American Sign Language (ASL) is a vibrant, easy-to-learn language that
is used by approximately half a million people each day. Current with
the latest additions to ASL and filled with thousands of photographs
featuring deaf actors, Learn American Sign Language is the most
comprehensive guide of its kind.
With it, you will be able to:
- Learn more than 800 signs, including signs for school, the
workplace, around the house, out and about, food and drink, nature,
emotions, small talk, and more.
- Unlock the storytelling possibilities of ASL with classifiers,
easy ways to modify signs that can turn "fishing" into "catching a big
fish" and "walking" into "walking with a group."
- Find out how to make sentences with signs, use the proper facial
expressions with your signs, and other vital tips.
The book's spiral binding allows it to lie flat, the perfect format
for studying. The signs are organized by theme, so you can learn
groups of signs related to a specific activity. An index at the back
allows you to easily find specific terms.
With this guide, you'll be well on your way to becoming an effective ASL
communicator and storyteller.