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Signing Made Easy!: How to Talk to a Person Who Can't Hear

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After having borrowed a copy from a friend, I had to order my own copy-to review again and again! Recently I have obtained a position working with developmentally disabled children and adults, Signing is an important part of teaching and learning. Anthony Natale presents in a crisp, clear style with a humorous and fun twist that interested even my children, We are now all learning together! Excellent resource!

I got this dvd because I have always been interested in signlanguage and baby sign. This dvd really gives you a nice base for learning to sign or just to get by if you should happen to meet someone who is deaf. I used to work retail and it really came in handy being able to communicate with a deaf customer who stopped in. I also use it to teach my children. (It really came in handy, when I lost my voice due to a cold) You may want to skip some parts however depending on the age of the child. (like asking for a date, or one sign that done wrong means a totally different thing)I loved it because it shows real life situations instead of a classroom like setting like most videos. It is a great teaching tool, or just as a review, if you are out of practice. I really enjoyed this dvd expecially being able to go to any scene with the dvd version.

I think this video is so great. Anthony Natale is funny and I do not dread having to watch it again as I am learning. I am glad in the introduction it is explained Anthony Natale does not teach ASL but signs as he speaks. (Obviously this is confusing for some people). This is not the video to learn ASL but to learn enough vocabulary to be comfortable enough to sign to an ASL signer or any hearing impaired person who signs. It also gives some great insight into the deaf world and encourages everyone to not be afraid to try to meet or talk to a deaf individual. I highly recommend this video as a person embarks on learning to sign, whether it be ASL or English. English sign is growing in popularity because it is easier to learn. This teaches you enough sign to begin signing English Sign Language. If you are interested in learning ASL exclusively, this is not the video for you. They do not teach any ASL grammar. Signing along with English sentence structure is NOT ASL. Great source of vocabulary words for all signers and those interested in learning to sign.

I bought this at first as a gift to my sister, but very fast
as i watched her watch it, i found out how interesting it is.
the tape shows you very clearly the bsaics of ASL, and as long as you have a little time to devote on watching it you will "Catch it" really fast.

When did i figure this tape is great:
i was at a McDonalds in manhatten (where i live) on 14th and 7th ave, and a person, who gave out cards claiming he can't hear and asks for money.
i asked him a simple question (how are you) by ASL, and he understood and replayed!

any way, if you are interested in ASL (American sign lang)
buy this - also makes a great great gift!

I found this tape a great addition to my other sign language tape. The main character(anthony natale)adds humor as he teaches the viewer american Sign Language. Mr.natale does an excellent job showing everyday life through a deaf persons eyes. It's a beginners tape;great for exploring sign language.

This was hard to follow. Sometimes, the camera shot did not even show the person's hands so the viewer can't even see the signs being made. This is not for beginners. It did address "deaf prejudice" but didn't help me learn the language.

I have always wanted to learn the basics of sign language and after reading all the positive reviews for this particular video decided to give it a shot. I watched it with my 8 year old son and since then we have been practicing signing and having a great time in the process. I have to point out it is very helpful for anyone new to signing to have a video to learn from and not a book... many of the signs involve motion, which is difficult to depict in books without some confusion. We have been surprised at the ease with which we have picked up so many of the basic signs, and this video was well worth the cost. It is well put together, easy to understand, and excellent for a beginner with a little time on his/her hands, so to speak.

I RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS VIDEO FOR MYSELF AND FOR MY FOUR MONTH OLD SON TO WATCH AND LEARN AS HE GROWS. I FIND THIS VIDEO TO BE CAPTIVATING, INTERESTING AND EDUCATIONAL. ALSO, MY SON SEEMS TO BE VERY INTENTIVE AND EXCITED WATCHING THIS VIDEO. PEOPLE VISITING US HAVE SHOWED GREAT INTEREST IN SIGNING TOO BECAUSE OF HOW EASY THIS VIDEO MAKES IT SEEM. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS VIDEO FOR BEGINNERS!

he does phrases when I need basic nouns,verbs,connectives. single words,then expressions. why can't he walk along pointing out things,like in the film JOHNNY BELINDA? there're subtle nuances &facial expressions to signing that he doesn't address. it's hard a for a beginner to keep up,and I don't see any other videos that look easier,from their descriptions. so,having just lost my hearing suddenly,at age 39,I'm still lost,an island floating away from being able to "hear" people speak to me.

I really enjoyed viewing the DVD and find it is a good start for a beginner. The lessons progress in a logical manner and the ASL Alphabet is presented very well. If you do not learn the first time around, you can select the portion of the DVD to review over and over. Once you progress in ASL, the DVD becomes less useful, but still entertaining and helpful in understanding the Deaf culture.