The authoritative source on ASL is betterthan ever with more than 50 new phrases

For more than 20 years, The American Sign Language Phrase Book has been the go-to guide for the Deaf and those who need to communicate with them - family, teachers, and friends. Now this classic by ASL leader Lou Fant has been updated by his wife Barbara Fant to include signs for today's lifestyle.

Preface to 3rd Edition

Introduction: How To Use This Book

A Guide to American Sign Language

Everyday Expressions

Signing and Deafness

Getting Acquainted

Health

Weather

Family

School

Food and Drink

Clothing

Sports and Recreation

Travel

Animals

Colors

Civics

Religion

Technology

Numbers, Time, Dates, and Money

Appendix: The Manual Alphabet

Dictionary/Index

Barbara Bernstein Fant has taught beginning and advanced ASL at Seattle Central Community College since 1990. On occasion, she contracts with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and Seattle Diversity Words in providing ASL classes and tutoring to various corporations. She has served as the chairperson of the Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services board.