Sign Language Made Simple

A Complete Introduction to American Sign Language

Karen Lewis

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Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House Inc
28 May 2019

Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication

Series: Made Simple

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Sign Language Made Simple will include five Parts-

Part One- an introduction, how to use this book, a brief history of signing and an explanation of how signing is different from other languages, including its use of non-manual markers (the use of brow, mouth, etc in signing.) Part Two- Fingerspelling- the signing alphabet illustrated, the relationship between signing alphabet and ASL signs Part Three- Dictionary of ASL signs- concrete nouns, abstractions, verbs, describers, other parts of speech-approx. 1,000 illustrations. Will also include instructions for non-manual markers, where appropriate. Part Four- Putting it all together- sentences and transitions, includes rudimentary sentences and lines from poems, bible verses, famous quotes-all illustrated. Also, grammatical aspects, word endings, tenses. Part Five- The Humor of Signing- puns, word plays and jokes.

Sign Language Made Simple will have over 1,200 illustrations, be easy to use, fun to read and more competitively priced than the competition. It's a knockout addition to the Made Simple list.

By: Karen Lewis
Imprint: Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 197mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 601g
ISBN: 9780385488570
ISBN 10: 0385488572
Series: Made Simple
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 28 May 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active