Customer Reviews

Idioms & Phrases in American Sign Language, Volume 1

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As a student, it's really frustrating to be limited in my ASL communication. I don't have that kind of patience. So, deaf idioms really do help expand my vocabulary and build my cofidence when communicating with other deaf people. To be fluent in ASL, it is important to understand these idioms. They are really used quite often. Now that I am learning these idioms, I have recognized alot of them so far used by deaf individuals and interpreters too. I'm really excited, because it gives me an advantage in that my limited communication is increasing rapidly. I have even noticed my instructors doing some of these signs.

The quality on this dvd isn't that great. Apparently it was shot with a digital camera but recorded on analog tape. Or something similar. That being said, it's a good DVD. The information and signing is clearly presented and the "actors" are actually pretty funny. You can tell they are enjoying themselves and that makes it fun to watch.

I am not deaf, but I have been wanting to learn to sign. This is not for a beginner! And, this has no sound at all.... which i can understand for the deaf, but it would have been nice to hear the words too. If you buy this i would reccomend already knowing some ASL.

The video quality on this series of DVD's isn't that good, but the material presented is great. I'm a certified interpreter and the idioms presented in this series are in common use, and valuable to know as an interpreter. I would certainly recommend that students use this product. Also, the presenters are pretty funny, you can tell they have fun doing the DVD's.

I was very happy with the speedy services for mailing. the order was processed and mailed out immediately on a holiday weekend. The video is great and is a great learning tool.

This is a useful DVD for those that have a decent knowledge of Sign Language already. Perfect for those that may have taken a course in the past that left out some useful phrases and situations. Just be cautious if you are looking for a complete learning program, this is not for that. It has no sound, no beginner run-throughs, few alternate views, etc. which is ok if you have a decent ASL background, like I said. They do run through each section several times with slower speeds as well. As others have said, the camera quality is not the best, but each idiom is explained via text cut-aways on the screen then back to the person signing it. There are several presenters so you can get different ways to present different phrases plus a fun outtake section.

It was very Educational and it still had alot of fun and humor to it.