When we say that Standard English word structure is presented with simple variations, let us explain. | If we were to hold to strict Signed English, conversations would sign each and every word as if in a speaking conversation. The conversation would use the inflections and verb tenses to match regular English speech. For example’ Signed English easWhen we say that Standard English word structure is presented with simple variations, let us explain. If we were to hold to strict Signed English, conversations would sign each and every word as if in a speaking conversation. The conversation would use the inflections and verb tenses to match regular English speech For example: Signed English on If we were to hold to strict American Sign Language (ASL|, our conversations would be much different, The order of words change and many words that would normally be spoken would be dropped. ASL uses the addition of facial expressions and body gestures to replace spoken words. For example: ASL eirey itaWhile this book does not model the word order of ASL, it does encourage facial expression, gestures, and the willingness to flatten tenses | and drop small words. Our usage for this book is sometimes called i Conceptually Accurate Signed English. For example: Our Usage Above all, this book encourages deaf and hearing to communicate, And in what better way than to foster the exchange between young signers?