Words, Language & Grammar

This book offers useful signing activities in addition to a thorough examination of the cultural context in which ASL is used, providing insightful information about the deaf community and its distinctive language and culture.

This thorough book is the ideal tool for anybody wishing to learn ASL with confidence and a recognized level of proficiency, whether you’re a beginner trying to learn the fundamentals or an experienced signer looking to hone your abilities.

What you’ll learn from “American Sign Language for Beginners”

1. Learn the fundamentals of American Sign Language’s grammar, syntax, and organization.
2. Develop a wide range of everyday sign vocabulary.
3. The finest advice on how to use and quickly recall ASL
4. Improve your fingerspelling and number-signing skills.
5. Learn sign language to communicate complicated thoughts and concepts.
6. Examine the many regional and dialectal ASL differences.
7. Through engaging workouts and games, improve your singing abilities.

Are you prepared to begin your path toward mastering the “Language of Hands” and successfully interacting with the deaf community?
Stop waiting and BUY IT NOW to join the millions of individuals using ASL to communicate with others and express themselves strongly and distinctively.

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Unlock the Beauty of Visual Communication and Embark on a Transformative Journey Towards Mastering American Sign Language With This Comprehensive Guide!

Have you ever been captivated by the elegance and expressiveness of sign language?

Are you eager to connect with the Deaf and Mute community?

Have you been wanting to learn this amazing and unique language, but struggle with finding the right resources?

Learning a new language can be intimidating, especially when there are so many complicated guides out there that are just impossible to follow.

Good thing you’ve just found this guide that breaks down the complexities of ASL into simple lessons that anyone can understand!

This 3-in-1 ASL learning guide is meticulously designed to take you on an immersive and rewarding experience with easy-to-follow clear and large picture guide (8,5×11 inches book size), transforming you from a beginner to a fluent signer in no time at all. Book 1 is perfect for mastering the fundamentals, Book 2 focuses on grammar as the building blocks of communication, and Book 3 is designed to enhance your conversation skills.

Discover:

• Step-by-Step Lessons for Beginners: Each chapter introduces essential signs and vocabulary, accompanied by clear and large pictures to ensure you grasp the intricacies of each sign effortlessly.

• Fluency in 21 Days!: The carefully crafted lessons, exercises, and practice activities build your confidence, enabling you to hold conversations, express emotions, and fluently sign in just 21 days.

• A Wealth of Resources: This offers more than just sign instruction. You’ll also find a cheat sheet of common vocabulary phrases and words to enhance your conversational skills even further.

• Steps to become more inclusive: Expand your language repertoire by learning ASL and never feel awkward or disconnected from the Deaf and Mute community again.

• And so much more!

Whether you’re looking to self-study, or you want the ideal supplementary resource for your ASL courses, this is the perfect bundle that will get the job done. You’ll be able to learn ASL from scratch and confidently yourself in sign language, all in less than a month.

So, what are you waiting for?

Start signing with confidence today!

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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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“Dive into the vibrant world of British Sign Language with ‘Visual Voices: A Vibrant Dive into Diverse British Sign Language Expressions (2023)’. ???? Immerse yourself in the art of expressive signing, whether you’re a language enthusiast, educator, or simply eager to enhance your communication skills. ???? Unlock the benefits of cultural inclusivity, improved communication, and a stronger connection with the deaf community. ???? Ready to elevate your linguistic landscape? Your journey begins here. ????

Grab your COPY NOW and let Visual Voices be your guide to a more enriched, diverse communication experience!”

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Embark on a captivating voyage with our book, “British Sign Language,” a comprehensive guide that goes beyond the basics, inviting you to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of signed communication. From the foundations of BSL to the nuanced challenges and triumphs, each chapter unfolds a new layer, creating a tapestry of understanding and connection.

Features:

1. Engaging Content for Every Learner: Dive into rich narratives, personal stories, and interactive activities tailored for every learner. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned signer, each chapter provides a valuable experience.

2. Inclusive Learning Experience: Explore the inclusivity of BSL in various contexts, from everyday conversations to professional settings. Witness how BSL becomes a bridge, connecting communities and fostering a sense of unity.

3. Practical Application in Work and Life: Our book extends beyond theory, offering practical applications of BSL in real-world scenarios. From workplace interactions to emergency response, discover how signing becomes an invaluable tool.

4. Comprehensive Resources and Tools: Delve into appendices filled with glossaries, quick reference guides, and resources for further learning. These tools empower you to continue your BSL journey with confidence and enthusiasm.

5. Interactive Workbook Activities: Reinforce your learning with workbook activities designed to make the content come alive. Engage in storytelling, vocabulary building, and interactive games to enhance your signing skills.

6: Images

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey with “British Sign Language”? Dive into the rich tapestry of silent expressions and experience the power of signed communication. Join us on this adventure, and let’s unlock the beauty of BSL together!

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If “British Sign Language” has enriched your understanding or added value to your signing journey, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a review and share your experience with others. Your feedback fuels our commitment to creating inclusive and engaging learning resources. Thank you for being part of our BSL community!

