FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • YES! All of our teachers are native Deaf ASL users.

  • For either zoom or in-person classes, we are happy to offer another class in the same week. View the makeups page to see your options, then email contact@signlanguagecenter.com to reserve your spot in class.

    Please note that makeup classes are only valid for the same week that you have missed!

  • Yes! For current students who miss a class, it will cost $70 for a one hour session. For non-students and non makeup classes, tutoring is still $100 per person/hour.

  • E-notes include slides you learned during class, including ASL vocabulary and the full lesson. They are free with your class!

  • We can arrange a free assessment online. Please contact Robert at robert.demayo@signlanguagecenter.com to schedule a time to chat.

  • You will start learning ASL once you join our first class, but as with any other language, it will take time to become fluent. It depends on your motivation, determination and willingness to immerse yourself in the language and culture.

  • Yes, we do. The age limit is 14 years of age and older. If you have a younger child you have the option of private tutoring or creating your own customized group.

  • You should complete all 6 Levels and 1-2 years of conversational classes. Once you are prepared to apply to an interpreting program, we will support you!

  • One you join conversation, you can continue as many times as you like. It’s an ongoing class where students focus on practice and everyday ASL.

  • Depending on where you live, there are many DNO (Deaf nights out), ASL poetry nights and Starbucks social meet ups. Do your research! We also offer Social nights monthly!

  • Yes we do. After visiting the workshop section on this website, contact us for more information.

  • Not from taking our classes but we prepare you so that you can definitely apply for interpreting programs or other Deaf related careers!

  • NEVER! ASL is a visual language. You will SEE that using ONE language during class will improve your expressive and receptive skills.

*Unforeseeable and unavoidable catastrophes or natural disaster that interrupt the expected course of classes is not the responsibility of SLC. We will cancel class as we see appropriate and offer recordings, online class or a makeup option.