Signing for dummies
Book - 2012
This guide explains the basics of American Sign Language. You'll be able to start communicating right away, with proper handshapes and body language, vocabulary, and grammar. The CD includes actual conversations and demonstrations by ASL signers, to reinforce lessons from the book.
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- Published
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Hoboken, N.J. :
John Wiley & Sons
2012.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
- Edition
- 2nd ed
- Physical Description
- xiv, 366 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9781118117583
- Introduction
- Part I. Getting Started
- Chapter 1. Finding Out That You Already Know a Little Sign
- Chapter 2. Warming Up with Signing Grammar Basics
- Chapter 3. Starting to Sign Basic Expressions
- Chapter 4. Getting Your Numbers and Times Straight
- Chapter 5. Signing at Home
- Part II. American Sign Language in Action
- Chapter 6. Asking Questions and Making Small Talk
- Chapter 7. Asking for Directions
- Chapter 8. Dining and Going to the Market
- Chapter 9. Shopping Made Easy
- Chapter 10. The Signer About Town
- Chapter 11. TakinÆ Care of Business
- Chapter 12. Recreation and the Great Outdoors
- Chapter 13. HereÆs to Your Health
- Looking into Deaf Life and Interpreting
- The Deaf Community and Deaf Etiquette
- Interpreting: Are You Interested?
- Using Technology to Communicate
- The Part of Tens
- Ten Tips to Help You Sign like a Pro
- Ten Ways to Pick Up Sign Quickly
- Ten Popular Deaf Expressions
- Appendixes
- Answer Key to Fun & Games
- About the CD