About
This ASL Level 2 course is designed to continue your skill development in expressive signing.
The focus of this course is to prepare students for non-verbal interaction and communication with members of the deaf community. You'll learn useful vocabulary and you'll be able to hold meaningful conversations about various topics. But it's not all serious - you'll also learn how to tell jokes, use common expressions and sayings, and relay anecdotes to your audience.
We'll also focus on teaching you more about the deaf community, so you gain a better appreciation for deaf culture, activism, and learn how you can get involved.
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: Self Expression
- The Importance of Expressive Signing
- What Do You Mean? Using the Right Facial Expression
- Defining Your Signing Space
- Placement of Signs – Position, Orientation, Direction, and Distance
- Signing with Context and Details
Module 2: People, Places, Things
- Names of international locations
- Vocabulary for indoor and outdoor locations
- Vocabulary for activities and events
- Directions and pointing using “real world perspective”
- Vocabulary and descriptors for weather and environment
- Vocabulary for animals and nature
- Classifiers for shapes, patterns, and textures
Module 3: ASL In Every Day Life
- Vocabulary for foods and drinks
- Ordering a meal
- Numerical signing for time and money
- Colloquial language and slang
- Using idioms and expressions
- Jokes and humor
Module 4: Signing In A Professional Environment
- Vocabulary for objects and tasks
- Using lists and multiple articles
- Comparing and contrasting articles
- Explaining processes and procedures
- Professional conversation
Module 5: Learning About The Deaf Community
- An Intro to Deaf Culture
- Networking and Making Connections
- Deaf Work, School, and Everyday Life
- Defying the Stigma of Disability
- Deaf Activism
- How to Get Involved
Career
Who is this course for?
- Graduates of our intro American Sign Language course who want to study at the next level
- Anyone who previously studied ASL and wants to refresh their knowledge
- Individuals who want to better communicate with deaf relatives or friends
- Parents of non-verbal children or children with Autism
- Professionals who work with, or come into contact with deaf or non-verbal persons
- Anyone considering a career or volunteer opportunity within the deaf community
Career path
- Continue your education in ASL
- Better communicate with members of the deaf community
- Explore a career in working with the deaf community
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Jackie Haig
Expertise: Sign Language
Jackie Haig has a Masters in Adult Education and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies. Currently, she works as a college instructor for American Sign Language 1 and 2. She has tutored, volunteered, and facilitated workshops with families who have limited sign language knowledge or experience and helped them to become more fluent.
American Sign Language: Level 2 
16936 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
16936 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
This ASL Level 2 course is designed to continue your skill development in expressive signing.
The focus of this course is to prepare students for non-verbal interaction and communication with members of the deaf community. You'll learn useful vocabulary and you'll be able to hold meaningful conversations about various topics. But it's not all serious - you'll also learn how to tell jokes, use common expressions and sayings, and relay anecdotes to your audience.
We'll also focus on teaching you more about the deaf community, so you gain a better appreciation for deaf culture, activism, and learn how you can get involved.
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: Self Expression
- The Importance of Expressive Signing
- What Do You Mean? Using the Right Facial Expression
- Defining Your Signing Space
- Placement of Signs – Position, Orientation, Direction, and Distance
- Signing with Context and Details
Module 2: People, Places, Things
- Names of international locations
- Vocabulary for indoor and outdoor locations
- Vocabulary for activities and events
- Directions and pointing using “real world perspective”
- Vocabulary and descriptors for weather and environment
- Vocabulary for animals and nature
- Classifiers for shapes, patterns, and textures
Module 3: ASL In Every Day Life
- Vocabulary for foods and drinks
- Ordering a meal
- Numerical signing for time and money
- Colloquial language and slang
- Using idioms and expressions
- Jokes and humor
Module 4: Signing In A Professional Environment
- Vocabulary for objects and tasks
- Using lists and multiple articles
- Comparing and contrasting articles
- Explaining processes and procedures
- Professional conversation
Module 5: Learning About The Deaf Community
- An Intro to Deaf Culture
- Networking and Making Connections
- Deaf Work, School, and Everyday Life
- Defying the Stigma of Disability
- Deaf Activism
- How to Get Involved
Career
Who is this course for?
- Graduates of our intro American Sign Language course who want to study at the next level
- Anyone who previously studied ASL and wants to refresh their knowledge
- Individuals who want to better communicate with deaf relatives or friends
- Parents of non-verbal children or children with Autism
- Professionals who work with, or come into contact with deaf or non-verbal persons
- Anyone considering a career or volunteer opportunity within the deaf community
Career path
- Continue your education in ASL
- Better communicate with members of the deaf community
- Explore a career in working with the deaf community
Creator
Jackie Haig
Expertise: Sign Language
Jackie Haig has a Masters in Adult Education and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies. Currently, she works as a college instructor for American Sign Language 1 and 2. She has tutored, volunteered, and facilitated workshops with families who have limited sign language knowledge or experience and helped them to become more fluent.