Fingerspelling STATES: Fingerspell & Recognize 50 US States Using the American Manual Alphabet in American Sign Language (ASL) (Learn American Sign Language - ASL)

by Adele Jones

Overview

One of the most important things to learn in ASL is the American Manual Alphabet - otherwise known as Fingerspelling. Fingerspelling allows you to spell out words in American Sign Language.

There are many times when you will use fingerspelling in ASL. It is actually used frequently to augment the standard set of signs. Fingerselling is used for:
- Cities, States and other places
- Proper Names including Brands (like a company name)
- And - most significantly, for words that don't have signs

So, what words don't have signs? Many of them. Often times, when a word is unusual or used rarely, there isn't an established sign for the word. So, if you want to talk about flowers, you are fine. If you want to discuss your trip to Clayton, North Carolina, have to use finger spelling.

This book is designed to show you the basic 26 letters used in fingerspelling. To get additional practice there are 50 states listed with the book. Test your knowledge of Fingerspelling by tabbing through the pages and recognizing each letter. Then, see if were able to understand the state!

For more practice, each state is listed, followed by the proper fingerspelling. This allows you to test your ability to spell out the fifty states!

Have fun, and remember to practice, practice, practice!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013793149
Publisher:	Third Press
Publication date:	12/26/2011
Series:	Learn American Sign Language , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	681 KB
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years