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ASL Welcome: Your Comprehensive Guide to Entering the World of Sign Language
Introduction:
Stepping into the world of American Sign Language (ASL) can feel both exciting and daunting. Learning a new language is a significant undertaking, but the rewards of connecting with the Deaf community and gaining a new form of communication are immeasurable. This comprehensive guide, "ASL Welcome," will serve as your roadmap, providing a welcoming introduction to ASL, covering essential greetings, basic vocabulary, cultural considerations, and resources to help you continue your learning journey. Whether you're motivated by personal enrichment, professional development, or a desire to connect with a vibrant community, this guide will provide you with the foundational knowledge and confidence to begin your ASL adventure. Prepare to be welcomed into a rich and expressive world!
Chapter 1: The Basics – Greetings and Introductions in ASL
Mastering basic greetings is the first step in any language learning journey. In ASL, greetings aren't just words; they're visual expressions reflecting warmth and respect. We'll explore the fundamental signs for "hello," "good morning," "good afternoon," "good evening," and "goodbye." We'll also delve into the art of introducing yourself and others, learning how to sign your name and ask for someone else's. This chapter will provide clear visual representations (imagine images and videos would be here in an ebook) and detailed descriptions of handshapes, movements, and facial expressions that are crucial for effective communication. We'll also cover the importance of eye contact and body language in ASL interactions.
Chapter 2: Expanding Your Vocabulary – Essential ASL Phrases
Beyond greetings, building a foundational vocabulary is key. This chapter will equip you with essential phrases used in everyday conversations. We'll cover common words related to family, friends, activities, food, and places. Learning these core words will empower you to engage in simple conversations and build confidence in your abilities. We'll use a structured approach, focusing on frequently used words and phrases, with clear explanations and visual aids (again, imagine visual aids here) to ensure comprehension. We'll also discuss the concept of classifiers in ASL, which are handshapes used to represent objects and their movements.
Chapter 3: Understanding ASL Grammar and Structure
ASL possesses its own unique grammatical structure, differing significantly from English. This chapter will illuminate the fundamental differences, focusing on word order, sentence structure, and the use of space to convey meaning. Understanding the grammatical nuances of ASL is crucial for fluent communication. We'll cover topics like topic-comment structure, the role of facial expressions in conveying grammatical information, and the importance of spatial organization in expressing relationships between ideas. We'll demystify these aspects, providing examples and exercises to facilitate understanding.
Chapter 4: Cultural Considerations and Etiquette in the Deaf Community
Respect and cultural sensitivity are paramount when interacting with the Deaf community. This chapter explores the cultural aspects of ASL, emphasizing the importance of respectful communication and etiquette. We'll discuss appropriate ways to approach and interact with Deaf individuals, the significance of interpreting services, and the importance of understanding Deaf culture and history. We'll explore the rich tapestry of Deaf culture, emphasizing its unique contributions to art, literature, and community building.
Chapter 5: Resources and Continued Learning
This chapter will provide you with a plethora of resources to help you continue your ASL journey. We'll list websites, apps, online courses, and local ASL classes. We'll also suggest books, dictionaries, and other materials to aid your learning. Continuing education is vital for language acquisition, and this chapter provides the pathway to further enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of ASL. We'll also provide tips for finding Deaf mentors and engaging in practice conversations.
Ebook Outline: ASL Welcome
Introduction: A welcoming introduction to ASL and what the ebook offers.
Chapter 1: Basic Greetings and Introductions in ASL.
Chapter 2: Expanding your Vocabulary: Essential ASL phrases.
Chapter 3: Understanding ASL Grammar and Structure.
Chapter 4: Cultural Considerations and Etiquette in the Deaf Community.
Chapter 5: Resources and Continued Learning.
Conclusion: Encouragement and next steps in your ASL journey.
(The detailed explanation of each chapter is provided above in the body of the article.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. Is ASL difficult to learn? Like any language, ASL requires dedication and practice, but its visual nature can make it accessible to many learners.
2. How long does it take to learn ASL? Fluency takes time, but you can achieve conversational skills with consistent effort over several months or years.
