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What is the BSL sign for:

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- who wants help with practice or dealing with lockdown?
  
  By Usayd Islam Tariq · Posted 2 hours ago
  
  Are you guys still practising??
- Does anyone actually use this Website???
  
  By Usayd Islam Tariq · Posted 2 hours ago
  
  Does anyone actually use this website to communicate with each other? Every time I am on a rarely see others post or commune with each other or occupy the video chat rooms. Currently I have hit a wall in my lessons and would like to actually try to practice beginner sign language with another user. I have learned the majority of the signs from the now completed course, give or take a few. And would like to practice full conversation with other individuals (questions, day to day talk, how t
- Hello
  
  By Ellen Jay · Posted 5 hours ago
  
  Hello, I am a Uni student finishing my studying at Northampton of Developmental and Educational Psychology, I am planning on starting my PGCE in September and having spend time in SEN schools whilst at Uni I have wanted to start learning BSL for a while! I have only just started the first section, if anyone is a newbie and wanted a partner to practise with I would be interested in a long-term partner to go through the course with! If anyone is interested reply below and we can get in touch!
- BSL in mainstream schools
  
  By Ellen Jay · Posted 7 hours ago
  
  Yes I love this idea, I am beginning my PGCE in September and would love to see more of British Sign Language in Mainstream schools
- Introducing Myself
  
  By Enpointedancer22 · Posted 8 hours ago
  
  Hi All, I have a deer best friend so started learning sign but I now work with children in gymnastics that require sign so am furthering my knowledge
- Well hello there!
  
  By Cherise · Posted 9 hours ago
  
  Hi all! I'm Cherise and I've started learning BSL so that I can interact with more people. I have cousins that are deaf and hard of hearing and I'd love to be able to talk to them in their language rather than relying on lipreading as I have been (very lazy of me!) I've always wanted to learn and find that I now have the time to start. Happy learning to you all and I hope to connect with some of you 😊
- Hi all, introducing myself
  
  By Bec P · Posted 10 hours ago
  
  I have just started the online BSL course, I’m a complete beginner but I am enjoying it and hoping I can put it to use in the future. :)
- Hi, introducing myself
  
  By Claire Pickering · Posted 13 hours ago
  
  Hi I'm learning BSL as I work with people with dual sensory loss.
- Asking someone if they like something
  
  By R25 · Posted 14 hours ago
  
  Hi, How would I ask someone whether they liked something? For example, do you like rugby? Thanks!
- Just saying hello!
  
