Thinking about learning American Sign Language? you’re in the right place!
Visually Speaking is a Seattle based company with a number of passionate and dedicated Deaf instructors teaching Sign Language. The goal is to provide YOU the student, an enriching experience to learn ASL and Deaf culture; all levels from beginners to advanced students are welcome. Visually Speaking offers one on one sessions, ASL classes for the workplace, and community sign language classes.
Society is rapidly evolving with more diversity, inclusivity, and cultural awareness, and it’s incredible to see how sign language is becoming more accepted everywhere. The chance of bumping into random signers in a public space is higher than ever. You might even know a coworker, neighbor, friend, or family member who uses sign language! Whether you want to learn a new language as a fun challenge or to communicate with someone specific, Visually Speaking provides a fun, personalized, and safe space to learn and practice the language, both in-person and virtual! Sign language is for everyone regardless of age, hearing status, experiences, reasons, etc.
Got a hectic lifestyle? No worries; flexible class options are available to fit your busy schedule . There are various courses and private lessons ranging from beginner to advanced conversational phrases, along with exciting webinars spotlighting Deaf culture and history. Every class is led by passionate and dedicated Deaf, HoH, DeafBlind, or DeafDisabled instructors.
Sign up through the easy online registration process to enhance your experience and learn how to speak with your hands visually! Sign language is one of the most extraordinary things you will ever learn!
Private Lessons
Maybe you learn better in a one on one intensive or maybe a classroom setting isn’t right for you, we offer private lessons. Learn American Sign Language privately. You will learn basic ASL conversation skills, no quizzes, no testing. We have several instructors in different regions that we can match you up with. Our instructors are fluent signers and passionate about what they do. The cost for our program ranges from $60 to $100 per teaching hour for singles, couples or families. Private lessons are offered at your choice of 6, 8 or 10 weeks long, meeting one hour a week. Learn a new language today!!
Adult ASL Fun classes
Ideal for those with or without previous experience, this course taught by Kellie G., begin with fingerspelling the alphabet with an introduction to basic conversational signing, facial expressions and Deaf culture. We play games to reinforce basic ASL vocabulary and grammar appropriate for use in multiple settings. Learning ASL is not as difficult as it seems, it’s fun! This class is for beginners and beyond, maybe you want to brush up on your skills, this is the class for you! Come prepared for the silent classroom experience! Check back with us for upcoming theme classes. Comments from previous students of this course:
“Thanks so much for the class, Kellie. I LOVED it :)”
“The instructor was very funny and made the class enjoyable”
“Love the games! Kellie is so good at picking simple games that make the lessons easy and fun”
“Exuberant, fun teaching style”
“Excellent class! I learned a lot. Kellie has a great way of teaching that was very effective for me.”
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Sign Language Immersion
Language immersion has amazing benefits that we want to take advantage of. If you are interested in learning ASL in a fully silent, immersive environment, you’ve found the right place! Just like our private lessons, our instructors will be happy to meet with you one-on-one. You will learn ASL just like our other lessons, but in a “voices off” environment.
The benefits of learning a second language are immense in your personal life. If you run a business, there are also extra advantages to having a staff member who knows American Sign Language. ASL is the fourth most used language in the United States, which means your chances of running into an ASL-user in the corporate world are very high. Easy communication could make the difference between a Deaf consumer utilizing your company or deciding to move onto the next one. Even basic knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture can allow you to provide for a wider, more diverse, range of customers. We currently teach ASL 1 and ASL 2 classes on the Microsoft campus, and many employees take advantage of the ability to learn a new language. If you or your company are looking for a way to cater to a diverse audience, don’t hesitate to email us and ask how we can help
If you would like to see classes offered at your place of work, contact us for information.
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Donations may be allocated to support Certified Deaf Interpreters, DeafBlind interpreters and support, ASL interpreters from marginalized communities, as well as fund requests for event access for Black Lives Matter (BLM) and various marginalized community events.