3. Do I need any prior experience to start learning ASL? No prior experience is necessary. Beginners' resources are readily available.
4. Are there different dialects of ASL? Yes, regional variations exist, just like spoken languages.
5. Can I learn ASL solely through online resources? Online resources are helpful, but in-person interaction with Deaf individuals and formal classes are highly beneficial.
6. What is the best way to practice ASL? Practice with native signers, use online resources, and immerse yourself in Deaf culture.
7. Is there a certification for ASL proficiency? Several organizations offer ASL proficiency certifications.
8. How can I find Deaf mentors or language partners? Join online communities, attend local events, or contact Deaf organizations.
9. What are the career opportunities for those proficient in ASL? Proficiency in ASL opens doors in healthcare, education, social work, and interpreting.
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4. Understanding ASL Facial Expressions: Explains the crucial role of facial expressions.
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| asl welcome: You're Welcome, Universe Whitney Gardner, 2017-03-07 A vibrant, edgy, fresh new YA voice for fans of More Happy Than Not and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, packed with interior graffiti. Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award! When Julia finds a slur about her best friend scrawled across the back of the Kingston School for the Deaf, she covers it up with a beautiful (albeit illegal) graffiti mural. Her supposed best friend snitches, the principal expels her, and her two mothers set Julia up with a one-way ticket to a “mainstream” school in the suburbs, where she’s treated like an outcast as the only deaf student. The last thing she has left is her art, and not even Banksy himself could convince her to give that up. Out in the ’burbs, Julia paints anywhere she can, eager to claim some turf of her own. But Julia soon learns that she might not be the only vandal in town. Someone is adding to her tags, making them better, showing off—and showing Julia up in the process. She expected her art might get painted over by cops. But she never imagined getting dragged into a full-blown graffiti war. Told with wit and grit by debut author Whitney Gardner, who also provides gorgeous interior illustrations of Julia’s graffiti tags, You’re Welcome, Universe introduces audiences to a one-of-a-kind protagonist who is unabashedly herself no matter what life throws in her way. [A] spectacular debut...a moving, beautifully written contemporary novel full of quirky art and complicated friendships...this book is a gift to be thankful for.—BookRiot |
| asl welcome: Barron's American Sign Language David A. Stewart, Jennifer Stewart, 2021-01-05 Barron’s American Sign Language is a brand-new title on ASL that can be used in the classroom, as a supplemental text to high school and college courses, or for anyone who wants to learn proper ASL. The only book with comprehensive instruction and online graded video practice quizzes, plus a comprehensive final video exam. Content includes topics on the Deaf culture and community, ASL Grammar, fingerspelling, combining signs to construct detailed sentences, Everyday ASL, and much more. More than 1,000 illustrations of signs with instructions on movement--step-by-step with dialogue, tip boxes, and practice exercises and quizzes throughout to reinforce retention and to track your progress. |
| asl welcome: Welcome to Your Brain Sandra Aamodt, Sam Wang, 2010-06-01 Does drinking really kill brain cells? Does listening to Mozart make your baby smarter? For all the mileage we've gotten from our own brains, most of us have essentially no idea how they work. We're easily susceptible to myths (like the fact that we use only 10% of our brains) and misconceptions (like the ones perpetrated by most Hollywood movies), probably because we've never known where to turn for the truth. But neurologists Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang are glad to help. In this funny, accessible book, we get a guided tour of our own minds, what they're made of, how they work, and how they can go wrong. Along the way, we get a host of diagrams, quizzes, and cocktail party tips that shed light on the questions we nag each other about. (Can a head injury make you forget your own name? Are dolphins smarter than chimpanzees?) Fun and surprisingly engrossing, Welcome to Your Brain shows you how your brain works, and how you can make it work better. |
| asl welcome: Intelligent and Interactive Computing Vincenzo Piuri, Valentina Emilia Balas, Samarjeet Borah, Sharifah Sakinah Syed Ahmad, 2019-05-16 This book presents the latest research on computational approaches to learning. It includes high-quality peer-reviewed papers from the “Intelligent and Interactive Computing Conference (IIC 2018)” organized by the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia, Melaka. It uses empirical studies, theoretical analysis, and comparisons with psychological phenomena to show how learning methods can be employed to solve important application problems. The book also describes ongoing research in various research labs, universities and institutions, which may lead to the development of marketable products. |
