| |  | Authors: Cheri Smith, Ken Mikos, Ella Mae Lentz
Publisher: Dawnsign Press
Category: Book
List Price: $49.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 19329
Format: Student Edition
Media: Paperback
Edition: Expanded
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 184
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.8
ISBN: 0915035200
Dewey Decimal Number: 419
EAN: 9780915035205
ASIN: 0915035200
Publication Date: 1993
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 It's a good way to begin... November 10, 2001
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
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!
 Good Text November 9, 2001
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
This series is very helpful, even if you're teaching yourself.
The video is a very nice addition, and it gets one usedto silent conversation....
ASL With Ease October 7, 2000
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
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.
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