Reviews for Lingvano: Sign Language – ASL

I was originally a college major for deaf studies and ASL interpreting and the program was discontinued. I had about a year left and switched my major to special education. I have been working with more students who need or use ASL and learned the hard way "If you don't use it, you lose it". The app is definitely pricey but worth it. I was able to pick up very quickly but it's great as a refresher as well! I do have so feedback but I don't have enough word space for it. It freezes sometimes.

Did the free trial, but despite selecting the monthly charge, I was charged the annual charge. They make it very difficult to dispute or contact them about the issue. I will update if they fix it, but very frustrated. The annual is MUCH higher than monthly, and didn't like having my subscription level switched. Otherwise I would have given their app 4-5 stars. It works well, and is much like Duolingo.

It's a great app until you get halfway though chapter 2. I got through 9 lessons (5 in ch 1 and 4 in ch 2) before it made me pay to learn more. I would give it a higher rating if there was more you could do without paying or at least a lower price. 120$/year or 17.99$/month just seems absurd. You shouldn't have to pay to learn how to speak in asl. I can't even use the trainer anymore.

Absolutely brilliant app for learning BSL. Think it teaches ASL too! I'm learning BSL because I'm going deaf, I'm hard of hearing at the moment. The app itself works well - no glitches so far and I'm on 17 days. I love the 2 people doing the lessons. The lessons are prerecorded. It has a mirror function so you can copy the signs at the bottom whilst the signer is in the video above. You can also click the tortoise and it slows the signing down. I'm that happy with it I've paid premium.

Im only giving it two stars because after getting through the first chaper and 4/6 lessons in the second, they make you upgrade to their premium in order for you to continue taking lessons. It would've been five stars if they would let you continue to learn for free with ads or if they told you up front that you will have to buy their membership.

I thought they would offer just the basics for free and then pay options for further lessons. but you only get a few free lessons and then everything is behind an expensive pay wall. I just want to learn for fun and it is quite expensive for that in my opinion. the app itself from the first few lessons I got to try seemed really helpful.

it was really nice and easy to get started and easy to navigate and I was super excited about it until I got to the end of lesson 4 in unit 2 bc you absolutely must pay to use the rest of the app. kinda thought it would be like duolingo for asl where you get all basic features and can pay to get upgrades but I guess not :/

I really love this app—it’s been a great tool for learning, and I’ve picked up a lot from it. It’s also made it much easier to teach my toddler in a way that’s fun and engaging for both of us. My only real suggestion is to expand the dictionary with more words. A larger vocabulary bank would make the app even more useful for both personal learning and teaching young kids.

The overall format and idea is great, the visuals and style is great, its informative and helpful for about 2 seconds. Until everything is blocked by a pay wall. Luckily, I found some free and helpful ways to learn ASL, so I'm not too upset- but im working on low income, and the money they want is crazy amounts. There should be at least a way to learn without having to pay. I played for 3 days, unable to continue past chapter 2 because I dont have money to pay for a subscription! made me sad.

I agree with most other reviews. I would keep the app if it weren't for the subscription because theres tons of free options online. It's up to you if the $17 is worth the convenience of not having to dig for lessons online. I personally prefer in person ASL classes and would rather put money toward that. Over all, super easy to use and understand. I would recommend it as an introduction to ASL.