| asl welcome: Advances in Interpreting Research Brenda Nicodemus, Laurie Swabey, 2011 With the growing emphasis on scholarship in interpreting, this collection tackles issues critical to the inquiry process from theoretical orientations in Interpreting Studies to practical considerations for conducting a research study. As a landmark volume, it charts new territory by addressing a range of topics germane to spoken and signed language interpreting research. Both provocative and pragmatic, this volume captures the thinking of an international slate of interpreting scholars including Daniel Gile, Franz Pöchhacker, Debra Russell, Barbara Moser-Mercer, Melanie Metzger, Cynthia Roy, Minhua Liu, Jemina Napier, Lorraine Leeson, Jens Hessmann, Graham Turner, Eeva Salmi, Svenja Wurm, Rico Peterson, Robert Adam, Christopher Stone, Laurie Swabey and Brenda Nicodemus. Experienced academics will find ideas to stimulate their passion and commitment for research, while students will gain valuable insights within its pages. This new volume is essential reading for anyone involved in interpreting research. |
| asl welcome: American Sign Language Made Easy for Beginners Travis Belmontes-Merrell, 2022-08-02 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. |
| asl welcome: Welcome to GoodCo Mr Tom Levitt, 2014-06-28 Welcome to GoodCo follows Tom Levitt’s critically acclaimed Partners for Good which postulated that elements within the private sector now understood the social obligations of the corporate citizen and were willing to play that role. Welcome to GoodCo explores that change in attitude and examines how the processes, structures, purposes and tools of the private sector economy can be turned into instruments of social progress. Once again there are political lessons to be learned: good or responsible capitalism has become a matter of debate. What is not at issue is that the private sector has available to it vast quantities of capital, human and other resources and logistical expertise which, when properly focused and applied, could revolutionise the delivery of public good without compromising the voluntary principle or the public sector principle of universal access to services. |
| asl welcome: Learn American Sign Language James W. Guido, 2017-09-26 Over half a million people communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) each day; this is your chance to learn the first 250 signs of this comprehensive language, with Learn American Sign Language. American Sign Language is a vibrant language that is surprisingly easy-to-learn. Current with the latest additions to ASL, and filled with hundreds of photographs, Learn American Sign Language is the most comprehensive beginner's guide of its kind. Learn American Sign Language is a kit which includes 50 flash cards, one large poster, and an 80-page instruction book. Using these tools, you will learn more than 250 signs which you'll be able to combine into phrases. Some of the signs you will learn include signs for: Things at school In the workplace Around the house Out and about Food and drink Nature Emotions Small talk and more Unlock the storytelling possibilities of ASL with classifiers, easy ways to modify signs, and find out how to make sentences with signs by using the proper facial expressions. |
| asl welcome: The Syntax of American Sign Language Carol Jan Neidle, 2000 Recent research on the syntax of signed language has revealed that, apart from some modality-specific differences, signed languages are organized according to the same underlying principles as spoken languages. This book addresses the organization and distribution of functional categories in American Sign Language (ASL), focusing on tense, agreement and wh-constructions. |
| asl welcome: Sign Language Roland Pfau, Markus Steinbach, Bencie Woll, 2012-08-31 Sign language linguists show here that all questions relevant to the linguistic investigation of spoken languages can be asked about sign languages. Conversely, questions that sign language linguists consider - even if spoken language researchers have not asked them yet - should also be asked of spoken languages. The HSK handbook Sign Language aims to provide a concise and comprehensive overview of the state of the art in sign language linguistics. It includes 44 chapters, written by leading researchers in the field, that address issues in language typology, sign language grammar, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, sociolinguistics, and language documentation and transcription. Crucially, all topics are presented in a way that makes them accessible to linguists who are not familiar with sign language linguistics. |
| asl welcome: Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse Stewart "Brittlestar" Reynolds, 2023-09-19 Think of this collection of short comedic essays on politics, life, and more as a field guide for life. Social media darling Brittlestar brings readers a book of essays similar to his online presence. In these essays, he provides a “voice of reason” by approaching some of the folly and absurdity in the world of social media and politics—not to mention the just plain dumbness of humanity—with a dose of common sense and modern reasoning. |
