The Pocket Dictionary of Signing

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.

Author: Rod R. Butterworth, Mickey Flodin
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Tarcherperigee
Published: 06/08/1992
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 7.30h x 4.50w x 0.59d
ISBN: 9780399517433
Language: English