Don't Just Sign... Communicate!

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!

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.

Beginning when she was only thirteen years old, Michelle Jay has understood her passion and love for ASL. As a hearing person in the Deaf community, Michelle was determined to master everything she could about ASL... not just how to sign but the very best ways to learn to sign as well! As the founder of StartASL.com, the leading online resource for ASL and Deaf Culture, Michelle has tremendous insight into this unique community. Michelle earned a Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Studies, with an emphasis in teaching, from one of the nation's premier programs at California State University, Northridge. When not writing books or tending her website, Michelle contributes thought-provoking articles to academic publishers such as Greenhaven Press. Her unique articles have done much to support Deaf Culture, and have been printed in resource publications such as American Chronicle and Perspectives on Diseases & Disorders: Deafness & Hearing Impairments.

"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