Signing Made Easy A Complete Program for Learning and Using Sign Language in Ev [Paperback]

A comprehensive guide to learning and using Sign Language in everyday life

The authors of the acclaimedPerigee Visual Dictionary of SigningandThe Pocket Dictionary of Signinghave created a text and workbook in one. This volume will teach you how to use signing in English sentence format.Signing Made Easyoffers the most thorough, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding.

Presented in a large-format, easy-to-follow design, this book includes:
• More than 3,500 different signs, with clear illustrations and descriptions
• Instructions on how to sign in complete sentences
• Exercises for learning how to give and receive signs
• Drills to reinforce vocabulary retention
• Chapters organized by subject -- from Work and Careers to Family and Social Life to Food --that build progressively on previous lessons
• The complete manual alphabet
• Spelling exercises throughout
• Instructions for forming numbers and inflections
• A complete index for easy referenceSigning Made EasyForeword

Introduction

History

How to Use This Book

Suggestions and Tips for Easier Signing

Hand Shapes

Inflections

Numbers

The Manual Alphabet

Chapter 1
Family and Social Life

Chapter 2
Work and Careers

Chapter 3
Food

Chapter 4
Travel and Holidays

Chapter 5
Sports and Recreation

Chapter 6
Seasons, Time, and Weather

Chapter 7
Emotions

Chapter 8
Money and Shopping

Chapter 9
Education

Chapter 10
Health and Emergencies

Chapter 11
Religion

Chapter 12
Animals and Nature

Answers

Additional Descriptions

Index