Decode ASL with guidance from a Gallaudet University professor and a helpful DVD. Great as a supplement to a high-school or college. course or for... self-study, American Sign Language. Demystified walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals. of this visual language. At your own pace, you will learn basic grammar structures, discover the nuances of body language in ASL, master how to convey time versus verb tense in other languages, and build a useful ASL vocabulary of signs and phrases.. Throughout the book you can monitor your progress through self-tests, and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the book gives instant feedback on new language skills. The book also features 150 photos of signing in progress as well as a 90-minute DVD of phrases and conversations in ASL.

An illustrated abridgment of the most authoritative reference book on sign language, with well-written and easily understood instructions for the use of... each sign. More than 5,000 signs and 8,000 illustrations. And now includes more than 500 new signs and 1,500 new illustrations.

Appearing first in 1981, this dictionary remains the largest and most comprehensive book of sign language ever published. Now, completely revised and... expanded, American Sign Language features: More than 7,000 sign entries, plus cross-references More than 12,000 illustrations 2,000 more signs than any other ASL dictionary, including dozens of signs that have only recently come into usage Arranged alphabetically to enhance usability Other features include a pronunciation guide for English language glosses and a foreword to the original edition by the late Mary E. Switzer, United States Commissioner of Vocational Rehabilitation. American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most frequently used language in the United States after English and Spanish. ASL has its own distinct grammar and syntax. The entries appearing herein represents signs, not words, and the illustrations of the hand, arm, and facial expressions will aid the reader in forming the signs. This book is indispensable to deaf people and their relatives, friends, and associated. Social workers, otologists, hearing and speech therapists, audiologists, and rehabilitation workers have long considered this book a major addition to their libraries.

American Sign Language:
presents major grammatical features of ASL through dialogues
familiarizes students with the intricate features of ASL... structrure discusses individual grammatical features with sample drills to reinforce mastery of each one.
Illustrations and photographs display the various expressive and nonmanual elements of ASL sentences and structure, enabling students to grasp concepts more easily.

American Sign Language (ASL) is a vital communication skill which enables the practitioner to communicate with those who are hearing-impaired or... otherwise unable to communicate verbally. Topics covered include: - history of ASL & the alphabet - general rules & deaf culture - locative & reciprocal verbs - grammar & vocabulary - sentence structure - numbers, colors & sports - weekdays, countries & sign names - and much more...

Learning ASL--American Sign Language--becomes easy with the help of this heavily illustrated book. This edition has been updated to include information... on new technological developments and their related vocabulary. A useful guide both for the deaf and for those who teach or otherwise work among deaf men and women, this book opens with a detailed presentation of the 10 key grammatical rules of ASL. Also emphasized is the use of "facial grammar" as an important supplement to manual signing. Most of this book's contents are devoted to demonstrating and explaining signing. More than 800 line drawings clearly illustrate different words and then show how to combine them to convey statements. Here is easy access to the use of American Sign Language, a practical book for both the deaf and for those with normal hearing who have occasion to communicate with the deaf.

The ASL Video Dictionary and Inflection Guide shows thousands of signs in crisp color video and links them to sentences that demonstrate how they change... to convey different meanings. This is critical because unlike English words, ASL signs change - inflect - from sentence to sentence to show different meanings. The sign for help, for example, can change to mean help me, help them, help for a long time, etc. The experts at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf have developed this innovative dictionary that not only shows you 2,700 signs, but shows most of them in sentences. You can see the inflections and learn how they work to help gain a true understanding of the language of ASL, not just a list of its vocabulary. This powerful program has many interactive features to help learn and study ASL. Features * 2,700 ASL signs and English equivalents * 2,000 signs linked to at least one of 650 sentences that illustrate how the signs change to show different meanings * English translations of sentences * Similar Signs -- signs that look alike -- are separately grouped for easy comparison * All signs and sentences performed by Deaf native signers in high quality QuickTime movies * Various options for viewing the sentences: ASL first, English second; English first, ASL second; both simultaneously; and various default and replay options for order of presentation and signing speed. * A complete help file to guide you * CD version works on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. * 1,000 signs grouped into 26 categories: Countries States Cities Government Money Numbers (general) Numbers (time) Numbers (age) Numbers (money) Animals Transportation Alcohol Food Furniture Sports Bath Clothing Careers Religions Disabilities Classifiers Idiomatic Signs Lexicalized Fingerspelling 12 Step Programs Socially Restricted* Substance Abuse*