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Finally Learn ASL With Our Complete 4 - Level
Multi-sensory Course
Complete 4- Level ASL Course
All the lessons, assessments, and assignments you need for 4 years of ASL study.
ASL Learning Community
Make signing friends and develop strong conversational skills with weekly online events and community opportunities.
Done For You Language Learning Plan
Stop wasting time searching the internet for your next lesson! Our course curriculum is easy to follow and progressive.
Learn Anywhere, Any Time
Our mobile friendly lessons are easy to access and self-paced, so you get to decide how fast or slow you want to go. You're the boss!
High Quality Lessons
Our pre-recorded video lessons are bite-sized and simple to understand. No more guessing at grammar! Each lesson includes direct instruction on the vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills you need to learn next.
Teacher Support and Feedback
Get the instructor support you need to make real progress fast with our regular Office Hours and monthly workshops.
Completion Certificates
Celebrate your learning achievements with a completion certificate at the end of each Level.
OUR COURSE OPTIONS
Youth ASL
Access to Stellar ASL 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
Monthly ASL Socials with Peers
Instructor Support & Feedback
Special Homeschool Discount
Completion Certificates
Schools & Organizations
Access to Stellar ASL 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
Community Membership
Instructor Support & Feedback
Group Purchase Options & Discounts
Completion Certificates
FREE ASL 1 Course
ASL 1 Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Only
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Stellar ASL Online Course
Access to Stellar ASL 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
Community Membership
Instructor Support & Feedback
Completion Certificates
Family ASL Program
Access to Stellar ASL 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
Community Membership
Instructor Support & Feedback
Completion Certificates
Learn ASL Quickly and Easily With Multi-Sensory Instruction Designed For Your Learning Style
With Stellar ASL Online You Get:
In-Depth Learning Modules
The Stellar ASL Online course offers 15 in-depth modules for each Level. Each module is carefully designed to guide you step-by-step through your ASL journey.
We know every learner is unique, so our course is designed with that in mind - you can learn at your own pace, in your own space, while benefiting from a fully supportive community experience.
Whether you're learning ASL to connect with a loved one, embrace a new community, or explore a new skill, we're here to support your transformation.
A Real Community Experience
We believe that learning is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about immersing yourself in the community.
Our monthly online ASL Socials provide a warm and inviting environment where you can practice your skills live with a teacher and fellow ASL learners.
You have multiple opportunities each month to interact with learners at your level, engaging in signing challenges, arranging meetups, and making lasting connections.
Transformation From Beginner to Confident Communicator
We remember the struggle of not knowing how to express yourself. The awkwardness of misunderstanding signs! With Stellar ASL, those days will be behind you.
We understand the challenges that come with learning a new language, and we've designed this course to make your journey as seamless as possible.
Each video lesson, each module, and each ASL Social will bring you closer to fluency. You'll start to sign with confidence, comprehend more rapidly, and engage in meaningful conversations.
A Complete Learning Journey
Whatever your reason for learning ASL, Stellar ASL Online will help you make your dreams a reality. No more hoping, wishing, and wasting time. With this course your learning plan is ready for you, and your goals are within your reach!
This course isn’t just a compilation of vocabulary for you to memorize. Each lesson includes practice with making sentences, so that you can immediately apply the signs you learn to actual conversations. You will master basic sentence types and feel confident in both your expressive and receptive signing skills.
We've done all the work to create a course that gives you everything you need to succeed, so you don't have to waste any more time and can get straight to making real progress towards your language goals.
Ever-Growing Course Content
With Stellar ASL Online, the learning never stops. We continuously add recordings from our ASL Socials and Office Hours to the course content.
This means you'll always have fresh, practical material to help you sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of ASL.
With lifetime access to all the lessons, materials, and resources you also get the benefit of all future updates to the program.
Experienced Guidance From Michelle- She Learned ASL Just Like You!
Michelle's own journey as a second-language ASL learner gives her a first-hand understanding of your needs as a hearing student.
You'll benefit from her experience as a certified teacher working in Deaf schools, and her specialized training in ASL/English Bilingual-Bicultural Education. Imagine finally learning ASL easily and quickly with a course that is the perfect fit for your multi-sensory needs!
And you won't have to do it alone or suffer through needless mistakes and frustration! Michelle and her team will be there to answer questions, provide tech support, host Office hours, and keep you accountable so you can make more progress than you ever thought possible.
Start Your ASL Journey for Free!
Hey There, Future Signer! 🤟
Looking to finally learn ASL?
You’re in luck because we’ve got the perfect starter course for you – and it’s absolutely free!
We know that learning a new language can feel overwhelming and scary, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
No more trying to figure out grammar rules on your own, or struggling to make sense of ASL videos without clear instructions!
We’ve designed this free course to be a no-sweat start to American Sign Language, just for you. And it’s not just about learning a bunch of vocabulary – it’s about seeing the world in a whole new way and becoming part of an awesome signing community.
Ready to jump in?
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ASL is For All Ages!
At the Wierman Study Center,
we believe that anyone can learn sign language and that American Sign Language can benefit every learner.
Whether you are looking to use sign language to support your baby's language development, to communicate better with your deaf child, to connect with the Deaf Community, or to learn to sign for professional reasons, we have the right American Sign Language class for you!
