Perfect Phrases in American Sign Language for Beginners / Edition 1

by Lou Fant, Barbara Bernstein Fant, Betty Miller

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071598774
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	08/17/2009
Series:	Perfect Phrases Series
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	351,307
Product dimensions:	7.96(w) x 5.12(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Lou Fant was considered a leading expert in theASL field. He was a teacher, interpreter, consultant, sign languagecoach, and actor. He was the author of numerous articles and five books on ASL.

Barbara Bernstein Fant has taught beginning and advanced ASL at Seattle Central Community College sine 1990. She has served as the chairperson of the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services board.

Barbara Bernstein Fant has taught beginning and advanced ASL at Seattle Central Community College since 1990. On occasion, she contracts with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and Seattle Diversity Words in providing ASL classes and tutoring to various corporations. She has served as the chair of the Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services board.

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