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I am a State Certified Educator with passion for languages overall. I love working with childrenI would be honored to help you and/or your child learn the basics of American Sign Language. I have a language certification in American Sign Language and love to help others.
American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language. With signing, the brain processes linguistic information through the eyes. The shape, placement, and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all play important parts in conveying information.
Sign language is not a universal language. Each country has its own form of sign language, and regions have dialects, much like the many languages spoken all over the world. Like any spoken language, ASL is a language with its own unique rules of grammar and syntax. Like all languages, ASL is a living language that grows and changes over time. For example there are other forms of Sign Language such as Spanish, French Sign Language just to name a few.
ASL is used predominantly in the United States and in many parts of Canada. ASL is accepted by many high schools, colleges, and universities in fulfillment of modern and “foreign” language academic degree requirements across the United States. As explained by the NAD.
The services that I offer are weekly sessions that help you learn the basics and fundamentals of American Sign Language.
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Testimonials
I loved taking the beginners 101 class. I was able to communicate with my 6 year old deaf client. She was tickled I could communicate with her a little via ASL. I can't wait to take the next course.
K. B. - Student
I was skeptical about learning sign language because I am a really shy person and I don't want to get overwhelmed or embarrassed trying to talk to someone in another language.
Mrs. Liss did an awesome job making me feel at ease and excited to speak to others in sign language.
Donna Phillips
As a parent it is exciting to see my children who are different ages able to communicate in another language. Thank you Mrs. Adair
Anonymous Parent
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Early Learning
ASL is a visual language. With signing, the brain processes linguistic information through the eyes, and facial expressions and body movements play an important part in conveying information.
American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, natural language that employs signs made with the hands and other movements, including facial expressions and body postures, to convey meaning. It's primarily used by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the United States and parts of Canada.
ASL has its own syntax and grammar, distinct from English, making it a unique and independent language. It's not simply a visual representation of spoken English. ASL has a rich culture and history, with regional variations and dialects, much like spoken languages.
ASL uses a combination of handshapes, movements, and locations to convey meaning. It's a highly expressive language that allows for nuanced communication. Additionally, fingerspelling is used to spell out words for which there are no specific signs.
It's important to note that ASL is just one of many sign languages used around the world, each with its own grammar and vocabulary.
