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 August 2024 (Practice ahead or just show up to discuss the following)

August Topic: Animals

1. Have you ever ridden an animal, if yes, what animal(s)?
2. What animals have you had as pets?what was your favorite?
3. What animal would you like to have as a pet?
4. What is the the most surprising/strangest animal you have seen in person?
5. What is the most unusual animal you have eaten?
6. Have you ever rescued an animal? Tell us about it.
7. What animal that is most fascinating to you, why?
8. What animals do you see in your area/yard?
9. What is your favorite animal at the zoo?
10. What is the strangest encounter you have had with an animal?