Fighting for deaf culture since the 1800s – the history of BSL
Deaf history in the UK is an important part of Deaf culture for native sign language users.
10 facts about BSL that you need to know
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 learning resources
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 …
5 tips to help you find the best online BSL course
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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30+ essential BSL greetings You should know.
Looking to learn Sign Language? Or just want to know how to say hello in BSL? You can start with learning 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 …
improve your signing: 9 essential skills to master BSL fluency
Improve your signing and BSL fluency by mastering 9 essential skills. Most learners realise that BSL fluency is more than learning different signs and smashing them together. If you want to be a coherent signer, you will need several skills to become fluent. Fluency doesn’t mean that you need to be proficient in all of …
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Accredited or endorsed BSL courses – what’s the difference?
You will see words such as ‘accredited’, CPD certified, endorsed, diploma and ‘recognised’ but what do they all mean?
BSL, SSE, or Makaton – what’s the difference?
BSL, SSE or Makaton what’s the difference between these communication methods? 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 British Sign Language: Learners often become confused about British Sign Language (BSL) and Makaton because they …
What jobs can I do with BSL? 5 top jobs to consider
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 British Sign Language qualifications. Sign Language opens doors to a wide range of occupations …
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7 Tips to Boost Your BSL Fingerspelling
Learning BSL? Our tutors outline some hints and tips for using and improving your fingerspelling.
