This handy primer demonstrates the 700 most frequently used signs and includes 50 common phrases--four times more than any of its competitors. Designed for quick reference and portability, Essential ASL is an indispensable aid for users who want to begin signing immediately with confidence. Line illustrations.Essential ASL is an introductory dictionary to the third most common language in the United States - American Sign Language. The 700-plus signs in the book are among the most frequently used in ASL. Also included are 50 common phrases. The 2,000 easy-to-follow illustrations of the hand, arm, and facial movements that express each sign and phrase in the book allow you to begin signing immediately.American Sign Language -- ASL -- is the third most commonly used language in the United States, after English and Spanish. It is already accepted as a second language requirement in the public school systems in 10 states.pCompact, up-to-date and very user-friendly, Essential ASL contains the 700 most popular signs. Distilled from the American Sign Language Concise Dictionary, one of the most authoritative references in the field, these signs are illustrated with 2,000 easy-to-follow pictures. Hand, arm and facial movements are shown to ensure that the reader learns each technique correctly. 50 common phrases are also featured. Designed for quick reference and portability, Essential ASL is an indispensable aid for users who want to begin signing immediately with confidence.
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