We have the classes, resources, and supportive community that will help you, your child, and your family learn ASL in an easy and fun way!
Hey there, I’m Michelle!
I've been signing American Sign Language since I was 8 years old.
I love ASL. I love the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture.
I love to see the impact that learning ASL has on the lives of children, adults, and families.
I believe that anyone can learn ASL and that there is more than one way to learn any language. It's my mission to help more people learn, not just to sign, but to really communicate and connect with ASL, and I want to help you experience the joy that signing can bring into your life.
I create ASL courses that support multi-sensory language learners and help people of all ages to communicate with their friends, children, and members of the Deaf community.
What our Students are Saying...
"Before I would gaze in amazement when I saw someone signing and see how beautiful it looked, wondering what they were saying. Now that I have taken the course and learned the basics, I have a better understanding of it."
Helen O'Connell
"As someone experiencing hearing loss, I have gained confidence from this course. I feel more secure about my ability to communicate. Start now!
It's a wonderful course that you can
fit into your life easily."
Kristy R.
"Stellar ASL was more than just learning vocabulary, I actually learned to have real conversations. We also learned sign variations so we can understand different signing styles. Office hours and video feedback for homework were invaluable! They gave me the confidence to make mistakes (without fear of judgment) and try new signs, rather than playing it safe. Definitely feel it helped expand my vocab."
Yari A.
"Easy to follow lessons built in small pieces that allow for frequent practice sessions. She creates building blocks but incorporates spur of the moment lessons during live courses. And all the lessons and recorded classes are yours to keep and review! She cares about her students being able to communicate within the deaf culture--even if we're not deaf! Will definitely continue my ASL learning path with Michelle!"
Stephanie A.
"Loved the finger spelling pdf. Nice to have a list of letter combinations to practice already created. Also enjoyed that the videos give a lot of information that is helpful to someone first starting out but was not too dry that someone with some knowledge isn’t bored."
Isis
"Take it you will love it ! The teacher is awesome. I learned the correct placement of fingers, not squeezing them together as I was shown prior to seeing this course. It was learning and seeing the L to Y combination but I will practice doing it."
M.
"Quick to respond to questions. Personable."
Melanie
Learning ASL For Life Blog
ASL Conversation: A Goal-Setting Guide for Every Learning Stage
Introduction:
Hello, ASL learners and enthusiasts! If you've been following my journey, you know that I'm all about setting achievable, specific, and measurable goals in your American Sign Language learning journey. But today, we're diving deep into a topic that's the ultimate goal for many of you: mastering ASL conversation.
Why is conversation so important? Well, language is a tool for communication, and the real test of your ASL skills is how well you can converse with others. Whether you're learning ASL to communicate with a Deaf loved one, for professional reasons, or simply as a personal goal, being able to hold a conversation is crucial.
Conversational Goals for Beginners
If you're just starting out, the world of ASL can seem overwhelming. But don't worry; setting achievable goals can make the process much more manageable. Here are some conversational goals beginners should consider:
1. Fingerspelling Your Name Smoothly During Introductions: This is often the first step in any ASL conversation and a great place to start.
2. Introducing Yourself Confidently: Learn the signs and sentence structures that allow you to tell someone a little bit about yourself.
3. Sharing Information About Likes and Dislikes: This is a great way to make your conversations more engaging and personal.
4. Asking for Another Person's Personal Information: This could be their name, where they're from, or other basic details.
5. Going to Your First Deaf Event and Meeting One Person: This is a big step but a rewarding one. It gives you a chance to practice what you've learned in a real-world setting.
Goals for Advanced Beginners
Once you've got the basics down, it's time to expand your conversational skills. Here are some goals for advanced beginners:
1. Using Longer Sentences (4-5 Signs Long): This allows you to convey more complex thoughts and ideas.
2. Sharing Information About Work: Whether you're talking about your job or your studies, this is a common topic in many conversations.
3. Asking 'Where' and 'When' Questions: These questions are crucial for making plans and discussing events.
4. Going to a Deaf Event and Having Three Short Conversations: This will give you more exposure and help you become comfortable with ASL conversation.
Goals for Intermediate-Level Signers
By the time you reach the intermediate level, you should be fairly comfortable with ASL conversation. Now it's time to refine your skills. Here are some goals for intermediate signers:
1. Confidently Sharing Short Family Stories: This is a great way to make your conversations more engaging and meaningful.
2. Making Invitations: Whether it's inviting someone to an event or just to catch up, this is a useful skill to have.
3. Asking Better 'Why' and 'How' Questions: These questions can add depth to your conversations and help you gain a better understanding of the other person.
4. Holding Longer Conversations (10-15 Minutes) Comfortably: By now, you should be able to sustain longer conversations without feeling overwhelmed.
5. Using Three Types of Classifiers Skillfully: Classifiers allow you to add more detail and clarity to your conversations, making them more engaging.
Conclusion
Mastering ASL conversation is a journey, but it's a rewarding one. By setting specific, achievable goals based on your current skill level, you can make steady progress and become a more confident and capable signer. Remember, the goal is not just to "know" ASL, but to use it as a tool for meaningful, enriching conversations.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the beautiful world of ASL conversation and start practicing today!
I hope this comprehensive guide helps you in your journey to master ASL conversation. If you're looking for more study tips and goal-setting help, grab my Stellar ASL Online FREE Course.
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