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 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 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   

For corrections to this book, please click here:  http://www.wiley.com/legacy/wileyblackwell/BSLcorrectionslip.pdf 

Note: CD files are available to download when buying the eBook version

About this title

Synopsis:

BSL is the language used by the Deaf Community in the UK and is an officially recognised language in its own right. It has its own grammar and syntax, which are completely different from the grammatical rules of English. "British Sign Language For Dummies" takes you through grammar and sentence structure, and also presents the vocabulary you need to communicate in a wide variety of everyday situations so you can start to sign right away. BSL is a language in its own right which uses signs and facial expressions instead of speech.This title covers starting to sign, everyday BSL, getting out and about and gives the top ten tips to improve your signing skills. This book also teaches the reader about Deaf culture so you can get a complete appreciation of signing in context. It is packed with drawings and comes with an accompanying CD-Rom which shows a series of conversations in progress so you can see signing in action and ensure you perfect your signing skills. This book is written by a team from the faculty of Deaf Education and Learning Support at City Lit, led by Karen Considine.

The faculty of Deaf Education and Learning Support provides accredited British Sign Language courses at all levels to both deaf and hearing students.

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 center, 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.

About this edition

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