Signing for Dummies, 2nd edition
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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- Full title :Signing for Dummies, 2nd edition / Adan R Penilla, Angela Lee Taylor, Patrick Lownds.
Summary
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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- Publication Date:2012.
- Edition:First edition
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
- Place of Publication:Indianapolis, Indiana
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2012.
Notes
Signing for Dummies (with video cd).
The Physical Object
- Description:xiv, 366 pages (1 DVD-Rom) : : illustrations (sound, color) ; : 24 centimeters;(4 3.4 in.)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781118117583, 1118117581
- oclc:on1079872892
Table of Contents
Getting started. Finding out that you already know a little sign ; Warming up with signing grammar basics ; Staring to sign basic expressions ; Getting your numbers and times straight ; Signing at home -- American Sign Language in action. Asking questions and making small talk ; Asking for directions ; Dining and going to the market ; Shopping made easy ; The signer about town ; Takin' care of business ; Recreation and the great outdoors ; Here's 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 expression
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