Welcome to the Start ASL Online Course

Start learning American Sign Language today!

We offer course options for students, teachers, schools, homeschoolers, businesses, organizations, and more. 
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Learn True ASL with Our Complete 4-Level Course

With Start ASL’s complete course you will learn true American Sign Language so you can join any signed conversation with complete confidence. Unlike most American Sign Language classes, we don’t just go over a bunch of random signs – we get you communicating right away.

We will carefully guide you through not only learning essential vocabulary, but also dig deep into proper ASL grammar and the vibrant Deaf community. Our lessons build on each other in a way where you can see immediate progress and learn not only correctly, but quickly.

Completion Certificates

Earn a Certificate of Completion for each level to mark your outstanding achievement.

Meets Foreign Language Standards

Our 4-level course curriculum is aligned with the California World Language Standards and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Instructor Support and Feedback

Get invaluable support from our instructors along your journey with our Guided level Add-On. 

Trusted for over 15 years

Our training is designed to provide the Start ASL is the USA’s most trusted online American Sign Language course for over 15 years!

Complete 4-Level ASL Course

Access four years of ASL (ASL 1, 2, 3, and 4) with all of our course options.

Super High Quality Videos

Our sign language videos are super high quality with slow motion and multiple angles.

OUR COURSES

MEET OUR SIGNERS

Jared Perez-DeBusk
Deaf Actor and ASL Professor
Megan Clancy
Deaf ASL Teacher and Scientist
Tobi Adedeji
Deaf Actor and Sound Designer
Katelyn Cheng
Deaf Social Media Specialist
Bellamie Bachleda
Deaf Actress
Crystal Lott
Certified ASL Interpreter