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Community TutorTeaches
American Sign Language (ASL)
Native
Speaks
Sign Language(Other)
Native
English
Master ASL with an Experienced Deaf Teacher
Teaches
American Sign Language (ASL)
Native
Speaks
Sign Language(Other)
Native
English
Master ASL with an Experienced Deaf Teacher
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From IndiaLiving in Penza, Russian Federation (03:33 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 2, 2021InterestsTravelFilms & TV SeriesReadingArtHistory
Hello! I’m Tiju, a Deaf teacher who uses several sign languages, including ASL, Indian Sign Language, Russian Sign, and International Sign.
I enjoy helping students communicate with confidence in real life—whether for daily use, travel, or meeting new people.
My lessons are simple, relaxed, and focused on practice. I also share Deaf culture and experiences to make learning more meaningful.
I teach both Deaf and hearing students. You don’t need to be perfect—just come ready to learn step by step.
Let’s start your journey in sign language together 🙂Me as a Teacher
I’m happy to help you learn ASL step by step. My focus is to help you communicate clearly, not just memorize signs.
You will learn correct signs, facial expressions, and how Deaf people really use the language in daily life. We’ll cover around 300 useful words and 100 important sentences, and we’ll practice together so you feel more confident.
If you’re planning to visit India, I can also teach Indian Sign Language and share how to connect with the Deaf community there.
Come join my class and start your sign language journey 🙂 My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, we go through important things like vocabulary, handshapes, facial expressions, and Deaf culture. I also give simple practice, small tasks, and some quizzes to help you improve step by step.
Handshapes and facial expressions are very important in both ASL and ISL. They help you show the right meaning and communicate clearly. I will guide you to use them correctly in real situations.
We will also learn about Deaf culture, because it helps you understand how to communicate better and feel more connected.
With regular practice and homework, you will slowly become more confident and comfortable in ASL or ISL.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Work Experience
2017 - Current
Web Developer and ASL TeacherI have years of experience teaching American Sign Language (ASL) to both hearing people and the deaf community. Along with ASL, I also teach technology and technical skills to deaf students, helping them build valuable knowledge for their careers. Additionally, I work as an online home tutor, providing lessons to international students who are eager to learn ASL and technical skills. My diverse teaching background enables me to offer a rich and well-rounded learning experience.
5.0
Rating
164
Students
1,065
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
American Sign Language (ASL) Lessons
Trial Lesson
61 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Mastering American Sign Language: The Ultimate Basic to Advanced Course
A1 - C2Language Essentials619 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 6% off
ASL Mastery: Improve Your Skills with Practice
A2 - C2Conversation319 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 14% off
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90 Reviews
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American Sign Language (ASL)
International Sign (IS)
Lucy
2 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Amazing lesson!
Apr 13, 2026
Terra James-Jura
2 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had a great lesson with Tiju!!! He was friendly, understanding, worked with my comprehension and had great exercises to help me practice. Thank you!!!!
Feb 26, 2026
Eric Sterling
1 American Sign Language (ASL) lesson
I had a good first lesson and I learned a lot of new signs. Tiju is a patient teacher.
Mar 10, 2026
Eileen
4 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I enjoyed my first lesson with Tiju. Helpful and engaging experience. Looking forward to more lessons.
Mar 19, 2026
Lucy
2 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Awesome lesson!
Mar 30, 2026
Terra James-Jura
2 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
I had a great time in his class! He was warm, kind, and very cheerful. The exercises we did were very helpful and he was great at coaching me on non-manual grammar, which I definitely need to refine. 10/10!!!
Dec 2, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 18.00
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