Learning American Sign Language: 2nd Edition – Complete Guide to ASL

 American Sign Language: Beginning and Intermediate, Levels 1-2, 2nd Edition is your essential companion for mastering American Sign Language , the visual language used by the Deaf community across the United States and parts of Canada.

What Makes This Book Special?

• Structured for real-life communication, with dialogues and vocabulary tied to everyday situations.
• Over 2,000 illustrations support sentence building and vocabulary retention.
• More than 100 grammar and culture notes enrich your understanding of Deaf culture and ASL structure.
• 72 structured exercises reinforce learning and classroom application.
• Charts of the American Manual Alphabet (fingerspelling) and number systems included.
• Access to video demonstrations featuring all 72 dialogues and key ASL grammar concepts.

Designed for Teachers and Students Alike

Whether you’re a student in high school or college, or a teacher preparing to engage with American Sign Language users, this book provides the tools to build a strong language foundation. Lessons follow a natural progression and reflect the everyday language of native signers.

Beyond Just Vocabulary

This guide also explores deeper aspects of language learning, such as:

• Understanding the nuances of translation and context in American Sign Language .
• Recognizing that one sign can have multiple meanings depending on context.
• Learning about fingerspelling, hyphenated signs, and other ASL-specific grammatical features.

Watch and Learn

Order the Companion Video!
The accompanying MP4 video brings lessons to life with performances by internationally renowned Deaf actors. These performances enhance student engagement and understanding.

Learn more about American Sign Language at the National Association of the Deaf (NAD)

Book Details

• Title: Learning American Sign Language: Beginning and Intermediate, Levels 1-2, 2nd Edition
• Author: Tom L. Humphries, Carol A. Padden
• Year: 2004
• Language: English
• Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.
• ISBN-10: 9780205275533
• ISBN-13: 978-0205275533
• Pages: 357
• Format: PDF and MP4 videos
• Delivery: Digital download (eBook + DVDs)

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