SignSchool: What It Does and What You Need
Video lessons and a dictionary for American Sign Language.
At a glance
| Maker | SignSchool |
|---|---|
| Group | Sign language |
| Works on | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Cost | No cost. The site lists no paid plans. |
| Good for | Family and friends who want to learn ASL. |
What it does
- Teaches American Sign Language with video lessons.
- Includes exercises, quick lectures and reviews.
- Lets you search a dictionary by sign, topic or handshape.
- Sends a sign of the day by email.
- Includes games to review signs.
- Offers tools for classrooms.
What you need
- A web browser, or the iOS or Android app.
Good to know
- The site does not say whether the apps have the same features as the website.
- SignSchool teaches American Sign Language only.
This guide is general information. It does not diagnose hearing loss and it does not replace a hearing evaluation. An app cannot tell you why you hear less. An audiologist can.
Read more on our site
- How to talk with someone who has hearing loss
- Ways to help a loved one with hearing loss
- Family guide to hearing loss
- How to explain hearing loss to grandchildren
Questions to bring to your visit
Write these on your phone or print this page. Bring them to your hearing evaluation.
- Which resources help my family learn together?
- How can we mix signing, captions and hearing aids?
- Where can we find a local class?
Sources
We read these pages on November 10, 2026. Prices and phone requirements change, so check the listing before you install.
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