On this page you can go through the entirety of the course at your own pace. You can jump from day to day by using the links below and if you would like to participate in the challenges, you may join the private Facebook group here at any time -> 7-Day Bootcamp on Facebook
Orientation
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
ORIENTATION
Welcome early birds! Let’s talk about next week. We are really excited to kick of the 7-day ASL Bootcamp this coming Monday with all of you!
This livestream will be an overview of what you can expect next week, how to get the most out of the experience, and tips on how to navigate the different UNITS and POSTS.
DAY 1
Class: Build a solid foundation for success
Learning a new language can be one of the most rewarding endeavors we take on … however, it can also be one of the most challenging endeavors we take on!
Today we will be focusing on how you can build a solid foundation and set yourself up for success.
We will be talking about the importance of identifying WHY you are learning sign language so we can then move onto HOW to learn sign language.
Challenges of the Day
- Write down WHY you are wanting to learn sign language and come up with a PLAN to do it.
- Introduce yourself to someone else in sign language.
Resources
- Learn the alphabet
https://youtu.be/7suKo9kCTus - Introduction signs and phrases
https://youtu.be/qa9qSPsj840 - Learn how to introduce yourself
https://youtu.be/Os9M4e6__ZE?t=1116
Group Practice + Q&A
Giveaway
ASL Flash Cards
https://amzn.to/2VuMpnY
Congratulations to Jon Phillip for winning today’s giveaway.
DAY 2
Class: Start with the Basics
Now that we identified our WHY and figured out our HOW, it’s time to move onto WHAT.
Today we will be focusing on the basics so you can start communicating with ASL as quickly as possible.
Challenge of the Day
Learn at least 5 new signs on your own and record a video of yourself. If you’d like, you can email me the video and I can review it for you.
Resources
- High Frequency Words
https://youtu.be/jCUaMdXsI7w - Numbers
https://bit.ly/2Vy2Zn2 - Animals
https://bit.ly/2Vyons2 - Colors
https://youtu.be/Dsh0YWwfn-M - BONUS: Chris Lonsdale TED Talk
https://youtu.be/d0yGdNEWdn0
Group Practice + Q&A
Giveaway
Free 1:1 Session
https://aslbasics.com/product/single-11-session/
Congratulations to Kim Guymon for winning today’s giveaway.
Day 3
Class: Learn Like a Polyglot
Learning like a student can often lead to frustration, but if we can figure out how to learn like a polyglot we can make learning a new language a fun (and successful) process!
Challenge of the day
Write down one way you have made or plan on making learning sign language fun. (Feel free to share your ideas with me by email chris@aslbasics.com)
Resources
- The secrets of learning a new language | Lydia Machova
https://youtu.be/o_XVt5rdpFY - Mind hack: 7 secrets to learn any new language | Steve Kaufmann
https://youtu.be/Evbwtef8_-g - 25 Basic Signs about Time (plus bridging explained and a learning hack)
https://youtu.be/mqG8sWoOsBQ
Group practice + Q&A
Giveaway
Season 1 of Switched at Birth
https://amzn.to/3f2xJEh
Congratulations to Pascal Brody for winning today’s giveaway.
Day 4
Class: Learn Like a Child
It turns out kids are pretty good at learning languages, but how can we as adults approach learning a new language like a child?
Challenge of the Day
Show me 3 signs … one that uses the A handshape, one that uses the B handshape, and one that uses the C handshape. GO!
Resources
- A is for Alex Alphabet Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fReRGW9mKQ0 - Amazing Animals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fReRGW9mKQ0 - Let’s Make Friends!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ8vYeczZrc
Group practice + Q&A
Giveaways (yep, more than one today!)
Signing Time: ABC Signs
https://amzn.to/3iuiLck
A signed copy of The Fox Family Adventures
https://amzn.to/2C9jRJH
Today we are doing 2 giveaways!
The first one is a Signing Time video that goes over the entire alphabet in a really fun way with multiple songs throughout too. This is a great way to not only learn the ABCs but a ton of new vocabulary as well. Great for kids (and grown-ups too).
The second giveaway is a signed copy of our children’s book! This was a passion project for the past couple years and it was recently published about a month ago and has been getting great reviews. You can learn more about it here.
Congratulations to Annette Caddell and Joely DeMonte for winning today’s giveaways.
Day 5
Class: The Three Ms
Today we will be discussing “The Three Ms” … Mindset, Motivation, and Methods. If we can master all three of these they will form a very powerful trifecta and you’ll be able to learn anything you put your mind to … including sign language.
Challenges of the Day
- Which one of the three Ms from today’s class do you plan on focusing on and how? (feel free to share your answer with me via email)
- Share one new sign that you learned today with someone.
Resources
- The 3 Secrets to Learning a New Language
https://youtu.be/lF0Rj_DeNb8?t=267 - One simple trick to help you remember
https://youtu.be/vcrsN4FucXc - Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck
https://youtu.be/hiiEeMN7vbQ
Group practice + Q&A
Giveaway
Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsely
https://amzn.to/3gv7OFQ
Congratulations to Stephanie Tanner for winning today’s giveaway.
Day 6
Class: Grammar and Classifiers
This may be both the day you were waiting for and the day you were dreading … its time to tackle grammar and classifiers! Be sure to take advantage of all of the RESOURCES from today’s unit.
Challenge
Video yourself incorporating at least one classifier in a sentence and share it with either myself or a friend.
Resources
- ASL Grammar with Ashley Clark
https://youtu.be/vJY0t2FuquM - Which sentence is ASL?
https://youtu.be/A58_jl795jw - ASL Grammar FULL WORKSHOP
https://youtu.be/OL-D0JAYyGI - Classifiers Article
https://asltcds.weebly.com/asl-ii.html - Grammar Explained by Bill Vicars (Lifeprint)
https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/grammar.htm
Group practice + Q&A
Giveaway
Signing Time Sentences
https://amzn.to/2ZC0Isf
Congratulations to Sheri Smith for winning today’s giveaway.
Day 7
Class: Prepare Yourself for Long-term Success
We have made a lot of progress this week, but as many of you know, learning a new language is not a sprint … it’s a marathon. Today you will discover how you can prepare yourself for success in the long run!
Challenge of the Day
- Come up with a plan or system for yourself that will help you be successful in the long run.
- Share what your biggest take-away was from this week.
Resources
Videos/classes
- How to Develop a Habit in 7 Steps | Brian Tracy
- What is The Miracle Equation? | Hal Elrod
- How to Build Habits That Last | Thomas Frank
2 months FREE to Skillshare -> https://skillshare.eqcm.net/1Ng1z
Recommended reading
- Eat That Frog by Brain Tracy
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
- The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Group practice + Q&A
Giveaway
One full month of our full 1:1 program
https://aslbasics.com/product/full-11-program/
Congratulations to Jeanne for winning today’s giveaway.
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