Learn Indian Sign Language in Bengaluru
Communication is about connection, not just words. Join our interactive ISL workshops at Cubbon Park or Karmasthan to bridge the gap and truly include everyone.
The power of sign language is in the connection it creates. A single gesture can bridge worlds, and we are committed to teaching this beautiful language to as many people as possible.
We had a fantastic time teaching Indian Sign Language to the students at Azim Premji University. It's inspiring to see educational institutions embrace inclusion and prepare to welcome Deaf students.
A group photo with the wonderful students and staff of Azim Premji University after our ISL workshop. The session sparked meaningful conversations about including Deaf individuals in education.
The enthusiasm was contagious! Another shot of our successful Indian Sign Language workshop at Azim Premji University, where we shared the basics of ISL and the culture of the Deaf community.
A candid moment of a happy volunteer at our Sign Fest. Our events are filled with smiles, learning, and the shared goal of making our city more inclusive.
Friends and volunteers posing at Sign Fest. Our events are a great place to meet like minded people and be part of a community that is actively working for social change.
Volunteers and participants interacting and learning from each other at Sign Fest. The event includes games and activities designed to make learning Indian Sign Language fun and interactive.
Our founder, Vishnu, with a volunteer at Sign Fest 2024. We lead by example, ensuring that every event is a collaboration between hearing and Deaf members of our community.
The traditional lighting of the lamp to inaugurate Sign Fest. This moment symbolizes the light of knowledge and understanding that we aim to spread through our sign language initiatives.
A volunteer lights the lamp at Sign Fest, marking the beginning of a day dedicated to celebrating Deaf culture and Indian Sign Language.
About Learn Indian Sign Language (ISL)
Forget sitting in a classroom with textbooks. At our sessions, you will learn the basics of Indian Sign Language through fun games and real conversations with our Deaf volunteers. It is hands-on, high-energy, and you will walk away knowing how to actually start a conversation.
We started these workshops because we saw the gap. Most people want to include Deaf individuals but do not know the first step. Our ISL workshops change that. We do not just teach signs; we teach the culture of the Deaf community.
Whether it is a session at Cubbon Park or a weekend meetup at our BTM Layout hub, Karmasthan, the focus is always on practical usage. You will learn greetings, daily expressions, and the nuances that make Indian Sign Language a living, breathing language. We pair you up with fluent signers so you get immediate, honest feedback. It is not about perfection; it is about breaking the barrier. Come join us. Let us sign, learn, and grow together.
Smileys
We started with a few friends and a mission to make Bengaluru inclusive. We believe in high energy and real connections, so when we teach ISL, we bring the same vibe. Expect lots of laughter, zero judgment, and plenty of fun.
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