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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.

185 topics in this forum

  1. How to say where you're from?

    By Emilie,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.7k views

  2. How do you sign Education Support Worker?

    By VVV,
    • 1 reply
    • 884 views

  3. We are learning about....

    By Julia259,
    • 0 replies
    • 515 views

  4. English grammar to BSL sign and grammar

    By Cally,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.5k views

  5. Sharon

    By Sharon Young,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  6. Kickboxing

    By Melissa Jayne,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  7. How to say “I need a break”

    By Anklefoot,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.4k views

  8. Hello!

    By Sophia Bird,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Sign for Nottingham city

    By Brianne Jones,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  10. How do you ask what a sign means that you haven't seen before?

    By ParamedicAC,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.8k views

  11. "Thank You" during COVID

    By JoelleEmmily,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views

  12. How to sign yes and no?

    By Stephanie Leanne,
    • 1 reply
    • 8.8k views

  13. Partner/boyfriend?

    By KatM,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  14. Sign help for a hobby please?

    By KatieC,
    • 0 replies
    • 752 views

  15. Melton Mowbray?

    By KatM,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

  16. sign for fox and wolf

    By Charlotte-bsl beginner,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.6k views

  17. Can anyone suggest a resource for Happy Birthday to You?

    By Gerbils150,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.1k views

  18. What is the sign for knit / knitting

    By Zoe Whaley,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  19. How do I sign "Enjoy the summer - see you next year"

    By Gerbils150,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views

  20. What is the sign for WRITER?

    By Arti Rajput,
    • 1 reply
    • 842 views

  21. Sign for Mrs and mr

    By Christine Alison,
    • 2 replies
    • 8.2k views

  22. New Signs

    By ParamedicAC,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  23. Nausea

    By Alan,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views

  24. Coventry, West Midlands & Exmouth Devon

    By [email protected],
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. What is the sign for Occupational Therapy?

    By Alice Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.4k views

  • Posts

    • JenyaMirnenko
      Hospital worker

      By JenyaMirnenko · Posted

      I once witnessed a situation in a clinic where a deaf-mute man was trying to explain what was hurting him, but the staff simply did not understand him. It was awkward and offensive to watch a person in a stressful situation left without help just because there was no necessary communication channel. Since then, I have become more interested in how medical support for people with hearing impairments is organized. It turned out that there are websites and services, such as FMRQ customer service ,
    • JenyaMirnenko
      Gaming

      By JenyaMirnenko · Posted

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    • Claire H
      new learner

      By Claire H · Posted

      hello my name is Claire, I have only just started BSL. i have always wanted to learn but only now realised you can do little bits online. if anyone has any tips for learning and practising that would be great. I'm also trying to get my family involved when it comes to learning. we had to learn little bits when my child was diagnosed with a speech disorder but it didn't go into as much depth as this , it was more for favourite toys and snacks and drink.
    • Lizzie C
      New to BSL

      By Lizzie C · Posted

      I am a teacher working in London. I have wanted to learn BSL for years but have finally got around to starting an online course. There are a number of deaf students in my school and I feel like it is an excellent skill to have. So far I’m finding it a bit of a challenge but really fun! I’ve started following a few BSL Instagram influencers too and try and practice every day. Looking forward to learning more! Any recommendations very welcome! 
    • Gavin.E
      Introduction

      By Gavin.E · Posted

      Hello everyone My name is Gavin, I'm 69 and just started learning sign,. I'm retired and living in Jersey.  I Know a little of the sign language and wish to improve my skills,
    • Stu
      Why I'm learning BSL

      By Stu · Posted

      I work in a college supporting additional needs students, some of whom have hearing impairments or who are d(D)eaf. They come to lectures with interpreters, but  I want to be able to communicate directly with them more easily in future years.
    • zarapierce
      what's the sign for midwife

      By zarapierce · Posted

      The sign for midwife in BSL shows assisting birth (palms facing up, moving down from waist). If you want midwifery services, I'd recommend contacting practitioners directly to discuss their communication approach – many are wonderfully accommodating!
    • zarapierce
      what's the sign for midwife

      By zarapierce · Posted

      Thank you, that is helpful.
    • Rachel G
      Hello

      By Rachel G · Posted

      Hi, my name is Rachel i am 50 i work as a support worker foe adults with learning and mental health problems. i have been interested in learning BSL for a long time and have finally got around to doing it. maybe one day it may come in useful with my job, but if not its still a skill i would like to have.
    • richard.brown
      New learner

      By richard.brown · Posted

      I am 63 and have just started to learn BSL. Lesarning languages is not something that I find easy. I work in a suoermarket and I thiught that learning BSL may be useful, although I have been contemplating learning BSL for far longer than I have worked in that job. However I am finding the the thoughtof signing "face to face" extremly daunting but I am hoping that in time I will overcome my fears.