Suzie Chafin

American Sign Language: A Step-By-Step Guide to Signing

Fotograf: Johnston Grindstaff

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Whether to communicate with a hard of hearing or deaf relative, friend, coworker, or child, learning sign language is often approached not as a luxury, but a need¿and it can seem as intimidating as learning a new language. Knack American Sign Language makes it both easy and enjoyable. Combining 400 full-color photos and topic-specific information in a step-by-step layout, it covers everything from letters and numbers to the nuances of sign-language conversation. You will come away with words and phrases you can put to use right away in the real world. Most important, by learning American Sign Language, you will bridge a communication barrier as you enter the world of an active, vibrant language community. 400 full-color photosLetters * Numbers & ColorsGreetings * Holiday Phrases Getting to Know You * Making a Date Sports & Coaching * Medical CareOffice Essentials * Signs of WorshipBaby Signs * Classroom Signs

Produktdetails

• Knack: Make It Easy
• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: August 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 205mm x 217mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 679g
• ISBN-13: 9781599215143
• ISBN-10: 1599215144
• Artikelnr.: 25917516

Autorenporträt

By Suzie Chafin - Photographs by Johnston Grindstaff

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: The ABC
sReady, Set, GoC, D, E, & FG, H, I, & JK, L, M, & NO, P, Q, & RS, T, U, & VW, X, Y, & Z Chapter 2: Numbers 1-201, 2, 3, & 45, 6, 7, & 89, 10, 11, & 1213, 14, 15, & 1617, 18, 19, & 20 Chapter 3: More Numbers & Colors30, 40, 50, & 6070, 80, 90, * 100Counting BigRainbow ColorsMore ColorsDefine with Color Chapter 4: Basic Building BlocksAsking QuestionsYours, Mine, & OursTell Me
AnswersWhere?Who? Chapter 5: IntroductionsHelloNamesPleasantriesMaking Small TalkHow Are You Feeling?How
s the Weather? Chapter 6: Getting to Know YouLocation, Location, LocationAgeAbout the FamilyWork MattersDirectionsHow
s the Wait? Chapter 7: Making a DateGrab a Bite to EatBathroom BreaksShop Until You DropIt
s Been a WhileTraffic, TrafficHow Do I Dress? Chapter 8: Baby TalkMealtimeSnack TimeFruitsFamily MattersMore Family SignsWarning Signs Chapter 9: Beyond the Baby BasicsGood MannersGetting DressedHaving FunBath TimeSweet DreamsExpress Yourself Chapter 10: Classroom SignsSchool DaySay AgainClass WorkCleanup TimeHomework Chapter 11: Another Day at SchoolGetting HelpGiving DirectionsClassroom DirectionsIndoor & Outdoor FunFeeling SickPreparing for Emergencies Chapter 12: Sports IField DirectionsCoach CommunicationsCoaching the PlayersPractice & GamesGood SportsmanshipWinning & Losing Chapter 13: Sports IISoccer SignsFootball SignsBaseball SignsHockey SignsSwimming SignsBasketball Signs Chapter 14: Safety & First AidAsking for HelpWhat
s Wrong?Giving DirectionsAt the HospitalThe Waiting RoomUnderstanding the Treatment Chapter 15: Staying HealthyDiagnosis & ExplanationsDescribing PainSigns & SymptomsSerious Medical ConditionsDisabilitiesDoctor
s Orders Chapter 16: A Day at the OfficeOffice EssentialsPlaces & SpacesA Day OffBenefitsReviews & EvaluationsIndustries Chapter 17: Water Cooler ChatterMaking Small TalkWeekend ActivitiesTravel TalkFamily Chitter ChatterMorning & Afternoon DeadlinesNews & Politics Chapter 18: Signs of WorshipThe Jewish FaithComing of AgeChurch SignsThe TrinitySigns in ServiceThe Message Chapter 19: Phrases in WorshipStudying the BibleSigning the WordOld & New TestamentScripture SignsRepenting & ForgivingSigning the Service Chapter 20: Resource Directory