Introducing Myself

[Laurie-Anne]

I have started to learn BSL online, as I learnt a little bit when I was 14 (A long time ago now!).  I hope I improve and get a little more fluid with my signing.  I am a supply primary teacher and My husband and I also host Accessible Games for People with learning or Physical disabilities.  So I would like to be able to help anyone who attended one of our events if they used BSL.

Edited March 16, 2020 by Laurie-Anne
spotted spelling mistake

[leanne1411]

I'm a mum to three children with a sensory neural hearing loss which they have had since birth. we don't use a to of sign language at home but have picked up bits on the way and now I would like to become more fluent and be able to work with Deaf or deaf individuals within my work as an holistic therapist.

[Atanaa]

Hi all,

I've been interested in languages including BSL since I was in my teens (now in my 30s). Back then I couldn't find a sensibly priced course in my area and there wasn't as much avalible online. As our dear friend Covid-19 has utterly ruined my plans for the next few months (I'm in an 'at risk' group), I decided to use some of the time that I'll be stuck in the house to make a proper start on learning to sign. I know a few signs, but never got much past finger spelling.

Anyone else here using online courses to help them stay sane while self isolating?

 

[Laurie-Anne]

I’m doing the same as I now have the time to do it. I also learnt a bit when I was 14, but never continued with it, which I regret. Now doing the online course, which I’m enjoying  so far. A good idea given current times too 👍🏻

[Atanaa]

Where have you got to in the course Laurie-Anne?

[Laurie-Anne]

Hiya, I’ve done the alphabet (which i already knew) numbers (which had changed sine I learnt years ago) colours, jobs and countries/cities. Need to practise those before moving on 👍🏻
how about you ?

[Tals]

They won't have changed, they are regional. So depending on where your tutor is from depends on their signs 

[Atanaa]

I'm at about the same point in the course. Want to practice together a bit?