The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary
The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary

Author: Richard A. Tennant

Publisher: Gallaudet University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9781563680434

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Organizes 1,600-plus ASL signs by 40 basic hand shapes rather than in alphabetical word order. This format allows users to search for a sign that they recognize but whose meaning they have forgotten or for the meaning of a new sign they have seen for the first time. The entries include descriptions of how to form each sign to represent the varying terms they might mean. Index of English glosses only. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The American Sign Language Handshape Starter
The American Sign Language Handshape Starter

Author: Richard A. Tennant

Publisher: Gallaudet University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781563681301

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Beginning signers can now improve their recognition of the most commonly used signs with this easy-to-follow handbook. Illustrates 800 common signs organized by topics including food, travel, family, sports and more. 800 illustrations.

The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language
The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language

Author: Clayton Valli

Publisher: Gallaudet University Press

Published: 2021-08-24

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9781954622012

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Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume. The comprehensive introduction lays the groundwork for learning ASL by explaining in plain language the workings of ASL syntax and structure. It also offers examples of idioms and describes the antecedents of ASL, its place in the Deaf community, and its meaning in Deaf culture. This extraordinary reference also provides a special section on ASL classifiers and their use. Readers will find complete descriptions of the various classifiers and examples of how to use these integral facets of ASL. The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language is an outstanding ASL reference for all instructors, students, and users of ASL. *Please note that this paperback edition does not include the DVD found in the hardcover edition.

Random House Webster's American Sign Language Medical Dictionary
Random House Webster's American Sign Language Medical Dictionary

Author: Elaine Costello

Publisher: Random House Reference

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13:

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New to Random House Webster's successful American Sign Language reference line: the important medical terms a patient or doctor needs to communicate in ASL, clearly described and illustrated. Whether in a medical emergency or a routine doctor's visit, it is crucial for medical professionals to communicate effectively with deaf patients. Here at last is an affordable and thorough dictionary of medical terms in American Sign Language, which is needed by the deaf and the medical community alike. Over 1,000 important signs for medical terms, including signs for illnesses, treatments, drugs, and anatomy, are defined in English (to avoid dangerous mix-ups), described with step-by-step instructions for making the sign, and fully illustrated with full-torso drawings in this easy-to-use reference book, the first in a series dedicated to special-interest American Sign Language. The only affordable medical reference in American Sign Language Every entry includes full-torso illustrations and clear descriptions of how to make the sign Includes important medical terms, from anatomy to treatments

Random House Webster's Concise American Sign Language Dictionary
Random House Webster's Concise American Sign Language Dictionary

Author: Elaine Costello, Ph.D.

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2002-01-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 055358474X

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A complete pocket dictionary of American Sign Language Over 4,500 fully illustrated, up-to-date signs From basic hand shapes to fully illustrated and described signs, Random House Webster’s Concise American Sign Language Dictionary offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treasury of signs. Whether you are a novice seeking “survival signs” for basic communication or an experienced user fluent in ASL and looking to enlarge your vocabulary, you cannot find a more complete, easy-to-use sign language dictionary. This authoritative reference includes: • Over 4,500 signs — more than other ASL pocket dictionaries • Detailed full-torso illustrations • Precise, easy-to-follow instructions for performing each sign • Signs for new and technical terms • Hints for remembering signs • And much more

Signs Across America
Signs Across America

Author: Edgar H. Shroyer

Publisher: Gallaudet University Press

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780913580967

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Signs Across America provides a fascinating and unique look at regional variations in American Sign Language. The authors contacted native signers in 25 states to find out their signs for 130 selected words. The results--more than 1,200 signs--are illustrated in this book. It is an invaluable reference for teachers of American Sign Language that explores the subtle differences in signs from different geographic areas.

The Gallaudet Children's Dictionary of American Sign Language
The Gallaudet Children's Dictionary of American Sign Language

Author: Jean Gordon

Publisher:

Published: 2014-09

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781563686313

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Offers a dictionary of American sign language featuring over one thousand sign drawings with corresponding English words, usage in sentences, and illustrations, as well as an introduction explaining fingerspelling and signing.

ASL Grammar
ASL Grammar

Author: Rochelle Barlow

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-06-08

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781720953562

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ASL Grammar: The Workbook is an instructional and get down to business workbook designed to make mastering the 3 most used ASL sentences possible. It's for ASL learners who are ready to stretch their skills and make it happen already. Get ready to learn the rules, use the easy, step-by-step templates and cheat sheets, challenge your skills, and figure out where to put each sign and why. Use the 5-step system to gradually build your know how. This workbook is filled with examples, exercises, all the answers (now you don't have to guess if you got it right), and access to a large resource library to see it all in action. Stop the floundering & lose the doubt once and for all.