learn sign language

Before Jan 1, 2010 I hope to…

Master the grammar and syntax of the langauge—still looking for resources/tutorials for this one.
Be able to recognize and make over 1,400 ASL signs not including alphabet and numbers.
Sign a story
Interpret/understand a fluent signer @ med speed.
Have conversed with a deaf person atleast 2 times with 80+% comprehension in our conversation.

Okay, so I decided to begin actively learning ASL about 3 weeks ago. I dont do it everyday, but I do have a few resources. Here is what I can say with sign so far:

Alphabet: A-Z
Numbers: 1-10
Answers : Yes & No
Morning words: Waking/wake up, good morning, how are you?, baby, boy, girl, brother, sister.
Getting ready words: Brush teeth, comb hair, cloths, pants, dress, shirt, socks, shoes,
Breakfast words: Eat, breakfast, cook/ing, hungry, thirsty,
Day and Play Words : School, learn, lunch, money, buy, bus, run, share, sand, friends, nap, water, play, warm, sun, smile,
Animal Words : bird (2), dog, cat, pig, horse, cow, chicken
Evening and Bedtime words: Dinner, work, together, mess, clean up, dishes, goodnight, I love you.
Random Words : art, animal, baby, ball, book, colors, constructions, dance, dinosaur, eat, food, family, mommy,

I learned the Alphabet on my own, the numbers from a Youtube video, the “Random Words” from Nina of the Goodnightshow. I also picked up a few words from sites when looking for info on Baby Signs – such as mom, dad, monkey, more etc. The majority of my vocabulay comes from the VHS series “Sign Language for Kids – Everyday Words and Phrases” I learned to say bird two ways. With the

I learned to finger spell when I was 8 and used it in class often, last year I decided to expand my knowledge of the language.

I learned several random words using the PBS sprout websites section on ASL.
I went to the library and checked out “Sign Language for Kids—Fingerspelling” so that I could brush up and practice my letters. I couldn’t remember about 7 of the letters and now I’m practicing them everyday. I got the 2nd video in the series “Everyday Words and Phrases” and I’m going to learn the 60+ signs this video contains.

I’m also going to check out the Signing Time series and I use lifeprint.com for vocabulary. I’ll probably start using a more advanced site later on like ASLpro. There aren’t any classes offered at any of the colleges nearby. and I was homeschooled so I’m gonna have to “wing it” until further notice. Maybe I will find a college down south with an ASL class.