ASL 103 Immersion-Online Virtual, Mon - Fri, Aug 11 - 15, 2025, 9 AM-4 PM

Canadian Hearing Services is a national nonprofit offering virtual ASL classes led by expert Deaf instructors. Inclusive. Immersive. Accessible.

Canadian Hearing Services

ASL Immersion Classes – 101, 102 & 103

Fast-track your ASL learning with our immersive, one-week classes for levels 101 to 103. Learn from expert Deaf instructors and gain practical skills in a fully virtual, no-voice environment. Open to ages 16+.

Important Notice: Course dates are Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15, 2025, 9 AM - 4 PM ESTAll classes are on-line via ZoomEligibility: this course is open to ages 16+This 1 week course is third in the series of American Sign Language classes. This course introduces basic ASL conversation and features core vocabulary, common signing phrases, non-manual components (facial expression, body postures), signing space, fingerspelling, numbers, loan signs, cultural protocols, rules of ASL grammar and structure. Deaf cultural behavior is introduced in the classroom and through readings, activities and Deaf community events.Pre-requisite:Successful completion of ASL102 or recommendation by way of a placement test.A “no-voice” teaching method is used to reinforce the learning experience.Our qualified Deaf instructors use Signing Naturally, a sign language curriculum that teaches both ASL and Deaf culture to help you better understand the communication needs of the Deaf community.IMPORTANT NOTICE: please register as soon as possible to avoid course cancellations due to insufficient registrations. In some cases, we may reduce the number of course hours to accommodate smaller registration numbers. We do this so that the course can continue for the benefit of our students’ progress. If there is a change, we will notify you.NEW!! Brightspace Learning Management System Platform :<ul><li>This course will be delivered on the new Brightspace LMS.</li></ul><ul><li>It will showcase the more recent Dawn Sign Press ASL curriculum.</li></ul><ul><li>All of your learning and materials will be in one place!</li></ul>CLASS CANCELLATION PROTOCOL:Class Cancellation Protocol: In the event of a class cancelation, notifications will be given via an announcement in your class in the Brightspace platform - please make sure you check the announcements section ahead of class for any important information, such as a class cancellation or substitute teacher. A make-up date will be added at the end of the schedule. A class missed by a student cannot be made up at any other time or in any other session. Tutoring services are available by contacting asleducation@chs.ca and the fee is $50 per hour.How can I contact the organizer with any questions?Please contact <a href="mailto:asleducation@chs.ca" title="mailto:asleducation@chs.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">asleducation@chs.ca</a>What's the refund policy?A full refund of the registration cost will be provided up to five (5) business days before the course begins. In extenuating circumstances, you can submit a written request for consideration after the five (5) business days, but before the start of the second class. If approved, 50% of your registration cost will be returned. No refund will be provided after the 2nd class. Please email <a href="mailto:asleducation@chs.ca" title="mailto:asleducation@chs.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">asleducation@chs.ca</a> for more information.