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Foreign sign languages

A listing of several resources for learning sign languages around the world, including International Sign Language (ISL). A text on Gestuno, created by the World Federation of the Deaf in 1975, is included for comparison with ISL.

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  • A video dictionary of International Sign Language, listed by alphabetical, subject, and type. Compare with Gestuno, the international sign language developed by World Federation of the Deaf.
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  • Gestuno

    International Sign Language of the Deaf = Langage Gestuel International Des Sourds : the Revised and Enlarged Book of Signs Agreed and Adopted by the Unification of Signs Commission of the World Federation of the Deaf = Le Livre Révisé Des Signes Acceptés Et Adoptés Par La Commission D'unification Des Signes De La Federation Mondiale Des Sourds

    World Federation of the Deaf. Unification of Signs Commission
    An international sign language developed by the World Federation of the Deaf. Compare with the online dictionary of International Sign Language hosted by sematos.eu.
    Book, 1975Carlise : British Deaf Association [for] the World Federation of the Deaf, 1975. — 371.91 W893g
  • Seven Sign Languages for Travelers

    Useful Words and Expressions

    Showcases signs in seven sign languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, American, French, British and Spanish.
    Book, 2005Mino-shi, Osaka-fu, Japan : Chinese, American, Japanese Working Group, 2005. — 419 Se825
  • Features sign language from 22 different countries, with translations into 5 spoken languages: English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian. Includes fingerspelling charts for most sign languages.
    Book, 1986North Hollywood, Calif. : OK Pub., c1986. — 371.91 Sa56s
  • Lessons on Mexican Sign Language (LSM) divided by topic. Includes trivia on matters concerning the Mexican deaf community.
    DVD, 2008[Franklin, Tenn.] : Gate Communications, c2008. — DVD 419.72 INTE
  • Historia De La Educación De Los Sordos En Mexico Y Lenguaje Por Señas Mexicano

    Una Esperanza Para Hispanos Sordos : Incluye La Primer Reseña Historica De La Educación De Los Sordos En Mexico = History of the Education of the Deaf in Mexico and Mexican Sign Language : Hope for the Hispanic Deaf : Includes the First Historic Review of the Education of the Deaf in Mexico

    Adams, Margarita G.
    Explains Mexican deaf history briefly in Spanish and English. Signs from Mexican Sign Language are showcased in illustrations with Spanish and English words. Includes index.
    Book, 2003[Spring Valley, CA] : Fundación de Sordos Hispanos, c2003. — 371.912 Ad191h
  • A dictionary of Quebec sign language, which is distinct from American Sign Language. Has illustrations of both the signs and the concept they represent. Contains index. In French, no English translation.
    Book, 2005Clarence Creek, Ont. : RESO, c2005. — FRENCH 419 D5618
  • A simple, concise book that starts with the history of deaf people and sign language and then explains the various expressions and signs in British Sign Language. Contains examples of signs used in different contexts. Also has a chart of British…
    Book, 1988London : BBC Books, 1988. — 419 M593b
  • Spreken met het lichaam

    concreet-symbolische gebaren

    Speth, Leo
    Dictionary that shows signs of Dutch words with pictures. Includes index. In Dutch. No English translation. Another book on Dutch Sign Language is also in the collection: "Gebarentaal", 418.0949 G262 1998.
    Book, 1975Lochem : De Tijdstroom, 1975. — 419 Sp374s
  • La langue des signes française

    mode d'emploi : l'expression par la pensée visuelle

    Comprehensive book that presents French signs and grammar with pictures. In French, no English translation. Deaf Services also has "La Langue des Signes" which contains deaf history, 419.0944 M771i
    Book, 2003Angers : Éditions Monica Companys, [2003] — FRENCH 419 L2698
  • A dictionary of Arabic/Jordanian sign language in illustrations. Comes in 2 volumes. In Arabic. No English translation.
    Book, 1990–1993[Jordan] : [National Center of Audiology], 1990-1993. — ARABIC 492.7 Si261
  • Schau doch meine Hände an

    Sammlung einfacher Gebärden zur Kommunikation mit nichtsprechenden Menschen : Orientierungshilfe der Diakonie

    Dictionary of German sign language with pictures. Includes index. In German. No English translation.
    Book, 1995Reutlingen : Diakonie-Verlag, 1995. — GERMAN 419.43 Sch191 1995
  • Two-volume text of Taiwanese sign language, different from Chinese sign language. Has index. In Chinese and partially in English.
    Book, min guo 86– 1997–Taibei Shi : Zhonghua min guo long ren xie hui, min guo 86- [1997-] — CHINESE 371.912 Sh823 1997
  • Two-volume text of Mainland Chinese sign language. This is distinct from Taiwanese sign language.
    Book, 2006Beijing : Hua xia chu ban she, 2006. — CHINESE 419.51 Z6177
  • 香港手語課程. 初級

    Hong Kong Sign Language (Elementary) / The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf

    Three volumes of lessons on Hong Kong sign language: elementary, intermediate and advanced. Includes pictures of signs and examples of grammar structure. Includes indexes. Contains DVDs. In Chinese and partially in English. Note: DVD will only…
    Book, 2005Xianggang : Xianggang long ren fu li cu jin hui, 2005. — CHINESE 419.5125 X4057
  • Presents Japanese signs in illustrations grouped by subject. Has Japanese fingerspelling and numbering chart in back, with index in Japanese and English.
    Book, 1991[Tokyo : Japanese Federation of the Deaf, 1991] — 419.096 En36