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

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  1. Hello to everyone

    By Karen54,
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  2. Hello to everyone

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  3. New to BSL… helloooooo :)

    By Fleurey,
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  4. New to BSL

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  5. Hello

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  6. I am new.

    By ali2000,
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  7. Hello!

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  8. Hello!

    By Laura J,
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  9. Hello from Wales

    By Han,
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  10. hello from scotland!

    By Erin Linzi,
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  11. Hello from a newbie

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  12. Introduction

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  13. Another Novice

    By Bill,
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  14. Hello from a novice

    By CarriesSto,
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  15. Hello!

    By Larah,
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  16. Hello everyone

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  17. Introducing myself...

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  18. Introduction

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  19. Hello!

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  20. Martin Hayton

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  21. Hello, Im Dawn

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  22. First timer here :) hello to all

    By CorinneB,
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  23. Hello from West Yorkshire

    By Angie LM,
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  24. Hello from Devon

    By ShirleyT,
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  25. Hello from Italy

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  • Posts

    • Hannah-Mae Trow
      Loving learning

      By Hannah-Mae Trow · Posted

      Hi there, I am Hannah-Mae and I am enjoying learning more sign language. I grew up with a partially deaf sister, and now my Dad is profoundly deaf. It always struck me how isolating the world still is for the deaf community. I unfortunately will be blind in a few years time but I know that both people's attitudes and modern living is much more accommodating of visual impairments than hearing ones. Because people don't see it they don't consider it. I work in communications for a charity, and am pushing for more sign language inclusion. All our videos have subtitles as standard but we can go further both on recorded and live events. I also am really behind BSL in the curriculum. Whilst I can still see I want to help make it so that the communities we live in are more inclusive.  
    • Lysander
      Signing number 3 alternatives

      By Lysander · Posted

      Thank you so much!
    • Qriti
      Signing number 3 alternatives

      By Qriti · Posted

      try the three versions i sometimes see being used
    • Lysander
      Signing number 3 alternatives

      By Lysander · Posted

      Hi, got a slightly odd issue - I find that signing the number 3 very difficult because of my tendons. The sign I've learned in the online course i'm doing is the index, middle and ring finger up, thumb and pinky down. It is currently impossible for me to have my pinky finger go down without my ring finger also going down unless i use my thumb to hold my pinky finger down manually, and on my primary hand it is difficult for me to get my thumb to hold my pinky finger down for long and without hand pain both while i'm doing the sign and for an amount of time afterwards. Is it permissible to switch primary hands for a single sign? it's a lot easier to hold my pinky finger down with my secondary hand without pain. if not, is there another sign that's able to be used for 3? or am I ok to just do thumb + index + middle finger for 3 and the context will be enough to confirm for someone I'm signing 3?
    • remark.uk
      BSL LEVEL 3 - MONDAY EVENINGS (FACE-TO-FACE) - Starting 5TH OCTOBER 2026 - CENTRAL LONDON

      By remark.uk · Posted

      Embark on a journey of deeper communication and cultural immersion with our BSL classes in Central London.   Our Level 3 evening course starts this October. This course will refine your BSL skills and enrich your understanding of Deaf culture.    Secure your spot now and continue your BSL journey with us!   www.remark.uk.com/bsl-courses/wednesday-evening-level-3-october-2026   #BSL #BSLLEVEL3
    • Rebecasui
      Fingerspelling game.

      By Rebecasui · Posted

      Honestly, I can’t shake the feeling that learning stuff like fingerspelling works way better when you just turn it into a game. Trying to memorize hand shapes straight off a chart gets tedious pretty quick, low-key feels like homework. Interactive tech and screen time usually get a bad rap, but platforms like TruPlay kind of prove that wholesome, engaging games can actually make practicing stuff stick. I mean, if kids or even adults are gonna spend hours tapping a screen anyway, using that play-based format for sign language seems like a no-brainer
    • Anna879
      Hey there! learning BSL

      By Anna879 · Posted

       
    • GloZ
      BSL Interpreters Needed – London

      By GloZ · Posted

      We are looking for experienced BSL Interpreters to join an exciting long-term accessibility project for a leading global streaming platform. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to making film and television more accessible for the Deaf community by supporting the development of future BSL accessibility solutions across a wide range of entertainment content. Project Details Location: Recording studio in London (London-based candidates preferred) Timeline: Approximately August–December (5 months) Working hours: Studio sessions between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM (BST) Commitment: Approximately 100 hours per participant Rate: USD $75/hour Please note: The recordings are intended for internal development and research purposes and will not be used directly as the final BSL interpretation presented to viewers. Requirements Native or highly proficient British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter. Comfortable contributing to an innovative accessibility initiative. Available to attend recording sessions in London. Willing to sign the project’s confidentiality and release agreements. If you’re passionate about improving accessibility and would like to contribute to the future of BSL accessibility for film and television, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now by registering through our scheduling portal and sharing your availability. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] Thank you!
    • Stevie B
      Never Too Old To Learn...

      By Stevie B · Posted

      I work within a Learning Support Service in a College local to me. We occasionally get students with hearing impairments, and one or two have used BSL. Sheer frustration at not being able to communicate effectively with these students has led me to spend the Summer recess starting to learn BSL. I won't be expert by the time the students come back, but at least I might be able to have simple conversations with those who use BSL and develop my skills as I go along.
    • Fairy Ace
      I think we should all learn BSL

      By Fairy Ace · Posted

      I’m learning BSL online with the Introduction to BSL course. I’ve always wanted to learn it (I’ve known fingerspelling since my teens). But since the documentary with Rose Ayling-Ellis, and taking to a fundraiser at Manchester Victoria, I think everyone should learn BSL. Some of my relatives and friends are slightly hard of hearing, my voice isn’t loud, and it can be hard to communicate in noisy environments. I don’t want to be left with no way of communicating when I’m old. And I want to make spaces like church more inclusive. So, if anyone has resources for signing worship songs, that would be great!

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