| asl welcome: E-Z American Sign Language David A. Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, Lisa M. Dimling, 2011-09-01 This heavily illustrated, self-teaching guide to ASL--American Sign Language--is useful both for the deaf and for those men and women who teach or work among deaf people. E-Z American Sign Language presents ASL's 10 key grammatical rules and emphasizes the use of facial grammar as an important supplement to manual signing. Most of the book's content takes the form of a presentation of more than 800 captioned line drawings that illustrate signs for their equivalent words and then show how to combine signs in order to communicate detailed statements. Barron's E-Z Series books are updated, and re-formatted editions of Barron's older and perennially popular Easy Way books. Titles in the new E-Z Series feature extensive two-color treatment, a fresh, modern typeface, and more graphic material than ever. All are self-teaching manuals that cover a wide variety of practical and academic subjects, written on levels that range from senior high school to college-101 standards. |
| asl welcome: Random House Webster's Compact American Sign Language Dictionary Elaine Costello, Ph.D., 2008-06-10 The Random House Webster’s Compact American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 4,500 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning. |
| asl welcome: American Sign Language for Beginners Rochelle Barlow, 2020-07-28 A 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom. From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the essentials needed to develop a solid foundation for American Sign Language in the real world. Each daily lesson takes less than 30 minutes to complete and focuses on a single set of vocabulary or ASL grammar. Throughout the course, you'll find key phrases, helpful memory tips, signing practice activities, and insight into deaf culture. Start your ASL masterclass today. American Sign Language for Beginners includes: 30 Days of easy ASL—Start off right with an accelerated plan designed to help you begin signing in just one month. Easy-to-understand instructions—Lessons concentrate on a single idea or subject and include photographs to demonstrate signs. Everyday phrases—Daily instruction highlights vocabulary you're most likely to need as you explore ASL in your daily life. Jump-start your learning experience with American Sign Language for Beginners! |
| asl welcome: Random House Webster's American Sign Language Dictionary Elaine Costello, 2008 Provides illustrated instructions for thousands of vocabulary words in American Sign Language. |
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| asl welcome: Talking with Your Hands, Listening with Your Eyes Gabriel Grayson, 2003 Grayson makes sign language accessible, easy, and fun with this comprehensive primer to the techniques, words, and phrases of signing. 800 illustrative photos. |
| asl welcome: The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies in Language Marc Marschark, Patricia Elizabeth Spencer, 2015-12-08 Language development, and the challenges it can present for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, have long been a focus of research, theory, and practice in D/deaf studies and deaf education. Over the past 150 years, but most especially near the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st century, advances in the acquisition and development of language competencies and skills have been increasing rapidly. This volume addresses many of those accomplishments as well as remaining challenges and new questions that have arisen from multiple perspectives: theoretical, linguistic, social-emotional, neuro-biological, and socio-cultural. Contributors comprise an international group of prominent scholars and practitioners from a variety of academic and clinical backgrounds. The result is a volume that addresses, in detail, current knowledge, emerging questions, and innovative educational practice in a variety of contexts. The volume takes on topics such as discussion of the transformation of efforts to identify a best language approach (the sign versus speech debate) to a stronger focus on individual strengths, potentials, and choices for selecting and even combining approaches; the effects of language on other areas of development as well as effects from other domains on language itself; and how neurological, socio-cognitive, and linguistic bases of learning are leading to more specialized approaches to instruction that address the challenges that remain for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. This volume both complements and extends The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, Volumes 1 and 2, going further into the unique challenges and demands for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals than any other text and providing not only compilations of what is known but setting the course for investigating what is still to be learned. |
