Teaching Sign Language with warmth.
One-on-one American Sign Language lessons for teens and adults — taught by a Deaf grandmother who's spent 40 years living this language and this community.
Ms. Darlene Ballard
- Deaf, 4th-generation Deaf family
- Native ASL signer & former Associate Professor
- 40+ years teaching & Deaf community experience
She doesn't just teach signs. She teaches the culture behind them.
Darlene has been signing her whole life. Lessons run one-on-one over video, paced to the student in front of her — slow, warm, and conversational, never flashcards.
"She has the patience of, well — a grandmother. My daughter went from scared to sign to excited for lessons."
Wherever a student is starting from.
ASL Fundamentals
Alphabet, everyday phrases, and first conversations. Perfect for total beginners.
Conversational ASL
Real fluency — storytelling, expression, and natural signing speed.
Deaf Culture & History
The community, history, and etiquette that come with the language.
Family ASL
A track for parents and siblings learning together to sign at home.
Exam & Interview Prep
For students taking ASL for credit, or prepping for an assessment.
Group Lessons
Small friend groups or classmates learning together — ask for openings.
Single lessons, or save with a bundle.
Single Lesson
- Choose a 30 or 60-minute lesson
- Book any open slot
- No commitment
Monthly Lessons
- Your slot held every week
- Save $10 each month
- Same reserved time each week
8-Lesson Package
- Only $22.50 per lesson
- Flexible scheduling
- Use within 2 months
Three steps, first lesson this week.
Pick your track & plan
Choose what you want to learn and how often you want to meet.
Pay securely
Checkout through Shopify. Your booking code arrives the moment payment clears.
Meet Ms. Darlene
A video link will be sent before the scheduled lesson.
Book your lesson
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