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17 of 17 customers found the following review helpful:
 Great Learning Aid/But Slow, 2005-08-04
I really enjoy this software. The illustrations are live and that is so much better than the illustrations in the books I have. But the only problem is for example: when you are using the two dictionary disc, after you request a few signs the program starts to get reallllllllll slow. You request a sign for a word and it takes forever to process and load. I bought a laptop specifically for this software so I could travel with it.
I thought something was wrong with the laptop so I returned it.
I have since loaded this software at work and at home and the same thing happens. You have to shut the program down and start it up again to gain the initial speed. And of course there are eight disc. You can't load but one disc at a time.
If they could just fix these two things, this learning tool would be prefect.
50 of 50 customers found the following review helpful:
 good sign language aide, 2005-05-07
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.
9 of 10 customers found the following review helpful:
Helpful ASL Software, 2005-03-07
My newest daught-in-law is deaf, and suffice it to say, I knew no sign language when I met her. I purchased this product to help us communicate. The dictionary has been a real help and the videos are great for learning. I quickly learned some basic phrases and I, as well as the rest of my family, are learning more each day!
13 of 13 customers found the following review helpful:
 Fun and Educational, 2005-03-05
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.
19 of 30 customers found the following review helpful:
 Don't Bother, 2005-01-19
I bought this program to load onto my laptap for school and work. You can only download the installation cd. You cannot load the other 7 cd's onto your hard drive. For anyone who does not want to have to tote around a bunch of cd's this is not the program for you. I have emailed the company to see if an upgrade will be released but I have not received a reply yet. I am now looking for a program that can be completely loaded onto my hard drive. This was a waste of money.
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