American Sign Language Made Easy for Beginners

Name: American Sign Language Made Easy for Beginners
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781638074243
Price: 38.0 NZD
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By Travis Belmontes-Merrell

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American Sign Language Made Easy for Beginners by Travis Belmontes-Merrell is an educational guide aimed at helping newcomers learn the basics of American Sign Language. This book provides a step-by-step approach to understanding the foundational signs and gestures, offering practical exercises and illustrations to aid comprehension and retention. Perfect for those looking to engage with deaf culture and communication inclusively, it offers a comprehensive introduction without being overwhelming.
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You might enjoy this book if you're eager to learn American Sign Language in a straightforward and accessible manner. It's perfect for beginners seeking a structured approach to understanding and practising ASL, providing a mix of educational content and practical exercises to enhance your communication skills in this unique language.

"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."--

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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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781638074243

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Media Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 276

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About the Author

TRAVIS BELMONTES-MERRELL is an educator, father, husband, and member of the Deaf community. In 2018, he received a master's degree in teaching American Sign Language from the University of Northern Colorado. He teaches ASL in high school and also serves as the ASL program coordinator at the University of Texas at Arlington.