ASL 3 Advanced — Teens (Ages 13–18) · 24-Week Course
$10.41 per class or $250 for all 24 classes
This is an advanced-level course designed for students who have completed ASL Series 1 & 2 or have a strong foundation in American Sign Language. Classes are voice-off and move at a faster pace, led by a Deaf or CODA instructor for full immersion.
What We Will Cover:
✔ Advanced vocabulary and topic-based discussions
✔ ASL sentence structure and grammatical features (NMMs, classifiers, role shifting)
✔ Conversational fluency and real-time comprehension
✔ Storytelling and narrative skills in ASL
✔ Interpreting practice (basic to intermediate level)
✔ Fingerspelling fluency and number comprehension (advanced use)
✔ Deaf culture, norms, and real-world communication scenarios
✔ Group activities, discussions, and interactive signing practice
Students will build confidence in expressive and receptive skills while strengthening their ability to communicate naturally in ASL.
What Your Learner Will Do
- Develop expressive and receptive ASL skills by using facial expressions, body language, and accurate signing in conversations.
- Understand and apply ASL grammar and sentence structure to create longer, more detailed signed phrases and questions.
- Expand vocabulary and cultural awareness through themed lessons, storytelling, and exposure to Deaf culture and community norms.
Prerequisites: This level is designed for students who already have a strong intermediate/Advanced foundation in ASL and are ready to improve fluency.
Syllabus
4 Units · 24 Lessons · over 24 Weeks
Unit 1: Advanced Conversation & Fluency
Week 1: Voice-Off Challenge & ASL Expectations
Course expectations Deaf space etiquette Voice-off communication strategies Refreshing conversational ASL Skills: Introductions without voice Maintaining eye contact Turn-taking in ASL conversations
Week 2: Expanding Conversations in ASL
Topics: Conversation flow Asking follow-up questions Clarification strategies Grammar Focus: WH questions Topic-comment structure
Week 3: Describing People & Personalities
Physical descriptions Personality traits Emotional expression Skills: Detailed descriptions Facial grammar Non-manual markers
Week 4: Storytelling Basics in ASL
Story sequencing Transitions Visual storytelling Skills: Beginning/middle/end structure Role shifting Spatial referencing
Unit 2: Classifiers & Visual Language
Week 5: Introduction to Classifiers
What classifiers are Common handshapes classifiers Activities: Object movement practice Vehicle classifiers Visual storytelling warmups
Week 6: Using Space & Directionality
Mapping space in ASL Directional verbs Visual organization Activities: Room setup descriptions Giving directions in ASL “Describe My Room” challenge
Unit 3: Deaf Culture & Real-World ASL
Week 7: Action & Movement in ASL
Showing movement visually Body shifting Dynamic classifiers
Week 8: Midterm Fluency Challenge
Conversations Classifiers Storytelling Receptive practice
Week 9: Deaf Culture & Community
Deaf culture values Attention-getting techniques Identity and community
Week 10: ASL Idioms & Expressions
Interpret the meaning game Expression practice Dialogue roleplay
Week 11: Everyday Real-Life Conversations
Ordering food School conversations Making plans Problem-solving
Week 12: ASL Receptive Skills Intensive
Understanding different signing styles Speed comprehension Context clues
Unit 4: Advanced Expression & Projects
Week 13: Facial Expressions & Emotional Impact
Emotional retelling challenge Silent acting warmups Story transformation activity
Week 14: Creative Storytelling in ASL
Humor in ASL Suspense Visual details
Week 15: ASL Poetry & Handshape Stories
ABC stories Number stories Rhythm and flow in ASL Activities: Create a short handshape story Partner performance practice
Week 16: Fingerspelling Fluency & Lexicalized Signs
Fingerspelling speed and clarity Reading fingerspelling in context Lexicalized fingerspelling Activities: Name and place spelling challenges Receptive fingerspelling games
Week 17: Role Shift & Constructed Dialogue
Showing multiple characters Constructed dialogue and action Eye gaze and body shifting Activities: Two-character conversation retell Role shift storytelling practice
Week 18: Time, Events & Sequencing in ASL
Time signs and the timeline Past, present and future Describing events in order Activities: "My Weekend" retell Daily schedule descriptions
Week 19: Opinions, Discussion & Debate in ASL
Agreeing and disagreeing Giving reasons and examples Respectful discussion etiquette Activities: This-or-that opinion rounds Mini teen-friendly debates
Week 20: ASL in Media: Vlogs & Deaf Creators
Watching ASL vlogs and media Noticing signing style and expression Summarizing what you watched Activities: Receptive viewing practice ASL video summary
Week 21: Deaf History & Notable Deaf Leaders
Key moments in Deaf history Notable Deaf leaders and artists Deaf community today Activities: Short ASL presentations Discussion in ASL
Week 22: Fluency Review & Project Planning
Review of course skills Expressive and receptive check-ins Choosing a final project Activities: Conversation rotations Project brainstorm and planning
Week 23: Final Project Workshop
Students choose one: ASL storytelling performance Deaf culture presentation ASL skit Visual classifier story ASL vlog/video project Rehearsal and peer feedback
Week 24: ASL Showcase & Celebration 🎉
Assessment: Final expressive evaluation Final receptive evaluation End of Course: Student project showcase Certificates Celebration & encouragement for the next level