Module 1: Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
Overview of ASL: What is ASL, its history, and its importance as a means of communication for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
ASL Alphabet: Learn the ASL alphabet (fingerspelling) and how to use it for spelling words.
Basic Grammar and Structure: Understanding the unique grammar of ASL, including sentence structure and facial expressions.
Cultural Awareness: Insights into Deaf culture and etiquette when interacting with Deaf individuals.
Key Vocabulary: Basic signs for greetings, introductions, and common phrases like "hello," "how are you?", "thank you," and "goodbye."
 
Module 2: Common Greetings and Introductions
Greetings and Farewells: Learn how to sign “hello,” “good morning,” “goodbye,” “see you later,” etc.
Introducing Yourself: Signs for “my name is,” “what’s your name?,” “nice to meet you,” and more.
Asking Simple Questions: How to ask "how are you?", "where are you from?", and “what time is it?” in ASL.
Basic Conversation Practice: Engage in simple conversations using greetings and introductions.
 
Module 3: Everyday Objects and Actions
Everyday Vocabulary: Learn signs for common objects such as “food,” “water,” “book,” “phone,” and “clothing.”
Verbs and Actions: Signs for basic actions like “eat,” “sleep,” “run,” “work,” and “study.”
Constructing Simple Sentences: Putting together simple sentences using nouns and verbs.
Time and Location: Signs for time-related words (today, tomorrow, yesterday) and common locations (home, school, store).
 
Module 4: Family and Relationships
Family Vocabulary: Signs for family members like “mother,” “father,” “sibling,” “grandparent,” and “child.”
Describing People: Learn signs to describe someone's appearance (tall, short, young, old, etc.).
Expressing Relationships: How to sign “husband,” “wife,” “friend,” “partner,” and “boyfriend/girlfriend.”
Talking About Your Family: Use signs to talk about your family members and relationships.
 
Module 5: Emotions and Feelings
Expressing Emotions: Signs for different emotions such as “happy,” “sad,” “angry,” “excited,” “tired,” and “scared.”
Describing Mood: Learn how to ask about and express how you feel in ASL.
Body Language and Facial Expressions: Importance of facial expressions in conveying emotions in ASL.
Contextual Usage: Understanding how emotion-based signs are used in everyday conversations.
Module 6: Basic Conversation Practice and Cultural Etiquette
Conversational Phrases: Practice common phrases used in everyday ASL conversations, such as “thank you,” “sorry,” “please,” and “excuse me.”
Cultural Etiquette: Understanding appropriate behavior and how to show respect in ASL interactions.