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I'm thinking of learning BSL as it could be useful to communicate with deaf people (never know when it could be useful), but it's a bit disappointing BSL, ASL (also used in Canada), and AUSLAN aren't interchabgeable to make it more accessible (as it is all spoken in English).
What's more, BSL uses two hands while ASL only one, though I read there's one hand BSL problem is I've not found it. Can anyone help provide that version, please?
Imagine a deaf person only has one arm or only one functional hand, he/she can't use the traditional BSL. That'd be some really bad luck in life.
I did learn some in primary school but I can't remember it all just some I believe every school should teach this
I know some Makaton as we used to use it with our son when he was learning to talk and one of his friends uses Makaton but don't know any BSL.
My sister and Daughter both used BSL and I knew a little, both also say you have to use it on a regular basis or it gets rusty.
I have never learnt sign language but would love to try.Thanks for posting the British Sign Language which is easy to follow.When you see them on television they move their fingers really quickly so I would have to speed up!
I know a few basics but nothing really beyond that. I wasn’t aware there were different languages in sign language, until about 10 years ago and i remember it really surprised me as surely that’s pretty unnecessary
I used to know the alphabet but that was years ago and in came in quite handy working with the public. However that was a long while ago and as with many languages we learn through our lives, these days I am blushing to say I can only remember the swear words. lol
Learnt the alphabet and basics in school but never needed to use it, so all forgotten
I know some BSL and a little Makaton as well.It's good to learn many languages and subject areas so as to break down as many communication barriers as possible.
I did teach myself a few years back and got on very well with it. I work in my daughters pub and we have a couple of deaf customers who come in so it comes in handy.
I know a few things, learned by watching BBC kids programmes with the kids, Mr Tumble lol
My daughter in law knows Makaton and teaches it to my granddaughter. To be honest I’ve not seen them use it for a while as my granddaughter is soooo chatty.
I was taught signalong which is similar to Malayan, through working with adults with learning disabilities. The alphabet is the same in BSL and Signalong. I still remember the alphabet and some words as we used them daily and did weekly sessions to practise in work. Think it should be taught in all schools.
No but hoping to learn makaton via work. Hopefully it'll happen and I'm looking forward to learning it
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