Portability – When the package is downloaded onto your computer, you don’t need an internet connection to continue studying. You can study any time, anywhere.
Now you can have all the benefits of the Start ASL Classes, even if you’re not connected to the internet!
And all it takes is ONE download.
Offline Courses are delivered as instant downloads in ZIP format immediately after purchase.
Why Learn Offline?
“I just wanted to say thank you for this program. I have always been interested in ASL, but it was never offered at any of the schools I went to. I’m really glad I found your program. I just finished Unit 5, and I think I’m picking it up really fast. Thank you so much for making this program available.”
Nicole
“I am enjoying this class very much. I appreciate the way it is structured. I don’t have a favorite part I like every section. I am progressing little by little. I learn a little more with each lesson. Thank you so very much for giving me this opportunity to learn. I am late-deaf I need to learn how to communicate in ASL.”
Mary S.
What’s Included?
You will receive all of the following in downloadable ZIP format immediately after purchase:
Two Course Options
There are two different ways to take our Offline Course. You can choose either option or use a combination of both. They both use the same Workbook to complete the required activities, so switching between the two is extremely easy.
The Start ASL Offline Webpage Course
The Offline Webpage Course uses the HTML and other support files included in the download to create an offline website on your computer or device. The files are opened in your internet browser for an online course experience without requiring an internet connection.
This option is useful if you have regular access to a computer or device and prefer learning in a website-like environment, but do not have reliable access to an internet connection.
The Start ASL Offline PDF Course
The Offline PDF Course involves printing or reading our included popular ASL_Lessons.pdf file to follow all of our Start ASL lessons. When the file mentions vocabulary or lesson videos to watch, you will watch the videos that are included in the download. Everything is at your fingertips!
This option is useful if you don’t always have access to a computer or device, like to learn without constant screen time, or are learning in a group setting.
Lesson Videos
You will receive all of the lesson videos for all three course levels.
ASL Course Workbooks
You will receive a workbook for each course level to print and complete the course activities and quizzes offline.
Vocabulary Videos
You will receive all of the vocabulary videos for all three course levels.
PLUS
The Don’t Just “Sign”… Communicate Student Guides
Now also included with the Start ASL Offline Course are your own downloadable copies of the Don’t Just “Sign”… Communicate! Student Guide PDF e-books that are used for the course Reading Assignments. These essential guides are your key to success!
A Student’s Guide to ASL and the Deaf Community
This Guide Gives You EVERYTHING You Need…and More.
One of the biggest benefits of Don’t Just “Sign”…Communicate!: A Student’s Guide to ASL and the Deaf Community is that we provide you with information you need but didn’t know to ask for. The package is absolutely jam-packed with benefits:
- You’ll quickly learn the best ways to learn ASL so that you can begin communicating quickly.
- You’ll receive the most essential Deaf culture and Deaf history information available.
- Information about careers in ASL from the professionals.
- Common terminology used in the Deaf community.
- The number one ASL resources available today.
- And so much more!
This guide was created specifically to help you understand ASL more effectively. The perfect companion for our ASL course, this guide supplements the course and offers up the best possible information to help you better understand everything involved while learning ASL.
Without a doubt, it is the best student’s guide to ASL and the Deaf community in existence, and provides numerous benefits for individuals who are taking ASL classes.
A Student’s Guide to Mastering ASL Grammar
The Student’s Guide to Mastering ASL Grammar provides the fundamentals of perfect ASL grammar so you can sign confidently
Students taking ASL classes are often expected to pick up on the grammar rules themselves, by being a part of the deaf community, or by immersing themselves in sign language from the beginning. If you’re learning on your own or you’re unable to sign with others often, it can be extremely difficult to pick up these rules. This guide will help you:
- Make sure you’re learning American Sign Language.
- Learn ASL signs and vocabulary concepts you won’t find in most ASL dictionaries.
- Learn ASL phonology and how signs are formed.
- Learn ASL morphology and how to inflect signs to create meaning.
- Learn ASL syntax and how to form correct sentences.
- And so much more!
This incredible guide provides you with the confidence you need to communicate fluently and correctly. Unfortunately, many signers go years without picking up the proper grammar, even when they’re conversing with other signers regularly. You don’t have to let this happen to you!
A Student’s Guide to the Deaf Experience
This eye-opening e-book will ignite your senses and eliminate any misconceptions you may have about the deaf community.
Delve into this informative and entertaining collection of personal stories culled from the writings of talented Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened people.
Experience the world from their perspectives and learn what questions and comments are best avoided and what common courtesies are most appreciated. By reading this book, you can immerse yourself in the textured world of the deaf community.
This book is meant as a guide to equip ASL students, but it is so much more… It is a book for the masses – to be read and reread, to be savored – for it will resonate with you long after the last page is turned.
A Student’s Guide to Deaf Community Terminology
This pocket-size e-book is a fantastic collection of terms commonly used in the Deaf Community and allows you to:
- Quickly and easily find the meaning of a community term.
- Study terminology whenever you have a spare moment.
- Ensure that you’re participating correctly in conversations.
- Build confidence for signing and communicating.
- Study with a quick and convenient method no matter where you are.
- And more!.
While the online class is perfect for some individuals, others need the portability and convenience of the offline package. Start ASL aims to please every ASL student, no matter what their needs or preferences.
If you’re still not sure that the Start ASL Offline Package is right for you, we welcome you to download a sample and see for yourself. It’s the most comprehensive, inclusive package available today. Created by ASL professionals, the curriculum aims to fully immerse you into American Sign Language so you will speak fluently and understand fluently as well.
“Dear Michelle Jay and the Start ASL team, Your online videos and downloads are a great tool to learn real ASL. Many classes that attempt to teach ASL do not explain syntax and sentence structure correctly. They do not demonstrate REAL people signing. You do 😉 thank you, it is about time that someone who knows the deaf community shared their knowledge. God Bless you all.”
HD
“I took all 3 classes and was amazed at the attention to detail Michelle took to design this course. Michelle’s course is organized, well-thought out, and fun. I learned a lot! The videos were my favorite part. Since I already had quite a bit of vocabulary under my belt, I wanted practice reading a variety of signers while learning ASL grammar. This course gave me just that. I highly recommend it for anyone learning ASL. THANK YOU, Michelle Jay!”
Jeff G.
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Offline Courses are delivered as instant downloads in ZIP format immediately after purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the offline course on my mobile device?
For mobile device users, we suggest downloading the files to your computer first, unzipping the files, and then transferring them to your device. You can also use an app like WinZip or iZip for Apple devices or WinZip or AndroZip for Android devices to unzip the zip folders directly on your device. Also, make sure you have programs available on your device to open PDF, HTML, and MP4 video files.
Can I burn the videos to a DVD?
If you have a DVD burner and the skills necessary to do this, then yes! If you’re able to do that, you can use a DVD player to watch the videos instead of a computer or mobile devic
How big are the zip folders?
The zipped course folders are roughly 400 MB each. So, for each course, make sure you have 400 MB of space on your computer or device. Or, for all three courses, 1.2 GB total.
Can more than one student use this purchase?
The Start ASL Offline Course is meant to be used by one student. If multiple students from different families will be learning together, then multiple packages should be purchased to accommodate the number of students in the class.
Do I need an internet connection at all?
You need an internet connection to initially download all the materials. We link to online resources sometimes in the curriculum, but they are not necessary for the course.