British Sign Language For Dummies

City Lit

1. Edition November 2008
336 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-0-470-69477-0

John Wiley & Sons

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Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with thisessential guide and CD-Rom

This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes and gesturesyou need to communicate in British Sign Language. The illustrationsdepict both the actions and facial expressions used to signaccurately, while the companion CD-Rom features real-life BSLconversations in action to further your understanding. With thesepractical tools, you'll become an expert signer in notime!

British Sign Language For Dummies includes:
* Starting to sign - learn about Deafcommunication and practise simple signs to get you going
* Learning everyday BSL - develop the grammar andvocabulary skills that are the building blocks to using BritishSign Language
* Getting out and about - sign with confidence ina wide range of real-life situations, from travelling todating
* Looking into Deaf life - learn about thehistory of the Deaf Community and how they've adapted theirtechnology and lifestyles to suit their needs

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Note: CD files are available to download when buying theeBook version

Introduction.

Part I: Starting to Sign.

Chapter 1: Discovering Who's Who - And How TheyCommunicate.

Chapter 2: Sign Language You Didn't Know You Knew.

Part II: Everyday BSL.

Chapter 3: Meeting and Greeting.

Chapter 4: Knowing Me, Knowing You.

Chapter 5: Expressing Your Feelings.

Chapter 6: Nailing Numbers.

Chapter 7: Describing Weather, Colour, and Clothes.

Part III: Getting Out and About.

Chapter 8: Getting from A to B.

Chapter 9: Arranging Not So Blind Dates.

Chapter 10: Fancy Fish and Chips?

Chapter 11: Making the Most of Your Free Time.

Part IV: Looking into Deaf Life.

Chapter 12: Deaf Community and Culture.

Chapter 13: Technology and Modifi cations for Deaf People.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 14: Ten Top Tips To Improve Your Signing Skills.

Chapter 15: Ten Top Tips For Good Communication.

Chapter 16: Ten Top BSL Resources.

Chapter 17: Ten Really Useful Phrases.

Chapter 18: Ten Things You (Probably) Didn't Know aboutDeaf Culture and History.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Answer Key to Fun & Games.

Appendix B: About the CD.

Index.

This book is written and illustrated by a team from the Faculty of Deaf Education and Learning Support at City Lit. City Lit is a London-based adulteducation centre, providing courses to over 24,000 students every year. The Faculty of Deaf Education and Learning Support provides a comprehensive programmeof courses and training including accredited British Sign Language courses for both Deaf and hearing learners.