Instant Immersion American Sign Language Deluxe

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Product Features

• American Sign Language 8 CD-ROM software suite
• Hand positions for thousands of ASL words and phrases
• History of America's third most common language
• Authoritative content developed in tandem with experienced ASL instructors
• Full-motion signing instruction for a wide array of real-life situations

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0006DRZMC
• Item model number: CS-516D
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 30, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,655 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #11 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > American Sign Language

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the history of American Sign Language to hand positions for thousands of ASL words and phrases, this eight-CD-ROM software suite is packed with authoritative content developed in tandem with experienced ASL instructors, and features full-motion signing instruction for a wide array of real-life situations.

Features:

• Learn body and hand positioning for grammar and fingerspelling
• Video lessons and explanations of ASL phrase syntax improve beginners' foundation in ASL
• Hands-on ASL dictionary packed with over 6,000 words--plus synonyms and written sign movement descriptions for each entry
• ASL phrase guide offers real-life communication--over 600 phrases are introduced, with video demonstrations of each entry
• Complete reference guide provides overview of the scope and history of America's third most common language

Product Description

Your complete ASL tutor, from the history to hand positions!

Product Information

From the history of American SignLanguage to hand positions for thousands of ASL words and phrases, Instant Immersion American Sign Language Deluxe is the ultimate way to let your fingers do the talking, literally!

As the third most commonly used language in the UnitedStates, American Sign Language is the fastest growing form of communication. Used by both the deaf and hearing community, ASL is a thorough and eloquent system of signing. Instant Immersion American Sign Language is the quick and easy way manybeginners learn how to sign. Based on the same tried and proven techniques that allow people to quickly pick-up a spoken language, the key to success with signing is to immerse yourself. For years, we have known that an immersion environment is theabsolute, fastest way to learn a new language. The Instant Immersion method provides this atmosphere and allows you to put your lessons to use immediately.

Each disc in this 8 CD-ROM software suite is packed with authoritative contentdeveloped in tandem with experienced ASL instructors, and features full-motion signing instruction with reinforcing written descriptions, challenging quizzes and games, vocabulary synonym lists, and complete phrases arranged by category for a widearray of real-life situations.

• Reference Guide (1 CD)
• Grammar & Fingerspelling (1 CD)
• ASL Dictionary (2 CDs)
• ASL Phrase Guide (4 CDs)

Learn to sign words and phrases on dozens of conversational subjects, including:

• Parenting and Family
• Food and Drink
• Time, Dates and Seasons
• Money and Numbers
• Legal and Medical Terms
• Dating and Relationsh

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good sign language aide, May 7, 2005

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Theodore Illenberg (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a good sign language aide. The software come with eight disks. The first disk is the downloading disk that also contains a n overview as well as the history of sign language.

Disk 2 and 3 contains a dictionary of words that are used in sign language. The list is not exhuastive but it is extensive. The words that are in bold are on that disk. The normal font words are on the other disk. Each word comes with a visual representation of the sign. Each word comes with a written description of the sign that explains what the sign is trying to illustrate. Each word comes with a list of alternate and simular words. This is usefull in determining which definition of a word is being used. such as Ball-dance party, or Ball-play object. Unfortunutaley there is no written definiton of the word. The words are listed alphabetically and by catagory. They also have section for games and quizes where you can test your knowledge.

Disk 4 contains finger splelling for all of the words in the alphabet. It also contains a discription ofthe grammar and syntax of sign language. Disk 5-8 conntains various f]phrases that are comonly uswed in everyday conversation. They are broken up into catatgories. The phrases also comes with a video interpretation.

This is a good software to learn sign langauge on a casual basis so you can communicate with friends and family who are deaf. This software is a good study aide for a sign language class. If one wants to learn sign language professionally then they need to take a sign language class. This software is by no means a substiute for a formal class in sign language.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Instant Immersion ASL Deluxe -Good for the Beginner, March 17, 2006

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Nenes (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

I have had the Instant Immersion ASL Deluxe program for a little over a month. I think it is very helpful for those just learning to sign, but not for the more advanced signer. I have taken sign language courses in the past, and to me it is very similar, with the exception of that in school I had to learn signs from drawings, which can be difficult to see which way to hold you hand or turn you fingers. The program uses video to show how to correctly display fingers and how to make proper hand gestures. It also allows you to replay and to slow down the video if you need more practice with certain words or phrases.

One downfall is that the program teaches mostly the noun version of each word and only a few examples are given for forming sentences when signing certain words. I found that the more words I learned the more I wanted to know how to use them in a different context and this program offered very limited examples if any, which is why I think it is better for the beginner-possibly intermediate-user. The set has 8 cds, #1 installation, #2 Dictionary Pt. 1, #3 Dictionary Pt.2, #4 Grammer and fingerspelling, #5 - #8 are Phrase guides. Enough to get you started.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Educational, March 4, 2005

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A Software User (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

These CDs really helped me learn not only signs in ASL, but also how to truly "speak" in this subtle language. And seeing phrases signed by a variety of ASL users (ASL instructors and Deaf people) helped me see the variety different signers bring to the language. I learned from the lessons and videos, felt comfortable studying individual words in the dictionary, and had fun with the quizzes and games. Overall this is a great buy for someone who wants to learn American Sign Language.