i ABSOLUTELY ADORE your teaching methods! not a lot of teachers break it down into this many comprehendable parts and you make it 10x easier to learn with raging ADHD. keep it up man
• Abbey Hamlin •
Able Lingo ASL Student
His teaching style is perfect. Just right down to business and good energy. If you go through and follow along with all the videos even if some seem easy you'll ingrain it much better. I'm going to be getting all his ASL courses over time...This makes me feel like a child watching Baby Einstein but it's exactly what's needed.
• Jeff Knox •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Excellent teaching methods. I already know about a 101-level, but I can see as I progress (I'm at lesson 45 currently) there will be a decent amount of new signs mixed-in. I'm getting to review proper hand positioning and facial expressions in the meantime and that is so valuable! The teacher is so happy, he'll put you in a good mood just from watching his passion for ASL. He is meant to teach this class!! Thank you for offering the opportunity.
• Andrea Jordan •
Able Lingo ASL Student
So far really good. Well thought out and explained. The showing of the signs from all sides is Perfect! and such a visual help! I also really appreciate the explanation of how some signs have multiple meanings/usage. Really well thought out course.
• Mikael Hardy •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I have been researching ASL courses for a long time, and the way you teach is incredible. You make it so easy to learn and your way of explaining makes it easy to remember. You have a gift for teaching.
• Robbie Holman Andersen •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Hi, I'm a disability support worker studying to be a nurse and always wanted to learn sign language for my field. This is a fantastic class and I highly recommend it! Thanks so much for being an awesome teacher! :)
• Jerry Cleofaz •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This is my first time learning ASL and I’m so excited to learn. I love everything about this course. The instructor is kind and smiling during the video. The videos leave me wanting me to learn more and more. I love how I can go back how many’s I can review the videos. The energy is so awesome. I love the videos are slow pace just my speed. I highly recommend this to anyone. Thank you
• Christina L •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This course did a fantastic job being consistent, clear, and very thorough. I learned a lot and I will continue using the material to reinforce and refresh all these signs as I continue learning ASL. I already loaded another course by the same teacher and am excited to jump right in and learn more common phrases.
• Sam Makita •
Able Lingo ASL Student
WOW you are a fantastic teacher. The format is outstanding and you have the best expressions!! LOVE IT and Thank you again for teaching us ASL.
• L Harris •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Best course I have taken on asl. Love that the test is on doing the signs but also comprehension when the teacher signs and we, the student, have to understand what is being signed back to us. I will take more of his courses! Also anyway you can do a course on signing nursery rhymes? I think it would pair well with this course!
• April Harkness •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This is my second course with this instructor. He keeps it fun and entertaining and makes it somehow easier to learn. I learned the alphabet with his alphabet course and will continue taking his courses.
• Elsie Garcia •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This is a great course. Very easy to understand and practice with. I love that I’m learning whole phrases. Not just words.
• Barbara Boss •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I really like this teacher so far. He does things with you a couple of times and not just once. I like that he mixes up the order of things so it really makes your brain work to remember what you've just learned instead of doing it by "repetition".
• Tristina Dupree •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Excellent course! Super easy to understand. Instructor is bright and cheerful. It is made easy but not dumbing it down too much. Great for beginners who have a tad of knowledge.
• Jenni Jones •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I am raising my non verbal granddaughter and was advised to use sign with her. I need something that is easy to follow and I feel like it is a good match so far.
• Samantha Valenzuela •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Really easy to learn from lessons that are broken down into very very simple steps, anyone can learn from this using these classes.
• Amanda Laura •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This was such a wonderful class to take! This teacher is a great instructor, gives clear instructions, and is consistent in his teaching! He makes learning ASL fun and engaging, and I can't wait to take more classes from him. Thank you so much Able Lingo ASL. These are the best ASL classes on the internet that I've found so far.
• Claire •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I think this is great for a beginner and the sign is shown from front and side. I especially like the understanding part. It’s one thing to memorize vocabulary but it’s another thing to see the sign and to understand what the person is saying. Great course!
• Hope Cummins •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Easy way to learn basic signs!!! I have several deaf friends and really need this to be able to talk with them. I have been trying to learn sign language for years and have taken many courses. This is the best of them all!!
• Ann Parker •
Able Lingo ASL Student
i love this format i have tried other online courses but i end up doing the sign wrong due to they didn't show the signs from the side and also to practice them on actual sentences this is by far the best course i have tried great job making this easy and fun way to learn asl.
• Francisco J Gomez •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I just finished this course and I have to say that this has been the best money I've spent in my life. I enjoyed this course so much and learned a lot. I took at least one full section every day, but I never felt like I was just bottling information as we did in school. I got used to the format very fast so the learning felt very natural. At no point, I felt burnt out or overwhelmed. On the contrary, even though I feel a bit emotional that I already finished the course, I am super excited to go onto the next course right away!
