It can be reassuring for D/deaf children to see characters like themselves represented in children books. It can sometimes be challenging for parents and family and friends to source books with characters with a similar technology / communication style to the child, on a theme which matches their interests and written for the appropriate age… Continue reading List of children’s books with deaf characters
Given that Signature is the largest BSL exam board in the UK, large numbers of people take the 101 exam each year. This is the first exam in the level one course and many people feel intimated by sitting an exam. Firstly its worth noting that traditionally this exam would be taken with the others… Continue reading Signature’s level One 101 exam
How to get funding to help you learn BSL to use with your child who is deaf.
Its common for Girl guide and Scout groups to want to teach some British Sign Language to their members. Often its possible to use this opportunity to invite in person, possibly a member of the Deaf community who is willing to teach the children some sign language. Though ideally you'd employ a qualified sign language… Continue reading Guide & Scouting Sign Language resources
Although fingerspelling is taught almost straight away to BSL students it can be a difficult skill to master. I found it reassuring to discover that signworlds fingerspelling advanced package qualifies can be used by BSL/English Interpreters as part of their Continuing Professional Development. When students are just starting out there can often be confusion over… Continue reading Fingerspelling Resources
For the purposes of this article I have included resources which are free and others which cost less than £10. Many charities and companies offer introductory and taster material in the hope that you will then continue your studying with them, and pay the full course fee etc. EverydayBSL seeks to promoting British Sign Language… Continue reading Low cost British Sign Language resources for beginners
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All three of the British sign language exam boards recommend that their learners receive structured tuition also known as 'guided learning' (normally in class) but also that learners undertake a significant amount of independent study as well. It is recommended that learners undertake approximately 26 hours additional study at level one and 50 hours at… Continue reading Tips to support your BSL learning outside of class
I imagine that most people wanting to learn British Sign Language initially enquire at their local college and if they offer a course they join the waiting list for the next course. If the college doesn't currently offer students the opportunity to study BSL then, then you might need to search abit wider. This article… Continue reading How can I find a BSL tutor or course?
In the UK education system, there are nine different levels of qualifications which in England are regulated by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator, Ofqual. If your certificate is not issued by a registered exam board then it is not worth the paper it's written on. In the UK there are currently three different registered… Continue reading BSL Qualifications explained
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