DJohnson 0 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Hi all, I started an introductory course to BSL a couple of months ago with the aim of becoming full qualified eventually. One of the ways I have been learning BSL is by learning signed songs from YouTube. I have noticed some YT videos are labelled as 'BSL/Makaton'. I understand what Makaton is and it's differences from BSL and what it is used for, however I was wondering if members of the Deaf/deaf community or/and people who use BSL also understand Makaton without having to learn it, as such? I hope that makes sense! I'm just curious and would be interested to know if BSL/SSE and Makaton are all condsidered to be fairly similar or whether it is in fact, the opposite. Thanks in advance! Link to post Share on other sites
Lola2020 10 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Hey No answer to your question here, I'm afraid, but could you tell me what Makaton is.... been wondering for a while now Link to post Share on other sites
e.learner 1 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 @Lola2020 Makaton is a sign language generally used with young children or those with difficulties in learning or communication. It uses a mixture of speech, signs and symbols. @DJohnson I think most of the signs are the same but the grammar isn't the same as BSL, it follows English structure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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