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Featuring More than 1,900 Sign Illustrations Including 327 New SignsPlus DVD Showing How to Form SignsArranged by Handshape for Easy IdentificationComplete Index of English Vocabulary for All SignsAn Introduction to Deaf Culture and ASL StructureThe first reference source that allows users to access ASL signs without previous knowledge of their English equivalents (far superior to those in most other EnglishASL glossaries). Likely to become indispensable on many educators and students bookshelves.CHOICENow, the bestselling resource The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary has been completely revised with more than 320 new signs and a new DVD. This unique reference can help users locate a sign whose meaning they have forgotten, or help them find the meaning of a new sign they have just seen for the first time. It organizes more than 1,900 ASL signs by 40 basic handshapes and includes detailed descriptions on how to form these signs to represent the different English words that they might mean. ASL students can begin to track down a sign by determining whether it is formed with one hand or two. Further distinctions of handshape, palm orientation, location, movement, and other nonmanual body signals help them pinpoint their search while also refining their grasp of ASL syntax and grammar. A complete English word index provides the option of referring to an alphabetical listing of English terms to locate an equivalent sign or choice of signs.The new DVD shows how each sign is formed from beginning to end. Users can watch a sign at various speeds to learn precisely how to master it themselves. Together, the new edition of The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary and its accompanying DVD presents students, sign language teachers, and deaf and hearing people alike with the perfect combination for enhancing communication skills in both ASL and English.
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- Q: What is The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary? A: The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary is a comprehensive reference book that features over 1,900 ASL signs organized by handshape for easy identification. It includes detailed illustrations, a complete index of English vocabulary for all signs, and an introduction to Deaf culture and ASL structure.
- Q: How many signs are included in the dictionary? A: The dictionary includes more than 1,900 ASL signs, with 327 new signs introduced in the revised edition.
- Q: What additional resource does this product come with? A: This product comes with a DVD that demonstrates how to form each sign, allowing users to learn the signs at various speeds.
- Q: Who is the author of The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary? A: The author of the dictionary is Richard A. Tennant.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was the second edition published? A: The second edition of The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary was published on July 31, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in ASL? A: Yes, this dictionary is designed to be accessible for users without prior knowledge of ASL, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What is the page count of the dictionary? A: The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary has a total of 462 pages.
- Q: Does the dictionary provide any information about Deaf culture? A: Yes, the dictionary includes an introduction that provides insights into Deaf culture and the structure of ASL.
- Q: Can this dictionary help with learning ASL syntax and grammar? A: Yes, it helps users refine their understanding of ASL syntax and grammar by organizing signs according to handshape, movement, and other nonmanual signals.