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Signing for Dummies® by Angela Lee Taylor and Adan R. Penilla II (2012, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101118117581

ISBN-139781118117583

eBay Product ID (ePID)111831317

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

Publication NameSigning for Dummies®

LanguageEnglish

SubjectSign Language

Publication Year2012

TypeTextbook

AuthorAngela Lee Taylor, Adan R. Penilla II

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight18.3 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.4 in

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Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal419/.7

SynopsisPick up American Sign Language the easy way through actual conversations Want to discover more about ASL? This friendly guide explains the basics you need to start communicating right away, from proper handshapes and body language to vocabulary and grammar. With the conversations in the book and on the video CD, you'll build your skills for use in the home, office, and around town. ASL 101 get an overview of the basic handshapes, facial expressions, and body language of Sign to start making some simple sentences Sign it from the rooftops develop your ability to strike up conversations, ask for directions, talk about dining and shopping, and more Sign like a pro take your skills to the next level with ideas and tips to help you sign even better Give your hands a rest discover how Deaf people function in the hearing world, grasp the cultural component of ASL, and get to know the history of Sign Open the book and find: Hundreds of signs illustrated Basic ASL grammar rules Good signs for striking up a conversation How ASL has changed and evolved Dialogues that show ASL in action in everyday situations Deaf culture and etiquette Info on becoming a certified interpreter Popular Deaf expressions Bonus video CD includes Actual conversations, demonstrations by ASL signers, and reinforced lessons from the book See CD appendix for details and complete system requirements. Learn to: Sign numbers and the manual alphabet Ask questions, start conversations, and make small talk with fellow signers Use ASL grammar to sign clearly and effectively Practice signing with the companion video CD, The fast and easy way to grasp this evolving and growing language American Sign Language (ASL) is something we've all seen deaf people use in restaurants, hospitals, airports, and at work., The fast and easy way to grasp this evolving and growing language American Sign Language (ASL) is something we've all seen deaf people use in restaurants, hospitals, airports, and at work. The communication is fascinating to watch; to see people sharing ideas by using handshapes and body language is remarkable in a world so defined by sound. This new edition of Signing For Dummies gives you a general understanding of the properties of Sign, as well as an understanding of deaf culture. Designed to act as an introduction or a refresher, the book focuses solely on ASL, which is the most commonly used sign language in the United States. Categorized by subject, this illustrated guide covers grammar and sentence structure, along with the tools to get you going in basic conversation by knowing how to introduce and greet people; ask questions and make small talk; order food and chat with salespeople; handle medical emergencies; talk on the phone; get around town for fun or business; and much more. Plus, it stresses how ASL isn't just about using your fingers, hands, and arms, but also about facial expression and body language. More than 25 percent new and revised content, including the latest technological advances for the deaf; contact signing, code mixing, code switching, interpreting as a profession, and regionalism in signing Packed with "Fun & Games" sections that invite you to practice specific signs Hundreds of illustrations throughout, plus a video CD featuring demonstrations by ASL signers showing actual conversations Signing For Dummies is the fast and fun way to get you moving your hands, body, and face to convey meaning that reaches beyond linguistic barriers.

LC Classification NumberHV2476.4