Start ASL

On the Start ASL portal, you can take a variety of free courses, which is ideal for beginners. The site includes a mix of video and text-based instruction, as well as clear descriptions of finger spelling techniques.

Unfortunately, the layout of the site is also quite disorganized. In the middle of a lesson, students are frequently directed to read and download text books and switch between resources. For young learners or those who are brand new to sign language, it might be perplexing and even daunting. Many of the films also include discussions filmed from a side-on position, which isn't as clear as face-on footage because the actor's hands aren't visible.

The platform has some positive aspects. To augment your study, you can get 1:1 video call tutoring and participate in online deaf community events. Prices start at $24.95 per month for the basic package and go up to $49.95 per month for the all-access package.

What's even better is that by simply joining up for the platform, you can have access to a lot of the online learning content for free. You'll get access to a variety of vocabulary and grammar classes. While the lesson plans aren't as well-organized as the other sources, they're a fantastic resource for anyone with a basic comprehension of ASL and the patience to go through them.

Website: https://www.startasl.com/

Reasons to buy:

+ Useful tips on fingerspelling
+ Opportunity for 1 to 1 signing practice over Skype
+ An ASL community for meet-ups and practice partners
+ Excellent grammatical explanations