Explains basic communication using American Sign Language, including proper handshapes, body language, signing etiquette, and communicating with the hearing impaired.

What is sign language? -- The origins and history of sign language -- Strategies for learning -- Fingerspelling -- Get a firm grip on the rules -- Questions, questions! -- Variety is the spice of life -- Count 1-2-3 -- Friends, family, and acquaintances -- The whole picture -- Ready, set, go! -- Father time -- The great outdoors -- Let the banquet begin -- Around and about -- What's up, doc? -- Around the world -- New age of sign language -- Expressing yourself with signing -- Further your skills.