Sign Language Interpreting: Learning ASL

This first dictionary of American Sign Language (ASL) by the leading publisher on sign language and Deaf culture is designed for use by instructors, students and users of ASL. Over 3,000 signs are sorted by the most common equivalent in English, clearly illustrated, and cross-referenced. For beginners, the introduction explains ASL syntax and structure, its place in the Deaf community, and its meaning in Deaf culture. It also includes classifiers, which express whole sentences in a single sign, and English words that are usually finger-spelled as complete words or abbreviations. The fully-searchable DVD included shows native ASL signers demonstrating how to form each of the signs in the dictionary.

Demonstrates hand gestures used to communicate interdenominational religious words, concepts, phrases, prayers and blessings to the hearing impaired. Professional.

Explains basic communication using American Sign Language, including proper handshapes, body language, and grammar. Includes CD-ROM.

A graphic dictionary of common words and phrases used in American Sign Language, including instructions on facial expressions, hand positions, and movement.

Presents a variety of games involving the finger alphabet, sign numbers and recognizable graphics.

This book shows how integrating American Sign Language (ASL) into story time and other educational programs can benefit and entertain all children, whether or not they are hearing impaired, from infancy onward.