Does anyone actually use this Website???

[Usayd Islam Tariq 10]

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 to correctly sign this particular sentence, etc).

Thanks for taking the time to read this. And please reach out if interested. 

 

[Mariam 1]

Hey, good point about do people communicate on here as I’m finding that no ones replies!

 

[Jeetus Maximus Sohpal 23]

 

[Jeetus Maximus Sohpal 23]

 

[Mariam 1]

Hey Jeetus, Thank you for you messages. As you know I’m Mariam and I’m from London, and I love watching Moana lol

Edited June 8, 2020 by Mariam

[Usayd Islam Tariq 10]

 

[Usayd Islam Tariq 10]

Nice to meet you both. If you guys have any other social media we can learn with each other. Trying to grasp full conversation. 

[Jeetus Maximus Sohpal 23]

Hi both, i think a good way to drum up conversation on this site is if we welcome new joiners each time they introduce themselves. I love this forum and so glad that I found it. Lets keep things moving

[Mariam 1]

Hey, Can I just say you guys are very good with signing well done to you both, that sounds like a good idea Usayd as I haven’t had anyone to practice with.

[Usayd Islam Tariq 10]

Do both of you have zoom? Think it would be great if we worked together and help each other out

Edited June 9, 2020 by Usayd Islam Tariq

[Jeetus Maximus Sohpal 23]

Hi mate only have my work laptop and we’re not allowed to install zoom onto them. Let me see if I can use my work webex account to set something up. I’ll have to ask permission first so bear with please.

[Mariam 1]

Hey, yes I do. 

[Sarah Groves 1]

hello guys, I am really new to this. Its going well but i do get in a pickle sometimes and as i am learning with my left hand being more dominant due to an issue with my right hand I feel like I am signing backwards!! 

[Tals 7]

I try come on weekly if I can I've passed my level three. It depends what's going on in my life. Maybe a Facebook group would work better? We may get more people to practice with also. I've just created a group on Facebook called BSL forum if anyone wants to join 😊

Edited June 12, 2020 by Tals

[Naomi Tillotson-Keating 1]

I'm a real beginner just starting to learn. I would eventually love some interaction with others wanting to practice. I've only just got to the introductions part of the course and I'm finding that recognizing signs is easier for me than making them. 

[Usayd Islam Tariq 10]

Hey everyone I have installed Zoom for those wanting to practice via Video. Please dm me for more information. Still new to the app so I think I need emails for invites. 

[Mariam 1]

Great, thanks 

[Jeetus Maximus Sohpal 23]

 

[maxine 2]

hey, I am pretty new to this also. I think the only way I will remember all the signing is if I put it into use. I feel like I have forgotten all i've learnt so far!

I am going to keep coming on here and replying to some video etc hopefully that will help 🥴

[Naomi Tillotson-Keating 1]

Maxine, how far have you got with the course so far? I'm very early on. are you finding it harder to make signs or read them? 

[maxine 2]

Hi Naomi,

                  I have done the beginners course and thought it went well but I seemed to have forgotten loads. so I am now going to re do all the course as well as doing lots more online. So I have now signed up to these chat rooms in hoping I will be able to practise with other beginners ☺️

1 hour ago, Naomi Tillotson-Keating said:

Maxine, how far have you got with the course so far? I'm very early on. are you finding it harder to make signs or read them? 

hey, I am pretty new to this also. I think the only way I will remember all the signing is if I put it into use. I feel like I have forgotten all i've learnt so far!

I am going to keep coming on here and replying to some video etc hopefully that will help 🥴

[maxine 2]

On 08/06/2020 at 23:41, Usayd Islam Tariq said:

 

you are doing great!

[KatM 2]

Hi! I'm new and I just posted a thread in the introductions section. I'm only on the very first lesson of my course, so I'm not really at a level to practice with someone else yet! But hopefully as I progress through the lessons, eventually I'll get good enough to maybe practice through video chat or something. The course recommended me to only do one new lesson a week, though, so it might take a while ...

[Jeetus Maximus Sohpal 23]

Good morning all. I can do an hour on Saturday (I told the wife she can play on my Nintendo Switch during this time 😛 ).

What time(s) work best for you? I can also host using my work Webex account so will just need email addresses for all those that would like to join.

Edited June 19, 2020 by Jeetus Maximus Sohpal
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