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

July Topic: Miscellaneous

1. What one time were you very shy?
2. Have you seen a driver get mad or very angry?
3. Do you use the internet to see the menu of restaurants?
4. Do you use the internet Marketplace to buy things?
5. Have you used the internet to find work services? (Electrician, plumber..)
6. How do you prepare for a week long trip?
7. Ho do you prepare for ASLPP?
8. How do you make your favorite hot or cold drink?
9. How do you start your day?
10. How do you wrap a gift?
11. Have you seen people signing in public and do you try to understand what they are signing?