This illustrated text offers a unique approach to using American Sign Language (ASL) and English in a bilingual setting. Each of the 25 lessons involves sign language conversation using colloqualisms that are prevalent in informal conversations. Each lesson includes equivalent expressions in English, plus: glossed vocabulary review; translation exercises from ASL to English and to ASL; grammatical notes; substitution drills; and suggested activities. The text also includes practice tests and a glossed alphabetical index.

This illustrated text offers a unique approach to using American Sign Language (ASL) and English in a bilingual setting. Each of the 25 lessons involves sign language conversation using colloqualisms that are prevalent in informal conversations. Each lesson includes equivalent expressions in English, plus: glossed vocabulary review; translation exercises from ASL to English and to ASL; grammatical notes; substitution drills; and suggested activities. The text also includes practice tests and a glossed alphabetical index.

This illustrated text offers a unique approach to using American Sign Language (ASL) and English in a bilingual setting. Each of the 25 lessons involves sign language conversation using colloqualisms that are prevalent in informal conversations. Each lesson includes equivalent expressions in English, plus: glossed vocabulary review; translation exercises from ASL to English and to ASL; grammatical notes; substitution drills; and suggested activities. The text also includes practice tests and a glossed alphabetical index.