Signing Naturally: Vocabulary Review, Level 2

by Cheri Smith, Ella Mae Lentz, Ken Mikos

This series is based on the functional-national approach to teaching sign language developed at Vista Community College at Berkeley. Signing Naturally organizes language lessons around everyday interaction. Exercises in the student workbooks coincide with exercises on the videotapes.

Genres: Nonfiction, Language, Textbooks, Reference, Read For School

Paperback

First published June 1, 1988

Reviews

[Ainsley]

I soooooo wish there was an updated version of the later books in this series. (The redo of the first SN is incredible!) The content is good, but so many signs have changed and the DVD is unwieldy. Signing Naturally is still the go-to series for ASL instruction though, so...grin and bear it.

I do love Frieda Norman, Ben Bahan and Sam Supalla. Such talented storytelling!

[Cara Lynn]

Read for school

[Ashley the Magnificent™]

If you are self-teaching, keep in mind that without the accompanying video or a qualified ASL instructor, this book is worthless. When they say "work book" - they ain't lyin'! It is literally a book of blank lines and blank pictures to be filled in under accompanying instruction. Given how out-of date this set is, it can be hard to find a book AND a video, but it would definitely be worth it.

Outside of the blank parts, it has the standard "how-to" ASL images for the signs you should learn at this level, like you'd find in any ASL Dictionary. There are explanation for new ideas, but again, when it comes to USING the new info, you are directed to watch the video/instructor. Very frustrating when studying alone, between classes!

[Alissa]

second year second semester? this is part of the series that pretty much everyone goes through. I've met all of the people involved with writing these books and have dealt with them on a professional level. wow!