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 2025 (Practice ahead or just show up to discuss the following)

January Topic: Dollars and Cents

1. Dollar signs and use
2. Cents signs and use
3. Dollars and Cents together and signs we use with them. (Buy, cost, value, owe…)
4. How much does your morning drink cost when you buy it?
5. What price do you set as a limit for gifts? Does it vary for the type of gift?
6. How much was the most expensive gift you gave the last giving season?
7. Did you give or receive a gift card? How much was it for?
8. How much do you budget for food each week?
9. Do you shop online? How much do you pay for shipping?
10. How much does your favorite fast food cost?