American Sign Language Made Easy for Beginners: A Visual Guide with ASL Signs, Lessons, and Quizzes by Travis Belmontes-Merrell

Learn American Sign Language the easy way!

Become a lifelong learner of American Sign Language (ASL) with this guide for true beginners. It breaks down ASL fundamentals and gives you step-by-step instructions for signing more than 400 vocabulary words, organized by practical topics like greetings, hobbies, times, places, and more.

  • The building blocks of ASL―Lay the foundation for ASL learning as you explore the five parameters of signing: handshape, location, movement, palm orientation, and non-manual markers.
  • Clear guidance for novices―Learn how to sign each vocabulary word with the help of detailed written directions and large, full-color photos, so you know you're doing it right even if it's your first sign ever.
  • Lessons and quizzes―Put your new skills to the test with themed lessons designed for real-world conversations, and brief quizzes at the end of each section.

Make learning ASL fun and easy with this top choice in American Sign Language books for beginners.