WITH INSTRUCTORS
We will host a weekly live session via Zoom. Students can meet for practice, or post questions in advance and we will answer it during the session. Can't make it? No worries! You'll have the chance watch the replay.
This is a great chance to interact with Deaf people in real time. It offers you an authentic language immersion experience.
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
You will gain access to an award winning video feedback tool called GoReact. This interactive platform allows us to provide you with personalized feedback on your expressive ASL skills. No expensive equipment or complex set up is required! The best part is, it will not cost you one cent!
Learn About GoReactACCESS TO PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP
As a course member, you will gain access to a private Facebook group. Other surprise goodies will be included here.
ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE PORTAL
You will be given a personal log in to access the course. This course includes all of the recorded instructional lessons, quizzes, and expressive assignments along with links that pertain to the course. It's your one stop shop!
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