Essential ASL: The Fun, Fast, and Simple Way to Learn American Sign Language

By Martin L.A. Sternberg

American Sign Language -- ASL -- is the third most commonly used language in the United States, after English and Spanish. It is already accepted as a second language requirement in the public school systems in 10 states.

Compact, up-to-date and very user-friendly, Essential ASL contains the 700 most popular signs. Distilled from the American Sign Language Concise Dictionary, one of the most authoritative references in the field, these signs are illustrated with 2,000 easy-to-follow pictures. Hand, arm and facial movements are shown to ensure that the reader learns each technique correctly. 50 common phrases are also featured. Designed for quick reference and portability, Essential ASL is an indispensable aid for users who want to begin signing immediately with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062734288
• ISBN13: 9780062734280
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
• Length: 336 Pages
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.8" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

ASL book

The sign language book has proven to be quite helpful. I've had signing books that were better, as far as pictures were concerned, but for a small, portable reference, it's perfect.

Easy to learn

This book is GREAT. Sign language is easy to learn using this book. I'm teaching sign to young children and learning it at the same time; this is one of the easiest books I've found to use.

Excellant book, best of the ones I've used

Would like to get the CD-ROM that this author has done