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  1. Welcome

    1. Introduce Yourself

      Introduce yourself to the community by telling us a little bit about yourself and your interest in British Sign Language.

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    2. Using this website

      Tips and advice for using this website.

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  2. Learning British Sign Language

    1. Why are you learning BSL?

      Why did you decide to learn British Sign Language?  Share your BSL story with the community.

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    2. What is the BSL sign for:

      Ask the community how to sign a certain word or to translate a sign that you do not know the meaning for.

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    3. Songs, Stories, Poems, & Nursery Rhymes

      Share Songs, Stories, Poems, & Nursery Rhymes in British Sign Language.

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    4. BSL Practice Zone

      Practice your BSL skills here with a short description or story and let other people give you feedback.

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    5. Courses & Evening Classes

      Share tips, information, and stories about your experiences of learning BSL.

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    6. BSL in Schools

      Discuss your thoughts and ideas for learning British Sign Language in schools.

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  3. General Discussion

    1. Job Vacancies

      Are you looking for, or are you offering, any BSL or related job vacancies?

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    2. Baby Sign Language, Signalong, Makaton

      Baby Sign Language, Signalong, and Makaton are communication systems that incorporate signs but are not the same as British Sign Language.  Signalong and Makaton are systems often used by people with communication difficulties. Use this topic to discuss these.

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    3. Current Events & News

      General discussion on current affairs issues and news.

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    4. Other

      For discussions that don't fit anywhere else.

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  • Latest Posts

    • skimbleshanks22
      I joined a BSL Society today!

      By skimbleshanks22 · Posted

      Hi there👋 I just thought I'd drop in and mention that I joined a BSL Society that takes place in my university today. I came along to the drop in session and despite being quite nervous, I learned a thing or two and made a few friends. I recognised a lot of the beginner signing from the british-sign.co.uk course (level 1) I've been practicing.  A funny small difference I noticed was the regional dialect - being in Scotland there's a few minor differences in how to sign place names, etc than in England. It's been so fun and interesting to learn about!  
    • Eryn
      Help on an exam

      By Eryn · Posted

      Hi, I’m Eryn, a French student! I’m in the British section of my international school so I have a World Issues exam at the end of the year. I chose as the topic of my oral the public image of disabled people in Britain. There are a few reasons for this choice: a family member has a disability (not a hearing-related one) and I started learning BSL (I’m a complete newcomer).  So would anyone in Britain with a job involved with the production of media (e.g. editor, journalist, artist,...) engage in an email exchange with me? It’s only about answering a few questions or directing me toward helpful documents.  I would also really appreciate it if people living in Britain (therefore exposed to British media) could answer a quick survey (only 5 questions). Any help would be much appreciated!  Contact me via: [email protected]  Link to the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWGRHYdU_9LwlSI_fi_I6fmUCMPKVugldD6D3nH-wJnEbYuQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
    • Eryn
      Hi!

      By Eryn · Posted

      Hi, I’m Eryn, a French student! I’m in the British section of my international school so I have a World Issues exam at the end of the year. I chose as the topic of my oral the public image of disabled people in Britain. There are a few reasons for this choice: a family member has a disability (not a hearing-related one) and I started learning BSL (I’m a complete newcomer).  So would anyone in Britain with a job involved with the production of media (e.g. editor, journalist, artist,...) engage in an email exchange with me? It’s only about answering a few questions or directing me toward helpful documents.  I would also really appreciate it if people living in Britain (therefore exposed to British media) could answer a quick survey (only 5 questions). Any help would be much appreciated!  Contact me via: [email protected]  Link to the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWGRHYdU_9LwlSI_fi_I6fmUCMPKVugldD6D3nH-wJnEbYuQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
    • Alexgirlypop
      I'm learning Sign!

      By Alexgirlypop · Posted

      Hi everyone, my name is Alex and I am learning sign at the age of 10 so I can communicate with some deaf friends I have. I just want to thank the website for teaching me as I am a very unteachable person! sincerely, Alex
    • EstherR
      Hello!

      By EstherR · Posted

      Hi all! I started losing my hearing about a year ago. I only have moderate hearing loss and use hearing aids so I don't really need to use BSL, but I thought it would be nice to learn anyway. I went from normal hearing to moderate in about 6 months, so learning BSL has helped me feel a bit more connected to my new found deafness. Any support is appreciated!
    • NataliaLvL2
      hello!!

      By NataliaLvL2 · Posted

      That's very thoughtful, all the best in your learning journey. 🙏👍
    • NataliaLvL2
      Hey :)

      By NataliaLvL2 · Posted

      Hi Denise, how lovely. Hopefully you will make your workplace more inclusive, and make meaningful connections using BSL in the future 👍
    • NataliaLvL2
      Hi

      By NataliaLvL2 · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, BSL is a beautiful language, how are you leaning? Online/face to face?  I find practicing in a classroom is very beneficial 👍

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