• Kenjiro García •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I feel like I've learned so much vocab from this course. The explanation are great and easy to understand. I love the variety and the motivational quotes as well. Super awesome course! Some repetition but all in all it is helpful!
• VincentFamily •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I spent the last several months completing this course. I found it very valuable how he walked us through step by step to learn each sign. The narratives at the end were great practice for stringing together longer conversations.
• Grayson Perrinez •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Michael seems so delightful and genuine that it makes it more fun to watch the videos. My son and I are taking the class(es), and we smile our way through the whole thing.
• Twila Olson •
Able Lingo ASL Student
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ASL Tips & Strategies
The instructor is probably one of the most likeable humans on earth. His ability to engage an audience and display his enthusiasm is pure gold. There is something uniquely likeable about him and he seems to emit pure joy. The learning process laid out in this course works to not only help me execute a sign accurately, but to also be able to recognize that sign when executed by someone else. This is so huge because other courses I've looked at seem to focus only on the execution piece but, what's the point in being able to speak to someone if you cannot "listen" in return? I find myself practicing my learning throughout the day. I'm excited to complete this course and move on to the next one. I may never have an opportunity to use this in a real world way, and I don't expect I'll ever become truly fluent in ASL, but I'm having fun with it all the same.
• Julie Duncan •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This class exceeded my expectations; the instructions are very clear and the design of the course helps with learning signs and them sticking in your memory. I highly recommend this course!
• Kylie Ream •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Didn't know I could learn so much so fast. It's explained very clearly, and having the tests really makes you see what you can retain and will help you retain it.
• Lisa Henderson •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Excellent course!! Teacher is engaging, energetic, and thorough. He shows you the signs from the front & sides, and breaks down the phrases and words in a clear way. Perfect class for beginners! I never knew how facial expressions were so helpful within ASL communication. I'm excited to keep watching & taking more of his classes!
• Laurie Fitrakis •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I am so glad I found this class! It was perfect to start learning ASL. I feel confident now that as I continue learning signs, I will always have the option to fingerspell the words I haven't learned yet. Having lots of quizzes for recognition is very useful too!
• Stéphanie Tsang •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Love this class! The lessons are clear and organized in a way that you retain everything taught in each lesson. This is my second ASL class with this instructor and so far both have been engaging and useful. Even a bit entertaining. Recommended!
• R M •
Able Lingo ASL Student
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First 1000+ Essential Signs
Excellent lesson for beginners. I knew the alphabet already, but used this class to brush up on my skills. Such an engaging teacher. I can't wait to try other lessons.
• Pamela Deputy •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I adore Able's ASL courses! I've completed all of them and I really hope there will be more coming. The repetition of signs plus examples makes it so much easier for me to easily learn and memorize new signs. Thank you Able!
• Amir Daneshvar •
Able Lingo ASL Student
The instructor immediately pulls you into the rich world of sign language. Beyond learning the basics, he illustrates new words and gives the novice a practical feel for sign language. Great for someone (like me!) who has never studied the language. I'm enjoying the class so far and look forward to continuing.
• D C •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Very easy to follow especially for people who doesn't have a lot of experience with ASL yet. I love the teacher! He does a really good job at making the lessons not intimidating.
• Celina Cabrera •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Really enjoyed this review on pronouns and vocab! Coming from a beginner, I felt like I have accomplished so much in 39 videos! Not only were the pronouns broken down diligently but he took his time to fully engage with the difference between all of them! Thank you so much and I cannot wait to start my next lesson!
• Trey Green •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I love learning from this teacher. He seems very happy to do nothing more than fingerspell at you and explain what he's doing. It's awesome.
• Jonathan Madon •
Able Lingo ASL Student
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First 120 Basic Statements
I'm an ASL beginner, but already know some of the (very basic) signs. This is not only a good review for someone at my level, but probably a good review for someone slightly more intermediate than I am because the style is easy and engaging and provides a good foundation for other classes. All around, a great course!
• Abby Fuller •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This is really a great class! Perfect speed, good practice exercises - overall just great! Thank you so much.
• Julia Harter •
Able Lingo ASL Student
this class has been absolutely amazing! i suggest taking it a section at a time which is super easy if you stop at the recognition test and start the next session by doing the test and review again
• Madelyn Shinham •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I loved the setup of the classes! I have always wanted to learn sign language and as a complete beginner I really appreciated the interactive / actionable design of the class to help "cement" everything into memory! I also thought the teacher was really motivating through his super friendly way of teaching.
