Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

Hello! 

I am Lizzie. I am doing the online BSL course as part of my CPD during lockdown. I have previous experience with signing: I use makaton on a daily basis as I work in a school doing 1-1 support, and I have some experience of using BSL, an amalgamation of what I have taught myself and know from makaton. I get to use BSL to communicate as the school I work at has Hearing Impaired specialist provision, so we have a student and staff who's first language is BSL, and most staff in school sign to some degree. 

I have always found BSL interesting, I remember learning the fingerspelling alphabet from my brownie guide handbook! Over the years I have picked up bits here and there, and made an effort to learn more about the deaf community. I wish I had more spare time so that I could find opportunities to practise using BSL. 

 

Lizzie

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Posts

    • Hi  everyone, this is my first post on the forum.  I work as part of the Front of House Team in a theatre and I am interested in learning some sign language to be able to communicate more easily with the many members of the deaf community who come to the theatre. So far I am doing ok in the comfort of my own home but under pressure I get flustered.  Does anyone else find the same problem? I think a lot is down to constant repetition and practice.  
    • Hello everyone 🙂 I'm Layne. I am about to take my BSL202 and BSL203 at the start of next week 😬 I luckily passed BSL201 last week 😌 I am based in India so it is tricky to find people to practice with. If anyone is up super early in the UK and looking for someone to converse with I am 5.5 hours ahead so will be around! Thank you 🙏
    • new to bsl due to hearing loss so hopefully will get to know how to learn sign 
    • Welcome to the forum! Hope your BSL Level 1 studies are going well, and there are many on here who are willing to engage in practicing sign language! How are you finding it so far?
    • Welcome to the forum, Vivien! It's great that you've decided to learn BSL for your son! How long have you been learning for up to now?
    • Hello to you all! I'm on S3 of BSL level 1 course and was recommended to come here to practice signing which I'd love to do. Great to be here and looking forward to future signing with you guys 😊
    • Hi, I’m Vivien. I started learning BSL as my son was hard of hearing and wanted to support him to communicate. I’m also looking to understand and support the deaf community and looking forward to learning more! 
    • Welcome to the forum, Katherine! It's great that you've decided to learn BSL! How long have you been learning for up to now?
  • Fingerspelling Scoreboard

    (top 10 - past 24hrs)

  • Fingerspelling Animation Maker

×
×
  • Create New...