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 May 2023 (Practice ahead or just show up to discuss the following)
Topic: How to...

1. Please describe how to make your favorite food that you make yourself.
2. Tell us how you do your favorite hobby.
3. How do you find out what is on TV when you decide to watch it.
4. If you were trying to find a pet for you or a friend, how would you go about it?
5. Do you garden? ( either indoors or out) how do you start your own plants?
6. How do you prepare for a week long trip?
7. How do you prepare for ASLPP?
8. How do you make your favorite drink?
9. How do you wrap a gift?
10. How do you start your day?