Author : Rod R Butterworth, M.A., M.Ed.
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,89 MB
Release : 1989-02
Category : Sign language
ISBN : 9780833535474
For the fourth most used language in the United States, there has not previously been a manual that did more than simply show how to make individual signs. Signing Made Easy teaches how to use signing as a language.
Author : Irene Duke
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 20,9 MB
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1605507520
Discover the intricacies of American Sign Language with this comprehensive, essential guide to learning the basics of sign language. The appeal of American Sign Language (ASL) has extended beyond the Deaf community into the mainstream—it’s even popular as a class in high school and college. You are guided through the basics of ASL with clear instruction and more than 300 illustrations. With a minimum of time and effort, you will learn to sign: the ASL alphabet; questions and common expressions; numbers, money, and time. With info on signing etiquette, communicating with people in the Deaf community, and using ASL to aid child development, this book makes signing fun for the entire family.
Author : Lane Rebelo
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,72 MB
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781641520775
"Featuring ASL signs plus fun songs and activities"--Cover.
Author : Mickey Flodin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,28 MB
Release : 2004-11-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780399530418
Here is the complete learning guide that teaches American Sign Language by "category," the most popular and preferred method of teaching and learning. This easy-to-use guide is updated and expanded to include new computer and technology signs and offers a fast and simple approach to learning. Includes: - Vocabulary reviews - Fingerspelling exercises - Sign matching and memory aids - A complete glossary and a comprehensive index - Clear instructive drawings
Author : Karen Lewis
Publisher : Crown
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 14,33 MB
Release : 1997-08-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0385488572
Sign Language Made Simple will include five Parts: Part One: an introduction, how to use this book, a brief history of signing and an explanation of how signing is different from other languages, including its use of non-manual markers (the use of brow, mouth, etc in signing.) Part Two: Fingerspelling: the signing alphabet illustrated, the relationship between signing alphabet and ASL signs Part Three: Dictionary of ASL signs: concrete nouns, abstractions, verbs, describers, other parts of speech-approx. 1,000 illustrations. Will also include instructions for non-manual markers, where appropriate. Part Four: Putting it all together: sentences and transitions, includes rudimentary sentences and lines from poems, bible verses, famous quotes-all illustrated. Also, grammatical aspects, word endings, tenses. Part Five: The Humor of Signing: puns, word plays and jokes. Sign Language Made Simple will have over 1,200 illustrations, be easy to use, fun to read and more competitively priced than the competition. It's a knockout addition to the Made Simple list.
Author : Irene Duke
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 11,96 MB
Release : 2009-08-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1598698680
"I love you." "What can I get you?" "Let's take a walk." Wanting to say simple things like these but not being able to is frustrating and disheartening—but learning how to communicate can be easy and fun! This book is a basic guide to the alphabet, vocabulary, and techniques it takes to connect using American Sign Language. Whether signing out of necessity or learning for the sake of growing, you will enjoy this practical primer. After reading this book, you will be able to use American Sign Language in a social, educational, or professional setting. Whether the goal is to communicate with hearing-impaired grandparent, a child with special needs in school, or an infant, people learn sign language for many different reasons. Easy to read and reference—and complete with images and examples of common signs—this basic guide allows you to make a meaningful connection that's otherwise impossible.
Author : Rod R. Butterworth
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 40,39 MB
Release : 1995-08-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780399519529
The most comprehensive alphabetized guide to American Sign Language (ASL) available today. Unlike other signing books, which organize by "categories," the Visual Dictionary is arranged in a straightforward, easy-to-use dictionary format. Inside you’ll find special features offering a fast, simple approach to the art of signing, including: • More than 1,350 signs -- arranged alphabetically with directions on how to use each sign • Detailed illustrations -- showing precise hand positions and exact movements • Memory aids -- to assist in recalling how to make each sign • Sample sentences -- to clarify grammatical usage • Numbers -- from one to one million, including monetary signs • Fingerspelling -- a vital tool for communicating words for which there are no signs, or for when the sign has not yet been learned • Helpful hints -- suggestions and tips for easier signing • A comprehensive index -- with all entries and their synonyms for easy cross-referencing Authors Rod R. Butterworth and Mickey Flodin have written many widely used signing books, including Signing Made Easy and The Pocket Dictionary of Signing.
Author : Mickey Flodin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,71 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780399522369
Organized by subject area and featuring easy-to-follow directions and illustrations, more than three thousand signs encompass familiar phrases for greetings, travel and direction, shopping, emergencies, health and medical conditions, and everyday expressions. Original.
Author : Nancy Cadjan
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 36,65 MB
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1492612553
Start "talking" with your baby today and discover what they're really trying to tell you With the gift of sign language, you can communicate with your child as early as four to six months, reduce tantrums, build verbal language skills, and create a stronger bond than ever! Using trusted American Sign Language (ASL), Baby Signing Essentials is the go-to guide for parents, caregivers, and educators looking to create effective two-way communication. Designed to grow with your baby by covering physical, emotional, mental, and linguistic development at each age, this shows you how to start signing right from your baby's birth or later on. Featuring: •200 illustrated ASL signs (including 50 essential signs like MILK, MORE, and EAT) •Easy-to-follow instructions to help you make each sign correctly •Age-specific advice on working with infants, toddlers, and beyond •Fun tips to incorporate signing into daily routines
Author : Lane Rebelo
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 23,2 MB
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1641525681
Communicate with your baby with more than 200 ASL signs! Did you know that babies and toddlers can understand sign language well before they can speak? This creates an exciting way for them to learn and communicate at an early age. The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language walks you through a huge variety of American Sign Language (ASL) signs that you and your little one can learn together. Start things off with the essentials—like "eat," "potty," and "all done"— then move on to everyday signs for specific toys, foods, people, and even emotions. Illustrated and easy to use—Each sign in this baby book includes an image and written steps to show you how to sign it correctly, along with tips for how to remember it and use it consistently with your child. 200+ signs—Go beyond other baby books on sign language with signs that cover everything from mealtime and bedtime to travel, play, and school. Signing at every stage—Discover how signing can be an indispensable tool for communicating with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs—even before they're able to sign back. Find new ways to connect with your child with this comprehensive guide to baby sign language.
