American Sign Language Made Easy for Beginners: A Visual Guide with ASL Signs, Lessons, and Quizzes

by Travis Belmontes-Merrell

Book Overview

Learn American Sign Language the easy way

Become a lifelong learner of American Sign Language (ASL) with this guide for true beginners. It breaks down ASL fundamentals and gives you step-by-step instructions for signing more than 400 vocabulary words, organized by practical topics like greetings, hobbies, times, places, and more.

The building blocks of ASL--Lay the foundation for ASL learning as you explore the five parameters of signing: handshape, location, movement, palm orientation, and non-manual markers. Clear guidance for novices--Learn how to sign each vocabulary word with the help of detailed written directions and large, full-color photos, so you know you're doing it right even if it's your first sign ever. Lessons and quizzes--Put your new skills to the test with themed lessons designed for real-world conversations, and brief quizzes at the end of each section.

Make learning ASL fun and easy with this top choice in American Sign Language books for beginners.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1638074240
• ISBN13: 9781638074243
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Callisto
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"