Deaf teacher with over 10 years teaching experience, focusing on natural, visual sign language.
Teaches
American Sign Language (ASL)
Native
Speaks
Sign Language(Other)
Native
Other
Deaf teacher with over 10 years teaching experience, focusing on natural, visual sign language.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Indianapolis, United States (14:08 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 30, 2020
Interest topicHistoryPets & AnimalsScience
I was born hard of hearing and went deaf at an early age, so along with my brother who is also deaf, we lived in a visual world. This is the world I love to share with others by means of the beauty of sign language. I also love exploring the wonders of creation and science, learning about different places and cultures, and history.
Me as a Teacher
People learn different languages for different reasons, but sign language is all about communicating with deaf people. I love to bring this vivid, visual language to life for my students.
My lessons & teaching style
It’s all about immersion. From the first lesson, you will learn how to communicate with deaf people that you meet. And I love teaching children and adults - from my young son who’s first language was ASL, to older ones who are now fluent. You’re never too young or too old to start signing!
My teaching material
Flashcards
Image files
Homework Assignments
Presentation slides/PPT
Articles and news
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Rating
711
Students
7,990
Lessons
100%
Attendance
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Response
5.0
Rating
711
Students
7990
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
American Sign Language (ASL) Lessons
Trial Lesson
356 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Beginning ASL or ISL (American Sign Language or Indian Sign Language)
A1 - A2General4,943 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 10% off
ASL or ISL Conversation Practice/ Thinking Visually
I've been signing for 15+ years and I can converse with Deaf people, but I've working to make my signing more ASL and less English. Ratheesh has been the most helpful so far of all the tutors I've tried on here when it comes to this goal, and I think I've tried most of the Deaf ASL tutors.
Nov 8, 2023
Juan Garcia
20 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Teacher’s pick
There are not enough words to describe Ratheesh; it would be best to just sign them :) As a foreign language high school teacher myself, I can say that he is truly an amazing educator. From day one our lessons have been filled with joy and laughter. There is never a dull moment and, after a long day of work, I always look forward to spending time and learning from him. From knowing absolutely nothing, he has opened up a completely new world to me that I never even knew existed. I look forward to continuing my lessons and diving deeper and deeper into the amazing world of ASL and everything it has to offer.
Mar 30, 2022
Erin
8 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Every lesson with Ratheesh is a pleasure. As a teacher and speaker of multiple languages, ASL is a whole new world of expression for me, and Ratheesh just makes it all the more exciting and fascinating. He manages to teach ASL grammar and structure, while also tailoring lessons around me, my life, my interests, and more. Honestly, he's one of the best language teachers I've had!
Aug 25, 2021
Carina
1 American Sign Language (ASL) lesson
First lesson was very enjoyable - will be booking more!
May 18, 2024
Harris M
17 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Thank you for a wonderful lesson, Ratheesh. I enjoy our conversation practice as I am working on improving my non-manual signals, especially my facial expressions, as well as my use of space and communicating in 3D visually. Always enjoy our lessons and hope to have more soon.