Here is the complete learning guide that teaches American Sign Language by "category," the most popular and preferred method of teaching and learning. This easy-to-use guide is updated and expanded to include new computer and technology signs and offers a fast and simple approach to learning. Includes:
- Vocabulary reviews
- Fingerspelling exercises
- Sign matching and memory aids
- A complete glossary and a comprehensive index
- Clear instructive drawings
Signing Illustrated
Introduction
A Brief History of Sign Language
About This Book
Glossary
Getting Started: The Basics
The Basic Hand Shapes
Hints for Better Signing
The Manual Alphabet
Chapter 1
Family, People, and Pronouns
Chapter 2
Home, Clothing, and Colors
Chapter 3
Food and Eating
Chapter 4
Actions and Related Words
Chapter 5
Sports, Recreation, and Hobbies
Chapter 6
Animals, Nature, and Science
Chapter 7
Travel, Holidays, Location, and Direction
Chapter 8
Thoughts, Emotions, and Abstract Ideas
Chapter 9
God and Religion
Chapter 10
Education, Careers, and Communication
Chapter 11
Cities, States, Countries, and Governments
Chapter 12
Numbers, Money, and Quantity
Chapter 13
Health, Medical, and the Body
Chapter 14
Time, Seasons, and Weather
Chapter 15
Opposites and Questions
Chapter 16
Technology
Acronyms, Etc.
Index
Answers to Practice Pages
