If you have ever wanted to learn how to communicate using sign language, you should check out Marlee Signs, a free app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The app was developed by Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin in collaboration with MEDL Mobile to teach people the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL).
The app features videos of Marlee Matlin signing and comes with seven free lessons:
- Alphabet A-Z (choose from each individual letter)
- Alphabet A-Z All (where all the letters are shown in a row)
- Numbers 0-9
- I, Me, Mine
- Everyday Signs
- Questions & Conversations
- Alphabet Fingers (pictures of the alphabet instead of videos)
You can play the videos at regular and slow motion speeds so you can learn at your own pace. You don’t need to be connected to the Internet to use this app.
One of the coolest features of Marlee Signs is the Spell section where you type a word and Marlee spells the word for you in sign language. Type in any word and watch Marlee spell it for you.
Although the app isn’t intended to replace a full sign language course, you can continue beyond the basics by purchasing additional lesson packs for $1.99 each. Subjects of the additional lesson packs include:
- Around You
- Around World
- Around Town
- Baby Signs
Marlee Signs is free for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch in the iTunes App Store.
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