--- product_id: 1210862 title: "American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition" price: "£24.93" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1210862-american-sign-language-dictionary-third-edition store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition **Price:** £24.93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition - **How much does it cost?** £24.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1210862-american-sign-language-dictionary-third-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition [Martin L.A. Sternberg] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition Review: Fantastic resource if you work with deaf, ESL or Foreign Language populations! - Sternberg's ASL Dictionary is the most incredible resource for American Sign Language, that I have found on the market. As a certified teacher of the deaf, of ESL, and of Foreign Languages, I have used this book for many years in all three contexts. I love the fact that Sternberg includes 5,000+ signs, and that he offers more than one sign for many words. Parents and teachers of deaf children will recognize the derivation of the signs for a particular word, and be able to choose which sign would be most appropriate for their own context, age group, etc. The signs are given in ASL (American Sign Language#, but several versions of the sign are available, so users of Signed English or of SEE will also benefit. Obviously, teachers of the deaf need one comprehensive dictionary with various versions of signs for a word, to clarify multiple meanings. I have not seen that feature in my other Sign books. If you teach foreign languages in North America, you know that TPR #Total Physical Response# and TPRS #Total Physical Response Storytelling# are the single most effective method of teaching the students in your classroom to speak in a foreign language today. TPR / TPRS is very simply the use of Sign Language simultaneously with speech in the foreign language. If you use Sternberg's ASL signs #rather than Signed English or SEE#, the sign will be more universal, since it was not created originally for English. ASL has already crossed language barriers, and will help your FL students grasp and retain the new vocabulary in the lesson more easily. If you teach Beginners in English as a Second Language #ESL / ESOL), no matter how many languages you personally speak, you've experienced the fun of negotiating meaning with students who cannnot yet speak your language, and whose language you do not speak. Sign Language is such an incredible help, giving the ESL student information which helps with processing the unfamiliar things we say. Yes, Sternberg's ASL Dictionary is expensive -- and worth every penny! I have two hardcover copies, in case I need one at school and one at home. This book has my highest recommendation. Review: The book is durable - This book has tremendously helped me with learning sign language ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #29,368 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Sign Language #31 in Linguistics Reference #40 in Dictionaries (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,868) | | Dimensions | 7 x 2.2 x 9.3 inches | | Edition | Rev Abridged | | ISBN-10 | 0062736345 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062736345 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 800 pages | | Publication date | November 4, 1998 | | Publisher | Harper Perennial | | Reading age | 12 - 17 years | ## Images ![American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OSYho+CWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic resource if you work with deaf, ESL or Foreign Language populations! *by C***L on April 25, 2010* Sternberg's ASL Dictionary is the most incredible resource for American Sign Language, that I have found on the market. As a certified teacher of the deaf, of ESL, and of Foreign Languages, I have used this book for many years in all three contexts. I love the fact that Sternberg includes 5,000+ signs, and that he offers more than one sign for many words. Parents and teachers of deaf children will recognize the derivation of the signs for a particular word, and be able to choose which sign would be most appropriate for their own context, age group, etc. The signs are given in ASL (American Sign Language#, but several versions of the sign are available, so users of Signed English or of SEE will also benefit. Obviously, teachers of the deaf need one comprehensive dictionary with various versions of signs for a word, to clarify multiple meanings. I have not seen that feature in my other Sign books. If you teach foreign languages in North America, you know that TPR #Total Physical Response# and TPRS #Total Physical Response Storytelling# are the single most effective method of teaching the students in your classroom to speak in a foreign language today. TPR / TPRS is very simply the use of Sign Language simultaneously with speech in the foreign language. If you use Sternberg's ASL signs #rather than Signed English or SEE#, the sign will be more universal, since it was not created originally for English. ASL has already crossed language barriers, and will help your FL students grasp and retain the new vocabulary in the lesson more easily. If you teach Beginners in English as a Second Language #ESL / ESOL), no matter how many languages you personally speak, you've experienced the fun of negotiating meaning with students who cannnot yet speak your language, and whose language you do not speak. Sign Language is such an incredible help, giving the ESL student information which helps with processing the unfamiliar things we say. Yes, Sternberg's ASL Dictionary is expensive -- and worth every penny! I have two hardcover copies, in case I need one at school and one at home. This book has my highest recommendation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book is durable *by R***S on March 16, 2026* This book has tremendously helped me with learning sign language ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very informative *by R***A on April 20, 2025* I am deaf and I started learning ASL a year ago at age 40. I read lips my whole life. This book has made my journey alot easier. I am able to maye flash cards so I can practice, and if I want to sign a concept the book is set up perfectly so I can find what I am looking for quickly. Every sign has the word, definition, and illustrations of how to perdorm the sign. An excellent resource for the deaf or for hearing people learning to sign. ## Frequently Bought Together - American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition - American Sign Language for Beginners: Learn Signing Essentials in 30 Days (American Sign Language Guides) - American Sign Language Flashcards: 500 Words and Phrases, Second Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1210862-american-sign-language-dictionary-third-edition](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1210862-american-sign-language-dictionary-third-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*