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## [Click to view CSL's full calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en) [Register Now](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-asl?hsLang=en#level) # **Pricing** ###### ***for 10-week in-person Adult Group Classes*** #### $415 **or** 3 payments of $150 # **ASL for Adults** # **Spring Term 2026 - Registration is opens Feb. 16 with an Early-Bird discount!** ## Spring Term 2026 will start the week of April 6. ## [Click](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#comprehensible-input)to learn more about the CSL Difference and our methodology. ## [Click to view CSL's full calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en)for other important dates! [Register Now](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-asl?hsLang=en#level) # **Pricing** ###### ***for 10-week Adult Group Classes*** #### $389 **or** 3 payments of $140 Registration for Fall Term's groups classes is closed, but you can still learn with us! Click below to learn about our Customized Lessons. Also, check out our [calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en)for the next Term's registration dates! [Learn more about Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en)   ##### Choose your level to register: - [![True Beginner ](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/19-1.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=19-1.jpg) True Beginner](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-asl?hsLang=en#asl-tb) - [![Beginner 2](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20-1.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=20-1.jpg) Beginner 2](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-asl?hsLang=en#asl-b2) - [![Intermediate 1](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/21-1.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=21-1.jpg) Intermediate 1](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-asl?hsLang=en#asl-int1) - [![Intermediate 2](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/22-1.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=22-1.jpg) Intermediate 2](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-asl?hsLang=en#asl-int2) - [![Advanced](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/24.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=24.jpg) Advanced](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-asl?hsLang=en#asl-adv) [What is my level?](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about?hsLang=en#levels) # ASL FOR ADULTS # True Beginner Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!** **Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.** [View Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en) ## True Beginner ASL ##### **IN-PERSON (10 weeks) at CSL** **Tuesdays, 5:30-7:15 pm ET**   Begins the week of Sept. 21, 2026 (Fall Term) Required Book: (purchased separately)  no book required Click to review  [CSL's Policies](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/policies?hsLang=en) and [CSL's Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en)  **Pay in Full** ## **$415** ###### 25% off anytime for [CSL Member](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/members?hsLang=en)s [Register](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/f4s2xsf9wj) **Payment Plan** ## **3 Installments of $150** ###### Total of $450 [Register](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/MQnzDpzQg) ###### Who should join True Beginner? At this proficiency level, you have very little or no previous experience with the language. You can use some words to communicate. *Learn more about our levels **[here](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#levels)**.*  ![Belinda-1](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Belinda-1.jpg?width=284&height=284&name=Belinda-1.jpg) Belinda E. Teacher   [Read Bio](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/meet-our-team?hsLang=en) # Beginner 2 Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!** **Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.** [View Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en) ## Beginner 2 ASL ##### **IN-PERSON (10 weeks) at CSL** **Thursdays, 4:30-6:15 pm ET**  Begins the week of Sept. 21, 2026 (Fall Term) **Required Book:** no book required Click to review  [CSL's Policies](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/policies?hsLang=en) and [CSL's Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en)  **Pay in Full**   **$415** ###### 25% off anytime for [CSL Member](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/members?hsLang=en)s [Register](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/Gd6wqtxTVb9GX) **Payment Plan** ## **3 Installments of $150** ###### Total of $450 [Register](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/QPVtWXy2Q2KMx) ###### Who should join Beginner 2? At this proficiency level, you can use words, phrases and some single sentences to communicate. You have a basic command of the language, are familiar with everyday expressions, and are able to make very simple sentences. *Learn more about our levels **[here](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#levels)**.*  ![Belinda-1](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Belinda-1.jpg?width=284&height=284&name=Belinda-1.jpg) Belinda E. Teacher   [Read Bio](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/meet-our-team?hsLang=en) # Intermediate 1 Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!** **Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.** [View Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en) **No group class at this level is offered this term but please check back next term!** **View the calendar below for future term dates.** [View the CSL Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en) ## Intermediate 1 ASL ##### **IN-PERSON (10 weeks) at CSL** **Thursdays, 6:30-8:15 pm ET**  Begins the week of Sept. 21, 2026 (Fall Term) **Required Book:** No book required Click to review  [CSL's Policies](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/policies?hsLang=en) and [CSL's Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en)  **Pay in Full** ## **$415** ###### 25% off anytime for [CSL Member](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/members?hsLang=en)s [Register](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/DKQ96NS7xMVXW) **Payment Plan** ## **3 Installments of $150** ###### Total of $450 [Register](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/KkxW4zzZnqcMM) ###### Who should join Intermediate 1? At this proficiency level, you can describe experiences, events, dreams and expectations and give your own opinion. You often use sentences when required, using strings of sentences and connectors. *Learn more about our levels **[here](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#levels)**.