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| asl welcome: Black Belt , 2003-11 The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world. |
| asl welcome: Directions in Sign Language Acquisition Gary Morgan, Bencie Woll, 2002-01-01 This is the second volume in the series 'Trends in language acquisition research'. The unusual combination in one volume of reports on various different sign languages in acquisition makes this book quite unique. |
| asl welcome: Sign Language Amy Ackley, 2011-08-18 Twelve-year-old Abby North's first hint that something is really wrong with her dad is how long it's taking him to recover from what she thought was routine surgery. Soon, the thing she calls It has a real name: cancer. Before, her biggest concerns were her annoying brother, the crush unaware of her existence, and her changing feelings for her best friend, Spence, the boy across the street. Now, her mother cries in the shower, her father is exhausted, and nothing is normal anymore. Amy Ackley's impressive debut is wrenching, heartbreaking, and utterly true. |
| asl welcome: Intermediate Conversational Sign Language Willard J. Madsen, 1982 This text offers a unique approach to using American Sign Language (ASL) and English in a bilingual setting. Each of the 25 lessons involves sign language conversation using colloqualisms that are prevalent in informal conversations. It also includes practice tests and a glossed alphabetical index. |
| asl welcome: Research Methods in Sign Language Studies Eleni Orfanidou, Bencie Woll, Gary Morgan, 2015-03-16 Research Methods in Sign Language Studies is a landmark work on sign language research, which spans the fields of linguistics, experimental and developmental psychology, brain research, and language assessment. Examines a broad range of topics, including ethical and political issues, key methodologies, and the collection of linguistic, cognitive, neuroscientific, and neuropsychological data Provides tips and recommendations to improve research quality at all levels and encourages readers to approach the field from the perspective of diversity rather than disability Incorporates research on sign languages from Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Africa Brings together top researchers on the subject from around the world, including many who are themselves deaf |
| asl welcome: Baby Sign Language Diane Ryan, 2021-08-10 Teach your baby how to communicate without words. Your baby has many wants and needs. Some you can figure out. Others need a little more patience. While your baby learns to make their requests verbally, you can teach them gestures and signs that will help bridge the gap of understanding. Baby Sign Language offers the tools and techniques you need to teach sign language to your baby. As a parent, you might have concerns about speech and language delays. Or you might be concerned that your baby hasn't started talking yet. Baby sign language is something that can promote early speech as well as speech development. This can be especially important for a baby diagnosed with autism or other language issues. This revised edition includes these features: -150 illustrations of popular signs to teach your baby -An express program for quicker results -Games and activities to make signing more fun -Expert advice on speech and language development Signing with your baby not only results in a happier and less frustrated child, but research also shows that learning sign language could help a child speak earlier and develop a higher IQ. |
| asl welcome: Sign Language in Action Jemina Napier, Lorraine Leeson, 2016-01-26 This book defines the notion of applied sign linguistics by drawing on data from projects that have explored sign language in action in various domains. The book gives professionals working with sign languages, signed language teachers and students, research students and their supervisors, authoritative access to current ideas and practice. |
| asl welcome: Irish Sign Language Lorraine (University of Dublin Trinity College Dublin) Leeson, 2012-05-31 As the only book of its kind, this book describes the social and historical background of this signed language and places Irish Sign Language in a world context. The Signs of Ireland corpus is used to introduce phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.It also examines the key influences driving signed language linguistics in the past decade, including: recognition of the role of gesture; the influence of cognitive linguistics; the complexities of iconic representation in signing space; the role of simultaneous construction; and the grammar of ISL. All examples listed are drawn from the Signs of Ireland corpus, one of the largest digital corpora of a signed language in Europe, and are included on the accompanying DVD. An essential resource for sign language teachers and interpreters, students of sign linguistics, and learners of ISL in Ireland, this book offers new insights into the role of gesture, spatial models, iconicity, metaphor, and metonymy in ISL grammar, vocabulary and discourse. |
