Unit 10 shifts the focus to spatial awareness and technical description. It’s not just about knowing the signs; it's about how you use the space around you (the "signing space"). 1. Spatial Mapping
You must maintain "signer's perspective." If you sign that the door is on the right, it must be on your right, and the listener must process it as being on their left. 2. Giving Directions signing naturally 1011
Signing Naturally Units 10 and 11 represent the transition from fluency. By mastering the spatial directions of Unit 10 and the descriptive complexity of Unit 11, you are building the foundation for true conversational proficiency in the Deaf community. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Unit 10 shifts the focus to spatial awareness
Combining signs for cents and dollars fluidly. 3. Narrative Skills: The "Life Event" Spatial Mapping You must maintain "signer's perspective
Classifiers are the "secret sauce" of ASL. In Unit 11, you’ll dive deep into:
Using Non-Manual Markers (NMMs) to show if a destination is "just right there" (CS - cheek to shoulder) or "very far" (open mouth, squinted eyes). 3. Explaining Processes