Discover Our ASL Courses
Begin Your Journey
Learning American Sign Language opens the door to a new way of communicating and a deeper understanding of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. Whether you want to communicate with Deaf family members, friends, coworkers, or people in your community, or you simply want to learn a beautiful visual language, ASL can create meaningful connections.
Becoming comfortable with ASL takes time and practice. Our Beginner ASL Program is designed to help you build your skills gradually and confidently through four levels of beginner study. Each level builds on the one before it, helping you continue developing your skills and become more comfortable communicating in ASL. We welcome you to begin with the course that best fits your current experience and comfort level, then continue building your ASL skills from there.
ASL 1A - Getting Started
An introduction to American Sign Language, including essential vocabulary, fingerspelling, basic grammar, ASL linguistics, and an introduction to Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
ASL 1B - Building Conversation
Build on foundational ASL skills with expanded vocabulary, sentence structure, signing comprehension, and conversational skills. Designed for those who have completed ASL 1A or have previous basic ASL experience.
ASL 1C - Expanding Communication
Develop stronger receptive and expressive ASL skills while expanding vocabulary, conversational ability, comprehension, and communication in a variety of real-world situations.
ASL 1D - Becoming an ASL Communicator
Bring your developing ASL skills together through more natural conversation, real-world communication, and a deeper understanding of Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
Testimonials
Judi’s ASL classes are amazing. For the entire class period, I was mesmerized by her knowledge of and passion for the language. She didn’t just teach us vocabulary—she shared all aspects of the Deaf world in a non-intimidating manner. Because I am a hard of hearing adult who began losing my hearing in my mid-40’s, I have attended ASL classes in various states. Nowhere have I felt as welcome and learned as much as in Judi’s classes.
Barb K
Your ASL Guides
Judith Oliver, PhD, brings a lifetime of experience with American Sign Language and Deaf Culture to her teaching. With Deaf family members and friends, ASL and Deaf Culture have long been an important part of her everyday life. Judi creates a welcoming learning environment where beginners can feel comfortable starting from scratch and more experienced signers can continue building their skills and confidence. Her teaching goes beyond learning signs to help students understand the culture, context, and people behind the language. Whether you are signing for the first time or ready to grow your skills, Judi makes learning ASL engaging, practical, and approachable.
Jessica “Jessie” Pruyn brings 20 years of ASL interpreting experience, primarily in education and Video Relay Service (VRS), along with a genuine love for helping others learn and connect. She holds a master’s degree in K–6 Education and a Graduate Certificate in Early Intervention Studies from Gallaudet University. Jessie enjoys helping beginners feel comfortable as they learn ASL while encouraging more experienced signers to continue growing their skills and confidence. Outside the classroom, she is a homeschooler, homemaker, and homesteader who loves ministry and country life. Jessie brings that same down-to-earth, welcoming spirit to her teaching, making ASL learning practical, engaging, and enjoyable.
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