The American Sign Language Phrase Book | 
 enlarge | Author: Lou Fant
Creator: Betty G. Miller
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 34295
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 0809235005
Dewey Decimal Number: 419
EAN: 9780809235001
ASIN: 0809235005
Publication Date: September 1, 1994
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Product Description
This is the reference guide to everyday expressions in American Sign Language, providing the quickest way to converse with people who are deaf or hearing impaired. Now updated and expanded, this bestselling manual is clearly illustrated with thousands of line drawings and is very easy to use. Organized by topic, its chapters focus on areas such as health, family, school, sports, travel, religion, time, money, food and drink, and even small talk. A detailed discussion of ASL grammar (very different from English grammar) and a compact dictionary of signs are also included. This edition reflect the evolution of the language--changes in its grammar as well as changes that are a result of the recent movement toward replacing stereotypical signs with their neutral counterparts. The only ASL phrase book available, this handy guide can function as both an instant reference tool and a long-term study guide.
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 My favorite ASL book August 28, 2008
I have studied several ASL books, and this book is easily the best I have used. This book teaches you ASL phrases and ASL grammar. I really like the way this book explains ASL grammar and sentence structure.
Shane
 The American Sign Language Phrase book August 27, 2008
This book is great for those learning A.S.L. because it gives you conversational phrases that you would normally use in taking to deaf people. Much like a Learning French Tape that tells you basic phrases you would use in English and French so that you can learn to converse in Sign by knowing the right phrase and style to use.
The only problem I had was that some people have a hard time figuring out the correct hand motion from the illustrations. Also if you are not used to ASL sentence structure you will have a hard time understanding some of the phrases.
I found it to be a good hand book for teaching basic sign phrases and words.
I suggest using this book with a class or an Instructional Video. It will help to see the signs in motion so that you can match the motion with the illustration.
Quality lower than the earlier editions August 24, 2008
This phrase book is excellent in itself. Where it falls short in this 2008 edition is that the illustrations seem a bit smaller, harder to read. The new technology section which was added is a benefit for learning new signs, but the illustrations are clearly inferior to those of earlier editions. I've opted against buying the new edition, deciding to use my earlier one. I went to the book store, looked for the new signs in the new section and learned them. When I wasn't sure of the correct motion (which was too often the case), I looked at other dictionaries on the shelf and found them illustrated much better.
 Great content, terrible drawings May 24, 2008
This book has very clear explanations of ASL grammar and structure, and lots of useful vocabulary and phrases, but is hobbled by really confusing drawings. In many instances I had to look up a sign in another book ("Signing Illustrated", which has extremely clear drawings) because I was unable to understand a drawing in this one. A worthwhile book, but not practical as a single reference.
A Guru's Review January 4, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After signing & interacting with the Deaf for 17 years, interpreting for 9, and teaching ASL for 3, I confidently recommend "The American Sign Language Phrase Book" for beginners. Its user-friendly, how-to approach is especially appropriate for those seeking simplicity & accuracy in basic everyday conversation. It teaches commonly used vocabulary in proper ASL sentence order, including facial expression and body shifting. Perfect for the beginner's do-it-yourself manual to gain the confidence that you're "signing it right!"
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