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At five years old, I was casually introduced to the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet. This early introduction set the stage for what would become a lifelong dedication. Today, my initial curiosity has grown into a deep passion: I'm an interpreter, educator, and fervent advocate for the Deaf community. Although I once considered dentistry as a profession, I was undeniably drawn back to ASL and the inspiring Deaf community.
As an experienced ASL educator and advocate, I'm passionate about helping students learn and communicate effectively. My dedication inspired me to earn degrees in ASL/English Interpretation and Deaf Studies, a Bachelor's from Gallaudet University, and a Master's in Psychology—all with a focus on inclusion and communication access for the Deaf. In 2015, I broadened my impact, teaching ASL on YouTube. Traveling to teach sign language to deaf children in less privileged parts of the world has empowered me to advocate for and continue spreading the love of sign language.
SignBee Academy is my exclusive platform to share all this experience and knowledge directly with you. Here, formal learning meets real-world insights. No matter how you learn best—whether through reading, watching, or hands-on practice—I’ve tailored this program for you. Consider this a safe haven to immerse yourself in the language, with my guidance every step of the way. Discover ASL with me, backed by a lifetime of commitment, and embark on your path to fluency today!
Learn everything you need to communicate effectively in American Sign Language with SignBee Academy's intuitive course layout and comprehensive learning resources. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to:
100+ Recorded Lessons
An Introduction to SignBee's eCourse
Welcome to SignBee Academy!
Before You Bee-gin: ASL in a Nutshell
"Bee" Expectations
Bee-haviors in ASL: What is ASL?
Bee-haviors in ASL: "Which Is My Signing Hand?
Hand Positioning and Orientation
Fundamentals of ASL: QUIZ
Understanding ABCs and Fingerspelling
S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G "Bee": ASL Alphabet
Bee-haviors in ASL: "When to Use the Alphabet?"
Bee-haviors in ASL: "When to Use the Alphabet" (Part 2)
ASL Activity: Fingerspelling Names
Bee-haviors in ASL: "Sign Names" & Who Gets One?
ASL PLAY: Alphabet Receptive Practice
"Give it a Try!": S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G Name Practice
Sweet Bee: Quick Vocabulary
Counting Numbers 1-10
Counting Numbers 11-20
ASL PLAY: Number Recognition
"Give it a Try!": ASL Number Practice
Sweet Bee: Quick Vocabulary
Homework from the Hive
Bee-Colorful: Colors in ASL
ASL PLAY: Color Recognition
"Give it a Try!": ASL Colors Practice
Sweet Bee: Quick Vocabulary
Homework from the Hive
Bee-haviors in ASL: "How Do Deaf People...?"
Bee-haviors in ASL: "How Do Deaf People...?" (Part 2)
Sweet Bee: Quick Vocabulary
Introduction to Lesson Five
Facial Expressions & Body Language
Bee-haviors in ASL: Getting a Deaf Person’s Attention
Bee-haviors in ASL: Eye Contact
Sweet Bee: Quick Vocabulary
"Give it a Try!": ASL Expressions
An Introduction to SignBee's Conversational eCourse
Welcome to Basic Conversations in ASL!
Why Are You Learning Conversational ASL?
Lesson 1: Getting You "Conversational" Ready Introduction
Bee-haviors in ASL: Various Signing Style
Eye Contact and Auditory Disturbances
Bee-coming Familiar with "Signer's Perspective"
How to Use Your "Signing Space"
Facial Expressions and Non-Manuals
Bee-haviors in ASL: Meeting Deaf People
"Give it a Try!": Practice Your Perspectives
Are You "Conversational" Ready?: Quiz
Bee-haviors in ASL: Conversation Styles
Learning About "Formal" ASL in Conversations
Bee-haviors in ASL: Maintaining Deaf Relationships
Understanding Basic ASL Conversations: Quiz
Learning About "Informal" ASL in Conversations
English Activity: Formal VS Informal
Difference Between "Formal" vs. "Informal" in ASL
Bee-haviors in ASL: Name Signs
Lesson 5: Easing Into er Conversations Introduction
"Bee" Greetings in ASL
Pleasantries in ASL
"Bee" Yourself in ASL: Starter Expressions
Conversation ers with Familiar Faces
Bee-haviors in ASL: "Listening" in Conversations
ASL PLAY: Receptive Practice
Homework in the Hive: ASL Recording Practice
Lesson 7: Bee-ginner Conversations Introduction
Asking W/H Questions in ASL
Asking W/H Questions in ASL (Part II)
Bee-haviors in ASL: Personal Questions
Asking YES/NO Questions in ASL
ASL ACTIVITY: "Yes, No, May'bee' So..."
