108 Word Search Puzzles with the American Sign Language Alphabet

108 Word Search Puzzles with the American Sign Language Alphabet
Author: Lassal
Publisher: Legendarymedia
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2017-01-21
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9783864690204

This is the ultimate challenge for the truly fearless word search addicted who are looking for a new experience, or for fingerspelling aficionados eager to hone their craft. No matter what your fingerspelling ability level is - even if you have never tried it before: This puzzle collection is sure to provide you with many hours of fun!

108 Word Search Puzzles with the American Sign Language Alphabet, Volume 06

108 Word Search Puzzles with the American Sign Language Alphabet, Volume 06
Author:
Publisher: Legendarymedia
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-08-16
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9783864690358

This is the ultimate challenge for the truly fearless word search addicted who are looking for a new experience, or for fingerspelling aficionados eager to hone their craft. No matter what your fingerspelling ability level is - even if you have never tried it before: This puzzle collection is sure to provide you with many hours of fun!

ASL - American Sign Language

ASL - American Sign Language
Author: David Alianiello
Publisher: Quickstudy Reference Guides
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: American Sign Language
ISBN: 9781423238584

Essential sign language knowledge for use in conversation, this 6-page laminated guide covers the most important aspects of communicating in ASL. Includes photo examples of often-used words and phrases to illustrate concepts of action and/or movement that make communication clear while adding emotional emphasis that always makes for good conversation. Suggested uses: Beginner who would like to sign as a language whether needing to communicate with friends or family Those who may need signing for work Those who like to be prepared for any kind of conversation Instructors/Teachers/Professors quick reference tool for continued use throughout a course Students quick and easy reference tool

Directions in Sign Language Acquisition

Directions in Sign Language Acquisition
Author: Gary Morgan
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9789027234728

This is the second volume in the series 'Trends in language acquisition research'. The unusual combination in one volume of reports on various different sign languages in acquisition makes this book quite unique.

Sign Language for Kids Activity Book

Sign Language for Kids Activity Book
Author: Tara Adams
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2020-05-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781646114061

Let your fingers do the talking--a hands-on guide to American Sign Language for kids American Sign Language is an amazing visual language that uses our hands, facial expressions, and body language to express ourselves to those who have difficulty hearing or speaking. Packed with colorful illustrations and reader-friendly descriptions, as well as plenty of on- and off-page activities, the Sign Language for Kids Activity Book will help you feel comfortable and confident signing in no time! The Sign Language for Kids Activity Book shows you how to communicate nonverbally through easy-to-follow diagrams of more than 180 signs, plus the signed alphabet and numbers 1-100. You'll master conversation basics, including commonly used phrases and everyday vocabulary. Then, you can try your hand at fun and unique exercises, games, and puzzles that will help you put together sentences, practice grammar, improve your memory of signs, and become the best signer you can be. Sign Language for Kids Activity Book includes: ASL in art--Illustrated diagrams and descriptions guide you through 180 signs for basic nouns, verbs, and adjectives for topics such as home, school, foods, and more. Say anything--Express yourself with helpful grammar practices in the Sign Language for Kids Activity Book, designed to teach you how to construct ASL sentences for conversations. Sign on--The Sign Language for Kids Activity Book gives you hands-on practice with 50 exercises, practice prompts, games, and activities designed to make signing and reading signs easy for anyone. Learn to communicate in a whole new way with the Sign Language for Kids Activity Book.

Linguistics For Dummies

Linguistics For Dummies
Author: Rose-Marie Dechaine
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2012-02-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1118101596

The fascinating, fun, and friendly way to understand the science behind human language Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics students study how languages are constructed, how they function, how they affect society, and how humans learn language. From understanding other languages to teaching computers to communicate, linguistics plays a vital role in society. Linguistics For Dummies tracks to a typical college-level introductory linguistics course and arms you with the confidence, knowledge, and know-how to score your highest. Understand the science behind human language Grasp how language is constructed Score your highest in college-level linguistics If you're enrolled in an introductory linguistics course or simply have a love of human language, Linguistics For Dummies is your one-stop resource for unlocking the science of the spoken word.

Reading Between the Signs

Reading Between the Signs
Author: Anna Mindess
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2014-10-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1473644070

In Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood - American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds. Used in sign language interpreter training programs worldwide, Reading Between the Signs is a resource for students, working interpreters and other professionals. This important new edition retains practical techniques that enable interpreters to effectively communicate their clients' intent, while its timely discussion of the interpreter's role is broadened in a cultural context. NEW TO THIS EDITION: New chapter explores the changing landscape of the interpreting field and discusses the concepts of Deafhood and Deaf heart. This examination of using Deaf interpreters pays respect to the profession, details techniques and shows the benefits of collaboration.

A Descriptive Analysis of Adamorobe Sign Language (Ghana)

A Descriptive Analysis of Adamorobe Sign Language (Ghana)
Author: Victoria Anna Sophie Nyst
Publisher:
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2007
Genre: Akan (African people)
ISBN:

Adamorobe, a small Akan village in Ghana, has an unusually high incidence of hereditary deafness. As a result, a sign language came into being, Adamorobe Sign Language (AdaSL), which is unrelated to any other sign language described so far and is assumed to be about 200 years old. The present study describes selected aspects of AdaSL, notably phonology, lexicon, the expression of size and shape and the encoding of motion events. A comparison of these aspects with descriptions of other sign languages reveals interesting cross-linguistic differences in the use of iconicity as well as in the use of space and classifier constructions. Data were collected during three periods of fieldwork of nine months in total. Moreover, this study considers to what extent the social setting may influence the development of structural features in sign languages. This investigation nuances the impact the visual-spatial modality has on sign language structure. The book is of interest to scholars of sign linguistics, African linguistics, as well as contact linguistics and Deaf studies.

Sign Languages in Village Communities

Sign Languages in Village Communities
Author: Ulrike Zeshan
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1614511497

The book is a unique collection of research on sign languages that have emerged in rural communities with a high incidence of, often hereditary, deafness. These sign languages represent the latest addition to the comparative investigation of languages in the gestural modality, and the book is the first compilation of a substantial number of different "village sign languages".Written by leading experts in the field, the volume uniquely combines anthropological and linguistic insights, looking at both the social dynamics and the linguistic structures in these village communities. The book includes primary data from eleven different signing communities across the world, including results from Jamaica, India, Turkey, Thailand, and Bali. All known village sign languages are endangered, usually because of pressure from larger urban sign languages, and some have died out already. Ironically, it is often the success of the larger sign language communities in urban centres, their recognition and subsequent spread, which leads to the endangerment of these small minority sign languages. The book addresses this specific type of language endangerment, documentation strategies, and other ethical issues pertaining to these sign languages on the basis of first-hand experiences by Deaf fieldworkers.

Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics

Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
Author: Jack C. Richards
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2013-11-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1317863054

This best-selling dictionary is now in its 4th edition. Specifically written for students of language teaching and applied linguistics, it has become an indispensible resource for those engaged in courses in TEFL, TESOL, applied linguistics and introductory courses in general linguistics. Fully revised, this new edition includes over 350 new entries. Previous definitions have been revised or replaced in order to make this the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary available. Providing straightforward and accessible explanations of difficult terms and ideas in applied linguistics, this dictionary offers: Nearly 3000 detailed entries, from subject areas such as teaching methodology, curriculum development, sociolinguistics, syntax and phonetics. Clear and accurate definitions which assume no prior knowledge of the subject matter helpful diagrams and tables cross references throughout, linking related subject areas for ease of reference, and helping to broaden students' knowledge The Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics is the definitive resource for students.