Learn ASL today
Join six easy online or in-person classes and start communicating in American Sign Language (ASL) with confidence.
Dr. Anne Gray Liversidge, a bilingual/bicultural Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing experienced ASL instructor, will guide you through each session and provide a 100-page e-Book PDF with ASL fundamentals and practice materials. Whether you’re an individual, a family, or a business, these classes will help you bridge the gap between the Deaf and Hearing worlds.
Who should take these classes?
- ASL students looking for extra practice or tutoring
- Individuals who have always wanted to learn ASL and explore Deaf culture
- Families with a Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing family member
- Businesses aiming to hire, retain, or better serve Deaf employees and customers
- Anyone curious about ASL and the Deaf community!
Contact me if you are interested in setting up a class with three or more.
In-person lessons can be privately arranged if in Portland, OR area – please send me a message before booking.
Payment information
Zelle is preferred, but check, cash (if in-person) and Venmo accepted. Zelle and Venmo information below.
Anne has more than 20 years’ experience as a bilingual/bicultural Deaf/hard of hearing ASL instructor and certified Teacher of the Deaf. She holds a Masters in Deaf Education K-12 and a Ph.D. in Education Policy and Leadership from the University of Maryland. ASL teaching experience includes 8 years college, 2 years high school, 6 years online and 2 years @ the Florida School for the Deaf. This is her 4th year as the owner and sole instructor of Sign Class, LLC. She loves teaching ASL and strives to make her classes creative, interesting and informative.
FAQ
What do I need for online classes?
A computer or tablet (iPad recommended) with a camera and audio. Having your laptop attached to a monitor is helpful. A cell phone is not recommended. Zoom is used for all online classes. You can view the system requirements here. Participants will need to be able to see the signing clearly. I can teach ASL voice-off for full immersion, or use voice some of the time.
Can I make up missed classes?
Yes- completion requires at least five of six sessions. Contact Anne for special circumstances.
How long is each class?
Each class is usually 75 minutes.
What you’ll learn in this ASL course
Our curriculum is designed to get you communicating confidently in ASL from the start. We focus first on facial expressions and non-manual markers, which are essential to ASL grammar- such as how eyebrow movements change the meaning of a question.
You’ll also explore key ASL and Deaf culture topics, including:
- Common myths about deafness and the Deaf community
- Proper use of pronouns
- Introductory dialogues in ASL
- Expressing emotions as an important parameter of ASL
- Noun-verb pairs, negatives, classifiers, and directional signs
- Describing people
- English-ASL translation and more
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Hold a basic conversation in ASL
- Understand foundational aspects of Deaf culture
- Interact respectfully with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community
Note: This is an introductory, non-credit course and is not equivalent to a full college (64+ hours) or high school (150+ hours) ASL class.