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it's easier to learn a new language in a small immersive group, focused on practicing a limited vocabulary, rather than in a large classroom, rote memorizing lists of words and trying to pick up the written language simultaneously. Stop the presses.
Hear hear! That system is so overused but it is a pretty good method to teach people a new language and get the most profits out of it. The other method, such as mini group lessons and the like are much more beneficial but there are less students per teacher. You have to keep in mind the original system was built with a very outdated system, not unlike lessons and lectures found in universities.
After watching a couple videos let me be (one of many) to congratulate you on your hard efforts to create a short-hand system of sign language, which will definitely help people communicate more clearly their own languages to others who have little or no knowledge about their languages. This system is very similar to those teaching lessons preschool kids go through when the teacher teaches them new words. Like stand up (the kids stand up), run around (the kids run around) etc. Or 'Simon Says'.
Though I have to say it is interesting, using sign language (sort of) to assist communication between people. I am hearing impaired myself but have always relied on speaking to communicate with many people, not once have I ever used sign language to talk to others because it's not needed. However, I have had the experience of being involved with the Auslan community for quite a while and yes, while sign language is pretty easy to pick up, talking fluently to others takes a while to get it down. Just about as much as your WAYK method of introducing a new language to those interested.
Using sound and signing in combination with an endangered language (or any) to help people learn a new language, quickly and effectively, is a pretty damn novel way to structure the lessons.
Good idea posting in a conlang forum - most people here are pretty open to more novel ways of language creation and communication. Mind you, I've had the pleasure of trying out a different language learning tool which is pretty effective at remembering new vocabulary, provided you can read:
http://www.unforgettablelanguages.com/languages.html
I hope it might help assist you with your WAYK method.