The ASL Shop

The ASL Shop, LLC

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About this app

Learn ASL with The ASL Shop App and join our community of students dedicated to creating a more inclusive and accessible world! We offer a variety of learning options from free mini-courses to self-paced video lessons and even live group sessions! Whatever your ASL goals may be we have something for you!

- Learn ASL at your own pace with engaging video lessons by Deaf Instructors
- Access our ASL Dictionary for quick and easy reference
- Community - connect with fellow learners and practice ASL in a supportive, interactive space

Why should you choose us? We know there are other ASL learning apps out there. However, we not only have all Deaf instructors, but are also Deaf owned! This isn’t about the numbers for us, it’s about creating a world that will better the lives of everyone through language, connection and understanding. We don’t just use ASL to teach, we live and breathe it!

All our courses are designed and taught by Deaf ASL instructors. We believe the best way to learn language is from those who are not only native to the language but use it every day and have studied the nuances extensively. Each one of our instructors are experts in their field, pouring their knowledge and passion into each course!

One unique aspect about our app is it not only teaches you the language, but also the culture! Language and culture are deeply connected. To really understand ASL, you need to understand Deaf culture. Because learning ASL is not just about the signs, but how to use them to connect with the Deaf community! By spreading awareness about our vibrant and rich culture, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate world.

Still not convinced? Here’s some of what you will find on our app!

-Free mini-lessons to kick-start your learning! Not sure where to start with learning ASL? That’s ok, we have content for you to “dip your toe” into ASL with the basic essentials!

-An ASL Dictionary with over 1,000 signs. When learning a new language, it’s easy to forget vocabulary or be curious about certain signs. Well, we’ve got you covered! Our dictionary is user friendly and constantly growing!

-Access to a network of students and The ASL Shop Crew! Learning is better when you can practice with others. We make sure you have the ability to connect with us and fellow learners. We won’t just abandon you as soon as you click “download.” We will be here to provide support and encouragement throughout your journey!

-Self-paced courses that are cohesive and easy to follow. We’ve organized our curriculum to be flexible, yet comprehensive. Each lesson builds off the others to help you achieve the goal of conversational fluency. Additionally, you can learn at your own speed from anywhere. We will save your progress! All you need to do is open the app and start from where you left off.

-Additional live group sessions to further enhance your learning. Maybe you like the classroom setting and need more structured learning. We understand! From our app, you can register for one of our group sessions. We offer both Zoom and in-person (located in Los Angeles) classes where you will learn and engage in activities with your peers.

We love what we do and want to foster a positive, stress-free and fun learning environment. Everything we do is for the benefit of our students!

But don’t take our word for it! Here is what our students have to say!

“Fosters a sense of community over everything else... surrounded by a teacher and other student who support me and want me to succeed.” -Christine

“My favorite part of class has been applying what we’ve learned through practice in conversations with other students.” -Jenni
"Taking courses through The ASL Shop has been a game-changer for me, as I have learned so much and improved my vocabulary, receptive skills and storytelling abilities immensely... If you're interested in learning ASL and understanding more about Deaf culture, The ASL Shop is the place to go!” -Kimberly

Start learning ASL today!

Ratings and reviews

Almost nothing in this app is free, pretty much everything has subscription based availability. There isn't even a free trial to see what you would be able to get with a subscription. All there is for free is a few words across the top of the screen (and those are only helpful if you've never been exposed to sign language before). And even the subscription doesn't cover all the potential fees: it specifically says "excluding specialized self-paced courses and live classes". Could've been great.

Free to install but have to pay to actually access the content and lessons- it tells you this AFTER making an account.

why are people having to pay for it?!

What’s new

Smoother Experience
- Improved performance and stability for faster, seamless use.
- Enhanced UI for a more intuitive and engaging experience.