Signing Naturally Student Workbook: Level 1, Expanded Edition [Paperback]

Cheri Smith (Author), Ken Mikos (Author), Ella M. Lntz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0915035200 | ISBN-13: 978-0915035205 | Publication Date: June 1993 | Edition: Expanded

THIS BOOK HAS RELEVANT VOCABULARY AND VIDEO AS A VERY GOOD TOOL.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Dawn Sign Press; Expanded edition (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915035200
• ISBN-13: 978-0915035205
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Instruction > Sign Language

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a good way to begin..., November 10, 2001

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rmpalpha (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Signing Naturally Student Workbook: Level 1, Expanded Edition (Paperback)

As the Deaf son of an ASL teacher, I have seen this book used in its full capacity. When one looks at the textbook at the surface, one can note that it has superb organization, relevant vocabulary regarding various common topics (i.e. locations, daily activities, etc.), some good cultural information, and a video that serves as a very effective learning tool to build receptive skills and increase understanding of the language itself. One thing, however, that's lacking about this book, is the amount of vocabulary. The most difficult thing about learning a language is the vocabulary aspect, and this book doesn't help much in that aspect. Therefore, my mother uses "A Basic Course In Sign Language" as an supplement to fortify the grammatical and vocabulary aspects of the language. The lack of vocabulary and grammatical concepts nonwithstanding, this is a very good way to start in your endeavour to learn American Sign Language!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ASL With Ease, October 7, 2000

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"sasyfrog" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Signing Naturally Student Workbook: Level 1, Expanded Edition (Paperback)

I don't know about you, but when it comes to learning languages I usually cringe. For the first time in my life I got an A in a language class, and I know that this book had something to do with it. Inside it is filled with pictures on how to sign, explanations of signs, and awesome Deaf cultural material that is essential to know. Along with the book is a video. I will admit that it is hokey, but if you can stand to watch the 20-min sessions you will learn a lot. The book, however, is not intended to be used as a self-teaching guide. You need to have someone either teaching you correct signing methods, or helping you in some way in order for the book to be used in it's greatest capacity. On a whole this book is a great tool to learn both ASL and about the Deaf culture.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was used to teach at my church, December 22, 2002

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Scott Powers (Rochester Hills, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Signing Naturally Student Workbook: Level 1, Expanded Edition (Paperback)

The book is excellent and has been used in previous sign language classes that I have helped out at my church and has successfully bridged the gap between the hearing and deaf members at the church to a degree where many of them had a continued interest to even help the other interpreters with the church songs! While the book was most used, the tape was "so-so" but useful for those times away from class and away from the exposure of other deaf at the church.