*     ![Belinda-1](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Belinda-1.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=Belinda-1.jpg) Belinda E. Teacher   [Read Bio](https://8693418.hs-sites.com/meet-our-team?hsLang=en) # Intermediate 2 Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!** **Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.** [View Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en) **No group class at this level is offered this term but please check back next term!** **View the calendar below for future term dates.** [View the CSL Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en) # Advanced Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!** **Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.** [View Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en) **No group class at this level is offered this term but please check back next term!** **View the calendar below for future term dates.** [View the CSL Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en)   # ASL FOR KIDS ## Winter Term registration is closed! Even though there are no group ASL kids' classes this term, you can still learn with us! Click below to learn about our Customized Lessons. Kids' Winter Term class registration will open on Dec. 1, unless otherwise stated. More info coming soon! [Click to view CSL's full calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en) Even though the Term's groups classes are closed, you can still learn with us! Click below to learn about our Customized Lessons. Even though Fall Term's groups classes are closed, you can still learn with us! Click below to learn about our Customized Lessons. [Learn more about Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en) [View the CSL Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en) # ASL FOR KIDS Winter Term registration is open! Choose your class below to register. K-5 Classes at CSL Immersion Playgroups After-School Programs ## ASL **for Kids (K-2)** ##### **IN-PERSON (10 weeks) at CSL** **Grades K-2** **\<\< Registration closes on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 5 pm. \>\>** **Wednesdays, 5:00-5:45 pm ET** Begins the week of Sept. 8, 2025   Click to review  [CSL's Policies](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/policies?hsLang=en) and [CSL's Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en)    **Pay in Full** ## **$200** ###### 20% off anytime for [CSL Member](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/members?hsLang=en)s   ![Melynda ](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Melynda%20.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=Melynda%20.jpg) Melynda Wyatt Teacher     [Read Bio](https://8693418.hs-sites.com/meet-our-team?hsLang=en) ###### What is an Immersion Playgroup? Research shows that the earlier you expose a child to another language, the easier it is for the child to become bilingual and fluent in that language – and with a more native accent! (Not to mention the many cognitive and social benefits of learning another language.) Immersion Playgroups are designed for kids ages 1-3 and their caregivers. They provide an opportunity for a child and his/her caregiver to interact with a CSL teacher and with one another through age-appropriate and engaging songs, movements, books, games, and crafts, all in the target language. ## ASL **Immersion Playgroup** ##### **(Ages 1-3)** ##### **IN-PERSON (10 weeks) at CSL** **Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45 pm ET** Begins the week of January 12, 2026 **\<\< Registration closes on Wednesday, January 7 at 5 pm. \>\>** ***Price Includes: 1 Child (Ages 1-3) + 2 Caregivers   OR  2 Children (Ages 1-3) + 1 Caregiver***  Click to review  [CSL's Policies](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/policies?hsLang=en) and [CSL's Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en)    **Pay in Full** ## **$256** ###### 20% off anytime for [CSL Member](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/members?hsLang=en)s [Register](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/MKG62YZs)   ![Photo coming soon](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Photo%20coming%20soon.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=Photo%20coming%20soon.jpg) Belinda E. Teacher     [Read Bio](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/meet-our-team?hsLang=en) ###### What is an Immersion Playgroup? Research shows that the earlier you expose a child to another language, the easier it is for the child to become bilingual and fluent in that language – and with a more native accent! (Not to mention the many cognitive and social benefits of learning another language.) Immersion Playgroups are designed for kids ages 1-3 and their caregivers. They provide an opportunity for a child and his/her caregiver to interact with a CSL teacher and with one another through age-appropriate and engaging songs, movements, books, games, and crafts, all in the target language. # Customized Lessons Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!** **Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.** [View Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en) ![csl-icons-globe](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/csl-icons-globe.png?width=200&height=185&name=csl-icons-globe.png "csl-icons-globe") ##### *The mission of CSL is to create a more aware, educated and inclusive community through the teaching of language and culture.* ### Location: 3800 St. Elmo Ave, Suite 329 Chattanooga, TN 37409 [Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oGaSZif8DQPmoJtz9) #### Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 4-7 pm Fridays: closed BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ### Contact Us: [423-802-2040 (Call or text)](tel:4238022040) [info@chattanoogalanguage.com](mailto:%20info@chattanoogalanguage.com) *\*If we miss your call or text, we will respond within 24 business hours.* [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/chattlanguage/) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/chattlanguage/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.tiktok.com/@chattlanguage) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chattanooga-school-of-language) - [Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar) - [Policies](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/policies) - [FAQ](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/faq) - [Give the Gift of Language](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/gift) - [Join Our Team](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/join-our-team) - [Contact Us](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/contact-us) - [Proficiency Levels](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#levels) - [Methodology](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#comprehensible-input) - [Become a CSL Member](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/members)