Play American Sign Language Tutor Online

American Sign Language Tutor was released as part of the MS-DOS Classic Games collection, though it stands apart from typical games in that set. It was developed by a small team focused on educational software, and it arrived during a time when DOS was a common platform for both entertainment and learning tools. The game presents ASL instruction through a simple, no frills interface that feels very much of its era.

You interact primarily by using the keyboard to select letters or words, then watch as an on screen character demonstrates the corresponding sign. The main objective is to learn and practice fingerspelling and common vocabulary through repetition and timed challenges. Signature mechanics include matching hand shapes to letters in a memory style game, and racing to correctly sign words before a timer expires. The pacing is methodical, almost meditative, though the time pressure in certain modes adds a layer of tension. It feels surprisingly engaging for what is essentially a structured lesson.

Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".