| asl welcome: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Sign Language Diane Ryan, 2009 “You had me at [wave].” More and more parents are learning and using baby sign language to communicate with their little ones. This guide introduces parents to the 150 most common signs babies can understand and use, including 50 new illustrations. Included are steps to teach the signs, an expanded section on verbal development, and much more. ·Signing boosts baby's language skills, literacy, and brainpower ·A popular topic in the parenting section ·50 new illustrations for this edition ·Includes fun activities and a special “Sign Language Express” for parents with little time Download a sample chapter. |
| asl welcome: A/S/L/BRA SIZE: Confessions of a Chatroom Terrorist Charles Oh, 2005-10 Chatroom terrorism. Not for the faint-of-heart, easily-offended, or people with taste. |
| asl welcome: Internet Lexicography Annette Klosa-Kückelhaus, 2024-11-04 The Internet has become the central publication platform for dictionaries. This profound change in the dictionary landscape gives rise to a whole range of new questions for lexicographic practice and dictionary research. This volume provides for the first time an introduction to the central fields of work in Internet lexicography and presents the current state of scientific research and lexicographic practice. The chapters cover key aspects of dictionary creation, such as the technical framework, data modeling, and lexicographic process, linking dictionary content, access and navigation structures, automatic extraction of lexicographic information, user participation, and research on dictionary use. The aim of this volume is to provide students and teachers (at universities) with an introductory and easy-to-read overview on Internet lexicography, thus anchoring this important and innovative field of research and practice in university teaching. All chapters convey the basic concepts and methods in a comprehensible way and are enriched by references to further and more in-depth reading. |
| asl welcome: American Sign Language Workbook Rochelle Barlow, 2020-07-28 The simple way to start learning American Sign Language This foundational workbook makes it easy to get started with American Sign Language. Focusing on practical vocabulary and basic grammar, this workbook is ideal for anyone trying to understand and speak ASL right away. Across 30+ lessons, you'll be introduced to the essentials, including everyday vocabulary, introductory phrases, and conversational basics. Everyday communication—Lessons are centered around real-world situations, including greetings, emotions, family, work, travel, and health. Easy-to-understand lessons—High-quality photos support the straightforward sign descriptions and ensure accurate instruction. Practice makes perfect—Test your knowledge with a variety of exercises, including matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and more. Lay the foundation for strong signing skills with the simple exercises in this sign language workbook. |
| asl welcome: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Sign Language, 2nd Edition Diane Ryan, 2009-02-03 You had me at ~wave~ More and more parents are learning and using baby sign language to communicatewith their little ones. This guide introduces parents to the 150 most common signs babies can understand and use, including 50 new illustrations. Included are steps to teach the signs, an expanded section on verbal development, and much more. - Signing boosts baby's language skills, literacy, and brainpower - A popular topic in the parenting section - 50 new illustrations for this edition - Includes fun activities and a special 'Sign Language Express' for parents with little time - Download a sample chapter |
| asl welcome: Lexical Nonmanuals in German Sign Language Nina-Kristin Pendzich, 2020-05-05 Editorial board: Carlo Geraci, Rachel McKee, Victoria Nyst, Marianne Rossi Stumpf, Felix Sze, Sandra Wood Over the past decades, the field of sign language linguistics has expanded considerably. Recent research on sign languages includes a wide range of subdomains such as reference grammars, theoretical linguistics, psycho- and neurolinguistics, sociolinguistics, and applied studies on sign languages and Deaf communities. The SLDC series is concerned with the study of sign languages in a comprehensive way, covering various theoretical, experimental, and applied dimensions of sign language research and their relationship to Deaf communities around the world. The series provides a multidisciplinary platform for innovative and outstanding research in sign language linguistics and aims at linking the study of sign languages to current trends in modern linguistics, such as new experimental and theoretical investigations, the importance of language endangerment, the impact of technological developments on data collection and Deaf education, and the broadening geographical scope of typological sign language studies, especially in terms of research on non-Western sign languages and Deaf communities. |
