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Title: Basic Course in American Sign Language by Tom Humphries, Carol Padden, Terrence J. O'Rourke, Tom Humphries, Frank A. Paul ISBN: 0-932666-42-6 Publisher: Terrance J. Pub. Date: June, 1994 Format: Spiral-bound Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.73 (15 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Good book for building the foundation necessary to learn ASL
Comment: I used this book in an adult evening course at The American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, Connecticut. ASD is the oldest school for deaf people in the US, as well as, the birthplace of American Sign Language(ASL). The book combines both basic sentence struture and useful vocabulary words. An example is Lesson 1, which covers sentences with predictive adjectives and 40 vocabulary words. So at the end of lesson 1, I was able to sign sentences such as She is beautiful. & I am tired.
The book also gives a good introduction into the deaf community and culture. As a parent of a hearing impaired son, this book gave me the ability to see useful results at the end of each lesson. I found this book very effective.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Great Book, Especially if You're On Your Own
Comment: Here is a sign language book which provides so much information on ASL grammar in such an easy-to-learn format. With a book like this on the market, there is no reason for a hearing person to think that learning ASL grammar is too difficult. The rules are laid out and explained simply, with many exercises. And, of course, there are signs to be learned. Want to get started speaking the language of the Deaf community instead of just speaking English a different way? Then buy this book and get started.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great For A Basic Knowledge of ASL
Comment: So many people starting to learn ASL do not realize that it isn't simply "English on the hands!" This book shows you the basics of grammar while supplying you with a useful vocabulary. Although this book is wonderful and highly recommended, it is also difficult to handle on your own. If you get this book, I strongly recommend you get the accompanying video set. It's hard to visualize signs by English glosses and the video set will help you. But either way, this is a must-read for any serious signing student. Just keep in mind that you can't learn true ASL from a book or on your own in any way, for that matter.
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Title: Student Study Guide to a Basic Course in American Sign Language by Frances De Capite, Tom Humphries, Terrence J. O'Rourke ISBN: 0932666337 Publisher: Terrance J. Pub. Date: October, 1986 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The American Sign Language Phrase Book by Louie J. Fant, Betty G. Miller, Lou Fant ISBN: 0809235005 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1994 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Religious Signing : A Comprehensive Guide For All Faiths by Ph.D. Elaine Costello ISBN: 0553342444 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 January, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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Title: Random House Webster's American Sign Language Dictionary by Ph.D. Elaine Costello ISBN: 0679780114 Publisher: Random House Reference & Pub. Date: 02 December, 1997 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Signing Naturally Workbook and Videotext Expanded Edition : Level 1 by Ella Mae Lentz, Cheri Smith, Ken Mikos, Ella M. Lentz ISBN: 0915035200 Publisher: DawnSignPress Pub. Date: 1993 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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