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American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition Paperback – Abridged, November 4, 1998

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"An abridged edition of 'the most comprehensive and clearly written dictionary of sign language ever published.'" — Los Angeles Times

Deaf since the age of seven, Martin L. A. Sternberg, Ed.D., spent most of his career working with deaf people. Inspired by his sign language teacher at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, he devised this vital reference to help anyone learn to speak with their hands.

A must for parents, instructors, and students, American Sign Language Dictionary includes everything you need to know to communicate clearly using ASL. This illustrated abridgment of the most authoritative reference book on sign language features more than 5,000 signs and 8,000 illustrations, as well as clear, detailed instructions to help you master each sign.

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    12 - 17 years
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    7 x 2.2 x 9.3 inches
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    Harper Perennial
  6. Publication date
    November 4, 1998
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    0062736345
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"An invaluable and indispensable tool for the student of American Sign Language. Excellent." — I. King Jordan, President, Gallaudet University

"An abridged edition of 'the most comprehensive and clearly written dictionary of sign language ever published.'" — Los Angeles Times

"A fabulous reference book, a must for everybody's library." — Dorothy Chler, President, Coalition of Deaf Educators

"Four thumbs up! Martin Sterberg's intelligence and passion for his subject gleams in this monumental work." — David Hays, Founding Artistic Director, The National Theatre of the Deaf

"Martin Sternberg has done a magnificent job of opening the doors to the resplendence and distictiveness of our visual language." — Bernard Bragg, Internationally Renowed Deaf Actor and Mime

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An illustrated abridgment of the most authoritative reference book on sign language, with well-written and easily understood instructions for the use of each sign. More than 5,000 signs and 8,000 illustrations. And now includes more than 500 new signs and 1,500 new illustrations.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Perennial; Rev Abridged edition (November 4, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 800 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062736345
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062736345
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.18 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 2.2 x 9.3 inches
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Peanutbutter
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Size Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023
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Nice and very useful. It is good to have.
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Christel
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource if you work with deaf, ESL or Foreign Language populations!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2010
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Sternberg's ASL Dictionary is the most incredible resource for American Sign Language, that I have found on the market. As a certified teacher of the deaf, of ESL, and of Foreign Languages, I have used this book for many years in all three contexts.

I love the fact that Sternberg includes 5,000+ signs, and that he offers more than one sign for many words. Parents and teachers of deaf children will recognize the derivation of the signs for a particular word, and be able to choose which sign would be most appropriate for their own context, age group, etc. The signs are given in ASL (American Sign Language#, but several versions of the sign are available, so users of Signed English or of SEE will also benefit. Obviously, teachers of the deaf need one comprehensive dictionary with various versions of signs for a word, to clarify multiple meanings. I have not seen that feature in my other Sign books.

If you teach foreign languages in North America, you know that TPR #Total Physical Response# and TPRS #Total Physical Response Storytelling# are the single most effective method of teaching the students in your classroom to speak in a foreign language today. TPR / TPRS is very simply the use of Sign Language simultaneously with speech in the foreign language. If you use Sternberg's ASL signs #rather than Signed English or SEE#, the sign will be more universal, since it was not created originally for English. ASL has already crossed language barriers, and will help your FL students grasp and retain the new vocabulary in the lesson more easily.

If you teach Beginners in English as a Second Language #ESL / ESOL), no matter how many languages you personally speak, you've experienced the fun of negotiating meaning with students who cannnot yet speak your language, and whose language you do not speak. Sign Language is such an incredible help, giving the ESL student information which helps with processing the unfamiliar things we say.

Yes, Sternberg's ASL Dictionary is expensive -- and worth every penny! I have two hardcover copies, in case I need one at school and one at home. This book has my highest recommendation.
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Chipcasey007
5.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations.
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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I'm yet to truly understand anything though.
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Dee Dee
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand! Great dictionary for those who are interested in an AWESOME language!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
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This is one of my all-time favorite references I have used in my signing over the years. It is easy to use, and it has a lot of different signs in it. Though no dictionary is exhaustive of any language, this one has a LOT of words, and it is a good basis for reference. It is very handy to have instead of having to look everything up on the Internet or wait until I find someone else to ask what a word is in American Sign Language as I practice interpreting.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Book Binding
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
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The material in the book is great but the book binding comes loose when you open the book. I returned the first book because the entire pages bound together were coming too loose from the hard cover binder. I predict the same will happen with this book because the pages were coming a loose from the hard cover material when I opened the book. :-(
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Arturo Alvarez
5.0 out of 5 stars Good guide to go beyond basic ASL.
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
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Get it to expand from basic ASL.
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Ricardo loubriel
5.0 out of 5 stars I am glad that got this sign language book
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023
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I am very happy that I got this sign language book because I am learning a lot from this sign language book because my daughter is studying sign language interpreters and she is teaching me to sign language better and with this book it helps me to be a better in sign language so I highly recommend anyone that wants to learn to sign this is the book get so far I am very happy with the book 📖 👍
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Ricardo loubriel
5.0 out of 5 stars I am glad that got this sign language book
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023
I am very happy that I got this sign language book because I am learning a lot from this sign language book because my daughter is studying sign language interpreters and she is teaching me to sign language better and with this book it helps me to be a better in sign language so I highly recommend anyone that wants to learn to sign this is the book get so far I am very happy with the book 📖 👍
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Randall M. Rueff (K9RMR)
5.0 out of 5 stars The American Sign Language Dictionary is very good to say the very least...
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
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The American Sign Language Dictionary is very good to say the very least... It is very easy to read and easy to find particular words when you need to find a particular sign. It has simple and detailed instructions and graphics for most of the signs and even lists when some signs have multiple uses/meanings. I am new to sign language but I am learning and this book is an amazing reference. The only downside is that learning and being fluent in American Sign Language takes more than just this book or any other book it takes actually using it with another person to become really good but this book is a very good place to start you learning A.S.L. journey
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5.0 out of 5 stars The American Sign Language Dictionary is very good to say the very least...
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
The American Sign Language Dictionary is very good to say the very least... It is very easy to read and easy to find particular words when you need to find a particular sign. It has simple and detailed instructions and graphics for most of the signs and even lists when some signs have multiple uses/meanings. I am new to sign language but I am learning and this book is an amazing reference. The only downside is that learning and being fluent in American Sign Language takes more than just this book or any other book it takes actually using it with another person to become really good but this book is a very good place to start you learning A.S.L. journey
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality
Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2023
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My daughter received it as a gift and absolutely loves it. A big thick book with a sturdy front and back cover. Great quality.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito!
Reviewed in Brazil on June 2, 2023
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Adorei o livro,procurei tanto em todas lojas virtuais e físico,só a Amazon para ter! Obrigada
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Laura lebok
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpfull and easy to use
Reviewed in Germany on September 22, 2021
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It shows how to sign the words (as well as letters and numbers), but also shows other meanings of the signs. Furthermore, there are written explanations in addition to the pictures.
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Alfred Saenz
4.0 out of 5 stars Entrega Rápido
Reviewed in Mexico on December 18, 2019
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Excelente!!
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EMMAPY
3.0 out of 5 stars Some Illustrations very unclear
Reviewed in France on January 6, 2021
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Good book but many illustrations (which are drawings) are confusing and not very useful compared to other dictionaries with pictures (people really signing and expressive). Too bad I bought this one.
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