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American Sign Language Made Easy for Beginners: A Visual Guide with ASL Signs, Lessons, and Quizzes Paperback – August 2, 2022

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Learn American Sign Language the easy way!

Become a lifelong learner of American Sign Language (ASL) with this guide for true beginners. It breaks down ASL fundamentals and gives you step-by-step instructions for signing more than 400 vocabulary words, organized by practical topics like greetings, hobbies, times, places, and more.
  • The building blocks of ASL—Lay the foundation for ASL learning as you explore the five parameters of signing: handshape, location, movement, palm orientation, and non-manual markers.
  • Clear guidance for novices—Learn how to sign each vocabulary word with the help of detailed written directions and large, full-color photos, so you know you're doing it right even if it's your first sign ever.
  • Lessons and quizzes—Put your new skills to the test with themed lessons designed for real-world conversations, and brief quizzes at the end of each section.

Make learning ASL fun and easy with this top choice in American Sign Language books for beginners.
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  1. Print length
    276 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Rockridge Press
  4. Publication date
    August 2, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1638074240
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1638074243
  8. Lexile measure
    970L
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Learn ASL!
This beginner’s guide teaches you ASL fundamentals and shows you how to sign 400+ vocabulary words.
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Set yourself up for ASL success with this easy guide.

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About the Author

TRAVIS BELMONTES-MERRELL is an educator, father, husband, and member of the Deaf community. In 2018, he received a master’s degree in teaching American Sign Language from the University of Northern Colorado. He teaches ASL in high school and also serves as the ASL program coordinator at the University of Texas at Arlington.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockridge Press (August 2, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1638074240
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1638074243
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 970L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 162 ratings

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I bought this for my teen. It's easy to follow for the most part and it has little quizzes. Some of the signs can look a little confusing, but understandable. Only so much you can show through pages.
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Stacy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic ASL book
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023
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I teach a basic American Sign Language class at the park and Rec center. I have started using this book for my required text and love it. Very informative and the vocabulary is sufficient for beginners. Great job!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good resource tool
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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Good resource tool for teaching ASL
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Briceon Monk
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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If you want to learn ASL this will help you know some sign language and how to said it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gift
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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Great product for gifting. Easy reading and great pictures. Recommend
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Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
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I bought this for my teen. It's easy to follow for the most part and it has little quizzes. Some of the signs can look a little confusing, but understandable. Only so much you can show through pages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
I bought this for my teen. It's easy to follow for the most part and it has little quizzes. Some of the signs can look a little confusing, but understandable. Only so much you can show through pages.
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Michael fowler
5.0 out of 5 stars ASL book
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
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I am a asl student and this book fits right in with school
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Meghan Thomson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide!
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2022
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Best book I’ve purchased to date! The images and description for each sign are very clear. I especially love the tests at the end of each section. Very organized and well planned. Hope they make more!
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derekmed
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
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Brought this book into our ASL class, and it’s now become a tool alongside what is provided by the teacher
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