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Tayo

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Tayo Newbie

Tayo

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Hi all, my name is Tayo and learn something new every month to keep me busy in a less rigid way than my usual STEM job and after doing a psychology course I’d like to learn BSL. I started a week ago but then I realised I’d need someone to practice onlinewith to accelerate my learning and maybe just allow me practice more as I’m doing this mainly because I want to be that person in the room able to mediate if there’s ever need for it and make sure people in the non hearing community feel included, as it’s not something taught in school(I believe it should be).

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Fati Newbie

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Hi I am new and just started learning. I need some guidance about the centres in London where I can meet up with people who are interested in learning and can do some practice. Many thanks and excuse for my language 

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On 14/03/2026 at 08:14, Fati said:

Hi . I need buddy to practice. Is there anyone interested to join me 

I’d be down, but I’m also a beginner so not sure how much help I can give 😅

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On 25/02/2026 at 23:00, Batem4n said:

Hi there. If you're still looking for a signing buddy, please send me a message as I'd be happy to help in practising some BSL. :)

Of course, thank you.

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BlueChanel Newbie

BlueChanel

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Hello there ⭐️ my name is Roxana and I’m in London on Wednesdays and free from 4pm and would love to practice some BSL. I’m currently doing a BSL level one in Norfolk and want to practice! 

Storm Rae Newbie

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Hello

 

I have just registered on Signature to guide me through my part time, Saturday morning BSL, L1 course. Most of the class is half my age and prefer to practice all over London and What's App. The college does not offer a year 2 buddy / peer support. We are advised to practice using YouTube or apps. But these tools do not offer reflective learning .

Does anyone know what difference between  the BSL Homework 1, 2 & 3 ?

All three BSL Homework are priced differently but the description suggest they offer the same

I may purchase the cheapest 

 Storm Rae

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Kate Griffiths Newbie

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Hi! My name is Kate & I've always been interested in BSL signing. I only ever got level 1 years ago. Over the years I've tried level 2 a few times but always bottled out before the exam. I'm looking for someone who I can practice with on a regular basis to gain my confidence. I would love to have a buddy who I feel comfy signing with. I hope someone may be willing to join me.

Kate xxxxxxx

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hi Kate, where abouts are you ? or be willing to meet to practice. I am just at the end of my level 1. Finding quite hard to find someone to practice with. I live in Kingston (KT1) - UK

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Hey Guys, Im in the middle of writing a Practice Partners webpage, which matches you by distance, would you be interested in this? meanwhile, you can always check out the Deaf Pub listings at deaf.mymentalwellness.uk 
The site was originally intended to list unknown Mental Health services, but as time progressed, I started BSL 1, which was completed 3 weeks ago (having to resit 102 on the 9th June!!). so I am also looking for practice buddys. Check out the above website and... well, hope it helps.
Kim

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Hi Kim, i'll be interested. I have posted a need for a BSL buddie, and the location/distance is an important part of being a buddie. I think we all need it to be convenient to meet and practice.

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Hi. erm... so, the deaf.mymentalwellness.uk page, you dont have to log in for that, it should give you two buttons, pressing the deaf pub / resources will take you to deaf.mymentalwellness.uk/events.php This is up and running, I have 30 venues listed, adding more when I get time.

The bsl.mymentalwellness.uk page, im having to put in security measures for that page. This one you will have to log in, so the system can remember you and give you a distance based on postcodes. It will also have a block function as advised by my legal guys. The idea is to bring students L1/2/3/4/5/6 together with Native BSL Signers which will provide practice opportunities for the student, and social activities (Meetup for coffee) for the D/deaf person.
If your interested in helping test and give feedback, please message me privately and ill give you instructions on how to access the page.

Thanks
Kim

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On 21/05/2026 at 20:07, Kate Griffiths said:

Hi! I'm in Wolverhampton & be nice to practice to gain some confidence with it. Always been fascinated with it but haven't had the opportunity to enjoy it.

K8 xxxxxxx

Hi, ok, so the Goose hosts a D/deaf Pub, which appears to be a Thursday Evening (I'll put more info on my website when they approve my FB Joining). I highly recomment D/deaf Pubs and Clubs to attend, because you get to see BSL in the real world, where as other students will sign how the tutor has taught them and (in my case) not all tutors sign the same way, so real life experience can be a huge bonus.
(check out the website, just added the goose deaf pub info at deaf.mymentalwellness.uk)

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On 21/05/2026 at 20:07, Kate Griffiths said:

Hi! I'm in Wolverhampton & be nice to practice to gain some confidence with it. Always been fascinated with it but haven't had the opportunity to enjoy it.

K8 xxxxxxx

Just added a deaf pub in hartlebury to my website. they run on the 3rd monday of the month, if you view my website, dont forget to change the duration to at least a month to display this meetup.

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Hey, so, https://bsl.mymentalwellness.uk is up and working, i have added another function. if you visit the profile page, then you can get reminders emailed to you, based on your location - postcode, how far you can travel and it will email you sunday night monday morning, telling you what events are in your location for the following 7 days which is the default.

 

the https://deaf.mymentalwellness.uk page is coming along too, im adding venues every day. I ensure there is a venue listed within 20 miles of each person who has registered. chances are, they will be a lot close than 20 miles, but if there arent any within that distance, ill try to add some

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