Don't Just Sign... Communicate!: A Student's Guide to Mastering American Sign Language Grammar - Softcover

Jay, Michelle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984529446 ISBN 13: 9780984529445

Publisher: Judea Media LLC, 2011

Synopsis

Are You Making Common Signing Errors?

Make no mistake about it... when venturing into the world of American Sign Language, the first thing you must understand is that ASL is its own language. It is different from English. ASL is also not like other Signing Systems.

Like any other Language, ASL contains its own unique rules of syntax, phonology, grammar, etc. To become fluent in the ASL language, you must first be armed with these essential rules and terminology.

Don't Just "Sign"... Communicate! methodically takes you, step-by-step, through the essentials of ASL Grammar to prepare you to truly and effectively communicate in and understand ASL.

This carefully outlined guide not only illustrates the importance of understanding ASL's overall differences in grammar, the topics are broken up into the six (6) major aspects of the language, making it that much easier for you to understand and follow!

Here's just a glimpse of what you'll find in this guide:

- Get the "inside scoop" about ASL -- Learn vocabulary concepts not taught in most ASL dictionaries and discover the most essential ASL grammar rules.
- Packed full with "must have" tools, a glossary of over 200 terms, and a grammar study sheet you'll use again and again!
- Everything you need in just one place... And answers to questions you may not even know to ask...

Regardless of your reasons for learning to communicate in ASL, once you have read this book with its expert advice and hints, you will truly be prepared to master the communication nuances of the ASL Language!

About this title

About the Author

Beginning when she was only thirteen years old, Michelle Jay has understood her passion and love for ASL. As a hearing person in the Deaf community, Michelle was determined to master everything she could about ASL... not just "how to sign" but the very best ways to learn to sign as well!

As the founder of StartASL.com, the leading online resource for ASL and Deaf Culture, Michelle has tremendous insight into this unique community. Michelle earned a Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Studies, with an emphasis in teaching, from one of the nation's premier programs at California State University, Northridge.

When not writing books or tending her website, Michelle contributes thought-provoking articles to academic publishers such as Greenhaven Press. Her unique articles have done much to support Deaf Culture, and have been printed in resource publications such as American Chronicle and Perspectives on Diseases & Disorders: Deafness & Hearing Impairments.

Review

"Stop! Don't learn another sign until you've read Michelle Jay's A Student's Guide to Mastering ASL Grammar! Clear, easy to understand, and loaded with excellent examples this book is one that every ASL student and teacher ought to keep "handy!"" - William G. Vicars, Ed.D. (Also known as "Dr. Bill" of Lifeprint.com)

"Think you can't learn American Sign Language? Well, think again. Start ASL's book makes learning ASL grammar and syntax not only fun but easy to understand. This guide gives you the tools you need to feel comfortable communicating in the Deaf community." - Pearl Feder, L.C.S.W., Editor & Coordinator, SayWhatClub Social Media

"There is so much more to signing than just learning the hand shapes and movements. ASL is all about its own syntax, phonology and grammar. This book does a great job of exploring what makes ASL its own unique language. Start ASL has done it again!" - John Miller, Co-Founder, Educator, SigningSavvy.com

"Combining all of the grammatical aspects of ASL to form a complete idea is not easy for the beginning signer. Luckily, this book explains all of this, how to execute, and then some! Great job to Michelle Jay for making this available and so clearly for the new and not-so-new signer!" - MJ Williams, Author, Babiesandsignlanguage.com

"As an ASL instructor for high school students, I am always looking for ways to improve my students' understanding of ASL structure. This guide is a great tool for ASL students to use for understanding the grammatical and conceptual nature of ASL. The book is very user friendly and structured well." - Cindy Dawes, ASL Instructor, Fivay High School

Edition details

• Publisher: Judea Media LLC
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0984529446
• ISBN 13: 9780984529445
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 158