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!
Travel
U.S. cities & states
School & education
Careers & professions
Feelings
Describing people & things
Pronouns
Classifiers
Verbs
Describing a room
Numbers: Hundreds, thousands, millions
Years
Height, weight & measurement
Time & duration
Ages
Banking & accounting
Math terminology
Phone numbers
Addresses
Fingerspelling drills
Receptive practice
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. You’ll also have an opportunity to better practice your receptive skills and fingerspelling – watching Dr. Byron as he practices words and sentences with you. You’re in the best hands for learning and using ASL!
What You'll Learn
Course Content
LESSON 1 – Travel
About this course
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About your teacher
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1.1 LESSON – Introduction
1 mins
1.2 LESSON – Vocabulary (Part 1)
4 mins
1.2 ACTIVITY – Vocabulary (Part 1)
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1.2 LESSON – Vocabulary (Part 2)
4 mins
1.2 ACTIVITY – Vocabulary (Part 2)
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1.2 LESSON – Vocabulary (Part 3)
4 mins
1.2 ACTIVITY – Vocabulary (Part 3)
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1.3 LESSON – Number Lesson
4 mins
1.3 ACTIVITY – Number Lesson
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1.4 LESSON – Language Tips
2 mins
1.5 LESSON – Deaf Culture
4 mins
1.6 ACTIVITY – Receptive Practice Instructions
0 mins
1.6 LESSON – Receptive Practice #1
1 mins
1.6 LESSON – Receptive Practice #2
1 mins
1.6 LESSON – Receptive Practice #3
1 mins
1.6 LESSON – Receptive Practice #4
1 mins
1.6 LESSON – Receptive Practice #5
1 mins
1.7 ACTIVITY – Fingerspelling Practice Instructions
0 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #1
1 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #2
1 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #3
1 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #4
1 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #5
1 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #6
1 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #7
1 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #8
1 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #9
1 mins
1.7 LESSON – Fingerspelling Practice #10
1 mins
1.7 ACTIVITY – Fingerspelling Practice Answers
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Hear from our learners
Edward H.
The finger-spelling and receptive practice helped me feel comfortable signing with a Deaf person. I got to practice watching Dr. Byron again and again until I knew what he exactly was signing!
Lilly B.
This is the most comprehensive online ASL course I've seen! Dr. Bridges makes it so much fun to learn.
Adam R.
It’s regrettable that I took so long to start learning sign language. I feel like I have a great foundation and vocabulary, and soon I will begin signing with my friends that know ASL.
