yoDGS
yoDGS is an Android and iOS app for learning German Sign Language.
What yoDGS is
yoDGS is an Android and iOS app for learning German Sign Language. Its course contains 20 modules and more than 100 lessons, moving from basic material toward conversation. A visual dictionary provides more than 1,400 signs and sentences, with lookup for signs learners want to revisit. Practice includes quizzes, dialogues, grammar guidance, and culture tips. Regular quizzes and points support learning, while progress tracking records development. Free modules and lessons are available before subscribing for continued access to all learning materials. SignLab says the app was built with Deaf teachers and the Deaf community, and presents it for beginners, families, children, teachers, educators, and anyone wishing to learn DGS. Support is handled by a real person who usually replies within two working days. Google Play identifies yoDGS as an early version. The privacy policy says device and usage information may be collected, naming Microsoft Clarity and Segment as third-party services. Data is encrypted in transit, and deletion requests are supported.
Good
- More than 100 lessons across 20 modules
- Dictionary contains over 1,400 signs and sentences
- Includes quizzes, dialogues, grammar, and culture tips
- Available on Android and iOS
- Free modules are available
Watch out
- Google Play labels it an early version
- Device and usage information may be collected
Who it suits
yoDGS suits beginners, families, children, teachers, educators, and others learning German Sign Language. Free lessons provide an entry point before a monthly Premium subscription.
Verdict
yoDGS offers a structured DGS course, dictionary lookup, practice activities, and progress tracking on mobile devices. Its free content supports starting out, while full materials require Premium access.
Plans and prices
From yoDGS's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| yoDGS Premium | — | Premium access to all learning materials · Monthly subscription |
| yoDGS Premium | — | Premium access to all learning materials · Annual subscription |
The facts
Each one read from yoDGS's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The maker presents yoDGS for beginners, families, children, teachers, educators, and anyone wishing to learn DGS.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Data handling
- The privacy policy says the maker may collect device and usage information, and identifies Microsoft Clarity and Segment as third-party services it uses.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Data security
- The Google Play listing says data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion of their data.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Dictionary
- The app listing says its visual dictionary contains more than 1,400 signs and sentences.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Gamification
- The yoDGS website says regular quizzes and points support learning and lets users search for signs they have forgotten.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Learning tools
- The app includes quizzes and dialogues for practice, plus grammar and culture tips.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Lessons
- The app listing describes 20 modules with more than 100 lessons covering basics through conversation.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Notable limitation
- The Google Play listing labels yoDGS an early version of the app.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- yoDGS is an app for learning German Sign Language (DGS).checked 4 Oct 2001
- Support
- SignLab says a real person handles support and usually replies within two working days.checked 4 Oct 2001
Money
- Free access
- Free modules and lessons are available before users can subscribe to continue learning.checked 4 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- Øyer, Norwaychecked 28 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Teaching approach
- SignLab says yoDGS is built with Deaf teachers and the Deaf community.checked 4 Oct 2001
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