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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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  1. My reasons to learn BSL

    By Daniela E,
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  2. My story for learning Bsl

    By Angel,
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    • Kam
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  3. My Why

    By Sanks,
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  4. MY WHY :)

    By LilyC,
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  5. My why, for BSL.

    By lotty,
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  6. New BSL User

    By Vastaux,
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  7. New member

    By Melissa Turner,   
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  8. new skill?

    By Sarah Groves,
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  9. New to this!

    By Jordan Wilson,   
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  10. No one else yet?

    By serena_ward,
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  11. Oh but why ?

    By Rubix,
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  12. Possibly the lamest reason for learning BSL!

    By LucindaB,
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  13. Practice?

    By Cath,
    • 1 reply
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  14. Rachael C

    By Rachael C,
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  15. Reason for Learning BSL

    By Jeanie,
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  16. Reason for learning BSL

    By Debs Tykes,
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  17. Reason for learning BSL

    By RachelB,
    • 1 reply
    • 715 views

  18. Reason for taking the course

    By SLT Seedling,
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    • 691 views

  19. Reasons for learning

    By Jeetus Maximus Sohpal,
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    • 788 views

  20. Reasons to learn

    By EmmaJPR,
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  21. Reducing Isolationism

    By claireread,
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views

  22. Respect Eachother

    By Sue W.,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

  23. Scott B

    By Scott Bullen,
    • 0 replies
    • 724 views

  24. Sign Supported English

    By AimeeFearns,
    • 0 replies
    • 912 views

  25. Silent

    By Kate genever,
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    • 767 views

  • Posts

    • avajiojwiefjoejroijioejroi
      Hello, hello!

      By avajiojwiefjoejroijioejroi · Posted

      Hello! I'm Anna and I am currently studying BSL because one of my friends is deaf. I'm currently finishing my levle 1 BSL!
    • skimbleshanks22
      Hello, hello!

      By skimbleshanks22 · Posted

      Hi there, I'm Charlie! 👋🙂 I'm from Scotland and am currently studying at university. I'm not Deaf or know anyone who is - however I chose to start learning BSL through british-sign.co.uk as I believe it's essential to know ... and what's the harm in making the world a little more accessible? I knew a small amount of Makaton when I was very little (although I understand it is not the same as BSL), but found it to be quite helpful growing up. I'm happy to be a part of  this community, and I hope to make friends along the way. 
    • Phoebe2800
      Hi :)

      By Phoebe2800 · Posted

      Hi Ash and Tom, nice to meet you! I am currently doing level 1 at uni. I am currently practising for my 101 conversational exam, having delayed it from the summer due to some health issues, and have done a little for 102. I am a bit rusty, but I would love to chat if it would be of use to you. It seems like the video forums aren't used all that much, we could Zoom if you'd like that.
    • ethan
      hello!!

      By ethan · Posted

      my name is ethan, i am a disabled trans person and i wanted to learn BSL as a hearing person because, if the opportunity ever arises, i'd love to be able to communicate efficiently with Deaf people. i'd also really like to do my part in making the Deaf community feel more accepted, and seeing disabled people in media and irl makes me feel incredibly seen and less alone, so why not do my part to make that a reality for Deaf people? 
    • Moody
      Hello 👋

      By Moody · Posted

      Hey! 👋    so I’m going to re-start on Sunday, so I could do one evening next we’re off that suits you?    R x
    • NataliaLvL2
      BSL video practice zone

      By NataliaLvL2 · Posted

      I would love to find someone to practice with, the video zone on this site never seams to be working, as no moderators are present.   Would anyone like to do some practice via Zoom? I'm free most of the evenings. All ability welcome, I'm currently doing lvl2. 
    • Javen
      Why i am learning bsl

      By Javen · Posted

      Non-spoken languages such as sign language are largely disregarded and rarely considered as an option when learning a new language. Sign continues to face a lower valuation compared to spoken languages, a valuation that I think is incorrect. I decided to learn sign as it allows me to connect with a community that is highly overlooked in most populations aswell as general interest in learning different ways of communicating with people.
    • NataliaLvL2
      Sentence structure help!!

      By NataliaLvL2 · Posted

      I'm not an expert, but what I have leaned so far with BSL structure, you want to "paint a picture"  1. Time (now, past, future, this week etc)  2. What are you talking about  3. Describe it    Also throw away all the "is, the, an, a"   Example;  Sing (I) love, Jazz favourite. Sometimes (I) perform, extra money earn. Saxophone (I) play and piano my hobby.    Keep it short and clear Someone said, think about it like "baby Yoda" talk, it does help to get the sentences right. 👍  
    • buginanut
      Hi :)

      By buginanut · Posted

      Hi Ash, nice to meet you. Beginner learner here, although I know a little BSL already from having a deaf cousin
    • buginanut
      Level 1 starter

      By buginanut · Posted

      Hi everyone. My name is Tom and I'm 40yrs old. I've started to learn BSL so I can communicate with my cousin who is Deaf. I know a little already but am about to start level 1 in a couple of weeks. If anyone would like to chat or practice get in touch

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