Description |
xxv, 261 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. + 1 videodisc (sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.) |
Contents |
pt. 1. Overview of deafness -- The basics of deafness -- Never say can't -- Understanding the "signed" language -- pt. 2. Getting ready to sign -- express yourself! -- Signing etiquette -- Expressing yourself! -- Using your hands -- pt. 3. Essential basic signs -- Signing A, B, Cs -- Counting 1, 2, 3s -- Coloring your signs -- pt. 4. Getting to know you -- Meeting and departing -- Small talk -- More small talk -- Family -- Friends and more! -- Pt 5. Getting to know more about you -- New beginnings and endings -- Special occasions -- It's time to eat! -- My home and surroundings -- Work and school -- Let's play sports -- Shopping and other activities -- pt. 6. Give a helping hand -- Where am I going and how do I get there? -- I'm sick -- Emergency/911 -- pt. 7. You're off and spinning! -- Are we clear? -- Keep going! |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Subject |
Sign language -- Self-instruction.
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American Sign Language.
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Added Author |
Donohue, Dawn.
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Added Title |
Conversational sign language illustrated |
ISBN |
1592572553 |
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