About
ASL is the third most-used language in the United States. With this American Sign Language course you will be able to interact with the 500,000 people who use ASL every day and the 2 million who have ASL as a second language.
Learn a life skill that will benefit both your work and personal abilities through a comprehensive and easy to follow course. We have prepared nearly 70 videos for you to watch and practice signs, as many times as you want.
Learning American Sign Language with International Open Academy takes you beyond the basics:
- You will master ASL grammar and vocabulary and be able to practice at your own pace
- Humor, fun expressions and informal language
- You will learn how to hold conversations, ask questions, tell jokes
- Understand the history and background of American Sign Language
- Discover more about Deaf etiquette so you feel comfortable in any situation
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: The Basics
- What is ASL
- Alphabet
- Who Uses ASL
- A Quick History of ASL
- Getting Started
Module 2: Numbers, Parameters and Grammar
- Numbers
- Parameters
- Grammar and Structure
Module 3: Introductions
- Introduction Vocabulary
- Name Sign
- Deaf Etiquette
- Facial Expressions
Module 4: People & Places, Gender And Body Language
- People and Places Vocabulary
- Gender Distinction
- Using Body Language
Module 5: Conversation I
- Conversational Vocabulary
- Is ASL Universal
- Questions Vs. Statements
- Phonology in ASL
Module 6: Job & Education, Lexicalized Signs And Morphology
- Job/Education Vocabulary
- Lexicalized Signs
- Morphology in ASL
Module 7: Descriptions, Classifiers And Syntax
- Descriptions Vocabulary
- Classifiers
- ASL Syntax
Module 8: Conversation II
- Making Plans Vocabulary
- Number Incorporation
- Expressive Sentences
- Variations in ASL
- Improving Your Vocabulary
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who deals with the public - from shop assistants to social workers - will benefit from knowing ASL to better understand their Deaf customers and clients
- People who are around Deaf people including family members and colleagues
- Those losing your hearing and starting to feel isolated by your inability to understand and communicate as well as before
- First responders or other medical professionals who need to communicate with everybody, particularly in emergencies
- Students interested in interpreting in the classroom, government agencies, museums, hospitals or on TV
Career Path
- Become a translator or interpreter in many professional fields including television
- Teachers and classroom assistants who know ASL will be a great asset to the classroom
- ASL fluency is needed for specialized careers in health, education, and therapy
Certification
Vous devrez suivre chaque leçon dans son intégralité et répondre aux examens à la fin de chaque module de cours. Si votre taux de réussite dépasse 55 % à chaque examen, vous avez alors droit à un certificat de réussite ou à d'autres options d'accréditation pour reconnaître votre réussite.
La plupart de nos cours vous rapporteront des crédits via la formation continue (CE) / le développement professionnel continu (CPD). Les points CE/CPD sont acceptés et reconnus par les organismes membres professionnels et les établissements universitaires aux États-Unis et dans le monde.
Tous les cours sont accrédités par l'International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) et l'Association internationale des collèges privés d'enseignement professionnel (www.iapcc.org). Lorsqu'ils terminent avec succès un cours, les étudiants peuvent choisir d'acheter un certificat ICOES reconnaissant la réussite auprès de cette institution tierce.
American Sign Language 
89857 étudiants. Accrédité par ICOES. Certifié par IAPCC et CPD.
89857 étudiants.
Accrédité par ICOES.
Certifié par IAPCC et CPD.
About
ASL is the third most-used language in the United States. With this American Sign Language course you will be able to interact with the 500,000 people who use ASL every day and the 2 million who have ASL as a second language.
Learn a life skill that will benefit both your work and personal abilities through a comprehensive and easy to follow course. We have prepared nearly 70 videos for you to watch and practice signs, as many times as you want.
Learning American Sign Language with International Open Academy takes you beyond the basics:
- You will master ASL grammar and vocabulary and be able to practice at your own pace
- Humor, fun expressions and informal language
- You will learn how to hold conversations, ask questions, tell jokes
- Understand the history and background of American Sign Language
- Discover more about Deaf etiquette so you feel comfortable in any situation
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: The Basics
- What is ASL
- Alphabet
- Who Uses ASL
- A Quick History of ASL
- Getting Started
Module 2: Numbers, Parameters and Grammar
- Numbers
- Parameters
- Grammar and Structure
Module 3: Introductions
- Introduction Vocabulary
- Name Sign
- Deaf Etiquette
- Facial Expressions
Module 4: People & Places, Gender And Body Language
- People and Places Vocabulary
- Gender Distinction
- Using Body Language
Module 5: Conversation I
- Conversational Vocabulary
- Is ASL Universal
- Questions Vs. Statements
- Phonology in ASL
Module 6: Job & Education, Lexicalized Signs And Morphology
- Job/Education Vocabulary
- Lexicalized Signs
- Morphology in ASL
Module 7: Descriptions, Classifiers And Syntax
- Descriptions Vocabulary
- Classifiers
- ASL Syntax
Module 8: Conversation II
- Making Plans Vocabulary
- Number Incorporation
- Expressive Sentences
- Variations in ASL
- Improving Your Vocabulary
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who deals with the public - from shop assistants to social workers - will benefit from knowing ASL to better understand their Deaf customers and clients
- People who are around Deaf people including family members and colleagues
- Those losing your hearing and starting to feel isolated by your inability to understand and communicate as well as before
- First responders or other medical professionals who need to communicate with everybody, particularly in emergencies
- Students interested in interpreting in the classroom, government agencies, museums, hospitals or on TV
Career Path
- Become a translator or interpreter in many professional fields including television
- Teachers and classroom assistants who know ASL will be a great asset to the classroom
- ASL fluency is needed for specialized careers in health, education, and therapy