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  • Paperback: 330 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (7 Nov 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0470694777
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470694770
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 18.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and CD–Rom

This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes and gestures you need to communicate in British Sign Language. The illustrations depict both the actions and facial expressions used to sign accurately, while the companion CD–Rom features real–life BSL conversations in action to further your understanding. With these practical tools, you’ll become an expert signer in no time!

British Sign Language For Dummies includes:

  • Starting to sign – learn about Deaf communication and practise simple signs to get you going
  • Learning everyday BSL – develop the grammar and vocabulary skills that are the building blocks to using British Sign Language
  • Getting out and about – sign with confidence in a wide range of real–life situations, from travelling to dating
  • Looking into Deaf life – learn about the history of the Deaf Community and how they’ve adapted their technology and lifestyles to suit their needs

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This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes and gestures you need to communicate in British Sign Language. The illustrations depict both the actions and facial expressions used to sign accurately, while the companion CD–Rom features real–life BSL conversations in action. With these practical tools, you’ll become an expert signer in no time!

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BSL For Dummies helped this Dummy!, 26 Nov 2008
By D. Richards "Earthchild" (UK by the Sea) - See all my reviews
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What a well-thought out, designed and planned book. I am doing BSL Level 1 at the moment and it covers everything I have studied so far. The diagrams are very clear and there is additional information to explain the signs and their development. The book also provides a clear and precise explanation of the differences in hearing loss and how to communicate clearly. Have recommended to all my colleagues on the course!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth buying!, 17 Nov 2008
By A babyboomer (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This book is different to other BSL books in that it not only teaches vocabulary, but also BSL grammar & sign order. It is clear & easy to use. This book is best for Level 1 & 2 students of BSL and for sign language tutors of these groups. This book is also different to other BSL books in that it uses London BSL signs.

This book really fills a niche in the BSL learning market.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading, 13 Dec 2008
On the front cover of this book are the words 'Learn to get to grips with everyday BSL grammar and vocabulary. However, inside on page 2, under the heading 'Foolish Assumptions', it says 'we hate to assume anything about anyone....we had to make a few foolish assumptions about you. Here they are (we hope we were right):

'You aren't interested in learning about grammatical rules of BSL; you just want to communicate. Some basic explanations are sprinkled throughout the book, however.'

No WRONG! I AM interested in learning about grammatical rules of BSL, and so should anyone else contemplating learning BSL.

In my opinion, this is a major flaw of the book. There is a difference between learning Sign Supported English and British Sign Language. This book should have been called 'Sign Supported English for Dummies'.

For this reason, I won't be recommending this book and will be returning my copy back to Amazon, as I believe it is likely to confuse, rather than enable someone to get to grips with BSL - the language of the Deaf Community :(
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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful addition to a course
This book is an excellent starter for anyone beginning to sign, but should be used in conjunction with a tutored course. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. K. H. Kitcatt

5.0 out of 5 stars A must when learning BSL......
I have been learning sign language for a few months now and this book is perfect for building on the topics we have covered. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Bedford

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality product.
This is a good introductory book that gives a good foundation on BSL. It allows learners to produce basic sentences for greetings, requests, numbers, health and time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by G. Ortega

5.0 out of 5 stars no learning skills required
easy learning,and with basic outlay for all to understand.. if you like to study but dont like classrooms like me this is the book for you..
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. D. Stankovich

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand
It gives you all the advice and more than you receive during level 1 or 2 course. Easy to understand & follow.
Published 5 months ago by P. A. Rowberry

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Don't like this title, sorry, and am surprised and disappointed in an organisation like City Lit for going along with it, when deaf people find the term `dummy' so deeply... Read more
Published 5 months ago by G. N. Hennessy

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