Signing Made Easy

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Summary: Great start for English Sign Language
Review: 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.

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Summary: ABSOLUTELY HATED IT!!! ANYTHING BUT FOR BEGINNERS!!!
Review: The video is ultracondensed, rushes through things, and is at times incomprehensible. Anthony signs pretty well, but I can't understand a single thing he says. I rented this DVD and I'm absolutely glad that I never bought it. IT IS TERRIBLE! The title is misleading. If you already have years of experience in signing or need a refresher course, then this may be for you, but if you're just starting out, go elsewhere.

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Summary: Signing Made Easy!
Review: This DVD is a fantastic bargain. I am taking Sign Language Classes at a local Rehabilitation Center. I was given a Harris Communications catalog to order a signing tape as well as other materials. I ordered How To Talk to a Person Who Can't Hear,in the VHS format. I was very pleased with it. It cost about $45.00 including the S&H. Anthony Natale does a fine job teaching signing in a practical yet entertaining hands on lessons. I needed to get more help with numbers 11-29 so I searched for other instructional video using Anthony as the teacher. I saw Signing Made Easy and believed I found what I needed. Guess what? The two programs are identical. I only paid $19.95 with S&H through Amazon.com. I whole heartedly recommend this instructional product. Scene Selection makes reviewing the various topic fast and easy. This product opens your eyes to the deaf community's contributions. You will never consider this community "handicapped" ever again.