The simplest, most convenient alphabetized pocket guide to American Sign Language (ASL). Arranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, this edition contains more than 600 signing entries with accompanying directions and illustrations. Inside you’ll find many special highlights, including:
· Over 600 signs –a selection of the most commonly used phrases
· Detailed illustrations -- showing exact hand positions and movements
· Fingerspelling -- to aid in communicating words for which there are no signs
· Memory aids -- to assist in recalling how to form signs
· Special sections -- on forming numbers, letters, and constructing word endings
· Comprehensive Index -- of entries and their synonyms for easy cross-referencing
The Pocket Dictionary of Signing is the most complete pocket guide to basic sign language -- and it’s portable enough to be carried anywhere in a pocket or purse.
- ISBN10 039951743X
- ISBN13 9780399517433
- Publish Date 8 June 1992
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint TarcherPerigee
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 224
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780399517433