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Many people train in graphic design and typography, but writing copy is often assumed to be a natural talent. However, there are simple techniques you can employ to craft strong written content with ease.

Using a series of exercises and illustrated examples of award-winning campaigns and communication, Copywriting takes you through step-by-step processes that can help you to write content quickly and effectively.

With insightful interviews from leading copywriters, as well as illustrated case studies of major brands that explore the challenges involved in creating cutting-edge copy, this book will provide you with all the tools you need to become a confident and versatile creative copywriter.

With chapters devoted to each specific medium, the book teaches the art of writing great copy for advertising and direct marketing, retailing, catalogues, company magazines, websites, branding and more.

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This KINDLE version is in print replica format of the printed book which is an A4 sized book and is best viewed on an ipad or pc.

380 signs – 60 A4 pages – ONE TOPIC PER PAGE – 36 TOPICS which include….

• My Family
• Out and About
• My House
• At the Nursery
• Food and Drink
• Bed Time
• Useful Phrases and many more.

A much needed introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary organised in topics to suit young children’s surroundings and everyday environments.

It is intended to encourage all the family members, teachers, classmates and all those in contact with children who sign to get involved, and also to support carers, child-minders and nursery staff in providing inclusion for all children.

(BSL is used in the education of deaf children and also forms the basis of sign systems such as Makaton and Signalong used in the field of special needs/learning disability/autism).

The useful topic per page format also provides a ready-made structure, making it an ideal resource for classes and signing clubs and an easy reference guide.

We hope that this book inspires all those in contact with children who sign, to learn more.

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       The concept of strategic omissions is explored here as a tool that is consciously used by interpreters as a coping strategy. Instead of being a mistake, omitting part of the source language can actually be part of an active decision-making process that allows the interpreter to convey the correct meaning when faced with challenges. For the first time, Napier found that omission potential existed within every interpretation and, furthermore, she proposed a new taxonomy of five different conscious and unconscious omission types. Her findings also indicate that Auslan/English interpreters use both a free and literal interpretation approach, but that those who use a free approach occasionally switch to a literal approach as a linguistic coping strategy to provide access to English terminology. Both coping strategies help negotiate the demands of interpretation, whether it be lack of subject-matter expertise, dealing with dense material, or the context of the situation.

       Napier also analyzes the interpreters’ reflections on their decision-making processes as well as the university students’ perceptions and preferences of their interpreters’ linguistic choices and styles. Linguistic Coping Strategies in Sign Language Interpreting is a foundational text in interpretation studies that can be applied to interpreting in different contexts and to interpreter training.

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Welcome to the world of fatherhood! Congratulations on becoming a first-time dad. Your life is about to change in ways you never imagined, filled with sleepless nights, diaper changes, and an endless supply of baby wipes. But fear not, because along with the challenges come moments of pure joy and laughter.

As a new dad, you’re embarking on a journey filled with unforgettable experiences, from baby’s first steps to hearing their first words (which might just be “Dada” if you’re lucky). It’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and a great sense of humor will be your trusty sidekick.

In this joke book, we’ve compiled a collection of lighthearted and relatable jokes specifically tailored for first-time dads like you. Whether you need a good laugh after a long night of soothing a fussy baby or you want to share a chuckle with fellow dads in the trenches, these jokes are here to brighten your day.

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“Paul Messaris is an extremely thoughtful commentator on the world of visuals. He has studied advertising visuals for many years and his insights are always stimulating and sometimes, even controversial. This book makes an important contribution to the literature in two fields: visual communication and advertising. I recommend it for faculty and students as well as professionals in the advertising field.”

–Sandra Moriarty, Professor University of Colorado

“With an informal writing style and examples both thoughtful and illustrative, Paul Messaris in his Visual Persuasion leads the reader through the often complex field of visual literacy related to advertising images with high style and intellect. When so much information is conveyed through quickly edited and carefully controlled mass media images, Visual Persuasion is a vital book toward understanding the impact on individuals, cultures, and society of persuasive visual messages.”

–Paul Martin Lester, Ph.D, Author of Visual Communication with Messages

“A smartly reasoned and elegantly written treatment of visual argumentation authored by one of America′s most respected authorities on visual communication. “

–James Lull

The pictures in TV commercials, magazine ads, and other forms of advertising often convey meanings that cannot be expressed as well, or at all, through words or music. Visual Persuasion is an exploration of these unique aspects of advertising. By virtue of their ability to simulate the appearance of the physical world, pictures can become surrogate objects of desire or other emotions which ads subsequently associate with products. By exploiting viewers′ assumptions of a direct, automatic connection between photography and reality, images can serve as proof of advertising claims. Because of the implicit nature of visual argumentation and the relative lack of social accountability that images enjoy in comparison with words, pictures can be used to make advertising claims that would be unacceptable if they were spelled out verbally. Using these characteristics of visual persuasion as a starting point, this important book analyzes a variety of commercial, political, and social-issue advertisements. A separate chapter examines the role of pictures in cross-cultural advertising. Visual Persuasion is recommended for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students in communication and media studies. It also contains insights that will be valuable to students in courses in cultural studies, sociology, anthropology, and advertising.

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