At Eton Institute, our ASL Level 1 course is your perfect starting point. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone curious about Deaf culture, this course will give you the tools to understand and express yourself confidently in American Sign Language.
📚 What Is ASL Level 1?
American Sign Language Level 1 is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of sign language within a cultural context. You’ll learn basic vocabulary, sentence structure, facial expressions, and non-manual markers that are essential for day-to-day conversations in ASL.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
Greet and introduce yourself
Ask and answer everyday questions
Sign common topics like time, food, family, colors, and occupations
Communicate more confidently with Deaf individuals
Understand the grammatical structure and visual cues that make ASL unique
📚 What Is ASL Level 1?
American Sign Language Level 1 is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of sign language within a cultural context. You’ll learn basic vocabulary, sentence structure, facial expressions, and non-manual markers that are essential for day-to-day conversations in ASL.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
Greet and introduce yourself
Ask and answer everyday questions
Sign common topics like time, food, family, colors, and occupations
Communicate more confidently with Deaf individuals
Understand the grammatical structure and visual cues that make ASL unique
🧠 What You’ll Learn: Course Topics
Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll be signing by the end of your 26-hour journey:
📌 Introduction to ASL & Signing Space
🔤 Manual Alphabet & Numbers
🕒 Times of the Day & Days of the Week
👨👩👧👦 Family Members & Pronouns
🧑⚕️ Occupations & Person Markers
🏠 Home, Prepositions & Key Locations
🍽️ Food & Eating Vocabulary
🌍 Countries, UAE-specific Signs & Cultural Nuances
❤️ Facial Expressions & Non-Manual Signals
Who Should Join?
This course is ideal for:
Adults who want to learn sign language from scratch
Educators, healthcare workers, and customer service professionals
Anyone interested in inclusivity, Deaf culture, or bilingual communication
✨ Why Learn ASL at Eton Institute?
✅ EAQUALS-accredited international language center
✅ Native-speaking, certified instructors with cultural expertise
✅ Hands-on, interactive immersion methodology
✅ Emphasis on real-life language use
✅ LiveOnline and in-person classes available
✅ Lessons aligned with CEFR global language standards
Whether you choose the interactive environment of our classroom sessions or prefer the flexibility of LiveOnline classes, Eton Institute ensures a learning experience that is engaging, practical, and accessible. All learners benefit from our Blackboard LMS, which provides seamless access to interactive digital materials, exercises, and resources—enhancing the learning journey both inside and outside the classroom.
🌟 Take the First Step Toward Bilingual Communication
Sign language isn’t just for communication—it’s a bridge to empathy, inclusion, and community. Learning ASL opens up new possibilities for personal and professional growth.
