Bibliograph

Signing for dummies, by Adan R. Penilla and Angela Lee Taylor

Type

Label

Signing for dummies, by Adan R. Penilla and Angela Lee Taylor

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Signing for dummies

Oclc number

767564007

Responsibility statement

by Adan R. Penilla and Angela Lee Taylor

Series statement

--For dummies

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

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 expressions

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