The Auslan Dictionary : For teachers, Parents and Professionals

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The Auslan Dictionary
For Teachers, Parents and Professionals

This NEW dictionary is the first ever AUSLAN dictionary to include not only the sign image but also:

Description of how to perform the sign PLUS
Hints to help you remember and teach the sign to children PLUS
A List of English words associated with the sign, PLUS
State usage information PLUS
Context usage information.
EG ’can’ has 2 listings. 1 for ’I can…’ and the other refers to the ‘ring pull can’. Each listing includes notes to help you understand the context under which it is appropriate to use that sign.

Click on image below to veiw an 11 page sample (in pdf).

The dictionary includes 1432 signs in alphabetical order and a thorough English word index.

Being a 2009 edition, it contains many modern signs never before documented such as extreme sports and internet terms.

Please be aware that this is an dictionary for adults and does include 'Adult Words' including those of a sexual nature. These are important for sexual awareness education of children, and thus have been included.

There are 2 EDITIONS of this new dictionary

Large Edition

This edition is A4 (210 x 300 mm) in size and comes spiral bound with a full cover (including spine) and pvc sleeve for durability. This edition is available at the special introductory price of only $52! Average sign image size is 37 x 40 mm

Book Summary:
Contains: 1400+ signs, 172 pages
Type: 21 x 30 cm Spiral Bound Book - lies flat on a desk
Covers: Plastic Full Cover Jacket for durability and quick reference spine
ISBN: 9781921391606

What other people thought:

I just love this. Much better than my old Signs of Australia, thanks. About time we got a dictionary that covered all this stuff!

Michelle, Mother Deaf - 10/27/2009

This dictionary is the best I have ever seen. Great work guys.

Peter, DEAF - 10/25/2009

Pocket Edition

This edition is only 172 X 135 mm. It is now also spiral bound with a protective vinyl sleeve, and designed to fit easily in handbags for 'on the go' looking up of signs. Average sign image size is 23 x 27 mm

Book Summary:
Contains: 1400+ signs, 172 pages
Type: 215 x 150 mm Spiral Bound Book - lies flat on a desk
Covers: Plastic Full Cover Jacket for durability and quick reference spine
ISBN: 9781921391613