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American Sign Language for Beginners

Learn Common Signs, Letters, Numbers and Body Language for ASL

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American Sign Language for Beginners

By: David Danforth
Narrated by: Andrew Heisler
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This audiocourse, titled "American Language for Beginners," is meticulously designed to introduce learners to the foundational aspects of American Sign Language (ASL), one of the most widely used languages among the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in the United States. Spanning several comprehensive lessons, this course starts by teaching common signs and then reviews the ASL alphabet and numbers, where each is described in detail, ensuring that learners can grasp the hand shapes and movements associated with each character.

After that more handshapes are described, with a thematic focus including: sports, weather, travel, clothing, directions and foods.

The course includes lessons on non-manual signals like facial expressions and body movements, which are crucial for conveying tone and context in ASL.

The course also uses brief quizzes to reinforce learning. Additionally, there are sections devoted to cultural aspects of the deaf community, offering insights into the history and diversity in ASL communication.

Throughout the course, the narrator’s voice is calm and encouraging, making complex concepts approachable for beginners. This comprehensive approach ensures that learners not only understand ASL basics but also gain a broader appreciation for the language and culture of the deaf community.

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it would have been nice if there were images to go with the descriptions that were a little more difficult

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