  By Shalini Lopez-D'Costa · Posted 17 hours ago
  
  I have just finished with lesson 3 and thought I would try to introduce myself a little. I have looked through a few videos to get an idea of what I could say...so thanks esp Hannah White! I only got interested in BSL since my 5year old was learning three signs a week with homeschooling and I seemed to enjoy learning with him. Thought I would give it a real shot. Please let me know what you think. <h3 class='ipsType_reset ipsWidget_title'>Fingerspelling Scoreboard</h3> <div class='ipsWidget_inner ipsPad'> <p class='ipsType_reset ipsType_medium ipsType_light'><p style="text-align:center; margin:0px; margin-bottom:5px; color:#000; font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; ">(top 10 - past 24hrs)</p><div id="slfscores" style="width:100%"></div> <script language="javascript"> function reloadscores(){ $('#slfscores').load('/fschallenge/scores10.html??'+Math.floor(Math.random() * 10001)); } setInterval(function(){reloadscores();}, 15000); reloadscores(); </script></p> </div></li> <li class='ipsWidget ipsWidget_vertical ipsBox ' data-blockID='plugin_6_sodPhpWidget_910s7b3f7' data-blockConfig="true" data-blockTitle="PHP Code" data-blockErrorMessage="This block cannot be shown. This could be because it needs configuring, is unable to show on this page, or will show after reloading this page." data-controller='core.front.widgets.block'> <h3 class='ipsType_reset ipsWidget_title'>Fingerspelling Animation Maker</h3> <div class='ipsWidget_inner ipsPad'> <p class='ipsType_reset ipsType_medium ipsType_light'><link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Oswald" rel="stylesheet"><link rel="stylesheet" href="/include/fingerspelling.css"> <style> .fsforminput{ width: 48% !important; margin-bottom:5px; } .fsforminput1{ float:left; } .fsforminput2{ float:right; } .fsformlabel{ margin-right:10px; float: left; height:28px; margin-bottom:5px; display:none; } .socialmb{ float:right; margin-left:5px; font-weight:bold; margin-top:5px; } .fsimage{ width: 100% !important; border: 2px solid #000; margin-top: 5px; } .htmlcode{ display:none; clear: both; width: 100% ; max-width: 450px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; border: 1px solid #000; background: #eee !important; font-weight:bold; } .sharediv{ text-align: center; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 34px; } </style> <div id="fb-root"></div> <script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.8&appId=277783479343992"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script> <script language="javascript"> var fsspeed = ''; var setspeed = 1.3; if(fsspeed > 0){ setspeed = fsspeed; } </script> <form action="" id="fsform" name="fsform"> <label for="word" class="fsformlabel"><strong>Enter word:</strong></label><input type="text" name="word" id="word" class="fsforminput fsforminput1" placeholder="Enter message" value="hello"> <label for="time" class="fsformlabel"><strong>Speed:</strong></label> <select name="time" id="time" class="fsforminput fsforminput2"> <option value="0.3" >Very Fast</option> <option value="0.8" >Fast</option> <option value="1.3" >Normal Speed</option> <option value="1.8" >Slow</option> <option value="2.1" >Very Slow</option> </select> <input type="button" value="Generate Message" onClick="fingerspell();" class="ipsButton ipsButton_medium ipsButton_important ipsButton_fullWidth"> <input type ="hidden" name ="fs" value="yes"> </form><script language="javascript"> //DETERMINE SIGN LANGUAGE FROM URL function geturland(){ var urllang = parent.document.location.pathname.split("/"); var lang = urllang[1]; return lang; } </script><div id="fingerspelling" style="width:100%;"></div> <script language="javascript"> $("#time").val(setspeed); function fingerspell(){ var fsword = $('#word').val().split(' ').join('+'); $('#fingerspelling').load('/include/fs-bsl1.php?word='+fsword+'&time='+$('#time').val()+'&fs=yes'); var now = new Date(); var time = now.getTime(); time += 604800 * 1000; now.setTime(time); document.cookie = "slf_fsspeed="+$('#time').val()+"; expires="+now.toUTCString()+"; path=/" } $('#fsform').on('keyup keypress', function(e) { var keyCode = e.keyCode || e.which; if (keyCode === 13) { e.preventDefault(); fingerspell(); return false; } }); </script> <script language="javascript"> fingerspell(); </script></p> </div></li> </ul> </div> </div> <nav class='ipsBreadcrumb ipsBreadcrumb_bottom ipsFaded_withHover'> <ul class='ipsList_inline ipsPos_right'> <li > <a data-action="defaultStream" class='ipsType_light ' href='https://www.signlanguageforum.com/bsl/discover/7/'><i class='icon-newspaper'></i> <span>Activity Feed</span></a> </li> </ul> <ul data-role="breadcrumbList"> <li> <a title="Home" href='https://www.signlanguageforum.com/bsl/'> <span><i class='fa fa-home'></i> Home <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i></span> </a> </li> <li> Learning British Sign Language </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> </main><footer id="ipsLayout_footer" class="ipsClearfix"><div class="ipsLayout_container"> <ul class='ipsList_inline ipsType_center ipsSpacer_top' id="elFooterLinks"> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Oswald" rel="stylesheet"><link rel="stylesheet" href="/include/fingerspelling.css"> <a href='#elNavLang_menu' id='elNavLang' style="margin-right: 15px;" data-ipsMenu data-ipsMenu-above>British Sign Language <i class='fa fa-caret-down'></i></a> <ul id='elNavLang_menu' class='ipsMenu ipsMenu_selectable ipsHide'> <li class='ipsMenu_item'><a href="/asl/">American Sign Language (ASL)</a></li> <li class='ipsMenu_item'><a href="/auslan/">Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN)</a></li> <li class='ipsMenu_item'><a href="/bsl/">British Sign Language (BSL)</a></li> </ul> <li><a href='https://www.signlanguageforum.com/bsl/privacy/'>Privacy Policy</a></li> </ul> <p id='elCopyright'> <span id='elCopyright_userLine'>Copyright © - www.signlanguageforum.com & <a href="http://www.british-sign.co.uk">www.british-sign.co.uk</a></span> <a rel='nofollow' title='Invision Community' href='https://www.invisioncommunity.com/'>Powered by Invision Community</a> </p> </div> </footer> <div id="elMobileDrawer" class="ipsDrawer ipsHide"> <a href="#" class="ipsDrawer_close" data-action="close"><span>×</span></a> <div class="ipsDrawer_menu"> <div class="ipsDrawer_content"> <ul id="elUserNav_mobile" class="ipsList_inline signed_in ipsClearfix"> </ul> <div class="ipsSpacer_bottom ipsPad"> <ul class="ipsToolList ipsToolList_vertical"> <li> <a href="https://www.signlanguageforum.com/bsl/login/" id="elSigninButton_mobile" class="ipsButton ipsButton_light ipsButton_small ipsButton_fullWidth">Existing user? 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