Sign Language for Beginners: Introduction includes sections on signing fundamentals and three lessons with video demonstrations: • Introduction to American Sign Language that describes the historical roots of signs, plus signs for common activities and animals. • Fundamentals describes the difference between ASL and Sign English, the use of expressions in signing, and signing hand shapes.• Lesson on "You and Me" teaches the basic vocabulary and phrases for expressing your emotions.• Lesson on "Greetings" provides the common pleasantries and greetings you use every day.• Lesson on "Questions" teaches both the vocabulary and grammar needed to ask questions in American Sign Language.
Sign Language for Beginners: Introduction also includes a searchable Signing Index which contains all the words covered in the lesson sections.