• Sophie Herbert •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This class is awesome and so easy to follow along! After learning the first 3 letters I got so excited and engaged in the episodes. It starts to get fun and challenging when he gets to the entire alphabet at bird speed. I went and found an online metronome to practice the whole thing at a set speed lol
• Nick Sanchez •
Able Lingo ASL Student
The teacher is great, really calm, clear and precise. Can definitely see myself learning quickly with him. He’s also adorable.
• Suellen Maforte •
Able Lingo ASL Student
*** Watch the video above.
First 1000+ Essential Signs
I've never learned ASL before and was too nervous to try. I'm Shocked that my hands can not only create the signs but comprehend what i'm seeing and doing. Fantastic!! Definitely going to watch the other videos
• Stefan Maroni •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Thank you so much for this class. It was very clear and understandable. I just love the way you talk, as if it's alright to make mistakes. That was comforting.
• Phoenix Roberts •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Someone below couldn't have said it better... it's like learning ASL from Mr. Rogers. He makes it SO easy to understand each position, and the practice lessons are so pivotal to getting the motions in your body to live on autopilot. I can't believe that after just one day, that I'm able to do the entire alphabet. In complete shock over here, don't mind me. Can't wait to get to the rest of his classes!
• Shay Leonia •
Able Lingo ASL Student
A week ago, I didn't know any letter signs in ASL. Started from scratch. Now I can do the whole alphabet no problem. Time to work on my speed.
• Corey Eubanks •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This teacher is amazing. I love his positive attitude, and you can really tell that he loves teaching ASL. I highly recommend this course if you are looking to learn sign language.
• Melanie Wiecek •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Wow what an amazing class! I LOVED how thorough he was with each sign. After my brother started taking ASL from school, I decided I wanted to learn it too. He told me that this class was more helpful and educational than the school program. I HIGHLY recommend this to anybody looking to learn ASL!
• JojoGirly •
Able Lingo ASL Student
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The ABCs + Fingerspelling
The way he teaches is probably more for kids but it made me think of Mr. Rogers and even though I'm 36 years old, I still liked his teaching style.
• Carrie Horner •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Just began these classes but its very clear and makes a lot of sense. The teacher is great and breaks every step down
• Veda Maharaj •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Great for beginners in learning ASL. I used to know the ASL Alphabet however, from lack of use I needed a refresher. The class lessons are very organized that I could easily review the letters, and move on to the next lesson. Great for learners who are beginners, or who just need a refresher course.
• Brittney Wiggins •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This was a great refresher. I learned this when I was very young and it has all come back to me. I love your enthusiasm. It made me smile :) thank you.
• Monique Flores •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I came to this class with low expectations, but I found myself so engaged that I would practice unconsciously in my spare time. The repetition is great, so great that I caught on to the lessons quickly. I really like how the teacher explains the picture sign because if I went exactly as the picture showed me for the letter K my wrist would be fractured. AWESOME CLASS
• Nia Stone •
Able Lingo ASL Student
i liked this class a lot short simple get to the point and helps me be a better sign language learner
• Aquarius Guzman •
Able Lingo ASL Student
My daughter Addie and I have been learning sign language bit by bit since she's been out of school. She's very expressive, friendly and social. I've always thought it would be awesome for her to be an interpreter some day. She has caught on really quickly from your classes and likes to show the alphabet to anyone she meets! We are about halfway through the emotions class now. Thank you for these classes!!
• Jenny Gunter •
Able Lingo ASL Student
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First 120 Basic Statements
It was very easy to understand and to follow along. I took a class many moons ago so I kind of had a start, but I needed to restart. I thought that it might help the terrible arthritis in my hands to practice, as well as relearning ASL. I look forward to continued learning. Thank you!
• Linda Falk •
Able Lingo ASL Student
It's a really helpful class when you're just learning or refreshing your memory. The especially great parts are the recognition sections.
• Natalie Newman •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I have been wanting to make my ASL skills stronger, and more useful and practical, and thought it would be a great refresher course to make sure I had all my letters accurate and help build my speed and recognition, and I feel this course is well designed and offered more than I expected with practicing what you are learning. I am more than happy and off to look up more of his courses to help grow my knowledge.
• Amber Madairy •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Thank you, Michael, for being such a wonderful instructor. I had so much fun and got to learn something new and useful.
• Gautam Aggarwal •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Holy moly, I didn't realize how much my right hand would cramp after signing so much! This lesson was great! I have no experience in ASL whatsoever, but I have been wanting to learn. I've printed out the alphabet but never really could memorize just by looking. Each lesson was easy to understand! That rocket speed ABC was insane! I hope I can get to that level some day. Thank you for uploading this lesson :)
• Suzie Han •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Was an awesome lesson on pronouns! I wasn't sure what the difference was but now it's clear to me! Thank you so much! Keep on creating :)
• Riley Lane •
Able Lingo ASL Student
*** Watch the video above.
First 120 Basic Questions
Wow, an amazing course on ASL. beginners to intermediate. I can now carry on basic communication with other signers. Thanks so much!
