American Sign Language (ASL) Course

Yes, My family would appreciate an ASL class(s) here at Khan Academy. Not just the basics but more advanced levels. Hopefully, more people will reply. Thank you. Sandy M

My daughters have learned some on their own. They would love an in depth course.

I would also like to learn ASL.  I work at a local Walmart Store and occasionally assist customers who are either deaf or hard of hearing.  Also, I have tinnitus in one ear, and it has cost me some of my hearing.

I would also like to see Khan Academy make American Sign Language (ASL) available to learn. I can't really get into the apps that teach sign language, because eventually, I become limited in learning anymore unless I pay for further lessons. I'm not to fond of online classes because their version of going at your own pace, is still at their pace. The biggest library that has the most activities available for the public in my area, doesn't have anyone teaching ASL this year. The only place I can go and officially learn sign language is a nearby college, but I can't take the class by itself. I would have to take other courses surrounding this program, and it would cost me over $9,000 (2016), to take a one year program that would be considered a major. I'm really hoping someone from Khan Academy are really reading these comments. Some of these posts are over a year old and I see no replies from any staff through Khan Academy on whether or not such thoughts on having an ASL class is being considered or in the works. I think it would be a huge stepping stone for me if it became available to learn through Khan Academy and would help me build onto other subjects on here if I could learn ASL. Please make a reply to let commenters know whether or not ASL is being considered. =)

Thank you! :D

I want to be an interpreter and there are not many courses or classes near me that I can afford or reach. So I would really like it if Khan Academy would add Sign Language to help me become more fluent and to make this beautiful language available to other people. :) Anyone else who supports wanting to add ASL add a post :)  Can you please at least consider adding sign language? If not that is okay but just let us all know if Sign Language is something that you just can't do :)

I've been learning ASL on my own since I was about ten. Because of the lack of availability of learning the language I have not been able to take it very far. I've learned from books, videos, and now a Deaf teacher. However, since ASL is a 3D language, it is hard to learn from a book, and the videos on YouTube are not very accurate. My teacher has been great, but I would like to learn from a(n) online class(es) as well because I could learn over the summer at home at my own pace.

A(n) online ASL class(es) would:

inform more people of this awesome language.

help people who are interested in ASL to learn whenever and wherever for free.

help Deaf to be more a part of our world because more people would be willing to communicate with them and not shy away. 

Thank you for considering this beautiful language as a class for KA.

I keep searching back to see of Kahn Academy has been able to get an ASL course going! As an elementary teacher I have students that are mainstreamed into my classes each year that would greatly benefit from my using some signing. I think if the whole class learns ASL together it would help all my students.

I very much second this. I desperately want to learn asl but cant afford the classes. I just assumed it would be here and was sad to learn it is not. 

i would agree with everyone, an asl course would be great. 

I would appreciate it if they had ASL and many other foreign language classes because their are some colleges that require you to have a foreign language.

I came searching for an ASL course and found this thread. I would absolutely to take an ASL course!

I FEEL ASL WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL IN THE FIELD OF WORK I HAVE CHOOSE AS A MEDICAL ASSTANT.

YOU COME ACROSS ALL WALKS OF LIFE.

LifePrint https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm has great free online ASL lessons and videos (all free) although I sent a small donation.  Taught by college professor Bill Vicars. 

Yes I agree! Please create ASL courses!!

Please create an ASL corse.  I really need it and others do too.  My grandma is hard of hearing and I am a selective mute (most of the time) I need a new way to communicate but can't find any way to learn ASL without spending money that with Carona going around we can't afford to spend.  Please.

i really need a ASL corse.

This would be very beneficial for High School Students taking ASL who prefer to use Khan Academy

hey thanks can i have a asl course...

PLEASE make a sign language course. I have been trying to learn on my oown through youtube, but it is hard to find good resources. I was going to suggest it, but I couldn't figure out how, so I commented on this instead! Please do this... :)

I don’t know if these massages are falling on deaf ears or not. I am a disabled person who is now losing my hearing at 52. There are many difficulties in trying to obtain hearing aids and implants as insurance does not cover this. I am at the point where my family and I need to learn sign language. I would hope that khan academy does not overlook this segment of the disabled population and offers a course. Again please I hope that khan does not have selective hearing and the message from the deaf population and those looking to learn and help is being heard loud and clear.

Yes, I agree I'm taking a little ASL and it would be super helpful to have this class on here.

I think this would be a great idea!

Please develop sign language resources!