How do I learn ASL online?

You can learn American Sign Language online with Signpost using just a webcam. Our machine learning model watches your hand signs in real time and gives instant feedback on your form. Start with the ASL alphabet and fingerspelling, then work through a structured curriculum to full conversational ASL at your own pace.

Is Signpost free to use?

Yes. Signpost offers a free demo that requires no sign-up. Just open the app, turn on your webcam, and start signing. The machine learning model gives you real-time feedback immediately.

What do I need to start learning ASL with Signpost?

All you need is a computer or phone with a webcam and a modern web browser. No downloads, no installations, and no special equipment.

How is Signpost different from other ASL apps?

Most ASL apps only show you videos to copy. Signpost uses computer vision to watch your actual hand signs and correct your form in real time, so it works like a personal ASL tutor that is available 24/7 with under 100 milliseconds of feedback delay.

Can complete beginners use Signpost to learn sign language?

Yes. Signpost is built for beginners with zero ASL experience. The curriculum starts with the ASL alphabet and fingerspelling, then moves to common signs and conversational ASL at your own pace.

How long does it take to learn ASL?

Most learners can pick up the ASL alphabet and basic fingerspelling in a few hours. Becoming conversational in American Sign Language usually takes 6 to 12 months of regular practice. Because Signpost gives feedback on every sign, learners typically progress faster than they would using video-only courses.

Is sign language hard to learn?

ASL is not harder to learn than a spoken second language, but it uses your hands, face, and body instead of your voice, so it feels new at first. The biggest obstacle for most beginners is not knowing whether they are signing correctly. Signpost solves that by giving instant feedback on every gesture.

What is the best free app to learn ASL?

Signpost is one of the only free ASL apps that uses machine learning to watch your hands and tell you if your signs are right. The free demo runs in your browser with no sign-up, so you can try it out and decide for yourself.

Can I learn ASL by myself at home?

Yes. Signpost is designed for self-teaching at home. The machine learning model plays the role of a tutor by watching your signs through your webcam and correcting your form so you do not build bad habits.

Does Signpost teach the ASL alphabet and fingerspelling?

Yes. The first lessons in Signpost cover the full ASL alphabet and fingerspelling drills. You can practice each letter and the machine learning model will tell you in real time whether your hand shape matches.

Is my webcam data private and secure?

Your privacy is our top priority. All hand tracking runs entirely in your browser. Your webcam feed is never sent to our servers, recorded, or stored. The only data we save server-side is numerical hand landmark coordinates (joint positions, not images or video) used to improve our recognition models. No webcam footage ever leaves your device.

Legal

Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026 · Effective immediately

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies Matrix Studios Software (“Signpost”) uses, why we use them, and what choices you have. We believe in keeping things minimal — we only set cookies that are actually necessary for the site to function or that help us understand how to improve the experience.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — like your preferences or login status — so you don’t have to re-enter that information every time. Some cookies expire at the end of your session (session cookies), while others persist across visits (persistent cookies).

2. Cookies We Use

Here’s an honest breakdown of every cookie category on our platform:

Category	Purpose	Duration
Strictly Necessary	Authentication tokens, CSRF protection, and session management. The site cannot function without these.	Session / 30 days
Functional	Remembering your preferences — like dark mode selection, language, or curriculum progress. These make your experience smoother but are not required for core functionality.	1 year
Analytics	Vercel Analytics — anonymized, aggregate usage data. No personal identifiers. Helps us understand which features people actually use so we can prioritize development.	Session

Notice what’s not on that list: advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, cross-site identifiers, or fingerprinting scripts. We don’t use any of those. Signpost is an educational tool, not an ad platform.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We currently use Vercel Analytics, which may place its own first-party-scoped cookies for anonymized traffic measurement. No other third-party cookies are set by our platform. We do not embed third-party social widgets, ad networks, or tracking pixels.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from logging in or using core Platform features. Blocking functional or analytics cookies will not prevent you from using Signpost — it just means we won’t remember your preferences and we’ll have less insight into how people use the product.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal with each request. While there is no industry consensus on how to interpret DNT, Signpost already does not engage in cross-site tracking, so our behavior is consistent with the spirit of DNT regardless.

6. Updates to This Policy

If we start using new cookie categories (for example, if we introduce an optional cookie consent banner), we’ll update this page and notify users through our standard communication channels. The “last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

7. Questions?

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