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    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. 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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    2. Current Affairs

      General discussion on current affairs issues.

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    3. Other

      For discussions that don't fit anywhere else.

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  • Latest Posts

    • Melissa Stevenson
      Help signing a prayer for school assembly

      By Melissa Stevenson · Posted

      Hi there I send out a 'sign of the day' courtesy of the BSL site daily to my tutor groups.  The students love it.  We have a special assembly coming up in June and I would love some of the students in my house to sign our house prayer.  It would be a lovely way to round off the year, having practiced a sign a day for the entire school year. I wondered if anyone would be willing to record a video for us that we can use to practice?  I did very basic signing at primary school and remember some basics so can help them learn, but some clear guidance would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance, Melissa Stevenson - Bonus Pastor Catholic College   The prayer is: We pray to you, St John Fisher, to help us be outspoken in the truth. We hope that, like you, we will be dignified in our words and actions. St John Fisher, pray for us. Amen.
    • vee
      in talk rooms

      By vee · Posted

      i am in talk room if any one want to practise  
    • vee
      BSL Practice Buddy

      By vee · Posted

      Hi  Me to studing level 1 i too could do with a practise buddy my name verity and i have 1 child if you would like to chat let me know  Regards    Ve 
    • choccyrockz123
      Newbie here

      By choccyrockz123 · Posted

      That’d be cool. I know very little but still cool
    • Carissa
      Newbie here

      By Carissa · Posted

      Hi Sharna, I have just joined so am also new at this - I have been trying to learn sign language and i am currently doing my level 1 so just at the beginning as well.  I have been going to a class but it would be good to be able to practice during the week. 
    • choccyrockz123
      Newbie here

      By choccyrockz123 · Posted

      Hi. I’m sharna.  I wear hearing aids as I am hard of hearing and because of that I’ve always wanted to learn bsl but the courses are very expensive and I tried with just an online course but then I couldn’t practice with people which is what I want (otherwise it’ll be like in one ear and out the other but about eyes instead of ears. Also - I made an ear joke haha - not wanting to offend anyone by that though   If you can’t laugh...) I really want it as a second language to the point of I can do it without much thought like I do with English.  And hopefully I’ll make friends. Nice to meet you all
    • chloe
      hi im a newbie x

      By chloe · Posted

      hi I'm chloe I'm 26 and currently learning bsl level 1, I have a son who was born deaf hes almost three now and he amazes me every day with his ability to learn and communicate he has been my inspiration to want to learn sign. I've been doing level one since January and love every moment of it even though I find it particularly tricky at times and would love to be able to practice or help with others where I can. thanks for taking the time to read this and happy signing xx :-) :-)
    • vee
      New to sign language

      By vee · Posted

      hi erica my name ve would love to help you where i can i get axious when i video calling too but prehaps we can help each other i have just past my level 102 so might help regards   ve

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