Introducing Myself

[Matthew B]

Hi! My name is Matthew, I am a Belgian student of English literature and linguistics. I have always had an interest in languages, and have wanted to learn a sign language for quite some time. Since I primarily use English in both my private and professional life, I decided to prioritise BSL for now. I myself am not Deaf but I do experience trouble with auditory processing, and I think accessibility in communication is very important and yet undervalued. I look forward to learning more of BSL and the Deaf community. 

[ChrisL]

Hello Mathew! My name is Chris, I am on a similar journey, I am also not Deaf, however I do have mild hearing loss and tinnitus. I am studying BSL and Deaf Studies at the University of Lancashire. I am also working my way through the beginner course at British-Sign.co.uk

wish you all the best on your journey, Chris.

[Batem4n]

Welcome to the forum, Matthew! It's great that you're learning BSL, especially if you have trouble with auditory processing. I'm diagnosed with APD (Auditory Processing Disorder) myself, which isn't a very-well known condition, so you're right in thinking about accessibility in communication being very important and yet undervalued. How have you found learning BSL so far?