Instant Immersion American Sign Language

by TOPICS Entertainment

Product Features

• The fastest, most intuitive way to learn American Sign Language
• 2 complete software programs: ASL Basic and ASL Vocabulary
• Over 600 key words and phrases
• 550+ animated illustrations and instruction show proper hand/finger positions
• Translate, review, and quiz yourself instantly

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007M5LK
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 13, 2002
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,848 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #70 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > American Sign Language
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The easiest way to learn ASL fits right in your hand, with Instant Immersion American Sign Language for Palm OS. With two complete software programs loaded with more than 600 words and 550 clear illustrations depicting correct hand and finger positioning, this handheld program provides quizzes, games, and translation options for your handheld device. ASL Basic teaches you numbers and letters, and provides instant ASL translation using the keypad or your handwritten characters. ASL Vocabulary complements ASL Basic, with crisp hand-position illustrations and text instruction. For user-friendly ASL learning, the choice is Instant Immersion American Sign Language for Palm OS.

Quickly learn, translate, and test yourself with 2 advanced programs: ASL Basic and ASL Vocabulary.

ASL Basic
Features four quick-tap options: Spell, Review, Quiz, and Game.

Spell:
Gain instant ASL translation via variable-speed animated hand graphics, using the Global Search feature.

To use Global Search:

• Tap the Magnifying Glass icon, or access the keyboard, on your Palm OS.
• Enter a word in the Find box by using either the Graffiti pad or the letter pad.
• View your activated, adjustable-motion manual translation.

Review: Tap the stylus on any letter or number to display its corresponding American Sign Language hand position.

Quiz: Test your new knowledge of ASL letters, numbers, and words by using the keyboard to translate the on-screen hand signs. Choose the length of your test, from three to 90 questions, and view your running score at all times.

Game: Relax as you pit your newfound dexterity against your Palm OS device, in the fast-paced, hand-to-hand Rock-Paper-Scissors challenge!

ASL Vocabulary
Review your personal ASL lexicon from the alphabetical list of words and phrases complete with detailed signing graphics and text tutorial. Then take a challenging multiple-choice translation Quiz comprising your choice of 10 to 100 questions.