American Sign Language V 2.0

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Product Features

• Over 300 video demonstrations of fingerspelling, phrases and numbers
• Get an overview of ASL history
• All signs fully demonstrated by the onscreen guide
• # Signs are shown pictorially and used in sentences
• Features 500 ASL signs, arranged alphabetically in 20 categori

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B000ALB1HA
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 28, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,327 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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Product Description

Ships 2 CDS in box no jewel case. Features: * Over 300 video demonstrations of fingerspelling, phrases and numbers * Features 500 ASL signs, arranged alphabetically in 20 categories * Signs are shown pictorially and used in sentences * All signs fully demonstrated by the onscreen guide * Get an overview of ASL history

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A sign of something good to come, July 24, 2006

By	Zipprorah Robinson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I've never had a real sign language class before, so I can't say how accurate it is. But I must say that the dictionary that has a 3d computer person that you can view at different angles is great. I can then get a correct view of how I should be signing. Also I love the video demonstration that allows you to slow down the demonstrator or make it reverse or repeat itself. Also, it tells you the written ASL translation and the literal translation. So if you want to ask: "What is your name?" The written ASL translation (as they will show) is "Your name what?" But you get an explanation as to why it's sign in that manner. Also, comes with the history of ASL in america. So you get an understanding of the why's and how's.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed for the price, August 27, 2009

By	S. Wallace - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I write this review given the price of the software, being a really new student in ASL only two weeks in actually. I got frustrated having to watch online videos to review the signs since the angles can be bad or the speed. This software is good for that allowing zoom in and out features. My friend who is teaching me also looked at this software and says it's pretty good and accurate. If I could say one thing about the software tho, is it doesn't explain theory or how to actually sign it, but than again low discs and sale value. This will more than likely not teach you ASL on it's own but, can be very useful with a class or with a book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a good reference; more useful than books, August 19, 2009

By	R. Phillips "home w/ the kids" (NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I bought this for my teen daughter who became interested in signing. She found it interesting that the signs on this CD can be slowed down or sped up, depending on how quickly she "got it." Be mindful that some signs vary by region of the country in which you live. One of the very best resources is to make friends w/ a deaf person or ask to join a deaf group that meets in your area. Deaf people are generally eager to help you learn their language, and they will be glad to correct any mistakes you make in conversation. I would say this CD is a great tool for beginners as it will give you enough signs to carry on basic conversations and greetings w/ a deaf person. Be prepared to have to fingerspell a great deal even if you learn several words. Learning sign language takes time and a lot of practice, but when used regularly, you can build an impressive signing vocabulary.