Grasp the rich culture and language of the Deaf community To see people use American Sign Language (ASL) to share ideas is remarkable and fascinating to watch. Now, you have a chance to enter the wonderful world of sign language.
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ISBN:1119286077 : (pbk.) ;
ISBN:9781119286073 : (pbk.)
Physical Description:xi, 340 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Publisher:Hoboken, NJ :John Wiley & Sons Inc,2017.
General Note:
Includes index.
"Go to Dummies.com for videos, step-by-step examples, how-to articles, or to shop!"--Page [4] of Cover.
Formatted Contents Note:
American Sign Language and you. You already know a little sign ; Signing grammar basics ; Starting to sign basic expressions ; Getting your numbers and times straight ; Signing at home -- Refining your ASL. 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 at life through deaf eyes. The Deaf community and Deaf etiquette ; Soliciting social justice ; 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.