
Sign Language Companion
A Handbook of British Signs
Cath Smith(Author)
Souvenir Press Ltd
Published on 16. December 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-78816-963-9 (ISBN)
Description
'Should be required reading for all beginners ... A very useful book' British Deaf News
'Great to help further understanding of the language of deaf people' The Teacher
This new cover edition of Sign Language Companion offers a clear introduction to British Sign Language, featuring over 400 illustrations of common signs. Helpfully formatted in groups of linked ideas, it allows the development of real conversations immediately. British Sign Language (BSL) is Britain's fourth most popular language, and for the Deaf community it is the most fluent means of communication - and the most direct way for hearing people to interact with the deaf.
Sign Language Companion is for all BSL students, and covers topics including:
- Getting to know you
- Sharing ideas and interests
- Feelings and building relationships
- Food and drink
With a new preface and updated resources, Sign Language Companion is an essential classic that has stood the test of time - an invaluable reference for all learners of BSL of any age.
'Great to help further understanding of the language of deaf people' The Teacher
This new cover edition of Sign Language Companion offers a clear introduction to British Sign Language, featuring over 400 illustrations of common signs. Helpfully formatted in groups of linked ideas, it allows the development of real conversations immediately. British Sign Language (BSL) is Britain's fourth most popular language, and for the Deaf community it is the most fluent means of communication - and the most direct way for hearing people to interact with the deaf.
Sign Language Companion is for all BSL students, and covers topics including:
- Getting to know you
- Sharing ideas and interests
- Feelings and building relationships
- Food and drink
With a new preface and updated resources, Sign Language Companion is an essential classic that has stood the test of time - an invaluable reference for all learners of BSL of any age.
Reviews / Votes
For those planning classes, this book is a gift as the lessons plan themselves * Journal of the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf * Should be required reading for all beginners, especially parents, to give them an insight into what educating a deaf child really means -- Margaret Crawford, teacher of the deaf, Garvel Deaf Centre * British Deaf News * Should be required reading for all beginners ... A very useful book * British Deaf News * Great to help further understanding of the language of deaf people . . . A must * The Teacher * Absolute brilliant book very easy to pick up, I wanted to learn sign language after learning a bit of makaton, I memorised about 10 signs within 10 minutes -- Amazon Reviewer Having never attempted to learn any form of sign language prior to buying this book, I was suprised how easy it is to learn. This book, although basic, will give you an excellent understanding of British Sign Language and will enable you to get by and form basic sentences and, dare I say it, have conversations by signing. It doesn't pretend to be advanced or an oracle in its field but it really is the best book you can buy if you are starting out learning to sign -- Amazon ReviewerMore details
Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Profile Books Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
247 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78816-963-9 (9781788169639)
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Person
Cath Smith trained as a social worker with deaf people and is a registered BSL interpreter with many years of experience. She is the creator of the Let's Sign series of BSL educational materials and graphics which are widely used in education and adult BSL courses.