British Sign Language For Dummies - Softcover

City Lit

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470694777 ISBN 13: 9780470694770

Publisher: For Dummies, 2008

Synopsis

Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and online content;

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 online content 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 going 

Learning everyday BSL - develop the grammar and vocabulary skills that are the building blocks to using British Sign Language 

Getting out and about - sign with confidence in a wide range of real-life situations, from travelling to dating 

Looking into Deaf life - learn about the history of the Deaf Community and how they’ve adapted their technology and lifestyles to suit their needs   

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About this title

About the Author

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.

From the 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 online content

Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and online content

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 online content 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

Online content showing signing in action

From the Inside Flap

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 online content

Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and online content

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 online content 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

Online content showing signing in action

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470694777
• ISBN 13: 9780470694770
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336