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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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    • Naf
      Introducing myself

      By Naf · Posted

      Hi, I am Naf and I have always wanted to learn sign language especially after working with a SEN student who suffered from hearing loss 2 years ago.  I was assigned to be her 1 to 1 and support her learning on a daily basis.  I learnt how to sign from simple communication to slightly complex story-telling level in order to provide a more inclusive environment.  
    • JNK
      Song signing help please

      By JNK · Posted

      Have you tried the BSL dictionary? https://www.signbsl.com/sign/pretty
    • Ninotchka
      Introducing myself

      By Ninotchka · Posted

      Hello everybody,  I am from UK, born in Skipton, Yorkshire. I was born profoundly deaf, but because my parents decided to send me to hearing schools, I never learnt BSL. Parents had to take me from one school to another.  I was so unhappy in the schools because none of the chldren understood me and I struggled to learn anything from teachers who made no effort to help me understand.  It was a lonely experience being in hearing schools in those days. Now, as an elder, the little hearing I have is worsening, because I have tinnitus. So, I am studying the online British-Sign course to learn BSL. In the past I never saw my deafness as a handicap, but more as a gift. Being Deaf  enabled me to find out who I truly was. I became a professional ballerina despite being profoundly deaf, and later in life I taught many deaf and hearing people to dance and to gain confidence; to believe in themselves. I was recently on an episode of 'See Hear.' Series 45, Episode 1, called Love and Dating. My professional name was Nina Falaise. My married name is Nina Cooper.  These days, I use my visual skills in art and in my observation and love of nature.  Best wishes to you all, Nina     
    • remark.uk
      REFRESHER - BSL LEVEL 1 - MONDAY 20TH JULY - CENTRAL LONDON

      By remark.uk · Posted

      Ready to refresh your BSL Level 1 skills?   Join our BSL Level 1 Refresher with Yatz!   Monday 20th July 6–9pm Just £30   A relaxed, one-off session designed to help you revisit key Level 1 vocabulary, strengthen your conversational skills, and build confidence in more advanced signing. Perfect if you've already completed Level 1 and want to refresh your knowledge before progressing further.   Secure your spot now: www.remark.uk.com/bsl-courses/level-1-refresher-20th-july-2026
    • Qriti
      anyone using Video Chat

      By Qriti · Posted

      hello all i am relatively new here. I'm wondering if anyone uses the BSL Video Chat, because everytime i am here, i do not see anyone engaged on it
    • praslab
      Hello!

      By praslab · Posted

      so cuteee
    • savvvvyb
      Hello!

      By savvvvyb · Posted

      Hi everyone! Here's my introduction in BSL. Grateful for any feedback on my signing. I'm very much at the beginner stage. I'm learning BSL as one of my best friend's sisters is Deaf and I'd like to be able to chat to her in BSL.
    • MakingKim
      Sign Language helps with Autism

      By MakingKim · Posted

      Hi Megan,  Just thought I would send you a quick comment, saying, your not alone. I know several people who prefer BSL to talking because its to the point, there is no small talk to think about, no in between word fillers to think about, so completely understand. hope your journey through BSL helps you in more ways than you can imagine.
    • MakingKim
      why am i learning bsl. well.....

      By MakingKim · Posted

      Hey, my name is Kim, i run a community interest company called My Mental Wellness UK cic. I have always cared for somebody, my ex, for 20 years, with mental health issues and epilepsy. now, i care for 2 people with mental health issues. all this time, there appeared to be little support. but thats not true. if you ask the right question to the right person at the right time, you find out about a host of different services which could help is lots of ways, so i wrote a website listing all the services which are hidden unless you hunt hard. about 15 years ago, i started learning BSL but life got in the way and i stopped (a friend ran a course teaching via videos), and during a Arts and Crafts session we host, one of the attendees said they were going to learn in Jan (this year) so i thought, why not.  it would mean being fully inclusive for as many communities, meaning anybody could come and use our service, with out accessibility issues.  So I wrote another website and any deaf pub i hear about, i list it on deaf.mymentalwellness.uk which led on to another website im currently developing, this site, the idea is to match people to other people who sign for example, it lists you and Native BSL Signer by distance, enabling you to meet in a public place giving you practice, and the Native Signer the opportunity to socialize.  the Deaf Pub and resources site is free to use and add further pubs and resources, the BSL Practice Partners site is going to be subscription, but no more than the cost of a cup of coffee (My accountant said i cant keep doing stuff for free, so this keeps them happy), notice I say going to be which means at some point but not now.. I just want to give as many communities the opportunity to attend our service if they wish, learning BSL removes a barrier.
    • JDavidJ
      Hello

      By JDavidJ · Posted

      I have recently signed up as a volunteer with the RNID for their RNID Near You sessions in Northumberland and want to learn BSL to help with the sessions.

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