Signing at School (Beginning Sign Language Series) (Signed English)
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Genres: Reference, Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Reference, Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
Helpful Score: 2
Overall, not a bad job for such a little book.
One thing did bother me. All of the models kept the same expression, no matter what they were signing.
In ASL the same two sign phrase "YOU WALK" can be a statement, a command, or a question - depending on the inflection given it by the signer's facial expression. Look in the mirror and say it each way. Your natural facial expressions will change too.
The book shows it as a question "Can you walk?" but the face shows that it is a statement. Try saying those same 3 words without a change in your vocal inflection...
One thing did bother me. All of the models kept the same expression, no matter what they were signing.
In ASL the same two sign phrase "YOU WALK" can be a statement, a command, or a question - depending on the inflection given it by the signer's facial expression. Look in the mirror and say it each way. Your natural facial expressions will change too.
The book shows it as a question "Can you walk?" but the face shows that it is a statement. Try saying those same 3 words without a change in your vocal inflection...
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