# Event Details - **Event Name**: American Sign Language Basic Class Series 2 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Want to learn the basics of American Sign Language to communicate with members of the deaf community? Join AARLCC's eight week series!About this EventAmerican Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-spatial language used predominantly by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in the United States and Canada.The Center for Hearing and Communication will provide 8-weeks of American Sign Language instruction one-hour weekly on Thursdays beginning April 4, 2026 until May 21, 2026.Lessons will include, but are not limited to:Instruction on ASL Alphabet & Numbers· Learning Fingerspelling (A-Z)· Numbers and how to use them in contextEveryday Vocabulary· Greetings: hello, goodbye, please, thank you, etc.· Family signs: mother, father, brother, sister, etc.· Basic verbs: eat, drink, go, want, like, etc.· Colors, emotions, weather, and moreConversational Practice· Practicing short dialogues with classmates· Introducing yourself· Asking and answering simple questionsDeaf Culture Education· Understanding cultural norms in the Deaf community· Learning about the importance of facial expressions and body language· Etiquette when communicating with Deaf individualsGames, Videos, and Interactive Tools· Activities like sign bingo, storytelling, or role-playingHomework/Practice Assignments· Fingerspelling quizzes· Vocabulary drillsAmerican Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-spatial language used predominantly by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in the United States and Canada. It is a complete and natural language with its own unique grammar and syntax, separate from spoken English. ASL is not a universal language; different countries and regions have their own sign languages.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaMjr4AfYA0&t=8sBlack American Sign Language (BASL) is a dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) that developed within historically segregated African American Deaf communities. It features unique characteristics in handshape, placement, movement, and facial expression, reflecting both the influence of older Southern dialects of ASL and the experiences of the Black Deaf community.Black ASL Project - Gallaudet University - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-lauderdale/american-sign-language-basic-class-series-2/100001983833790270 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Lauderdale - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center - **lat**: 26.1284278 - **long**: -80.17748019999999 - **full address**: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: American Sign Language Basic Class Series 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c402f5a4d579d76c1aae7664c1056f2a3285334d35090c0a2c10e8be999de777-rimg-w709-h421-dcdad7d6-gmir.jpg?v=1772316300 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is American Sign Language Basic Class Series 2 being held? - **A:** American Sign Language Basic Class Series 2 takes place on Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing American Sign Language Basic Class Series 2? - **A:** American Sign Language Basic Class Series 2 is organized by South Florida Book Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** American Sign Language Basic Class Series 2 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Lauderdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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