Product Details:
 Instant Immersion
American Sign Language
As the third most
commonly used language in the United States, American Sign Language is
the fastest growing form of communication. Used by both the deaf and
hearing community, ASL is the most thorough and eloquent system of
signing ever developed. Instant Immersion American Sign Language™ is
the quick and easy way many beginners 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 the
absolute, fastest way to learn a new language. The Instant Immersion™
method provides this atmosphere and allows you to put your lessons to
use immediately. Suitable for all ages, this award-winning 4 CD-ROM set
includes SigningAvatar™ Friends, Personal Communicator, SignLink™, and
HyperSign Kids, which aids children in developing essential analytical
skills. With 3D characters, one-on-one interactive dialog features,
digital and full-motion video, word and phrase translators, and three
interactive games, you will move from beginner to advanced in a
surprisingly short time!
Do you
Really want to learn how to sign?
• The fastest, most intuitive way to learn American Sign Language.
• Extremely user friendly - suitable for all ages, child through adult.
• Takes you from beginner to advanced intermediate levels.
• Ideal for business, school, and home.
SigningAvatar™
Friends
Quickly master American Sign Language with the revolutionary
SigningAvatar™ Friends software. Utilizing the same 3D animation
graphics found in video games, this extremely user-friendly CD-ROM
allows you to choose your own uniquely crafted 3D guide. Whether it’s
Andy, Raven, Mona, or Pete, each character will successfully interpret
words and sentences while engaging you in one-on-one, interactive
dialog. Using signed gestures plus facial expressions, characters
emulate the natural form and movement of humans, providing you with an
accurate display of signing. Additionally, the speed control feature
and rotational tool allow you to customize the rate of signing and
adjust the angle of the character.
• Winner of 2 Golden Lasso Awards: “Best in Education” and “Best
Overall.”
• Featured on CNN and the BBC’s Science in Action program.
SignLink™
With over 1,000 high-quality video clips for more than 2,300 English
meanings, SignLink™ is an all-inclusive, easy-to-understand multimedia
dictionary, tutorial, and reference source on American deaf culture and
signing. Achieve a firm understanding of American Sign Language by
grasping the fundamentals of hand shape, palm orientation, location,
movement, and non-manual behavior such as facial expressions. Master
the essential topics of fingerspelling, numbers, time concepts,
pronouns, and crucial sign linguistics with the Grammar Lessons.
Diversify your studies with the exclusive Parameter Search feature,
which allows you to create a signed gesture and then find the English
equivalent.
Personal
Communicator
The most important step in mastering a language is to establish a firm
understanding of fundamental concepts. Personal Communicator is a
fantastic resource that provides a strong foundation of such essential,
basic principles before moving on to advanced skills. With more than
2,500 digital video signs for 4,500 English words, this comprehensive
CD-ROM combines three unique features that are easy-to-use and
effective! Manually type words or phrases that you want translated with
the Word Processing option. Use the English-ASL Dictionary to find
definitions and to reference corresponding signs. To complete your
study, visit the ASL Playroom where you can mouse-click objects to
review their signs and receive audio and video feedback.
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