Program Description
Event Details
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 October 2024 (Practice ahead or just show up to discuss the following)
October Topic: Feelings and Emotions
1. What emotion do you like to feel most?
2. Have you ever been afraid of someones anger?
3. What makes you excited and happy about
holidays?
4. What inspires you?
5. Do you like scary movies? Why?
6. What makes you grouchy?
7. Do Movies/tv shows make you cry?
8. What kind of food do you hate?
9. How do you make yourself feel better when you
are sad?
10. Is it hard for you to apologize when you are
wrong?
11. What other signs of emotions or feelings did
you look up for they practice place time?