The American Sign Language University offers free online sign language classes on their site. Both ASL I and ASL II contain complete curriculum, while portions of ASL III and ASL IV are also available. Each free ASL course equals .5 credit for American high school, 6 CEUs, or 4 University semester hour credits.
Who should take these free ASL courses and what you’ll learn:
The ASL courses contains 15 lessons per section. The lessons consist of written assignments, video lessons, and text. Resources include practice cards and powerpoints. It is recommended that you complete one lesson per week.
A friend of mine shared this resource on her social media page and added:
“As the mother of a deaf daughter I recommend this site to everyone who asks me how they can learn sign language. It is easy to follow, you can work at your own pace, and best of all, it is free!”
These courses are especially for high school to college level, but consider them also for middle school students. You may be able to get a local junior or community college to give you credit for this course!
How to begin taking the free online sign language classes:
You do not need to register to access the courses . Begin now, if you like.
Visit the American Sign Language University to choose a free sign language course and to view the lessons. Be sure to check out the free resources, which include practice cards, quizzes, and other printables and videos.
For students of all ages, look at this fun printable “fingerseek” game, using sign language as a word search game.
FANTASTIC!! Thank you!!
Great…This is a God-send.. I can now learn how to communicate with my deaf sister in law. I have been looking for classes in my area but they are so expensive. Thank you so much Lori.
What a blessing, Evette! Thank you so much for sharing that.
My deaf son, whom I homeschooled from 3rd grade through high school, is 23 and has taught ASL several times for the community college extended learning program. I sent him the link for this. Just in looking at it for a few minutes I learned a few signs.
I should say we have learned sign language with him since he was small, but I can always learn more.
That's so great, Laura! I loved reading your story.
We’re using this in an advanced ASL class I’m in, it’s awesome.
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Thank you for that feedback, Sheri!
As an ASL Instructor for 20 yrs now I have been using this course for about a year and I think it is incredible! Very well designed and laid out! Highly recommended!!!
Colleen
signingisfun4u
Colleen,
Are you still using this? Do you still like it as much as you did 5 years ago when you made this comment? 😉
I’m very interested in this curriculum for my 11th grade daughter. Is it user friendly?
Another free site is life print. It does not give credits but it also is a great site.
Thank you so much for sharing!
We are so excited here at the Blakney home!
I am seeking somewhere that my teen can continue with ASL level 2, after completing level 1 last year. We are very low income, so even traveling a distance regularly for a class is a problem, as are course fees. Ideally, it would be nice if we could have lessons WITH a proper tutor seeing my student is special needs. The course needs to be accredited, and acceptable to colleges because, in spite of everything, college is the eventual aim. Are courses available free or reduced rates for special needs and low income?
If I take these classes can I transfer them to my hs credit and they will count?
Study General English with us here in the UK or prepare for further examinations including the Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE), the Cambridge Advanced Exam (CAE) and IELTS.
pretty sure it does cost nowadays though /:
Did you ever find this out?