Publisher Description

Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and CD-Rom This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes and gestures you need to communicate in British Sign Language. The illustrations depict both the actions and facial expressions used to sign accurately, while the companion CD-Rom features real-life BSL conversations in action to further your understanding. With these practical tools, you?ll become an expert signer in no time!British Sign Language For Dummies includes:Starting to sign ? learn about Deaf communication and practise simple signs to get you goingLearning everyday BSL ? develop the grammar and vocabulary skills that are the building blocks to using British Sign LanguageGetting out and about ? sign with confidence in a wide range of real-life situations, from travelling to datingLooking into Deaf life ? learn about the history of the Deaf Community and how they?ve adapted their technology and lifestyles to suit their needsFor corrections to this book, please click here:pdfNote: CD files are available to download when buying the eBook version

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Grammar, syntax and sentence structure, with vocabulary for a wide variety of situations. Also with info on correct body lanuage and facial expressions, which are important in sign language, and the deaf community and culture for context. With drawings and a CD-ROM of conversations in progress.

Back Cover

Learn to: Get to grips with everyday BSL grammar and vocabulary Use your body as a communication tool Understand Deaf culture Start signing right away using the companion CD-Rom Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and CD-Rom This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes and gestures you need to communicate in British Sign Language. The illustrations depict both the actions and facial expressions used to sign accurately, while the companion CD-Rom features real-life BSL conversations in action. With these practical tools, you'll become an expert signer in no time! Start to sign - learn about Deaf communication and practise simple signs to get you going Learn everyday BSL - develop the grammar and vocabulary skills that are the building blocks to using British Sign Language Get out and about - sign with confidence in a wide range of real life situations, from travelling to dating Look into Deaf life - learn about the history of the Deaf Community and how they've adapted their technology and lifestyles to suit their needs Open the book and find: How Deaf people communicate Basic vocabulary signs and grammar rules How to introduce yourself and get to know someone in Sign Different ways to express your feelings How to describe yourself and your surroundings Games and activities to help you practise your signing technique The history of British Sign Language and Deaf culture Full illustrations of BSL signs A CD-Rom showing signing in action

Author Biography

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 adult education centre, providing courses to over 24,000 students every year. The Faculty of Deaf Education and Learning Support provides a comprehensive programme of courses and training including accredited British Sign Language courses for both Deaf and hearing learners.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: Starting to Sign.Chapter 1: Discovering Who?s Who ? And How They Communicate.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 about Deaf Culture and History.Part VI: Appendixes.Appendix A: Answer Key to Fun & Games.Appendix B: About the CD.Index.

Long Description

Learn to: Get to grips with everyday BSL grammar and vocabulary Use your body as a communication tool Understand Deaf culture Start signing right away using the companion CD-Rom Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and CD-Rom This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes and gestures you need to communicate in British Sign Language. The illustrations depict both the actions and facial expressions used to sign accurately, while the companion CD-Rom features real-life BSL conversations in action. With these practical tools, youll become an expert signer in no time! Start to sign learn about Deaf communication and practise simple signs to get you going Learn everyday BSL develop the grammar and vocabulary skills that are the building blocks to using British Sign Language Get out and about sign with confidence in a wide range of real life situations, from travelling to dating Look into Deaf life learn about the history of the Deaf Community and how theyve adapted their technology and lifestyles to suit their needs Open the book and find: How Deaf people communicate Basic vocabulary signs and grammar rules How to introduce yourself and get to know someone in Sign Different ways to express your feelings How to describe yourself and your surroundings Games and activities to help you practise your signing technique The history of British Sign Language and Deaf culture Full illustrations of BSL signs A CD-Rom showing signing in action

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