ASL ACTIVITY (Answers): "Yes, No, May'bee' So..."
Homework in the Hive: ASL Recording Practice
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Once you join SignBee Academy, you'll gain immediate, lifetime access to the program's entire knowledge base and community. The complete course bundle content is available to view from either desktop or mobile.
Once you purchase this digital product, it’s yours to keep forever. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the courses as a digital product, refunds are unavailable. In the rare chance that you’re unhappy with your learning program, please reach out to Support at support@signingbees.com. We're here to assist and see how we can help improve your experience!
The course was designed with you in mind! It is completely self-paced and online that starts and finishes when you're ready.
Late Night Signs was created as a late night platform for those interested in learning one-off signs for fun. Since you wanted more of an understanding on ASL and its structure for conversing, SignBee focuses on exclusive material that is not taught through Late Night Signs on YouTube.
After you enroll into SignBee Academy, you'll have unlimited access for as long as you'd like- across any and all devices you may own. We keep the course accessible so you can repeat, replay, or skip around as much as you need until you feel ready to move on to the next.
It provides a structured and an effective way to track your progress by the interactive activities and quizzes to reinforce your memory recall. Enrolling in the course also supports the free content created on YouTube.
Great question! Though they both are eCourses teaching basic ASL, they respectively are different from one another since each focus on a specific level of learning. The "B" for Beginners course focuses on the foundations of the language: ABCs, Numbers, hand formation and orientation, etc. While its advanced partner: Sign "B" for Basic Conversations focuses on using the beginner's foundation to start conversing and applying the starter content.
Great question! No two signers are alike, so try not to compare yourself with others. Try your best to get an approximation of the signs. SignBee also samples each ASL vocabulary term slowly and individually so you grasp the shape, form, and speed of each sign naturally and at ease.
We recommend logging into your eCourse everyday for at least 15 minutes a day. The more you log in, the more your mind will continue to exercise the language part of the brain creating habituation, which eventually leads to fluency.
Along with logging in, remember to use what you've learned in the community with Deaf people! They will also model and help you with your signing journey as well.
This is similar to the answer we shared above for the question "How often should I login to the course?" Each student and their learning journey varies. Although we are unable to give definite timeframes on course completion, some of our students have reported learning and seamlessly applying what they’ve learned from the course in as little as 30 days!
SignBee encourages the approach of community learning and application. Though you are able to complete one of our courses in 30 days, we encourage students to take the individual time needed to fully absorb the essence of the language by continuously learning and advancing while out in the Deaf Community.
One reason could be how often you practice the language. SignBee can not stress enough how much practice/use makes the language permanent.
Grab a friend or try using the language with a few deaf friends and fully immerse yourself to keep exercising your language cortex of the brain. Remember to make your language learning a daily habit!
In short, YES! As ugly and unpleasant as they are, they are a huge part of the language. Remember that since ASL is visual, your facial expression alone can make all the difference in the message you are trying to convey. Without, can cause quite a bit of confusion along the way. The facial expressions are here to stay!
NO! SignBee was designed for those interested in learning American Sign Language for conversational purposes only. While SignBee can assist with your language foundation, it is not equipped to expound on the interpreting aspect of the language- as learning the language for communication and interpreting the language as a professional are two very different animals.
To become an interpreter, you must attend an accredited community college or college/university which has the proper curriculum crafted to shape you into a well-rounded ASL interpreter.
ABSOLUTELY! The earlier you start teaching your children a second language, the better! The mind of a child is a terrible thing to waste. Sit them next to you as you learn the foundation and watch their minds soak up this visual language!