This fully illustrated text offers a unique approach to using American Sign Language (ASL) and English in a bilingual setting. Each of the 25 lessons involve sign language conversation using colloquialisms that are prevalent in informal conversations. Each lesson includes equivalent expressions in English, plus:

• Glossed Vocabulary Review
• Translation Exercises from ASL to English to ASL
• Grammatical Notes
• Substitution Drills
• Suggested Activities

       The text also includes practice tests, a bibliography, and a glossed alphabetical index.