ASL Practice Place

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with with American Sign Language instructor, Kandy Bergquist, will co-host ASL Practice Place every third Thursday of the month on Zoom!

Bergquist has been studying ASL for over 30 years. She worked as an interpreter in school systems including special needs children, in programs for special needs adults, and privately with adults. Additionally, she worked with the deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) as an interpreter, classroom aid, and Speech Pathologist. Bergquist received specialized training in graduate school for working with the D/HH population and currently teaches ASL and Signed English at Southwestern Oregon Community College.

Program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s sign!

This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for this virtual program @  https://bit.ly/3m6j2WG

ASLPP Questions for January 2024 (Practice ahead or just show up to discuss the following)

January Topic: New Year Traditions and Plans

1. Who were you with on New Year Eve?
2. Who were you with on New Year Day?
3. How did you celebrate this year?
4. Do you celebrate the same every year?
5. Do you make New Year resolutions?
6. Have you made plans for your self for 2024?( travel, purchases…)
7. What was the biggest New Year celebration you have been to?
8. Have you accomplished goals you set for 2023?
9. Have you set any personal goals for 2024?(self improvement , lessons…)
10. Would you ever want to go to the New York New Year Eve celebration in Times Square?