MeLISegno

MeLISegno is a self-study app for people learning Italian Sign Language (LIS), particularly beginners, families and educators who want lessons they can fit around other commitments. Its broad course and practice options make it a focused choice for LIS; continued access to all material requires a premium subscription.

Overview

The course covers 20 modules, 120 lessons and more than 500 signs. Learners can work through lessons at their own pace, then revisit signs in the interactive dictionary. Quizzes, exercises and interactive dialogues provide several ways to practice, while grammar and culture notes add context beyond individual signs.

An AI learning aid is designed to guide study and help learners retain material over time. Together, these tools make MeLISegno more than a sign lookup app: it offers a structured course as well as ways to review. It remains a self-study resource, so learners seeking live instruction or practice with other signers may need something beyond the app.

Key features

Self-paced lessons: Choose when to study and how quickly to progress. That flexibility suits independent learners and families fitting practice around school, work or other responsibilities.

Course and practice: The 120 lessons and 20 modules provide a substantial path through LIS. Quizzes, exercises and dialogues let learners work with material in different formats rather than relying on lessons alone.

Dictionary and language context: The interactive dictionary supports sign review, while grammar and culture notes help place vocabulary in a wider language context.

Free content with a premium extension: Free modules and lessons make it possible to begin without paying. Premium unlocks all available material for learners who want to continue beyond the free content.

Pricing

PlanPriceWhat it includesFreefreeFree modules and lessonsPremium monthlyCustom pricingAccess to all available materialThe free plan is the sensible starting point for learners who want to explore LIS before committing. Its trade-off is limited content; those who want access to the full course need premium. Premium is offered monthly or annually, and subscriptions renew unless canceled. The monthly plan’s price is custom pricing.

Platforms

MeLISegno runs on Android, iOS, iPadOS and macOS. The iPhone and iPad app requires iOS 15.1 or later. Its coverage across Apple devices and Android suits learners who want to study on a phone or tablet, with macOS also supported.

Who it's for

MeLISegno is aimed at beginners, families, teachers, educators and others who want to learn LIS. Its self-paced structure and multiple practice formats are useful for learners who prefer to study independently and return to material over time. It is specifically for Italian Sign Language, so learners seeking another signed language should choose a different course.

The app was developed by Signlab AS in collaboration with Associazione Fedora. On Android, data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion, but the app may collect and share personal information and app activity, among other data types. Learners who are cautious about data sharing should consider that alongside the app’s learning features.

Pros and cons

Pro — substantial LIS course: 20 modules, 120 lessons and more than 500 signs give learners a defined body of material to work through.

Pro — several ways to practice and review: Quizzes, exercises, dialogues and an interactive dictionary serve different study needs, with grammar and culture notes adding context.

Pro — useful free entry point: Free modules and lessons let learners begin without buying premium.

Con — full access requires a subscription: Free content is limited to selected modules and lessons, and premium pricing is custom pricing.

Con — data collection and sharing: The Android app may collect and share personal information and app activity, which may not suit learners seeking to minimize app data use.

Alternatives

For other options, browse Sign Language Apps.

ASL Bloom is a better fit for learners of ASL who want three complete free modules and a free trial, with Android, iOS and web support. Its listed three-month plan costs $48 as a one-time purchase.

Lingvano is another option for learners choosing among Android, iOS and web. It offers a free plan and trial, with paid monthly, quarterly and yearly subscriptions.

Pause LSF is the closer fit for learners seeking French Sign Language (LSF) rather than LIS. It shares Signlab AS as its developer and supports Android, iOS and macOS; some modules and lessons are free.

PocketSign suits ASL learners who want free lessons, a daily lesson, video dictionary and alphabet practice across Android, iOS and web. Its Unlimited ASL Lessons plan costs $5.99 a month.

British Sign is for learners seeking British Sign Language, with an online course priced at £5, paid once.

Play With ASL is a free alternative for ASL learners who prefer games: its free plan includes two packs, all game modes and support for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.

Sign ASL is a free option for ASL sign lookup, offering more than 40,000 video signs and unlimited access across Android, iOS and web.

SignSchool is a free ASL learning resource for learners who want another no-cost option on Android, iOS or web.

Verdict

Choose MeLISegno if you want a substantial, self-paced LIS course with quizzes, dialogues, grammar and culture notes, and an interactive dictionary. Free modules make it possible to start at no cost, but continued access to all material requires premium, whose price is custom pricing. If LIS is not your target language, or you want live instruction rather than self-study, look elsewhere.