The American sign language phrase book / Lou Fant and Barbara Bernstein Fant ; illustrations by Betty G. Miller.
Open up a whole new world of communication through ASL. You can easily learn ASL with help from The American Sign Language Phrase Book. With more than 500 phrases, this is the reference guide to everyday expressions in American Sign Language, providing a quick way for you to converse with deaf people. Clearly illustrated with hundreds of line drawings, this book focuses on areas such as health, family, school, sports, travel, religion, time, money, food and drink, and small talk. This edition's new chapter on technology boasts 50 phrases to help you communicate about the Internet, computing, video relay, and more. There is even a chapter that gives you phrases for communicating about signing: asking people to sign slower, indicating your fingerspelling ability, and requesting help with your fledgling skills. From asking simple questions (Ù¢How are you?Ù£) to more complex phrases (Ù¢There's no sign for that, you have to fingerspell it.Ù£), The American Sign Language Phrase Book gives you the power to communicate easily and comfortably in ASL.
Record details
- ISBN: 0071497137
- ISBN: 9780071497138
- Physical Description: xv, 384 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: Third edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : McGraw-Hill, [2008].
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- How to use this book -- A guide to American sign language -- Greetings, salutations, and everyday expressions -- Signing and deafness -- Getting acquainted -- Health -- Weather -- Family -- School -- Food and drink -- Clothing -- Sports and recreation -- Travel -- Animals and colors -- Civics -- Religion -- Numbers, time, dates, and money -- Technology.
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- Subject:
- American Sign Language > Dictionaries.
- Genre:
- Dictionaries.
Available copies
- 13 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 419.7 FAN (Text) | 33114015884265 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/28/2026 |
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Summary:
Open up a whole new world of communication through ASL. You can easily learn ASL with help from The American Sign Language Phrase Book. With more than 500 phrases, this is the reference guide to everyday expressions in American Sign Language, providing a quick way for you to converse with deaf people. Clearly illustrated with hundreds of line drawings, this book focuses on areas such as health, family, school, sports, travel, religion, time, money, food and drink, and small talk. This edition's new chapter on technology boasts 50 phrases to help you communicate about the Internet, computing, video relay, and more. There is even a chapter that gives you phrases for communicating about signing: asking people to sign slower, indicating your fingerspelling ability, and requesting help with your fledgling skills. From asking simple questions (Ù¢How are you?Ù£) to more complex phrases (Ù¢There's no sign for that, you have to fingerspell it.Ù£), The American Sign Language Phrase Book gives you the power to communicate easily and comfortably in ASL.
