Language Priority is now opening registration for Basic Conversational Intro ASL classes for January/February 2025!
This Basic Conversational Intro ASL class is for those who know little to no sign language, but have always wanted to learn! Or for those who have tried to learn on their own, but have never taken a formal ASL class! (Age range: must be 14 or older) See FAQ below for more information!
REGISTER NOW! IMPORTANT — At checkout, please check out using your email address or write your name and email address in the customer notes box. You can see this box when you click “ADD TO CART.” This is how we will communicate and share links to all of your class information! You will receive an email with all the information including the zoom link the weekend before class starts.
(Classes are taught in CENTRAL STANDARD TIME - CST)
Each time slot is for one individual. If multiple people in a family wish to take the class, they must each purchase a time slot for their classes separately and attend class on separate devices.
(BONUS: Receive a FREE tee after completion of this 6 week class!)
Overview of the classes:
• Beginners level
• Starting the week of January 13th / Ending the week of February 17th
• 6 week classes
• 90 minute sessions
• Cost: $150
**Limited space per class
All classes will be taught virtually via Zoom and will be running on Central Standard Time (CST). So, if you're located outside of CST, you'll need to be sure you know which time you'll need to sign up for.
FAQ about ASL Classes
Who can take this class? This class is for those who know little to no sign language, but have always wanted to learn! (Age range: 14+)
What is the level of this class? Since this class is for those with little to no sign language experience, the class is a basic introduction to ASL. Perfect for those who have never taken an ASL class in-person or live online.
What will I learn? Students will be able to introduce themselves and share basic information about themselves in a conversational setting - their names, age, where they're from (states/countries), jobs, hobbies, etc. Students practice having mini conversations every week with each other in class using the new vocabulary and phrases they learn that day.
How do I sign up? You can register for classes on my Language Priority website. There are a variety of time slots available. Choose the one day/time that works best for you! (**Limited space per class**)
Can I sign up just to receive access to the Google Drive resources (study guides/videos) and not attend class in person via Zoom? No. The purpose of this class is to learn ASL in a live setting where you can get immediate feedback on your signing skills and practice conversational skills with fellow classmates. Study guides and videos are merely supplemental. They are not replacements for attending class in person. There are lots of YouTube videos out there for free that you can learn from if that's what you're looking for. This class is for those who want immediate and direct feedback on their signing skills.
Are classes recorded so we can rewatch if we miss a class? No, I do not record my classes for people to watch at a later time. A couple of reasons for this is: 1.) It takes a lot of space on my computer to record and save ten 90 minute classes a week. 2.) The purpose of these classes is to attend in-person via Zoom so I can provide you with immediate feedback on your signing. You cannot learn as well from recordings as you can from having live feedback. 3.) Some people do not wish to be recorded, so I respect everyone's privacy.
Is there an attendance policy? In order to best receive the maximum benefits of this class, attendance is extremely important. Missing a class or two is ok and people can usually catch up. However, anyone who misses 3 or more classes will need to retake the class in order to advance to the next level as that's half of the content that has been missed and many students struggle to keep up at that point. I will notify any student who have missed three days and inform them that they will need to retake the class at a later date if they so choose. Those students will be removed from the class roster and will lose access to the Google Drive folder as the study guides/videos are simply supplemental and are not meant to be replacements for attending class in person (as mentioned above). This helps me to ensure the integrity and quality my students' signing skills and overall progress.
Meet the Teacher — Sara Miller
Sara was born deaf with severe to profound hearing levels. She identifies as Latina and uses the pronouns she/her. Sara has been a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing for the past 13 years and has her bachelors degree in Deaf Education as well as a masters degree in Educational Leadership. Sara is the founder and owner of Language Priority and is also the creator behind the @adventuresindeafed Instagram account!
Refund Policy: You must notify Language Priority via email (languagepriority@gmail.com) at least 7 days prior to the start of the session in order to receive a refund. (January 6th is the deadline) After that deadline, all sales are final.