Learning American Sign Lang. (the complete idiots guide)

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Let us introduce you to American Sign Language.
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How ASL came to be, despite widespread efforts to stop it.
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Suggestions and tips for learning and using ASL.
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No sign is complete without four, basic components.
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There's much more to ASL than hand motions.
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There are various ways to clarify or classify a sign.
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Learn the American Manual Alphabet and the impo rtance of
fingerspelling.
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You'll learn to count to a million in this chapter.
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Family relationships can sometimes be rocky, but it's still
good to know the signs for the peo ple you love.
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Find out what makes the homes of Deaf people special, and
the signs for common things found in homes.
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advance to the head of the class.
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Next time you want a burger with fries, you'll be able to order
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Learn the signs for everything from basics to bangles.
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You'll be the belle of the ball once you'v e learned these signs
for special events and etiquette.
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Weather affects us all every day; let's look at the signs for
those climatic considerations.