About Your Instructor
Born deaf to deaf parents and growing up with a deaf sister, Dr. Byron W. Bridges has used ASL as the primary language throughout his whole life. He attended deaf schools and public schools. Dr. Bridges earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Deaf Studies at California State University of Northridge, Masters of Arts (MA) degree in Linguistics from Gallaudet University, and a doctoral degree (Ed.D) in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education at Lamar University.
Dr. Bridges co-authored the book, Deaf Tend Yours. He has written video scripts and produced numerous sign language related videotapes/DVDs. He is a nationally-known teacher and lecturer in ASL and sign language interpretation. Dr. Bridges has been in the field of ASL linguistics, interpreting and post secondary teaching of ASL as a second language for over 30 years. He is a certified Deaf interpreter (CDI), earning the certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Dr. Bridges is ready to teach you how to sign. Join the new classroom and learn how to sign at your own pace. Learn from an ASL authority who has successfully taught thousands of sign language students and interpreters. Sign Language 101 will have you signing today!
Facial expressions & body language
Numbers 1 - 100
ABCs
Colors
Pronouns
Everyday Phrases
Antonyms
Around the House
Hobbies
People
The body
Clothes
Time & Calendar
Verbs
Direction
Food & Drinks
Animals
Sports
Deaf Culture
Language Tips
What You'll Learn
Each lesson is packed with vocabulary words, numbers, tips about learning American Sign Language, and special knowledge about Deaf culture. Throughout the course, Dr. Bridges will be your coach, mentor, and #1 cheerleader!
What You'll Learn
Course Content
Lesson 1 - Gestures & Body Language
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1.1 LESSON - Gestures & body language
4 mins
1.2 LESSON - Words you already know
6 mins
1.3 LESSON - Facial expressions
2 mins
1.3 ACTIVITY - Facial expressions
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1.4 LESSON - Body Language
3 mins
1.4 LESSON - Body Language
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1.5 LESSON – Numbers 1-10
1 mins
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1.6 LESSON – Language tip
2 mins
1.6 ACTIVITY – Putting it together
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1.7 ACTIVITY – Quiz
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1.7 LESSON – Quiz
2 mins
1.8 ACTIVITY – Quiz answers
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1.9 LESSON – Lesson wrap-up
1 mins
Hear from our learners
Antonio A.
It was very easy to follow along! I enjoyed being able to pause and rewind parts of the lesson – just in case I missed a sign. I really recommend this course!
Student
I absolutely loved the course! I do feel like I could successfully interact with a deaf person which is so important because I love to make others feel comfortable with their native language, so being able to communicate with Deaf people in their language is something I have always wanted, and something this course definitely delivered!
Student
This course taught me to read and sign at a beginner level, it was an amazing experience for the price!
Carla C.
Dr. Bridges is a great teacher. The repetition really helps. Seeing the signs also from the side really helps. I'm definitely going to take more courses.
Sydni L.
I love Dr. Byron’s energy and ease of understanding!
Student
This is a great introductory course to ASL in that you'll walk away with a basic understanding of the language and a basic vocabulary of everyday words in a relatively short period of time.
