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

September Topic: Relations & Friends

1. Some people are married, some have partners, and some have roommates. Do you?
2. How many Aunts and Uncles do you have?
3. Are you an aunt or uncle? How old were you when you became one?
4. Do you have any cousins?
5. Do you have siblings? How many of each?
6. Have your siblings given you nieces or nephews?
7. Did you have a sweetheart when you were in High School?
8. Have you ever gone to a class reunion?
9. Do you have a best friend?
10. Is your best friend the same person as when you were in High School?