Tony S.

I'm a shy person and I was nervous about taking a class as interactive as ASL. From the first time I joined one of Tony's TakeLessons Live classes, he encouraged me to get involved and kept things light and fun. Since then, I've begun taking one-on-one classes and I always come away with a smile on my face and a lot more knowledge than I went in with. Tony's great at adapting to your learning style and goals and he's very supportive and encouraging. You never feel bad for messing up or forgetting a sign. Each lesson is like having a quick visit with a friend, all while learning another language.

Tony is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. He’s not like most teachers who just give you the answers and expect you to understand why is it that answer. He will deeply explains things with you and he will give you critiques. He also teaches in a variety of ways not like most teachers that they just do the same teaching stile all the time. He is just really a great teacher.

Tony slate is an amazing teacher. Unlike other teachers who might just give you the answers and not let you learn he makes you try to figure it out so that you can learn and if you cant figure it out then he steps in. Tony helps you learn signs teaches you about deaf culture he knows all about deaf people and deaf culture. I have been taking his class for 2 years now and i feel like i fully understand the language and can almost interpret!

A few months ago I stumbled upon TAKE LESSONS website and found that there were several ASL instructors ready to teach me ASL in the privacy and comfort of my own home. The thought of learning from home sealed the deal! No driving to/from school. I read through the different instructor profiles and decided to sign up with Tony Slate. I’m so happy with my decision. Tony is very easy going and makes the lessons fun. In the 8 sessions I’ve had so far, I’ve learned enough to have mini signing conversations and Tony is also helping me to gain an understanding of Deaf culture. I’m planning on continuing for at least a year more and I’m even looking forward to attending some Deaf events in my local community. I wish I knew about Take Lessons years ago. I highly recommend Tony – 5 stars for sure!

Mr. Slate was not my first ASL instructor, but he did reinforce key aspects of ASL that made my foundation solid. He really takes the time to make sure each student is learning and try’s to figure out the best way to teach in order for the student to succeed. Thanks to Mr. Slate I was able to discover my passion for ASL.

Lessons with Tony are a wonderful way to learn and get practice. Tony matches his tutoring with the students needs and abilities and encourages growth in signing and fingerspelling skills. He makes the lessons stress free, fun and I look forward to more lessons with Tony.

OMG!!! My daughter’s first class was last night and she loved it!!! He’s passionate about what he does and so relatable to the kids. She’s currently take live lessons but we’re going to switch to the personal lessons.
God Bless You!

Mr. Slate is one of the best teachers I have ever had! He is funny, kind and compassionate and he loves his students and is invested in making sure they succeed in his class. ASL has changed my life because of him and how he teaches us that it isn't just a language, but also a culture. He makes learning fun and therefore it allows me to do better in his class. He's awesome! Anyone would be blessed to have him as a teacher!

Mr. Slate is truly an amazing teacher! He is always willing to help his students and better his students in any way that he can and he keeps his classes fun and interesting. I have learned more ASL with him than I have with anyone else because he is constantly pushing me to do better and is very approachable if I have any questions or need extra help. He is very invested in his students and is very knowledgeable in ASL and is amazing at his job! Love him!

Mr. Slate is one of the best teachers i’ve ever had. I went into ASL not expecting it to have such a big impact on me. It wasn’t just ASL that had the impact but Mr. Slate as well. Having someone so great in my life teaching me one of my favorite subjects is so amazing. If you are thinking about learning asl sign up with Mr. Slate now !!!

Mr. Slate has helped me advance my Sign Language skills far more than I could ever imagine. I went into his class just cause I didn’t want to take spanish. Little did I know that class was going to change my life forever. I recommend Mr. Slate to anyone and everyone. Definitely the best teacher I’ve ever had.

Mr. Slate is a pretty radical guy. I loved him as a teacher and as in a brother in God. He truly cares about his students and wants nothing else but their success in the classroom and in their personal relationship with Christ. He is always looking for ways to spice up his classes and brighten his students day. He was and will be my favorite teacher for a very long time.

We learned some basic ASL with Tony to help give us an extra way to communicate with our Hard of Hearing baby. Tony is extremely knowledgeable, is a fantastic teacher, and was a real pleasure to work with. When we want to learn more ASL, we'll definitely be signing up (pun intended) with Tony!

Mr. Slate is one of those teachers that you remember. He taught me in High School 8+ years ago. His teaching style doesn't simply lead to fact memorization, but to understanding subject matter on a deeper level. He is intelligent, funny, and most importantly, cares deeply about developing his students to get them to the next level.

I highly recommend Tony Slate to anyone that is interested in improving in the services he provides. The foundation of my study skills and habits are based off everything he has taught me and helped me with. Without him I wouldn't have been able to make all A's, have one of the highest GPA's in my class and just feel extremely comfortable with anything I need to study. Tony Slate came highly recommended to me and I will highly recommend him to anyone else.

Mr. Slate is a virtuous man who invested his time in me outside of school to help mold my character during my youth. I would recommend him not only for his adept teaching skills in ASL but for his ability to communicate with clarity and dynamism to people at different stages of learning. A compassionate man with great interpersonal skills that bring learning to life!

Tony Slate is the reason I became a Deaf education teacher. Learning sign language from Tony was the best decision I have made. I learn under Tony for about three years while I was in high school. I firmly believe that my signing skills would not be where they are today if it was not for him. When I began college my signing skills were easily above the majority of the students begins at the same or even higher level than me. I would recommend lessons from Tony to any one that wants to learn American Sign Language. He is dedicated, passionate and knownadlage.

Tony teaches from the heart. Tony has given my child the confidence he needs to succeed while teaching him ASL. He has picked up so quickly and I am constantly amazed at what he has learned. I can't say enough good things about the way Tony interacts with students to make them feel like they can accomplish anything they set their mind to. We are grateful to have him in our child's life. We highly recommend him to friends and family.

I was pleased to be Tony's first principal. His knowledge of subject matter and interest in his students was exemplary. He was a devoted teacher who had an enthusiasm for all aspects of his responsibilities and that zeal seemed to radiate toward those around him. I would highly recommend him and have little doubt but that you'd find him eager to meet the needs of any student. If you are looking for an instructor who will make a difference, look no further!

Tony is a patient teacher who loves his subject and his students. He loves to teach, and truly gets excited when he sees his students "getting it". He is a rare teacher because he is so connected personally to the subject and to every student. He is a great encourager and motivator, and he is extremely skilled in ASL. This is no "side job" for him. He is devoted to the deaf community, and part of that devotion is teaching hearing folks to communicate with the community he loves so much. If you want to learn ASL, you will not be disappointed with Tony.