American Sign Language Class

msants

Beginning this Wednesday, June 29th at 7pm I am teaching an American Sign Language Class in the Gowanus area of BK.

The class is for beginners or for people who have a basic foundation of the language.

Here is a description from the classes I taught last summer and fall at The Brooklyn Brainery.

Learn how to communicate without words!

This class will focus on basic conversational American Sign Language vocabulary and discussions about Deaf culture and community. We will learn conversational signs, NYC-based signs, finger spelling, what an “accent” looks like and how to communicate using our hands, bodies, and facial expressions. Did you know that signing without facial expressions is like talking in a monotone voice?

We will learn why American Sign Language is different than English and how Deaf Culture affects how this constantly evolving “living language”. Learn how to express yourself with pictures instead of sentences and how much fluff there really is in the English language.

Each class will build on a previous lesson so that at the end of the three weeks you will be able to spell words, have basic social conversations and create your own sign name (a nickname in Deaf culture).

Come ready to move your hands and bodies!

lsexeny

I'd love to take your class on Wednesday. Where are you teaching it?

lsexeny

I'd love to take your class on Wednesday. Where are you teaching it?

veets

Just in case this poster never returns... google in the Brooklyn Brainery and you will find all the information and location. I was curious as well.

msants

Yes, the classes will be held at the brainery, address and travel info available at www.brooklynbrainery.org.

This week, class will begin at 645 (future class times are still being hammered out but most likely it will be 645 in the beginning and 830 towards the end).

The price is $70 for 6 weeks.

oldsloper

I'm interested too but can't find your website (link doesn't work).

msants

Im not sure why it isn't working.

Here is the info:

Classes will be held on Wednesday nights. We are meeting tomorrow night at 645 (future class times may be later) at 515 Court Street. Look for The Brooklyn Brainery, right on the corner.

The cost is $70 for the entire 6 weeks, payable by cash, check, or money order.

This is a basic sign language course for beginners or for individuals that would like to strengthen their sign language skills.

This is a small group, if you would like to join, please email me at [email protected]