Don't Just Sign... Communicate! - by Michelle Jay

About the Book

Like any other language, American Sign Language contains its own unique rules of syntax, phonology, and grammar. To become fluent in the ASL language, you must first be armed with these essential rules and terminology. This text methodically takes readers through the essentials of ASL grammar to prepare them to truly and effectively communicate in and understand ASL.

Book Synopsis

Are You Making Common Signing Errors? Make no mistake about it... when venturing into the world of American Sign Language, the first thing you must understand is that ASL is its own language. It is different from English. ASL is also not like other Signing Systems. Like any other Language, ASL contains its own unique rules of syntax, phonology, grammar, etc. To become fluent in the ASL language, you must first be armed with these essential rules and terminology. Don't Just "Sign"... Communicate! methodically takes you, step-by-step, through the essentials of ASL Grammar to prepare you to truly and effectively communicate in and understand ASL. This carefully outlined guide not only illustrates the importance of understanding ASL's overall differences in grammar, the topics are broken up into the six (6) major aspects of the language, making it that much easier for you to understand and follow! Here's just a glimpse of what you'll find in this guide: - Get the "inside scoop" about ASL -- Learn vocabulary concepts not taught in most ASL dictionaries and discover the most essential ASL grammar rules. - Packed full with "must have" tools, a glossary of over 200 terms, and a grammar study sheet you'll use again and again! - Everything you need in just one place... And answers to questions you may not even know to ask... Regardless of your reasons for learning to communicate in ASL, once you have read this book with its expert advice and hints, you will truly be prepared to master the communication nuances of the ASL Language!

Review Quotes

"Stop! Don't learn another sign until you've read Michelle Jay's A Student's Guide to Mastering ASL
Grammar! Clear, easy to understand, and loaded with excellent examples this book is one that every
ASL student and teacher ought to keep "handy!""

William G. Vicars, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of ASL and Deaf Studies
California State University, Sacramento
(Also known as "Dr. Bill" of www.lifeprint.com)

"Think you can't learn American Sign Language? Well, think again. Start ASL's book, A Student's
Guide to Mastering ASL Grammar makes learning ASL grammar and syntax not only fun but easy to
understand. This guide gives you the tools you need to feel comfortable communicating in the Deaf
community."

Pearl Feder, L.C.S.W., Editor & Coordinator
SayWhatClub Social Media
www.saywhatclub.com

"There is so much more to signing than just learning the hand shapes and movements. ASL is all
about its own syntax, phonology and grammar. This book does a great job of exploring what makes
ASL its own unique language. Start ASL has done it again!"

John Miller, Co-Founder, Educator
www.signingsavvy.com

"I found this book to be valuable as a quick reference for non-vocabulary aspects of ASL. I
recommend this book to anyone who needs to master ASL as a second language."

Omer Zak, Owner
DEAF-INFO
www.zak.co.il/deaf-info

"Studying ASL Linguistics at Gallaudet University was truly an eye opening experience, even for
me, a Deaf person, who has already mastered American Sign Language since childhood. Combining
all of the grammatical aspects of ASL to form a complete idea is not easy for the beginning signer.
Luckily, A Student's Guide to Mastering ASL Grammar explains all of this, how to execute, and then
some! Great job to Michelle Jay for making this available and so clearly for the new and not-so-new
signer!"

MJ Williams, Author & Website Creator/Owner
www.babiesandsignlanguage.com

"As an ASL instructor for high school students, I am always looking for ways to improve my
students' understanding of ASL structure. A Student's Guide to Mastering ASL Grammar is a
great tool for beginning ASL students to use along with class instruction for understanding the
grammatical and conceptual nature of ASL. The book is very user friendly and structured well."

Cindy Dawes, ASL Instructor
Fivay High School