Lingvano
An app that teaches ASL with short videos from Deaf teachers.
What Lingvano does
Lingvano is an app for learning American Sign Language (ASL). Lessons are short videos made by Deaf teachers, with exercises where you match signs to pictures and videos, plus quizzes, flashcards and a sign dictionary. It's a subscription app with lessons built around everyday conversation.
Each lesson shows signs and short dialogues on video, then checks you with matching exercises and chapter quizzes. You can slow any video down with the turtle button, which helps a lot with fast handshapes. Fingerspelling and numbers have their own practice sections.
Lessons are built to fit into about 10 minutes a day and focus on real conversations and Deaf culture, not just vocabulary lists. A dictionary and flashcards help you look up and review signs you've already seen.
Premium gives you all the content, and it isn't cheap. If you want a structured ASL course with Deaf teachers that fits into a short daily habit, Lingvano is a strong choice.
Alternatives to Lingvano
Who it's for
Skip it if: Anyone looking for a free ASL app.
Pricing
Free to download. ASL Premium opens every lesson: on the US App Store it's $17.99 a month, $47.99 for 3 months or $119.99 a year. Reviews mention a 7-day free trial.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Taught by Deaf teachers
- Short daily lessons
- Slow-motion video
- Covers Deaf culture
Watch out for
- The subscription is on the pricey side
- You'll still want live practice with signers
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Questions people ask
Is Lingvano free?
It's free to download, but full lessons need ASL Premium.
Who teaches the lessons?
The video lessons are made by Deaf teachers.
Can I learn ASL from an app alone?
An app is a great start for signs and grammar. Practicing with Deaf signers or a class helps you get fluent.