ASL learning resources
A practical starting place for ASL students, with free and paid materials clearly separated. Look for Deaf-led instruction, practice consistently, and use the calendar to connect with your local Deaf community.
Section one
Begin with no-cost lessons, practice tools, apps, and university-created resources. Each card explains what is—and is not—included.
Start with lessons, dictionaries, fingerspelling practice, and Deaf culture resources at no cost.
A large, sequential ASL curriculum with video lessons, vocabulary, fingerspelling practice, quizzes, and Deaf culture information.
Free self-study; optional paid registration is available for grading and documentation.
A university-curated starting point with ASL dictionaries, games, books, learning tools, and guidance for families and students.
A resource collection, not a for-credit course.
Download free learning tools. Some apps also offer optional purchases, which are called out below.
Video-based ASL vocabulary, topic groups, a dictionary, daily signs, and fingerspelling practice.
Listed as free in both app stores.
Conversational ASL videos created by Deaf people, with adjustable playback, favorites, and a searchable sign index.
Includes free starter bundles; additional bundles are optional in-app purchases.
These materials provide an organized path, but the free options below do not award college credit.
Work through ASL 1 and beyond in sequence using lessons originally developed to support college ASL classes.
Self-study is free. No college credit or completion certificate is included.
Explore Gallaudet’s ASL learning hub and its pathways into free learning resources and formal ASL Connect classes.
Free hub materials; university classes linked from the hub may charge tuition.
Section two
Compare structured courses, subscription apps, and online university classes when you are ready for deeper study, instructor feedback, or credit.
Self-paced programs for students who want a fuller curriculum or documented progress.
A self-paced video course covering vocabulary, sentences, conversation, grammar, and Deaf culture with multiple Deaf instructors.
Paid course; check the provider for current plans and access terms.
Adds graded quizzes, an evaluated video project, a proctored final, instructor access, and completion documentation to Lifeprint lessons.
Paid documentation program; college credit is not automatically awarded.
Try the free download or trial, then choose whether a paid plan fits your learning style.
Short interactive lessons, vocabulary review, a sign dictionary, and learning content presented with Deaf teachers.
Free download with limited access; a subscription unlocks the full course.
Formal online classes for students seeking college credit or university-led instruction. Tuition and admission rules vary.
Online ASL 1–6 pathways taught by Gallaudet and Deaf faculty, with non-credit and university-credit options.
Paid university courses. Confirm the pathway you need before registering.
A for-credit online ASL course sequence designed for remote students and offered through Oregon State Ecampus.
Paid, for-credit university courses; prerequisites and availability may apply.
Before you enroll
Prioritize Deaf instructors and materials that include Deaf culture—not vocabulary alone. Prices, course schedules, app features, and credit rules can change, so confirm details with the provider before registering or purchasing.
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