Fingerspelling is a method for representing letters of the alphabet and numbers on the hands. It is referred to in BSL as the manual alphabet. It represents the written form of English. It is used to spell a person’s name, a place or can be used as a sign e.g. the sign for ‘mother’ in …
What are the BSL signs for colours across the UK? You may be aware that there are regional variations in the signs for colours. You will need to know some of the regional variations as you become fluent in BSL. We have provided a guide below to show you some of the variations. Why not …
Learning to sign ‘my name is’ in British Sign language (BSL) is a quick and easy activity that anyone can do. It is also one of the most important activities you do when learning BSL because we all need to be able to introduce ourselves when meeting others. Learning how to introduce yourself is not …
Eye gaze in BSL (British Sign Language) is important because it serves a range of functions within the language itself as well as confirming that you have someone’s attention. Gaze is slightly different from eye contact as it involves taking all non verbal cues and linguistic cues. Check out post below for a deeper explanation: …
No need to trawl the internet for receptive skills videos! We found 5 BSL Level 2 receptive skills videos to help you with learning BSL. All the answers to the questions are at the bottom of the page. No cheating! Try to watch the video, then scroll down to get the story and the answers …
So you want to become a sign language interpreter! We break down the journey to get to the hallowed status of interpreter and give you an insight into the highs and lows of working in the interpreting profession. What do sign language interpreters actually do? A sign language interpreter transfers meaning from a signed or …
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Looking for free Sign Language resources? Check out our list of recommended websites to help you practise or learn BSL. BSL is incredibly popular right now. We know that finding BSL websites that help you practise what you have learned, (or learn for free) are hard to find. Here is our list of sites that …
Deaf history in the UK is an important part of Deaf culture for native sign language users. Understanding Deaf* history and the impact of Parliamentary decisions on those with profound hearing loss is key to appreciating the barriers faced by sign language users in the modern world. (Deaf* refers to culturally deaf people who are …
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Here are the 10 facts about BSL you need to know before starting your learning journey. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn sign language, finding out some background information will help you decide the best way to learn and the type of course (online or classroom-based) you wish to do. Fact 1. British sign language …
BSL books and other learning resources can really help with your learning, particularly if you have a preferred learning style. Your learning style determines how you access information. For example, you may prefer to listen or you may prefer to watch and copy. Whatever your learning style, we have listed a range of resources that …
