Who you'll learn from
Born deaf to deaf parents and growing up with a deaf sister, Dr. Byron W. Bridges has used ASL as the primary language throughout his whole life. He attended deaf schools and public schools. Dr. Bridges earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Deaf Studies at California State University of Northridge, Masters of Arts (MA) degree in Linguistics from Gallaudet University, and a doctoral degree (Ed.D) in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education at Lamar University.
Dr. Bridges co-authored the book, Deaf Tend Yours. He has written video scripts and produced numerous sign language related videotapes/DVDs. He is a nationally-known teacher and lecturer in ASL and sign language interpretation. Dr. Bridges has been in the field of ASL linguistics, interpreting and post secondary teaching of ASL as a second language for over 30 years. He is a certified Deaf interpreter (CDI), earning the certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Dr. Bridges is ready to teach you how to sign. Join the new classroom and learn how to sign at your own pace. Learn from an ASL authority who has successfully taught thousands of sign language students and interpreters. Sign Language 101 will have you signing today!
Topics Covered in the Course
Facial expressions & body language
Numbers 1 - 100
The ABCs
Colors
Pronouns
Everyday Signs
Common Phrases
Antonyms
Around the House
Hobbies
People
The Body
Clothing
Time & Calendar
Verbs
Directions
Food & Drinks
Animals
Sports
Fingerspelling
Receptive Practice
Deaf Culture
Language Tips
How You'll Learn
Each unit opens with a video that introduces the new topic you'll be exploring. Dr. Byron Bridges breaks down complex concepts into easily digestible segments, making ASL accessible and enjoyable for all learners.
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What You'll Learn
Course Bundle Content
Courses included in the bundle
Our ASL Essentials Bundle consists of our first 2 courses which build upon each other to guide you through learning ASL. Each consists of 5 lessons which cover vocabulary, sentence structure, numbers, culture and language tips along with quizes and learning activities to test your knowledge. You'll first start with our Level 1A course to learn the basics of ASL then progress through Level 1B to broaden your vocabulary and skills.
