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You know that communicating in sign language involves more than simply moving your hands. Facial expressions and body gestures speak in greater volumes than signed speech alone, but it can be a complicated combination of art and skill.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conversational Sign Language Illustrated will show you how to express yourself clearly - and how to listen in return. The included DVD features full-hand motion demonstrations of signs and phrases mentioned in the book. [Carole Lazorisak, Dawn Donohue; (2004) 261 pages; soft cover; DVD]

Features:

• Contact Signing, the hybrid of American Sign Language (ASL) and Signed English (SE) that is the most common form of communication between hearing and deaf people
• The basics of fingerspelling
• Common signs used in a variety of situations, from greetings to emergencies
• More than 600 signs fully illustrated to get you from phrases to full sentences
• Tips on expressive gestures and body movements
• Make small talk through fingerspelled words and key conversational signs
• Make sure that people understand your signing
• Learn how to interact in school and word environments
• Learn how to ask for directions
• Discover the similarities and differences in sign language throughout the world
• Be assured you won't offend someone with the wrong gesture