Learning New Languages

The other day, I was at Hastings with Jyg. We went there so I could choose my birthday present. While there, aside from picking out Atonement (see last post) for my birthday, I decided I was going to buy a book on sign language. I found a lot, most over $20 and only two, a Webster’s Pocket Dictionary and The Pocket Dictionary of Signing. Webster’s was $6.95 and the other was $7.95. However, because we were at Hastings and not heaven, I decided that it was best if I’d look around a bit more before I bought anything. Besides, the need wasn’t that strong. I only wanted to have something I can reference to while I write the story I’m working on.

As we ventured into the wonderful world of Hastings’ used videos, I decided to turn toward the PC stuff. About a year ago, I got software for a fair price ($9.99) that helped with my keyboard usage. I decided to look there to see if there was anything for ASL and lo and behold, there it was, American Sign Language v2.0 for only $5.99. I’m not looking to be a professional in ASL, just know a few of the basics so I can describe the motions. The stuff is a bit corny, but hey, it helps more so than a book because I get to see the motions rather guess whether I’m moving the right hand in the right motion because I just see a fucking picture.