Best Resources for Learning American Sign Language
Check out these great options for children! (listed alphabetically, no particular preference)
· ASL Nook - engaging videos online (free)
· Bright Signs Learning - an ASL app (paid)
· Communication Junction - in person, live virtual, and recorded classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (paid)
· Hands Land - children's video series on Prime (paid)
· Motion Light Lab - VL2 Storybook app and supplemental activities (free)
· My Baby Fingers - in person and live virtual classes (paid)
· Patty Shukla - signed songs and rhymes on YouTube (free)
· Signing Time - signed songs via DVD, app, and website (free and paid)
· Sign 'n Grow - live virtual and recorded classes for babies and toddlers (paid)
Here are awesome avenues for adult ASL learning! (also alphabetical, not ranked)
· ASL Connect - by Gallaudet University, online lessons and courses (free and paid)
· ASLized - library of ASL videos (free)
· Baby Sign Language - dictionary, flash cards, and wall chart (free and paid)
· Deaf Communication by Innovation - live virtual classes (paid)
· Handspeak - dictionary, phrases, sentences, fingerspelling practice, and a sign of the day subscription (free)
· Life Print - self-paced online courses, dictionary, font download, and fingerspelling word-search puzzles (free)
· My ASL Tech - dictionary, stories, games, and quiz generator (free and paid)
· Signed with Heart - ASL lessons on YouTube (free)
· Signing Savvy - dictionary, sign of the day, and one-on-one tutoring (free and paid)
· Sign It! - engaging self-paced online courses (paid)
· Sign School - self-paced online courses, sign of the day subscription, and games (free)
· Start ASL - lessons, courses, and tutors (free and paid)
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There are so many great options out there for learning American Sign Language! Leave a comment if you need help finding the right fit for your family or want to share a resource that's not included above. Happy signing! Remember, progress over perfection.