• Mike Fisher •
Able Lingo ASL Student
It would be perfect for someone who is just now learning ASL or for someone who needs to refresh their memory. I already knew how to sign the alphabet, but this was great practice for me since I am trying to get into learning more ASL. 10/10!
• Victoria Wren •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This is awesome so far! We learned the alphabet in Kindergarten and for some reason I practiced it throughout my life every now and again, but we never really spent time on recognition excluding when we were learning the signs altogether. It was easier than I expected for my brain (I struggle with spatial recognition) to go from the signs I knew to reading them, but stringing them together in words does take a lot for now.
• Sam Smith •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I really enjoyed this class. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to improve their speed and accuracy with fingerspelling and recognition.
• Dakota Doran •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I love that there are explanations for each sign. He also shows signs that are similar (ex. wolf vs. sleep) so you know what to look out for.
• Sarah Damrau •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I love the instructor's personality and enthusiasm! It's the reason I chose these courses over all the others out there. He makes learning this even more fun that it already was. :)
• Micheal Kerr •
Able Lingo ASL Student
*** Watch the video above.
The ABCs + Fingerspelling
Helpful examples, lots of practise through repetition, engaging teaching!
• Shivani Patel •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Engaging to the fullest, funny and easy to absorb.
• Hamid Zemzami •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Before taking this course, I found the sign language difficult, but as good as the sign language is being taught and taught, I think anyone can learn the language. The condition is that the teacher should be as it is. Thanks
• Umar Suleman •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I really love the teacher's energy, it makes the class super fun and engaging!
• Maya Taisey •
Able Lingo ASL Student
This was truly amazing. I've learned so much in such a short time. I shall continue to practice daily! Thank you!
• Johnny Lopez •
Able Lingo ASL Student
Awesome class. I've taken a couple of other online sign language classes and this is by far the best. Easy to understand and retain. Fun instructor, too!
• Heather Barker •
Able Lingo ASL Student
*** Watch the video above.
ASL 1000+ Essential Signs
I really enjoyed this class ! The instructor is so engaging, clear and funny. I also really appreciate the work that goes into the visuals. I was looking forward to learning every day and ended up being thrilled when he came on with his glasses for tests lol. Highly recommended for beginners!
• Kimberly Jecrois •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I love how these lessons are organized, it makes it feel like I can work on it in small chunks when I have time because all the sections are split up. I will definitely keep taking classes from Able Lingo ASL!
• Morgan Kudlich •
Able Lingo ASL Student
The course has been great so far, although I'm only on lesson 8. The movements are easy to learn, the repetition is helpful for memorization, and the explanation of the hand forms has been very straightforward.
• Lauren Martinez •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I am only at the beginning, but the teacher is excellent. I love his multi-view approach. It truly helps. I love his enthusiasm and explanations too.
• Laura Miller •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I am loving this course so far! The instructor has a great personality, and he spends just the right amount of time teaching you each sign. There's also helpful quizzes at the end of each section for review. A lot of time and effort has been put into making this course, and I highly recommend it to others!
• Jennifer Noll •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I taught myself sign language but never had a physical teacher before! It’s great in correcting hand positions for me
• Lorraine •
Able Lingo ASL Student
*** Watch the video above.
ASL First 120 Basic Statements
I have taken several of Able Lingo’s classes, and he’s a great teacher and easy to follow. I have a deaf boyfriend and I had a really hard time reading his finger spelling. Able Lingo helped me with the recognition process. I knew the alphabet and could spell, I was just not reading it well. Thank you!!
• Roxanna Hoover Smith •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I am really enjoying this course! I have wanted to learn ASL for years. Thank you for making it so easy to learn
• Jayne Timms •
Able Lingo ASL Student
The instructor is very thorough and I appreciate that. He presents everything at a pace I am comfortable with. I'd like to see him teach street sign language if possible, that would be great!
• Anna Held •
Able Lingo ASL Student
So far this course has been just as amazing. A great thing about these courses is that it seems you don't need to have prior ASL knowledge to understand anything. I have completed another course already, but neither is a prerequisite of the other, so starting with either course is fine (see my other review for more details).
• Kenjiro García •
Able Lingo ASL Student
I love this instructor! He makes everything so easy to understand. I wish he could teach everything I want to learn.
• Jennifer Brannon •
Able Lingo ASL Student
It is exceptional in the way it is being presented and the organization. I can review categories of signs or even an individual sign if I am having difficulty.
• Patrick Dorgan •
Able Lingo ASL Student
