[Judith Ann]

We had a beautiful encounter with a deaf couple last night, and it left me very disappointed that I didn't know any sign language. The gentleman was an awesome lip reader, and
we were able to communicate because of that. So, is there such a thing as a basic/beginner class in sign language here?

[Polar Bear]

I'd be interested to know also.

[Buckeyephan]

The Enrichment Academy offers classes. Bobby Davis is an awesome instructor.

[EPutnam1863]

To be fluent in sign language, it takes several years of training and practice. I am deaf and have been married to a hearing man for 54 years, and he knows only about ten signs! It does take a special kind of aptitude to do well in this area.

[Sakoziar]

I believe the enrichment academy offers a course in sign language.

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by Judith Ann

We had a beautiful encounter with a deaf couple last night, and it left me very disappointed that I didn't know any sign language. The gentleman was an awesome lip reader, and
we were able to communicate because of that. So, is there such a thing as a basic/beginner class in sign language here?

If the deaf gentleman was an awesome lip reader, then knowledge of sign language would not have been necessary.

[CFrance]

The person has a positive idea. Why shut her down. Too many negative comments. Be happy.

[Taltarzac725]

25 Basic ASL Signs For Beginners | Learn ASL American Sign Language - YouTube

You can find a lot online about sign language.

They are developing an American Sign Language course on Mango. Some of the Villages' area libraries offer access to Mango with a library card. American Sign Language.

Mango for Public Libraries - The most-loved language and culture learning system among public libraries and patrons.

Sumter County Library System

[starflyte1]

EPutman, The husband was an excellent lip reader, but maybe the wife wasn't. He did say deaf couple.

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

EPutman, The husband was an excellent lip reader, but maybe the wife wasn't. He did say deaf couple.

I was wondering about the wife. I was also wondering about their speeches. Just because a person is assumed to be deaf does not necessarily mean he is actually deaf. He could be actually hard of hearing but prefers to be considered as deaf so to fit in better with the deaf.

CFrance accuses me of being too negative. I prefer to be called realistic. Too many students leave the classes when they discover how difficult it is to become enough of an expert to communicate smoothly with the deaf.

Sign language is offered as a foreign language in many high schools and colleges which is great for those serious enough to want to become experts or professional interpreters. The only way to become fluent is through practice, practice, practice., and the best way to gain practice is through daily interaction with the deaf. One hour of class a week won't do it although it can be fun learning it.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Judith Ann

So, is there such a thing as a basic/beginner class in sign language here?

Originally Posted by Buckeyephan

The Enrichment Academy offers classes. Bobby Davis is an awesome instructor.

Hopefully this is the information you wanted.
We can occasionally wander around. I'm probably the worst at going off topic.