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 important to deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) as their first or main language. 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 …
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 …
Finding the best online BSL course can be difficult as there are so many to choose from. The various lockdowns and Rose Ayling-Ellis winning Strictly have encouraged lots of people to learn BSL. Learning sign language is a perfect activity to do for fun or as a career change. If you want to learn BSL, …
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Looking to learn Sign Language for free? Why not start with the essential greetings that help Deaf people feel welcome. This clip from Youtube shows you how to sign a number of BSL greetings and phrases: BSL signs in the video: There are lots of BSL greetings and basic phrases in this video. This video …
Basic vocabulary and grammar Communicate with any BSL user Know your jargon in BSL Use BSL everywhere Minimal errors Ask for clarification Show you understand Correcting yourself Deaf issues Improve your signing and BSL fluency by mastering nine essential skills. Most learners realise that BSL fluency is more than learning different signs and smooshing them …
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You will see words such as ‘accredited’, CPD certified, endorsed, diploma and ‘recognised’ but what do they all mean?
To the untrained eye BSL, SSE and Makaton look the same. However, there are distinct differences between all three communication methods which will be explained below: Makaton vs BSL: Learners often become confused about BSL and Makaton because they look similar to each other. Makaton also looks easy to understand. One reason is that we …
Here are the 5 Top Jobs That Use Sign Language Every Day Like many learners, you may be asking yourself “what jobs can I do with Sign Language?”. You may be wondering if it is worth the expense of pursuing higher BSL qualifications. Sign Language opens doors to a wide range of occupations in education, …
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