Boston ASL Center
an initiative of the AES World Languages and Cultures Institute 501(c)3
Where we teach American Sign Language and Deaf culture to students of all levels & backgrounds.
ASL Courses
Multiple levels of synchronous online ASL classes offered
The goal of these 5-week courses is to enable students to connect with ASL and Deaf culture at the beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. Each level shares core attributes that are:
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Aimed to develop knowledge of and skills in ASL to broaden the understanding of d/Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing students alike
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Applicable to a range of relationships including but not limited to parents, siblings, friends, or coworkers who are d/Deaf and/or experiencing hearing loss
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Built on specific and measurable learning objectives
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Conversation and vocabulary driven, targeting receptive and expressive growth and vital communication structures through interactive and communicative activities
Upcoming Courses
All classes listed below will be taught online. ​
SCHEDULE: Courses held 2x a week in 1.5-hour sessions over 5 weeks​​
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Fall 2025 Beginner 1 Course - for students with little to no ASL experience
September 28 - October 29/30 (make-up November 2)
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Winter 2026 Beginner 1 Course - for students with little to no ASL experience
January 18 - February 18/19 (make-up February 22)
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Section 1: Sundays 9:00am - 10:30am & Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Section 2: Sundays 11:00am - 12:30am & Wednesdays 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Section 3: Sundays 9:00am - 10:30am & Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Section 4: Sundays 10:00am - 11:30am & Thursdays 8:00pm - 9:30pm
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*All times in the schedule above are in Eastern Time (ET)
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*Section assignments are generally based on level determined by placement interview with Section 1 being the most beginner and Section 4 the most advanced. However, at this time we are only offering Beginner 1 classes
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2025 Pricing per 5-week course: $285 per student
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