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Free Online American Sign Language Courses

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12 Oct
free online sign language classes

The American Sign Language University offers free online sign language classes on its site.  Both ASL I and ASL II contain a complete curriculum, while portions of ASL III and ASL IV are also available. Each free ASL course equals .5 credits 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 contain 15 lessons per section.  The lessons consist of written assignments, video lessons, and text.  Resources include practice cards and PowerPoint. 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.

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  1. Jaslinn77 says

    October 8, 2010 at 3:21 AM

    FANTASTIC!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  2. Evette says

    October 8, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    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.

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  3. Lori Seaborg says

    October 8, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    What a blessing, Evette!  Thank you so much for sharing that. 

    Reply
  4. Laura Peet says

    October 9, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    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.

    Reply
  5. Laura Peet says

    October 9, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    I should say we have learned sign language with him since he was small, but I can always learn more.

    Reply
  6. Lori Seaborg says

    October 9, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    That's so great, Laura!  I loved reading your story. 

    Reply
  7. Sheri says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    We’re using this in an advanced ASL class I’m in, it’s awesome.
    🙂

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  8. Lori Seaborg says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Thank you for that feedback, Sheri!

    Reply
  9. signingisfun4u@yahoo.com says

    September 2, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    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

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    • Nicole says

      July 5, 2017 at 11:04 AM

      Colleen,
      Are you still using this? Do you still like it as much as you did 5 years ago when you made this comment? 😉

      Reply
  10. Bambi Dossey says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I’m very interested in this curriculum for my 11th grade daughter. Is it user friendly?

    Reply
  11. Christian Parker says

    April 15, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Another free site is life print. It does not give credits but it also is a great site.

    Reply
  12. Delinda Lea says

    January 24, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing!
    We are so excited here at the Blakney home!

    Reply
  13. SUE says

    August 2, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    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?

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  14. Krista says

    August 21, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    If I take these classes can I transfer them to my hs credit and they will count?

    Reply
  15. Olivet says

    August 27, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    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.

    Reply
  16. S. S. says

    December 17, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    pretty sure it does cost nowadays though /:

    Reply
  17. Christy Ross says

    December 27, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    Did you ever find this out?

    Reply

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