American Sign Language Directory , The ... ASL , A.S.L. - Hardcover

Peter Adams

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Synopsis

American Sign Language (ASL) is a complex range of hand and facial gestures used among deaf and hearing-impaired communities throughout the United States and Canada. It is a rich, colorful, and diverse language, which is quite distinct from spoken or written English. This directory is a basic introduction to the vocabulary, grammar, and etiquette of ASL. It begins with numbers and the letters of the alphabet, before moving on to a range of common words and simple phrases. It is a suitable guide for all newcomers to the language, and An introduction to the fourth most commonly used language in the United States.A starter's guide to the principles of ASL.Graphic illustrations showing the handshapes, movements, and facial gestures for each word, phase, letter, or number.

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ISBN 10:  078581924X ISBN 13:  9780785819240
Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2005
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