Perfect Phrases in American Sign Language for Beginners
Author:   Lou Fant ,  Barbara Bernstein Fant ,  Barbara Bernstein Fant
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
ISBN:  

9780071598774


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   16 September 2009
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Quick and easy phrases in ASL for daily life Perfect Phrases for American Sign Language provides 150 essential phrases for hearing-impaired users of ASL and those who interact with them. ASL expert Barbara Bernstein Fant--carrying on the work of her late husband Lou--and illustrator Betty Miller make it easy for you to pick up key signs for everyday communication without having to have prior knowledge of signing. This handy reference is perfect for comfortably and confidently communicating with loved ones, coworkers, patients, or anyone who uses ASL.

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Author:   Lou Fant ,  Barbara Bernstein Fant ,  Barbara Bernstein Fant
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Contemporary
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.184kg
ISBN:  

9780071598774


ISBN 10:   0071598774
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   16 September 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Basic Sentence Types 2. Question Signs 3. Greetings, Introductions, and Common Expressions 4. Getting Better Acquainted 5. Signing and Deafness 6. Health 7. Numbers, Time, Dates, and Money 8. Technology 9. Holidays and Occasions 10. Additional Vocabulary Appendix: The Manual Alphabet

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Lou Fant (1931-2001) was considered a leading expert in the ASL field--and considered the ambassador between two worlds. He was a teacher, interpreter, consultant, sign language coach, and actor. His accomplishments included cofounding the National Theatre of the Deaf in 1967; creating the sign laguage for the film Clan of the Cave Bear; being the sign language coach in Children of a Lesser God; coaching such actors as Diane Keaton and Mare Winningham; appearing in scores of movies, plays, TV shows; and hosting the Emmy Award-winning TV program ""Off Hand.""

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