| asl welcome: Easy Guide to American Sign Language SparkNotes, 2017-01-23 Learn How to Sign the Easy Way! So many language books start off with everything that you don’t need to know. Of course, anybody who wants to become fluent in another language needs to learn its grammar, sentence structure, and idiosyncrasies. But what if there’s no time to become fluent? For people who just need or want to dive in and start communicating in American Sign Language (ASL), there’s a quick, easy solution: Easy Guide to American Sign Language. Inside this handy little book are over 500 basic signs that will give you all the necessary tools for starting out in ASL. Here you will find phrases to help you start a basic conversation in the classroom or on the road. The signs are grouped by subject, in chapters, so you can quickly flip to the page you need to find: Alphabet and Numbers Greetings and Phrases Family Members and People Food and Meals Emotions and Feelings Nature and the Weather Easy Guide to American Sign Language is your fun and handy passport to ASL. |
| asl welcome: The History of American Sign Language "A.S.L." Carol J. Nickens, 2008 |
| asl welcome: A Kids Book About Money Adam Stramwasser, 2024-01-02 Develop your child's financial skills in managing money including saving, budgeting, and spending. Money is one of those things EVERYONE has to deal with in their life, but not many of us have learned much about it. There may be no more important topic for grownups to teach kids about than money. This book is a perfect way to introduce the topic to kids. It covers what money is, how to earn it, and how to use it wisely. Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com. |
| asl welcome: School Induction Pack , 2007 Everything you need for an adult delivering PE in school without a teaching qualification *Replaces the School Induction Pack for AOTTS This pack shows you how to provide a professional induction for anyone involved in delivering PE in school, who does not have a recognised teaching qualification. Who are Adults Supporting Learning (ASL)? local authority sports development officers (SDOs), national governing body (NGB) coaches and development officers, community and other sports coaches, instructors, parents and helper, community sports leaders, further education (FE)/higher education (HE) college students and trainees who are undergoing initial teacher-training programmes. Working through the pack with them you will help your ASL become more familiar with the protocol and ethos of your school. You are provided with a step-by-step manual to guide them through practicalities, such as kit policy, and more sensitive issues, such as child protection. This full pack: highlights the value of ASL who assist in physical education (PE) and school sport provides guidance and offers support material for teachers, head teachers and governors when inducting ASL into the school environment and ethos reminds schools that they have a responsibility to both young people and ASL assists schools in increasing the effectiveness of ASL contribution to physical education and school sport reminds schools of their responsibility to provide support and guidance for the ASL in the wider educational context supports teachers working with ASL helps new ASL understand and carry out their roles in the education process assists teachers in encouraging ASL to move forward and progress provides information that can support the development of ASL. |
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| asl welcome: Sign Language Ideologies in Practice Annelies Kusters, Mara Green, Erin Moriarty, Kristin Snoddon, 2020-08-10 This book focuses on how sign language ideologies influence, manifest in, and are challenged by communicative practices. Sign languages are minority languages using the visual-gestural and tactile modalities, whose affordances are very different from those of spoken languages using the auditory-oral modality. |
| asl welcome: Learn to Sign with Your Baby Cecilia S. Grugan, 2022-10-25 Communicate, connect, and bond with your baby with 50 essential, easy-to-learn ASL signs. Your baby is crying. Are they hungry or are they tired? With 50 practical ASL signs that cover a child’s day, Learn to Sign with Your Baby will help you better understand your child and help them communicate with you. Author Cecilia S. Grugan, a Deaf parent, gives you detailed instructions and tips for how to master each sign, as well as helpful advice and fun activities for incorporating ASL into your life with baby. And with clear illustrations and video demonstrations for each sign, you can confidently start signing with your baby—and watch as your bond deepens and strengthens. Learn to Sign with Your Baby includes: 50 of the most useful ASL signs. From “more” and “eat” to “change” and “hurt,” this book teaches the most relevant and practical terms for your daily life with baby—and makes signs for specific needs easy to find. Step-by-step color illustrations and video for every sign. The video for each sign can be accessed by a QR code; scan it for step-by-step guidance to confidently and correctly form each sign. Engaging activities make ASL fun. Play a game, sing a song—this book makes incorporating ASL into your life enjoyable and rewarding. Helpful tips. Tips for remembering the signs, how to effectively use them, and what to look for as baby signs back make ASL easy to learn and easy to use. |
